3D Printing How To

Install these five plugins to get the most out of OctoPrint. The good news is that the majority of them are free.

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.

Fix those wavy lines appearing across your 3D print using these four techniques.

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.

Learn how to extrude text and use simple text prompts to create detailed 3D models.

Inspect, clean, and edit meshes in MeshLab and ensure they are ready for 3D printing.

Change orientation, scale, hollow, add supports, and fix non-manifold errors in your designs in Meshmixer.

Fix the issue of your 3D printer overheating by inspecting the thermistor and heater cartridge and checking the cooling fan, and wiring.

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.

Join pieces of filaments together and create a continuous strand to use for 3D printing.