Your 3D printer’s hot end can determine extrusion quality. If it is dirty or clogged, it may under-extrude and impact the quality of your print. The easiest way to clean an Ender 3 nozzle is...
Category: Troubleshooting
Thinking about associated hazards before buying a 3D printer is essential. Fire hazards are notorious, but these machines also generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and...
Getting a 3D printer is only the first step to creating your own objects. If you’re tired of using existing STL files or paying someone to create them, you might want to learn how to make them...
As far as hobbies go, 3D printing isn’t one of the cheapest. Besides the costs of buying a printer and materials, power consumption is a high expense to account for. The average 3D printer...
Knowing how much time it takes to 3D print an object can help you make sure you’re delivering the project on time. However, a variety of factors influence print speed. The average 3D...
Elephant foot is a 3D printing defect that occurs when the weight of the object pushes down on a weak or incompletely cooled the first layer. This causes the first layer to bulge, which could...