Basics Archives

Blender Text Tutorial: How to Add Text in Blender

In Blender, text is easy. Read on to learn some tips and tricks for creating and editing stylish looking text in Blender!

Up Your SketchUp Game

The Best SketchUp Plug-ins of 2022

SketchUp is a powerful tool for 3D modeling. But even the best can get better. Check out our selection of the best SketchUp plug-ins.

Just PLAying Around

PLA Plastic/Material – The Ultimate Guide

What is PLA material? Learn all you need to know about PLA plastic: basics, advantages, properties, uses, types, sustainability, and more.

Going through Changes

How to Convert Your 3D Printer to a Laser Cutter/Engraver

It's easier than you think to convert a 3D printer to a laser cutter! Check out this quick guide to learn more.

Not Just for Duckies

How to 3D Print Rubber: Filaments, Resins, Services

Wondering if you can 3D print rubber? Flexible materials can definitely be 3D printed. Read on to get the full scoop!

Play with Triangles

Fusion 360: Import STL – 3 Easy Steps

Importing and converting STL files to CAD isn't always easy. Follow this tutorial to learn the fastest way in Fusion 360 to import STL files.

A Whole New FDM World

The Types of FDM 3D Printers: Cartesian, CoreXY, & More

The types of FDM printers are much more diverse than just CoreXY and Cartesian 3D printers. Read on to get to know them all.

Numbers Aren’t Everything

Prusa i3 MK3S/MK3S+ Build Volume: How Big Is It Really?

Build volume isn't always about numbers. Read on to learn the true Prusa i3 MK3S build volume, and see how it compares to the competition.

Kinect-ing the Dots

The Best Kinect 3D Scanner Software of 2022

With a Kinect and some software, you can make a decent 3D model of just about anything! Read on for the best Kinect 3D scanning software!

Works on Linux?

SolidWorks on Linux/Ubuntu: How to Run It

SolidWorks is powerful software that's only available for Windows. Learn about how to get started with SolidWorks on Linux/Ubuntu!

Articulations Abound!

How to 3D Print Joints – Simply Explained

3D printed joints may seem intimidating, but they don't need to be hard. Learn how to 3D print joints with this simple guide!

Pillow Fight!

3D Printing Pillowing: How to Avoid Top Layer Problems

Top layer problems can be devastating. Learn how to avoid 3D printing pillowing before it strikes in the last moments of an otherwise perfect print!

The Coast Is Clear

Cura Coasting Settings: Simply Explained

Cura is a 3D slicer with some very neat features. Keep reading to learn about the best Cura coasting settings and see what they can do!

With Just a Click (or Two)

STL to OBJ: How to Convert STL Files to OBJ

Converting an STL to OBJ isn't as complicated as you may think. Read everything you need to know about the file conversion process here!

A Slice of Reality

Creality Print: All You Need to Know About the FDM Slicer

Creality Print is the company's latest entry into the field of 3D slicers for its FDM printers. Read all about it to get started slicing.

Sticking with Creality

CR Touch & Ender 3 V2: How to Install It

If you have an Ender 3 V2, CR Touch may become its new BFF. Read on to learn how to install the CR Touch on the Ender 3 V2!

Plastic for Pros

Polypropylene (PP) 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

Polypropylene is the second-most commonly used plastic in the world. Learn all about its properties, benefits, drawbacks, and how it's 3D printed.

I Am Brim

3D Printing Brim: When Should You Use It

Prevent warping, help with adhesion, and reduce waste – what's not to love about a 3D printing brim? Read on to learn more!

Stay in Touch

Klipper & BLTouch: How to Make Them Work Together

With Klipper, BLTouch probes automate the mesh bed levelling process. Read on to learn how to set up and use the BLTouch with Klipper!

3D Scanners for Everyone

The 10 Best Open-Source 3D Scanners in 2023

Open-source 3D scanners makes the technology cost-effective and customizable. Check out the best open-source projects!