So you’re ready to get deep into more complicated and durable materials? Stepping past the basic PLA+ and unlocking more reliable arms? Good Materials PETG – Polyethylene terephthalate A very good first step into advanced materials is PETG. It offers a more durable print than PLA+ and while not quite as robust as ABS it’s…
–Fusion 360 has added STEP export back to their software. Diversification is needed but for now, they remain the standard for getting started.– *Guide assembled by the community. Partake in the shenanigans* All killer, no filler, worn brakes learn to cad with Fusion 360. Install Fusion 360 How to license it (for free): https://autode.sk/2ykcB7C We…
Congratulations! You’ve mastered the basics of printing and are looking at improving your machine for better prints and a better printing experience. You’ve come farther than most and deserve a drink. Cheers. The Essential Upgrades PEI Coated Magnetic Print Bed PEI is an excellent surface for printing with PLA+. So good in fact we decided…
I love it when other people have done my work for me. 2019 Troubleshooting Guide to Common 3D Printing Problems Alternatively, if you want a paper copy 3d Print General has written an awesome book 3D Printing Failures: 2020 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues If this didn’t help you…
So you’ve got your printer, calipers, filament, and you’ve put everything together, and everything powers on. Now what. Start printing dummy! 😀 Seriously though, start with calibrating your extruder. Extruder Calibration Bed Leveling XY E-Step Calibration This formula comes back again! Using this handy calculator – https://3dpc.nl – we can very easily calibrate the x and…
This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Printers There are many types and models of 3D printer to choose from on the market today and most will do just fine assuming you have a 235×235 minimum print bed area. This is the most…
