3D printing is certainly not an easy hobby at times, as unexpected issues can suddenly appear and ruin a print just as you think that you configured everything correctly. Without a doubt, the most frustrating form of issue is when you make a slight modification to the process, such as changing the filament, and everything …
What Causes Poor PETG Layer Adhesion? (Tips & Tricks to Fix) Read More
While correctly configuring your Cura settings is a vital part of obtaining a successful print, it’s not always easy to do so, considering that there are so many different settings that sound ambiguous at first look. Due to the complexity of these settings, most 3D printing enthusiasts, especially those who are just starting, don’t even …
What Is Retraction Extra Prime Amount in Cura? (Detailed) Read More
Using OctoPi is one of the best ways to control your 3D printer with its clean interface, especially considering that it takes the load off your main computer and allows you to use and watch your printer remotely from any location. That being said, compared to other 3D printer interfaces, it’s undeniable that OctoPi can …
Why Is OctoPi Not Connecting to WiFi? (Identifying & Fixing) Read More
Slicer software is becoming more advanced day by day, adding new experimental features that can become helpful to make 3D printing easier by solving some of the commonly encountered issues during printing. As nothing is as straightforward as it seems in the 3D printing world, some of these features aren’t always beneficial for all printers …
What Is Z-Hop (Vertical Lift)? – Should You Enable It? Read More
While 3D printing being widely available is fantastic for so many reasons, it can also be a game of troubleshooting at times that requires quite a decent amount of research and effort. Even the Ender 3, one of the most popular 3D printers on the market right now, is not without problems. Out of everything …
How to Prevent Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Thermal Runaway? (Detailed) Read More
Sequential printing is a feature that makes the 3D printer finish one object before moving to the next while printing multiple objects, as opposed to the standard way of printing where the printer handles different objects as if they were a singular object and follows a layer-by-layer order. While the advantage of this may not …
How to Print One at a Time (Sequential) in Cura? (Detailed) Read More
No matter how fun 3D printing is, the problems that come with it can be very annoying at times, especially if the problem completely ruins a print that you have been eagerly waiting to finish. While we would all love it if we could press a single button and obtain a perfect print, there is …
Why Is PLA Not Sticking to Glass Bed? (And How To Fix It?) Read More
Correctly configuring your slicer is one of the core steps you need to take to ensure that your print comes out as it is supposed to. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy due to the large amounts of different settings slicers have. Considering that there are so many slicers, printers, and filaments to choose from, finding …
What Are Cura Printhead Settings? (How to Configure Them?) Read More
3D printing is a rather intricate process as it requires a long list of parts to work as intended to produce a good result. The mechanical parts of the 3D printer, the filament, the printer software, and the printer files all have a significant role, and even if just one of them fails, the result …
How to Prevent PETG Blobs and PETG Stringing? (Detailed) Read More
Moisture is one of the primary factors that can easily ruin your filaments, causing issues such as your prints coming out suboptimal or the extruder of your 3D printer becoming clogged. As moisture is quite common in most households, it’s typical for your filaments to absorb moisture at some point without you even noticing until …
4 Ways to Dry PETG Filament (And Tips For Proper Storage) Read More
