Basics

Want to learn something new? Check out our helpful tutorials, guides, how-tos, and FAQs for 3D printing, CAD and more.

Blender 2.8 Texture Painting – Simply Explained

Textures are crucial for achieving photorealistic renders in Blender. Discover Blender texture painting to make those cubes look as life-like as possible!

Underrated Serial Bus

Ender 3 USB Port: How to Connect the Ender 3 to a PC

You may know that the Ender 3 has a mini USB port, but do you know how to properly use it? Learn all the ways to connect your Ender 3 to your PC!

Prep Makes Perfect

OctoPrint Setup: How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

Learn why you need OctoPrint and how to easily install it on a Raspberry Pi with this step-by-step OctoPrint setup guide.

"Things" to Consider

2019 Best Thingiverse Alternatives

Is there a good alternative to Thingiverse? Take a look at our selection of the best Thingiverse alternatives you can find on the internet right now.

Aid for your buying decision

FDM vs SLA: The Differences – Simply Explained

Learn the differences between the 3D printing technologies FDM and SLA, and which one to use for which application.

Background Knowledge

Blender: Background Image – Simply Explained

Ever wondered how to set a background image in Blender? If you're tired of switching between your software and your reference image, this tutorial is for you.

Swapping Simply

Ender 3: Change Filament – The Easiest Way to Do It

Want to change the filament on your Ender 3, but aren't sure how best to do it? Learn the easiest, quickiest, and smartest way.

Free to Print

2019 Best Free CAD Software For 3D Printing

Check out our guide to the best free CAD software for 3D printing. Includes software for beginner, intermediate and advanced users.

Make 3D Free!

2019 Best Free 3D Modeling Software

Looking for free 3D modeling software? Check out our compilation of the best free 3D design software available right now.

STL Going Strong

2019 Best STL File Converter Tools

With an STL converter, you can easily convert STL files to other 3D formats and vice-versa. Check out the best STL file converter tools currently available.

3D Model Viewing

2019 Best Free STL File Viewer Tools

Check out the 20 best free STL viewer tools for all platforms: Online, Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS.

All you need to know about 3D file formats

2019 Most Common 3D File Formats

Which 3D file formats are there? How do they compare? We simply explain the most common 3D file formats used today: STL, OBJ, FBX, COLLADA, 3DS, IGES; STEP, and VRML/X3D.

If That Print Won’t Budge

6 Safe Ways How To Remove 3D Prints From The Bed

Is your 3D print stuck to the bed? Here are 6 ways how to remove 3D prints from the bed without ruining your build platform. Get ready for some really unusual methods.

The Magic is in the Filament

PETG vs PLA: The Differences – Simply Explained

Does your next project call for durable PETG filament? Or do you want to go for environmentally-friendly PLA? Learn the differences between PETG and PLA.

A Flat Bottom is a Happy Bottom

3D Print Warping: 10 Easy Fixes for PLA, PETG & ABS

If PLA, ABS, or PETG prints cool unevenly, they can lose their grip on the build plate and curl, creating a warped bottom layer. Here are 10 easy ways to fix 3D print warping.