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3D Printer Reviews and 3D Printing Tutorials

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Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Kit Review

October 3, 2018 by Chris Garrett

The Ender 3, as the name suggests, is the improved successor of the Creality Ender 2 3D printer kit, with a larger build area (~220mm+ x …

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Modify STL CAD files for CNC or 3D Print using Python Programming

July 10, 2018 by Chris Garrett

We are pretty familiar at this point with the 3D design creation workflow. Drawing, dragging and dropping CAD files using a mouse and a …

Read moreModify STL CAD files for CNC or 3D Print using Python Programming
Prusa mk42 clone

Finally, Prusa Mk42 Heatbed for the Prusa Mk2/Mk2.5, and Pinda Sensor Clones!

March 2, 2018 by Chris Garrett

The Prusa Mk2/Mk3 3d printers are renowned as top quality, but buying parts is a painfully expensive deal due to the long journey and …

Read moreFinally, Prusa Mk42 Heatbed for the Prusa Mk2/Mk2.5, and Pinda Sensor Clones!
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Creality Ender 2 3D Printer Kit Review

February 24, 2018 by Chris Garrett

  Creality and the CR-10 reviews were everywhere in 2017. Only Prusa got better press from what I could see. Justifiably, I might …

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Creality CR-10 MINI

Creality CR-10 MINI Review

February 14, 2018 by Chris Garrett

Creality CR-10 MINI 3D printer kit - as good to review as the other 3d printers in the CR-10 lineup? Let's find out in this review!

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Beautiful prints off the Formlabs Form 2

Formlabs Form 2 First Look

February 2, 2018 by Chris Garrett

I am in love with a 3D printer and her name is Formlabs Form 2

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Burning Arduino Bootloader for 3D printer

Loading the Arduino Bootloader on your 3D Printer Board (Unbricking Your RAMPs/3D Printer)

January 31, 2018 by Chris Garrett

I received a JG Aurora A5 to review. Unfortunately, there were a few issues. Fortunately, however, they were issues I was fairly sure …

Read moreLoading the Arduino Bootloader on your 3D Printer Board (Unbricking Your RAMPs/3D Printer)
Multiple 3d printers

Should you buy one, big 3d printer or multiple, smaller printers?

November 25, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Should you get one big 3d printer or multiple, smaller printers? It’s a question I get asked a lot. Obviously, the question is …

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Ultimaker 3 review

Ultimaker 3 First Impressions Review

November 2, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Ultimaker sent me an Ultimaker 3 for review, and to try out some projects on – exciting stuff (and from community reaction, I am …

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Halloween Electronics/3d printing projects

3D Printed “Spooky” Arduino/Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for Halloween

October 31, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Halloween is an awesome time for makers. Each year I like to beat my previous year’s builds. For Halloween this year I thought I …

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Prusa versus CR-10

Prusa i3 Mk2/Mk3 or Creality CR-10 – Which is the Best 3D Printer Under $1,000?

October 24, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Prusa i3 Mk2/Mk3 and Creality CR-10 are the hot 3d printers right now under $1,000, but which should YOU choose?

Read morePrusa i3 Mk2/Mk3 or Creality CR-10 – Which is the Best 3D Printer Under $1,000?
Athorbot Buddy Couple 3D Printer Review

Athorbot Buddy Couple Dual Extruder 3D Printer Review

October 19, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Athorbot Buddy Couple Dual Extruder 3D Printer Review - In this article we cover the 3d printer build/assembly, some sample prints, how …

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Creality CR-10 S5 - Banana for scale

Creality CR-10 S5 Review

September 18, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Creality CR-10 reviews are almost always about the regular sized 300mm x 300mm bed 3d printer (see my CR-10 review here) and reviews …

Read moreCreality CR-10 S5 Review
GPL license

These 3D Printer Companies are Abusing Open Source

September 11, 2017 by Chris Garrett

3D Printer manufacturers are in my (non-lawyer opinion) abusing open source, profiting from the developers and the community while not …

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BIQU Kossel Delta kt

BIQU Kossel Plus Delta 3D Printer Kit – First Impressions Review

August 18, 2017 by Ben Eadie

BIQU Kossel Plus Delta 3D Printer Kit – it is not my first delta by any means, but it certainly stands out in some significant …

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anet a8 3d printer kit review

Anet A8 for only $155.99

August 2, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Get the amazing value Anet A8 for only $155.99 Act fast – There are just 10 printers of each plug available (if one runs out just …

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Wasted ABS filament

Filament Review

June 20, 2017 by Chris Garrett

A Canadian filament company sent me a couple of spools to review but I can no longer support them so all references to the company are …

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ABS Octopi Pi Zero Case

In Defence of ABS

June 7, 2017 by Chris Garrett

ABS gets a rough rap in the 3d printing community, so I wanted to give a small defence of ABS filament for your 3d printer consideration …

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Nylon 3D Printing Filament is Awesome!

May 24, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Nylon 3d printing filament is not as popular as PLA or ABS, but after giving it some serious use recently I wanted to implore you to at …

Read moreNylon 3D Printing Filament is Awesome!
Solvent welding PLA with acetone

5 Ways to Bond and Glue 3D Printed Parts

May 17, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Finishing is an important part of 3d printing, but how do you combine, glue, and bond your 3d printed parts to get a 3d printing result …

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3d printed solar system

3D Printed (HIPS) Solar System

May 16, 2017 by Chris Garrett

A scale model of the solar system, 3d printed in white Inksmith HIPS filament - how well does HIPS work and why would you consider it …

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3d printed Tardis pi

3D Printed, Raspberry Pi Powered, Doctor Who Tardis

May 12, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Doctor Who, Raspberry Pi AND 3D printing fans will love this 3D Printed Tardis, powered by Raspberry Pi, that can play all the sounds …

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Anet A8 build

Anet A8 Review – Budget ($200 or less!) 3D Printer Kit Review

May 9, 2017 by Chris Garrett

The Anet A8 is a $200 (or less!) 3d printer kit. In this review we answer the question how good could a sub-$200 prusa i3 clone 3d …

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Finished 3d printed maze

How to Use Tinkercad to Make a Custom Gift – a Personalized 3D Printed Maze Puzzle

May 5, 2017 by Chris Garrett

In this beginner-friendly 3d cad tutorial, we are going to create a personalized maze puzzle in Tinkercad, ready for 3d printing!

Read moreHow to Use Tinkercad to Make a Custom Gift – a Personalized 3D Printed Maze Puzzle
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