The Best OctoPrint Plugins By Sammy Ekaran published 5 April 25 Install these five plugins to get the most out of OctoPrint. The good news is that the majority of them are free.
6 Best Online Slicers to Try — 3D Slice on the Cloud By Sammy Ekaran published 22 March 25 Why strain downloading 3D slicers when you can simply open your browser and start 3D slicing on the go? Check out our top six online slicers that can help you slice your files on the web.
How to fix Salmon Skin Problems in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 8 March 25 Fix those wavy lines appearing across your 3D print using these four techniques.
How to Create 3D Printing Timelapses By Sammy Ekaran published 22 February 25 With the right tools and software, you can capture your 3D prints growing layer by layer, condensing minutes or hours of printing into a video that is just a few seconds.
How to Convert Texts into 3D Models By Sammy Ekaran published 13 February 25 Learn how to extrude text and use simple text prompts to create detailed 3D models.
How to Repair STL Files in MeshLab By Sammy Ekaran published 18 August 24 Inspect, clean, and edit meshes in MeshLab and ensure they are ready for 3D printing.
How to Use Meshmixer to Prepare Files for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 17 August 24 Change orientation, scale, hollow, add supports, and fix non-manifold errors in your designs in Meshmixer.
How to Fix 3D Printer Thermal Runaway By Sammy Ekaran published 15 August 24 Fix the issue of your 3D printer overheating by inspecting the thermistor and heater cartridge and checking the cooling fan, and wiring.
How to 3D Print Lithophanes By Sammy Ekaran published 27 July 24 Bring your favorite images to life by creating a lithophane model and 3D printing it. When illuminated from behind, the details in the photos are revealed.
Filament Welding: How to join pieces of filaments into a single roll easily By Sammy Ekaran published 22 July 24 Join pieces of filaments together and create a continuous strand to use for 3D printing.
How to 3D Print QR Codes By Sammy Ekaran published 20 July 24 Creating and 3D printing QR codes is a satisfying experience. Learn how you can generate and prepare it for 3D printing in this guide.
How to Use Orca Slicer By Sammy Ekaran published 30 May 24 Learn how Orca Slicer works in this guide, from installation to customizing the settings and mastering the advanced features.
How to Fix Filament Grinding By Sammy Ekaran published 28 May 24 Filament grinding is a frustrating issue in 3D printing that can lead to print failure. Learn how to address this problem using the tips below.
5 Key Design Rules for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 25 May 24 From intricate geometries to working with supports, every aspect of the design process plays a great role in ensuring the success of the final print.
How to Prevent 3D Printer Filament From Tangling By Sammy Ekaran published 7 May 24 Prevent filament tangling from occurring using the strategies and accessories listed in this article
6 Common Cura Errors and How to Fix Them By Sammy Ekaran published 1 April 24 Get to know of the common Cura errors like the software not being able to slice, configuration errors, Cura not able to generate supports and how to fix each of them.
How to Calculate 3D Printing Costs By Sammy Ekaran published 17 March 24 Get to know of the factors that influence 3D printing costs and how you can do the overall estimate of the 3D printing expenses.
Cura Fuzzy Skin Feature: How to Use it to Add a Textured Surface on 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 3 March 24 To achieve a fuzzy surface on 3D prints, you need to use Cura’s Fuzzy Skin feature. Get to know how to use this setting to enhance the appearance of your prints.
How to Fix a 3D Printer Bed Not Heating By Sammy Ekaran published 24 February 24 Solve 3D printer bed heating issues with these simple methods
How to Split an Object for 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 12 February 24 To 3D print files that are bigger than your 3D printer bed, you split them into different individual files and print them separately. Get to know how to achieve that in this guide.
Best Cura Plugins: Improve Your 3D Printing By Sammy Ekaran published 11 February 24 Streamline your 3D printing workflow in Ultimaker Cura by installing these best plugins.
How to Fix Elephant Foot Issues in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 4 February 24 Fix first-layer squashing issues and improve your prints' dimension accuracy and precision using the methods below.
How to Avoid Blobs and Zits in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 5 January 24 Getting rid of unwanted deposits on your output is not difficult.
How to Prevent Holes and Gaps in 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 4 January 24 Achieving a smooth finish in 3D prints is hard when there are gaps and holes. In severe cases, they can even compromise the structural integrity of the print. Fix them with the strategies below.
How to Fix Pillowing Problems in Your 3D Prints By Sammy Ekaran published 24 December 23 Increase top thickness, use proper infill density and pattern and properly optimize your cooling system to fix pillowing problems in your 3D prints.
