In other posts from this series, I’ve shown you how to install Octoprint and how to make your printer more silent and precise. Since these modifications to my own printer, I’ve found an issue with my heated bed. The built-in control circuitry was not up to the task of precisely controlling my heated bed temperature […]
Upgrade my printer – silence and precision
In my previous post I talked about how I was planning to upgrade my printer. I received new drivers and fans, and I can’t believe the difference it makes in noise, the silence is deafening. I can barely hear my printer now. Before it sounded like an MD-11 going into take-off (An MD-11 has 3 […]
Upgrade my printer – firmware and Octoprint
I’ve talked about my printers before, and it’s no secret that I’m a fan of Anycubic printer. This Shenzhen based company produces affordable, good printers. Their printers have a low prince point and you get more than your money’s worth, but there is room for improvement. I decided to upgrade my printer and I found […]
How to modify your 3D models with Meshmixer
Time for another 3D printing tutorial, I’ll teach you a few tricks in Autodesk Meshmixer. Meshmixer is a free program that will allow you very easy sculpting and modification of 3D STL files. Meshmixer is my program of choice for modifying STL models that I get from places like Thingiverse. For this tutorial I’ve used […]
How to get started with 3D printing – using an FDM or FFF printer
So, you bought a FDM machine (or are in the market for one), and now you want to know how to use it? Look no further, this is your basics guide to FDM printing. More info on different printers here and here. This is “How to get started with 3D printing – using an FDM […]
Desktop 3D printers for your home
So you want to buy an affordable desktop 3D printer, but you’re overwhelmed by the options? Home 3D printing has been affordable to private users for a few years now. A quick google search will result in a plethora of affordable printers, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Let this be your […]
How to get started with with 3D printing – Printers
You’ve started researching 3D printers and you see acronyms (sorry, initialisms) like FDM, FFF, SLA, SLM, PLA, ABS, PETG. FFS! What are you going to do with all those? Let this be your guide into the wonderful world of consumer 3D printing. The basics post in this series already briefly explained some of these terms. The […]
How to get started with with 3D printing – Slicers
Following the basics of printing, this will be a post about slicers. If you want to start 3D printing, one of the most crucial programs you will need is a slicer. The slicer determines how your printer will works to create your product. I’ll explain what a slicer does, which ones I use, and explain […]
How to get started with 3D printing – basics
It seems that every news outlet lately has been talking about 3D printing in some way or another. 3D printing in itself may seem like a magical way of making products, so let me lift the veil. In this series of blog posts I will explain all the aspects of 3D printing needed to start […]