Basics Archives

3D Print Ghosting & Ringing – 3 Easy Fixes

Horrifying surface finish when 3D printing? Ghosting? Ringing? Check out this quick guide for 3 easy fixes to get perfect prints.

For Real?

Top 10 Tinkercad Arduino Projects in 2021

Let the physicists ponder whether we live in a simulation, while we simulate Tinkercad Arduino projects. Read on for 10 of the best!

Not Weak At All

SLA Resin Strength: How Strong Is 3D Printed Resin?

SLA resin prints aren't famous for their strength. Yet, you might be surprised at how they compare to other materials...

The Means to an End

Ender 3 (Pro/V2) with Auto Level: The Best Options

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

Breaking Barriers

The Perfect Wall Thickness for 3D Printing

Walls are an important part of any 3D print because they serve as the shell of a print. Read on to learn more about 3D printing walls!

The New Normal

Blender 2.9: Recalculate Normals – Simply Explained

Normals play an important role in defining and repairing a model in Blender. Learn all about Blender's recalculate normals feature.

What Wood You Print

Wood 3D Printing: How to 3D Print Wood

Learn how to 3D print wood! Check out this simple wood 3d printing guide to learn all about this beautifully smelling process.

Will It Blend?

SketchUp to Blender: How to Import SketchUp Files in Blender

Although SketchUp is very popular and user-friendly, it lacks good renders. Converting SketchUp to Blender is a popular option, so follow along as we show you how to make the conversion!

Covered in Chrome

Raspberry Pi 4 & Chrome OS: All You Need to Know

The Raspberry Pi 4 is a handy SBC that can handle a range of operating systems. Learn how to run Google's Chrome OS on a Raspberry Pi 4.

Slice with Style

Anycubic Photon Slicer: Best Options & Alternatives

More slicers than you might think can be used with Anycubic Photon printers. Check out the best options for Anycubic Photon slicers here!

View DWG, DWF, and DXF files

Best Free AutoCAD DWG Viewers

Check out our selection of the best free AutoCAD DWG viewers (Online, Mac, PC & Linux). Plus an explanation of the file formats: DWG, DXF, and DWF.

A Firm Update

3D Printer Firmware: Which to Choose & How to Change It

Choosing 3D printer firmware can be challenging. Read on to find out the best options and how to install them on your 3D printer.

Printing to a Creali-T

Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Test Print: Best Test Models

Looking to see how your Ender 3 really performs? Try one of these Ender 3 test prints today to tune and tweak your printer's settings!

(S)PiCam

OctoPrint Webcam Setup: How to Set Up Your Camera

OctoPrint with a camera lets you monitor your 3D prints remotely. Find out how to optimize your OctoPrint webcam setup!

The Usual Suspects

Most Common 3D Printer File Formats in 2021

With so many 3D printer file formats out there, it's hard to tell which one to use. Read on the learn which is the best file format for you!

Fabulous Fast Firmware

Klipper on Ender 3 V2: How to Install It

Klipper is great 3D printer firmware but can be a bit tricky to set up. Read on to learn how to install Klipper on an Ender 3 V2!

Let's Talk Money!

How Much Does a Metal 3D Printer Cost?

Through impressive, metal 3D printers come at a price. Find out how much a metal 3D printer costs by looking at some popular machines on the market.

Bridging the Gap

3D Print Bridging: Easy Tips & Tricks for Perfect Bridges

Ever experienced the frustration of messy bridges? Check out these easy tips and tricks to keep your 3D print bridging clean!

Enough Is Enough

3D Printer Over-Extrusion: 3 Simple Solutions

Blobs, strings, and jams are a pain! Check out these three simple solutions that will fix your 3D printer over-extrusion problems forever!

One Big Difference

Jetson Nano vs Raspberry Pi 4: The Differences

Jetson Nano or Raspberry Pi 4, that is the question. Learn the differences between these popular single board computers!