Basics

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

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.

3D Printing Support Structures – All You Need To Know in 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about 3D printing support structures before you start printing overhangs and bridges in your models.

Prep Makes Perfect

2019 OctoPrint Setup Guide – How to Set Up OctoPrint Easily

OctoPrint is great a free, open-source tool to control and monitor prints from a browser! Learn how to set it up with this easy step-by-step guide.

To Buy or to not to Buy

2019 Autodesk Inventor Free Download – Is There a Full Version?

Looking for "Autodesk Inventor free download" and don't want to commit to buy the full version of the popular CAD software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

PET Your Printer

3D Printing with PETG Filament – All You Need to Know in 2019

Check out our 2019 PETG guide, where we explain and compare PETG filament, and test and review the best brands. Includes tips and tricks for the best PETG print settings and more.

A Whole New Perspective

Blender: How to Move the Camera – Simply Explained

Both moving the camera and moving the viewport are simple tasks in Blender, once you learn how. Introduced as a free, yet powerful 3D creation suite, Blender remains a very popular choice for 3D printing enthusiasts. Here's how to find your way around.

Working Outside the Box

10 Must-Have Creality CR-10 Upgrades and Mods in 2019

Among the most popular 3D printers is the Creality CR-10, a beast to be reckoned with. But even a beast isn't perfect out of the box. Check out the 10 best Creality CR-10 upgrades and mods.

In the Eye of the Camera Holder

2019 Best DIY 3D Scanners (You Can Build or Buy)

Make yourself an affordable, yet accurate 3D scanner. Choose the option that suits you best from this list of the best DIY 3D scanners available right now.

Slice with Style

Anycubic Photon Slicer – 4 Best Alternatives

Interested in exploring if there are more slicers to use with the Anycubic Photon? Check out these alternatives ready for you to install and use now.

Use Professional Software on a Budget

3ds Max 2019 Free Download – Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for "3ds Max free download" and don't want to commit to buy the full version of the popular 3D modeling software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

PLA Time

2019 PLA Filament Guide – All You Need to Know

Read our 2019 PLA Filament Guide, to learn everything you need to know about PLA, including the various blends, how PLA compares to ABS and where you can buy the best PLA filament.

Digitalize Your World!

The Kinect as a 3D Scanner – An Easy Beginner’s Tutorial

3D scanning technology has been around for a while, but upgrading your Kinect to have one at home? Yes, it's true! You can now have a Kinect 3D scanner without breaking the bank.

Standard Tessellation Language

STL File Format (3D Printing) – Simply Explained

What is an STL file? What is it good for? How does it work? We simply explain the STL file format for 3D printing in depth.

One Tweak at a Time

Anycubic i3 Mega Cura Settings – Best i3 Mega Cura Profile

Want to get the most out of your Anycubic i3 Mega? It all depends on the Cura settings you use. Here's what we suggest as the best Cura profile for your Anycubic i3 Mega.

Know what‘s really going on

3D Printer G-Code Commands – 2019 Programming Tutorial

G-code is the programming language of your 3D printer. Quickly learn all G-Code commands using our full guide and reference.

The Right Side of the Bed

Ender 3 Bed Leveling – All You Need to Know

Infillin' Like a Villain

What’s the Best Cura Infill Pattern for You Needs?

Spot the Layer Lines

Acetone 3D Print Smoothing – 6 Easy Steps

Support Your Supports

Cura Support Settings – How to Optimize Your Supports

Let's explore the main Cura support settings and how you can tweak them to obtain optimal support structures! This article should give you a jump start to forming the perfect Cura profile for your printer.

No Strings Attached

3D Print Stringing – 5 Easy Ways to Prevent It

Stringing is a common 3D printing problem that can be prevented in a couple of ways. In this article, we explore those prevention methods in detail to rid your 3D printer stringing woes.