Slicing is the first step to transforming a CAD-generated file into a 3D printed object. When transforming the design into G-code, slicers like Cura add print supports automatically, based on the...
Category: Troubleshooting
Most FDM printing requires using supports for any overhang or bridge you print. That often means you’ll use a significant amount of filament just supporting the parts of the model you want to print...
The Ender 3 V2 and Ender 3 Pro are extremely easy to update. In fact, unlike the original Ender, these machines load updates via a microSD card, meaning you don’t have to worry about a bootloader...
If you’re consistently dealing with difficult-to-remove 3D print supports, chances are, the issue is your printer settings. Supports will always take some time to remove. However, they should...
If your 3D printer is creating models with a ripple or wave effect on the outside, you have an issue known as ringing or ghosting. When that happens, it’s always caused by one thing:...
If you’re using a resin 3D printer, you’ll eventually have to clean the vat and the FEP film. Failing to clean the vat can cause clouding and printing problems, sometimes in as little as two...