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Getting Started
Just Unboxed a 3D Printer? The Honest Guide to Avoiding ‘Hobby Burnout’

If you were one of the lucky many to find a 3D printer underneath your tree this year, here’s everything you need to know about your new machine: including setting it up, what it’s actually doing, the first print, and what you should do next.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 25, 2025
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Stretch Goals
The Best Bed & Nozzle Temperatures for Perfect TPU Prints

Don't let stringing or warping ruin your flexible prints. Get the ideal temperature ranges to help you master TPU on any printer.

by Jackson O'Connell Dec 23, 2025
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DIY: Dehydrate It Yourself
3D Printing Hack: How to Build a Filament Dry Box for Under $20

Is moist filament killing your prints? Build a simple, yet effective, dry box on a budget, or see our top commercial picks!

by Tori Quan Dec 14, 2025
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Junction Function
PrusaSlicer Update Boosts Cornering Speed & Fixes Annoying Surface Flaws

PrusaSlicer's 2.9.4 release uses new 'Junction Deviation' motion planning to take corners like a race car, all while fixing a critical bug for notably smoother prints.

by Jonny Edge Nov 11, 2025
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Warping? Stringing? Here's Why.
Are You Making This One Mistake That’s Ruining Your PETG Prints?

Printing at the wrong temperature is the top reason for warping and failed PETG prints. We'll show you how to fix it fast.

Oct 29, 2025
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Zap the Zits, Blast the Blobs
Want Flawless Prints? Simple Tricks to Eliminate Zits and Blobs

Don’t let those unsightly zits and blobs ruin another print. A smooth finish is easier to achieve than you think. We’ll show you how.

by Jackson O'Connell Oct 27, 2025
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No Strings Attached
The Settings Your PETG Prints Need to Get a Whole Lot Better

Find the perfect PETG print settings for your needs by adjusting temperature, stringing, print speed, and retraction settings!

Sep 18, 2025
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Nuts About Screws
Threads & Screws: 3D Print Them Perfectly Every Time

3D printing threads and screws that fit is a challenge. Check out this simple guide to learn how to successfully design and print them!

Sep 15, 2025
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Prints Ahoy
13 Hidden 3D Printer Weaknesses Only a 3D Benchy Reveals

One tiny tug boat has remained the hallmark of a healthy 3D printer for years & one of the best ways to fine-tune your printer performance.

Sep 14, 2025
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Grab Yourself a Slice
The Best Slicing Software is Probably The One You Already Have

When you’re just setting out 3D printing, don’t overthink the slicer. Picking the right one for you is probably much simpler than it seems.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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Calibration Nation
J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing

The J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing is a beginner's primer and a veteran's reference for all things resin 3D printing.

by Derek Jackson Aug 11, 2025
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Band-Free Printing
Make Your Printer Z Wobble Free & Banish Z Banding From Your Prints

Regularly spaced bulges around a print's sides could be Z banding, and Z wobble might be the underlying problem. Learn how to diagnose and fix it!

by Mohamed Elgendy Jul 23, 2025
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Crisp Corners
This Fix for Oozing Saves Time and Filament

Ditch Klipper's Pressure Advance tuning tower! The Pattern method is faster and more precise. Learn why it's better and how to use it.

Jul 16, 2025
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Get a Grip!
3D Print Warping: PLA, PETG, ABS – 4 Easy Fixes

If 3D prints cool unevenly, they can curl away from the build plate. Check out four easy ways to fix 3D print warping with PLA, PETG, & ABS.

Jul 5, 2025
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Bambu Learning
Master Your Machine While Earning MakerWorld Points With New Bambu Lab Academy Courses

Bambu Lab Academy has increased its knowledge base, adding courses on the P1S, Bambu Studio, and Bambu Handy.

by Moira Daly Jul 3, 2025
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Pour Your Heart Out
Elegoo Resin: Buyer’s Guide

Elegoo is no rookie to the resin market, and its resin offering shows it. Keep reading to find out what's the perfect Elegoo resin for you!

Jun 25, 2025
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Cost or Convenience?
Want to Replace Your Prusa’s Nozzle? One of These’ll Do the Trick

If you need a replacement or an upgrade for your Prusa nozzle, this is the list for you. Check out the best picks in different categories.

by Gedeon Ang Jun 24, 2025
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Get Local!
Bambu Lab: LAN Only Mode – Simply Explained

Here's all you need to know about Bambu Lab's LAN Only and Developer modes. Read on to learn about uses, pros, cons, and how to set them up!

Jun 24, 2025
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It's All in the Filling
3D Printing Infill: The Basics for Perfect Results

In 3D printing, infill plays an important role in a part's strength, structure, and weight. Read on to learn more about it.

Jun 8, 2025
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Flawless Z Seam with Cura
Cura: Outer Wall Wipe Distance – How to Use This Setting

Z seam issues can make or break a 3D printed part. Check out how to reduce your print's Z seams by changing Cura's Outer Wall Wipe Distance.

Jun 7, 2025
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