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Meshmixer Tutorial – Using Meshmixer to Delete and Edit Parts of an Existing .STL

April 25, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Using Meshmixer takes your 3D printing superpowers to the next level. Find an existing STL file, modify it, delete parts, and then …

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How to Install and Set Up Octopi for Remote Raspberry Pi 3D Printer Control with Octoprint

April 12, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Octopi is a fantastic system for running your 3D printers remotely, using a Raspberry Pi, including built in webcam and time lapse …

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Creality CR-10 3d printer

Creality CR-10 3d printer review – Large format, quality output, at a low price!

April 4, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Creality CR-10 3d printer. A large format, budget, Chinese, almost pre-built machine for all your large model 3d printing needs. The …

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3D Printing Tip: Quick and easy filament 3D printer spool holder

March 23, 2017 by Chris Garrett

3D printing filament spool holders have often been a pain. Most don’t work well in practice, and can take too much time to make. …

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Easy Modifications of Downloaded STLs with Simplify 3D

March 15, 2017 by Ben Eadie

Simplify 3D is a great slicer, but it can do more than just slice. While we are big fans of CAD software, if you just need to make …

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Best $300 3D Printers

December 23, 2016 by Chris Garrett

$300 3D printers are apparently all that people are asking about in the Facebook groups so I thought I would write this up to stop …

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Printrbot

The Problem with 3D Printing

December 20, 2016 by Chris Garrett

Lately there has been a rash of people on the 3D printing forums and Facebook groups complaining about their 3D printers in a way that …

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TEVO Black Widow Kit 3D Printer

TEVO Black Widow 3D Printer Kit Build and First Impressions Review

December 14, 2016 by Chris Garrett

The TEVO Black Widow is a sub-$500 Chinese 370x250mm 3D printer kit. How good could it possibly be?

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Wombot Exilis XL Review

November 28, 2016 by Chris Garrett

A lot of people have asked me about my Wombot Exilis XL 3D printer experience since I ordered it almost a year ago. Why have I been so …

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Upgrading the Wanhao Di3 from Good to Amazing

November 26, 2016 by Chris Garrett

The Wanhao Duplicator i3 Prusa style printer is my second favourite, and most-used, printer out of my entire collection. As a budget, …

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Add PEI to your 3D printer bed and get every print to stick!

November 20, 2016 by Chris Garrett

One of the reasons Prusa Mk2 and Lulzbot printers are so reliable is they have a special PEI surface to print on. In my experience it is …

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Original Prusa i3 Mk2 Build and Review

September 11, 2016 by Chris Garrett

The Original Prusa i3 Mk2 3D printer - does it live up to the hype? Check out my review ....

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ESP8266 Thermometer

How to Make a DIY “Internet of Things” Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino

June 1, 2016 by Chris Garrett

I needed a temperature monitor for my 3d printer enclosure. Here's how I made a DIY "Internet of Things" Thermometer with …

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Warp-free ABS printing on the Wanhao Di3

May 22, 2016 by Chris Garrett

Printing the Warpinator 5000 on Wanhao Di3. Can you print ABS without warping using only glue stick to hold it down?

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IKEA 3D Printer Enclosure Hack for Wanhao Di3

May 3, 2016 by Chris Garrett

If you are 3d printing with ABS you can find it warps, cracks, and misbehaves unless you can maintain constant temperatures. Do you need …

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3D Printed Kryptonite with Arduino Random RGB Glow

April 11, 2016 by Chris Garrett

In this make we 3d print Kryptonite, and add multi-coloured lighting effects using Arduino and RGB LED lights!

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3D Printing Quiz

April 6, 2016 by Chris Garrett

Test your 3D printing knowledge with this quick quiz!

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The Best 3D Printers – Which 3D Printer Should You Buy?

April 2, 2016 by Chris Garrett

In part 3 of this series we share the best 3d printers for budget, beginners/class room, and prosumer to help you decide which 3d …

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3D Printed Tardis with Arduino Lights and Sounds

March 25, 2016 by Chris Garrett

In this Make we 3D print a Doctor Who Tardis complete with sound effects and lighting effects!

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Using 3D Printing Pens for Bonding PLA – Does it Work?

March 18, 2016 by Chris Garrett

Bonding with glue can be hit or miss. PLA doesn't solvent weld. Does joining PLA 3d printed parts with a 3d pen work?

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Wanhao Duplicator i3 Review

March 13, 2016 by Chris Garrett

I didn’t want to buy this printer, but I am glad I did. This Wanhao Duplicator i3 review is in two parts, I am not just going to …

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Choosing a 3D Printer Part 2 – Buying Decisions

March 9, 2016 by Chris Garrett

In part 1 How to choose the right 3D printer for you I listed some questions that you need to consider before deciding which printer to …

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How to choose the right 3D printer for you

January 30, 2016 by Chris Garrett

One of the most popular questions we get asked in the 3D printing community is which 3D printer to buy! There is a lot to consider in …

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