Basics
Want to learn something new? Check out our helpful tutorials, guides, how-tos, and FAQs for 3D printing, CAD and more.
If you're looking for a tough rigid material that can withstand heat and take a good beating without giving in, then ABS plastic might just be what you're looking for!
Tuning 3D printing speed can be tricky: If it's too slow, prints take forever, but if it's too fast, prints fail. Where is the sweet spot? Let's find out!
3D printed ceramics are practical and decorative. Read our guide to learn more about ceramic 3D printing or even build your own ceramic 3D printer.
OctoPrint is a powerful tool, but there's always room for improvement. Check out our selection of the best OctoPrint plugins currently available.
In the past few years, the jewelry industry has been transformed with the introduction of 3D printers, which are capable of producing easily-castable, high detail parts. Let's take a look at some of the most popular 3D printers for jewelry.
Slic3r or Cura? That's the question! We compare the top two open source slicers, focusing on their best features. Find out which is best for you.
Do you like making miniature models? Do you play tabletop games and want to expand your miniature world? 3D printing could be the solution for you! Keep reading to discover how to pick the printer or service that is ideal for you and your miniatures!
Cartesian vs Delta vs Polar vs Scara: FDM 3D printers come in many shapes and sizes. Learn to tell the differences and advantages.
A leveled bed is a prerequisite for an accurate 3D print, but does it make an auto-leveling 3D printer necessary? Learn about the pros and cons of auto bed leveling.
Though an extremely popular 3D printer, the Ender 3 can only do so much. Find out how to turn your Ender 3 single extruder into an Ender 3 dual extruder!
Add some weight to your SVG files by making 3D printable STLs. Follow this simple tutorial to add a 3rd dimension to your art by converting SVG to STL.