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Shawn Frey

Shawn Frey is a Canadian journalist specializing in 3D printing technology. After studying periodical writing at York University in Toronto, Ontario he moved to Berlin, Germany where he began working in the additive manufacturing industry - first for Formlabs Inc. and then BigRep GmbH before finding his way to All3DP where he is now an Editor.

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Your Old Ender Could Be the Best V3 Alternative

If your interest is piqued by the CoreXZ kinematics on Creality's new Ender 3 V3, consider converting your old Ender 3 to a Voron Switchwire.

by Shawn Frey Mar 25, 2024
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Revo Revolution
E3D Refreshes the RapidChange Revo, Reduces Prices

The OEM is updating pricing and product bundles for its RapidChange Revo product lineup while also launching a configurator and 50% user error discount.

by Shawn Frey Mar 21, 2024
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It’s Just in Their Nature
The Best Sustainable 3D Printer Filaments

These manufacturers take ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ seriously. Check out the best sustainable 3D printing filament options!

Mar 5, 2024
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Anycubic Users Receive ‘hacked_machine’ G-code File Revealing Security Vulnerability

Kobra 2 Pro 3D printers have been affected, with users having received a startling "hacked_machine_readme.gcode" file.

by Shawn Frey Feb 29, 2024
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Rat Rig Teases ‘Almost Exclusively’ 3D Printed V-Chonk 3D Printer

The company revealed its "self-replicating" 3D printer on YouTube, but hasn’t decided whether it will sell kits for the build.

by Shawn Frey Feb 29, 2024
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Part-time Modelling
Free 3D Modeling Software: 9 Tools We Recommend

With the right software, anyone can learn 3D modeling. So, here's our choice of free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.

Feb 23, 2024
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NASromancer
IceWhale ZimaBlade Hands-On: A Remarkably Simple NAS Solution

An x86 single-board computer running CasaOS as stock, the ZimaBlade is kitted out with two SATA ports and a PCI-e slot that makes for a simple, expandable home server.

by Shawn Frey Feb 22, 2024
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Cloud CAD
The Best Online CAD Software (Most Are Free)

Check out our picks of the best online CAD software available now for CAD drawing in your browser. Most of them are free.

by Shawn Frey Feb 7, 2024
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Total Recall
Bambu Lab Recalls All A1 3D Printers

Following a soft callback for some faulty Bambu Lab A1 3D printers last week, the OEM has now issued a recall to all A1 owners.

by Shawn Frey Feb 5, 2024
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Meta-Management
Peopoly Faces Over $37,000 in Unauthorized Facebook Ad Spend

The company faces tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized ad charges after a Facebook account was compromised, with little recourse offered by Meta.

by Shawn Frey Jan 26, 2024
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Gotta Start Somewhere
The Best 3D Printers for Beginners

Looking for the best 3D printer for beginners? Check out our top picks for the most beginner-friendly 3D printers on the market today.

by Shawn Frey Jan 25, 2024
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Robo Rooter
Bambu Lab to Allow Third-Party Firmware on the X1

Following the reveal of X1Plus, an upcoming third-party firmware possible thanks to a firmware "loophole", Bambu Lab says it will open the X1 to rooting.

by Shawn Frey Jan 11, 2024
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Fire the Laser
The Best Laser Cutters – Buyer’s Guide

Check out our buyer's guide to find the best laser cutter for your needs. Plus, an introduction to laser cutting, services, and materials.

Dec 15, 2023
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Printing Money
Prusa Research Launches Printables ‘Store’ Paid Model Repository

Printables Store is the repository's second method of monetization since "Clubs", but makes efforts to preserve its free model space.

by Shawn Frey Dec 14, 2023
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Bambu Lab and EcoFlow Joint Sale Offers Discounts on 3D Printers and Backup Power

A collaboration between Bambu Lab and EcoFlow sees 3D printers and backup power units with UPS/EPS features bundled at a discount.

by Shawn Frey Dec 5, 2023
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Prusa 5.1.0 Firmware Introduces G-Code Streaming

Prusa Research’s latest models, including the Mini, MK4, MK3.9, and XL, can now begin printing over networks within seconds using Prusa Connect.

by Shawn Frey Nov 30, 2023
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Fill the Void
The Best 3D Printer Filaments – Buyer’s Guide

We've scoured the flooded 3D printer material market to create this list of the best 3D printer filaments fit for any purpose.

by Shawn Frey Nov 21, 2023
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On Your Mark
Original Prusa MK4 Review: Update

We return to the Original Prusa MK4 to spend some time tinkering with the V6 nozzle adapter.

Nov 14, 2023
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Keep OctoPrint Alive
OctoPrint Needs Your Help

The popular open-source 3D printing tool is facing a dire funding shortage and needs renewed support to survive.

by Shawn Frey Oct 30, 2023
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The Raspberry Pi 5 is Now Available

First announced in late September, Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computers should reach customers this week with resellers stocked by the end of the year.

by Shawn Frey Oct 25, 2023
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