David Taylor
While it may only seem like a cosmetic problem at first, a stringy bottom layer on the part you’re 3D printing is actually an issue that will most likely lead to the print failing completely, as it effectively means that your 3D printer wasn’t able to print the first layer, which will act as the … Read more
While it all seems so simple when it comes together, extrusion is a pretty complex operation that relies on all the distinct software and hardware components working correctly together, which causes it to have multiple points of failure where even one of the parts becoming inoperational can bring everything to a halt. In this guide, … Read more
While curing 3D-printed UV resin does seem like a straightforward procedure where not a whole lot can go wrong, there are some nuances to be aware of when carrying out the curing process to ensure that all parts of the resin harden correctly without any stickiness. In this guide, we will discuss the factors that … Read more
Whenever you set up a 3D printer for the first time or install new firmware to it, PID tuning is one of the vital calibration steps that you will need to take to ensure that your 3D printer can operate as intended, as correct PID values are an absolute necessity for both the hotend and … Read more
While setting the fan speed is a task that the slicer software you’re using will handle through the G-code file it produces, there can be cases where it becomes necessary to manually adjust how quickly the fan runs, usually for testing purposes. In this guide, we will take you through the functionality and the usage … Read more
Z-axis binding is a common problem that you can face on your Ender 3, which is even more likely to occur right after you set your Ender 3 up for the first time, where the Z-axis lead screw is unable to move smoothly as the Z-axis stepper motor turns it, effectively creating a scenario where … Read more
While they’re often considered to be advanced settings, correctly configuring the acceleration, which essentially determines how quickly the printhead will speed up to its target velocity, and jerk, which we can describe as the speed at which the printhead will immediately accelerate to after a change of direction, is still a vital part of achieving … Read more
Layer height and initial layer height are two of the main slicer settings you will need to adjust correctly for a successful print, with the former determining how thick each layer will be, which considerably impacts factors such as print quality and printing time, and the latter determining the thickness of the first layer in … Read more
Gluing 3D printed PETG parts together is usually a slightly more challenging process compared to other popular filaments such as PLA and ABS, as the chemically resistant nature of PETG plastic prevents most glues from forming bonds that are strong enough with it, which ends up with the glued parts separating pretty quickly. In this … Read more
With the 3D printer constantly moving during the 3D printing process, the majority of a G-code file effectively consists of movement-related G-code commands, whether it’s for moving from one point to the other to start extruding a layer for the first time or following the extrusion path to finish the layer up. In this guide, … Read more
