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Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Software: The Best Programs of 2022

Check out our selection of must-have Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro) software to make your beloved printer even better!

3D Printer Retraction Speed – Simply Explained

Pulling filament back into the hot end is a useful function but tricky to master. Read on to learn all about 3D printer retraction!

Transforming the Transformable

How to Convert STL Files to G-Code – Simply Explained

STL is a common file format for 3D models. Most manufacturing systems, however, require G-code. Find out how to convert STL to G-code!

On the Level

Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Auto Bed Leveling: The Best Options

Thanks to its popularity, there are many options for setting up the Ender 3 (v2/Pro) with auto-level functionality. Discover the best ones!

Branch Out

Cura Tree Support: All You Need to Know

Tree supports are efficient and tidy. Find out why the Cura tree support setting is our new favorite 3D printing trick.

Four Wheel Drive Modeling

Fusion 360 Designing: How to Get Started Modeling

Intimidated by the learning curve of Fusion 360 modeling? Don't be! Follow along with our tutorial to create your own model from scratch.

The Perfect PET

3D Printing with PETG: 5 Simple Tips

3D printing with PETG isn't as difficult as you might think! Read on for five simple tips on how to print PETG.

FreeFX? Kind of...

Cinema 4D 2021: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of Cinema 4D 2021 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

Surface Success

3D Printer Bed Adhesion: All You Need to Know

Getting 3D printed objects to stick to the build plate is not always easy. Read on for our guide to 3D printer bed adhesion!

Icing the Cake

The Best Prusa i3 MK3S/MK3S+ Upgrades of 2022

There's always better, even for the best. Take your printing to the next level with the best Prusa i3 MK3S and MK3S+ upgrades.

Printing to a Creali-T

The Best Ender 3 (V2/Pro) Test Print Files

See how your Ender 3 really performs! Try one of these Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro) test print files today to tune your printer's settings!

High Flying Filament

3D Printing Drones: How to Get Started

If you want to build a 3D printed drone from scratch or add parts to a quadcopter, read on to learn all about making your prints fly!

Hottest Material on the Market

The Best PETG Bed & Print Temperature Settings

The right print temperature for PETG can be elusive. Read on to learn all you need to know about PETG bed and print temperature settings.

Stop, Animate and Listen

The Best 3D Animation Apps of 2021 (Android & iPad)

3D animation doesn't have to use massive software. Unleash your inner cartoonist and check out the best 3D animation apps for Android & iPad!

Hotter, Better, Smoother, Stronger

The Best ABS Print & Bed Temperature Settings

The best print temperature for ABS isn't as elusive as you may think. Read on to learn all about ABS print and bed temperature settings!

Will It Blender?

The Ultimate Blender 3D Printing Tutorial for Beginners

Check out our easy-to-follow Blender 3D printing tutorial to learn step-by-step how to design 3D printable models in Blender.

Slice & Send

How to Connect Cura to OctoPrint in Just 2 Steps

Annoyed by downloading and uploading from Cura to OctoPrint for 3D printing? Learn how to set up the Cura OctoPrint Connection plug-in.

Change It Up

Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1): How to Change Filament Mid-print

Switching filaments allows you to use multiple filaments in a single print. Learn how to change filament mid-print on an Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1)!

STEP by STEP

STEP to STL: How to Convert STEP Files to STL

STEP files allow you to construct complex 3D models, while STLs let you print them. Bring your models to life by converting STEP to STL!

STL Having Issues

STL Repair (Online & Offline): The Best Software of 2021

How to fix STL files? Check out this guide for the best STL repair (online and offline) software, including tips on how to use them.