One of the most important things in 3D printing is speed. When creating solid core objects, selecting the fastest infill pattern could make the difference between running late or finishing your...
Category: Troubleshooting
Z Banding In 3D Printing: Causes, Fixes & Preventive Measures
Z banding or ridging is the appearance of uniform lines or ridges on the outside of your 3D print. These are normally excessive and beyond what would normally appear in that print. And, for the...
3D Print Not Sticking To Bed: Improve Adhesion With 5 Tricks
3D prints not sticking to the bed is one of the most common issues hobbyists have with their printers. That’s true across every filament printer. Luckily, issues are usually the same across...
Anycubic Photon Print Sticking to VAT Instead of Build Plate
The Anycubic Photon is a popular budget resin printer. It’s compact size and entry-level price make it a great fit for beginners. At the same time, that also means that when things go wrong,...
The Elegoo Mars is an extremely popular 3D resin printer. With prices starting at under $200, it’s cheap, accessible, and compact enough to fit onto most desks. But, that also means it’s likely...
Extruder calibration is an essential starting point for optimum print quality. You don’t need to do it every day - but you do need to do it when you change filaments - and it’s a good idea to do...