2021-06-20 07:37
Marlin firmware has long been the industry standard for 3D Printers. It’s reliable, open source and actively maintained, with a massive community of contributors behind it. In order to… Read More
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A collection of Tips, Tricks and Tutorials for 3D Printing.
2021-04-16 20:31
The Creality Cloud WiFi Box is a fantastic concept, but a horrible product. It’s intended to rival the likes of OctoPrint and AstroBox, providing network control for 3D Printers, with… Read More
2020-11-12 18:10
Creality, the world’s largest 3D Printer manufacturer, is notorious for shipping their machines with warped heated beds. The Ender 3 and 5 series have it the worst, with seemingly zero… Read More
![The 8 Best Extruder Upgrades For Creality Ender 3 [2020]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/13091/1309092-3325215062.w320.jpg "The 8 Best Extruder Upgrades For Creality Ender 3 [2020]")
2020-08-31 01:08
After buying yet another Creality 3D Printer last month, it was a disappointing to find that the latest Ender 3 V2 extruder is still made of cheap plastic. These have an average life expecta… Read More
2020-08-31 01:08
After buying my 6th Creality 3D Printer last month, I was a disappointed to find that they’re still using cheap plastic extruders. It might have been excusable at one point in time, bu… Read More
2019-12-08 15:16
The SKR Mini E3 is an affordable, 32 bit board upgrade for the Ender-3 and Ender-5 3D Printers. The form factor (shape) and layout are an exact match to the original Creality boards, making… Read More
2019-11-25 11:24
2019Black FridayBest 3D Printer Deals Days Hours Minutes SecondsBlack Friday 2019 is less than a week away, and this is the absolute best chance to go pick-up a new 3D Printer, filament, a… Read More
2019-10-17 16:05
When I first started down the rabbit hole of 3D Printer upgrades, one of my earliest projects was installing a V6 hotend on the Anet A8. It came with a small, 30mm cooling fan and plenty of… Read More
2019-08-25 09:58
All Metal Hotends: The Definitive Troubleshooting Guide… Read More
2019-07-29 08:32
It’s easy to forget sometimes that 3D Printers are mechanical, and like any machine, they need routine maintenance for best results. Left unchecked, wear and tear can affect the print… Read More
2019-06-15 19:14
After I setup the new Creality Ender-5, it was under extruding by a rather significant amount… 12% to be exact. This came as no surprise, my Ender-3 and CR-10 had both arrived with si… Read More
2019-06-08 12:15
Traditional LED strips have often been the go to method for lighting 3D Printers. They are cheap and efficient, but also require some minor electrical and soldering skills. Hobbyists and DIY… Read More
2019-06-08 12:15
Traditional LED strips have often been the go to method for lighting 3D Printers. They are cheap and efficient, but also require some minor electrical and soldering skills. Hobbyists and DIY… Read More
2019-04-30 10:05
E3D has led the hotend market for years, and the latest E3D V6 has been the gold standard for nearly half a decade. As an open source hardware manufacturer, they release their engineering di… Read More
2019-02-25 08:18
Have you ever touched that velvety lining inside of a jewelry box, or that fuzzy logo on a t-shirt? What about that fake white snow on Christmas trees? These are just a few examples of Flock… Read More
2019-01-27 05:46
Printed circuit boards (PCB) have long since been the gold standard for heated beds. The main advantage of a PCB heating source is the thermal distribution, keeping the temperature spread ev… Read More
2019-01-26 18:46
Maybe you have been inspired by some awesome fabric prints you’ve seen online. Maybe you have a particular fabric printed project in mind. Or maybe (like me) you’re a serial skil… Read More
2018-11-19 23:06
Black Friday is right around the corner and everything from 3D printers to filament will be going on sale. Some retailers already have promotions active, while others are waiting for this we… Read More
2018-11-13 00:29
While the Ender-3 is easily one of the best 3D printers in the budget market, they have cut a few corners to reduce the manufacturing costs. The extruder is one glaring example, made from ch… Read More
2018-10-26 17:21
This article is a Work in Progress. It has been published early upon request, but will be updated with more comprehensive coverage and images in the near future.
Several months ago I wrote a… Read More
2018-10-04 10:11
An all metal hotend is one of the absolute best upgrades you can make to any 3D Printer, it opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to exotic filaments. While the stock PTFE lined h… Read More
2018-10-03 14:04
In contrast to most budget 3D Printers, the Ender-3 doesn’t require an aftermarket Y-Carriage Plate to fix problems. Considering this machine is among the cheapest on the market, Creal… Read More
2018-07-31 19:50
Auto Bed Leveling (ABL) is one of those convenience features I’ve heard about for years, but it seemed complex and unnecessary for most 3D printers. My thoughts changed when I picked u… Read More
2018-07-22 16:26
If you want to add new features on your 3D Printer, such as Auto Bed Leveling or Power Loss Resume, you will probably need to flash new firmware on the electronics board. The problem is that… Read More
2018-07-07 09:29
One of the most frequent questions among 3D printer owners is how can we quiet down our machines? While some embrace the beeps and boops, even using custom g-code to play their favorite the… Read More
2018-05-30 23:50
In the last few months alone, the budget friendly Anet A8 has been responsible for more than half a dozen fires and counting. The “It won’t happen to me” mentality is all t… Read More
2018-05-21 08:21
If you missed out on the fidget spinner craze, it was the pinnacle of 3D printing for profit. Makers were churning these out by the dozens and selling to coworkers, gas stations and even the… Read More
2018-05-12 11:42
When the Ender 3 was announced at the end of March, it quickly became the most anticipated 3D Printer of 2018. After dominating the mid-range budget market with their flagship CR-10, Crealit… Read More
2018-04-20 12:39
When it comes to 3D printing, I am notorious for leaving my filament exposed to the environment. With rolls left out for weeks (sometimes months) at a time, they start to absorb moisture fro… Read More
2018-04-18 07:48
Following the immense success of the CR-10, Creality has once again outdone themselves with the new Ender-3. Taking notes from its big brother, this budget friendly machine is nearly identic… Read More
2018-03-02 23:12
As many have noticed by now, the RepRap Champion website vanished in February without a trace. Being one of the largest parts suppliers for the 3D Printing community and manufacturing a… Read More
2017-12-17 17:07
I am excited to announce the first annual Let’s Print 3D Christmas contest, made possible by our friends at RepRap Champion. They have contributed (3) fantastic prize packages to… Read More
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