Category: 3D Printing
This is the collection of all our articles that pertain to 3D printing. Within, you will find topics such as 3D printer maintenance, upgrading your 3D printer, 3D printing projects, guides for creating 3D models, among other topics.
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5 Ways to Fix Ender 3 Pro Thermal Runaway
Has you ever seen the Ender 3 Pro Thermal Runaway error message? The dreaded ‘THERMAL RUNAWAY: E1 PRINTER HALTED Please Reset’ error message is a problem that haunts a lot of Ender 3 owner’s dreams. Thermal Runaway on an Ender 3 is basically when the hotend is continuously heating up and doesn’t stay within the…
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What is the Ender 3 Bed Size? Can You Make It Bigger?
A lot of people ask the question, what is the Ender 3 bed size? This is an important question to ask because the bed size is directly related to how big you can print your 3D models. Once you know your printer’s print bed size, you can ensure your prints will fit properly. The Ender…
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10 of the Best OctoPrint Plugins You Need to Install
Installing the best OctoPrint plugins available will up your 3D printing game to the maximum. OctoPrint, and more specifically plugins, will unlock the true abilities of your machine that are not possible running stock. The best part of this is that all of these plugins can be downloaded and installed for free, directly through the…
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What is the Best 3D Printer for Beginners in 2024?
When I first started getting into 3D printing, I asked myself, what is the best 3D printer for beginners? After deciding to take the plunge and get into 3D printing as a hobby, I started researching 3D printers. I wanted a 3D printer that was not very expensive and one that was able to produce…
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Le Potato OctoPrint Setup on Ender 3: A Great Raspberry Pi Alternative
Many people are interested in having OctoPrint setup on Ender 3 printers or other models while using a Raspberry Pi alternative. The Raspberry Pi has been extremely hard to get, especially at retail price so that is where the Le Potato comes in. Having a Le Potato OctoPrint setup is just as easy as having…
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The Best Ender 3 Upgrades: Both Free and Purchased!
The best Ender 3 upgrades are a combination of both free and purchased upgrades. The best ones are not necessarily purchased upgrades. Yes, there are a ton of neat upgrades you can purchase to make your Ender 3 even better. But there are also a fair amount of upgrades you can just download and print…
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Ender 3 vs Ender 3 Pro: Which One is the Best for You?
Wondering what the differences are between an Ender 3 and an Ender 3 Pro? This detailed Ender 3 vs Ender 3 Pro guide has you covered.