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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. In this video, Ben shows how to make one that takes seconds to …
So there I am. Happy as a little boy on Christmas morning. I just got my Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless in the mail! WHOOT!!!! I’m about to start work on my dream bot that will cost hardly anything …
Update, 2026. This printer is no longer on sale, and the shop links below died along with Gearbest. I have left the review up because the build notes and the general lessons still apply, but do not go …
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 makes me think their expectations are set too high. I don’t …
Update, 2026. This printer is no longer on sale, and the shop links below died along with Gearbest. I have left the review up because the build notes and the general lessons still apply, but do not go …
Is making expensive? Just lately I have had a few people imply I was wasting my money on all this electronics/3d printing shenanigans. But is it really any more expensive or wasteful as anything else? …
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 hesitant to talk about it? Read on to find out …
The Wanhao Duplicator i3 Prusa style printer is my second favourite, and most-used, printer out of my entire collection. As a budget, pre-built printer, it is the printer I have recommended most. Out …
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 one of the best print surfaces, needing no glue for PLA or ABS. …
The Original Prusa i3 Mk2 3D printer - does it live up to the hype? Check out my review ....
My Pocket CHIP finally came after backing the Kickstarter! What's it like? Read on to find out ...
Remarkably easy upgrade to a tired old 2010 Apple MacBook Pro
I needed a temperature monitor for my 3d printer enclosure. Here's how I made a DIY "Internet of Things" Thermometer with ESP8266/Arduino
Printing the Warpinator 5000 on Wanhao Di3. Can you print ABS without warping using only glue stick to hold it down?
If you are 3d printing with ABS you can find it warps, cracks, and misbehaves unless you can maintain constant temperatures. Do you need to spend a fortune? No! Everything you need is at IKEA ...
Discover how to play MP3 music and sound effects with your Arduino using the BY8301-16P MP3 module.
In this make we 3d print Kryptonite, and add multi-coloured lighting effects using Arduino and RGB LED lights!
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 printer to buy.
In this Make we 3D print a Doctor Who Tardis complete with sound effects and lighting effects!
Facebook has quickly become THE place to discuss 3D printing. Here are the best places for quality 3D printing discussion, getting help with your 3D printer problems, and making new friends:
Bonding with glue can be hit or miss. PLA doesn't solvent weld. Does joining PLA 3d printed parts with a 3d pen work?
Product and Macro photography benefits from good light. To attract more and better buyers it helps to have good, detailed, well-lit products. How can you do that on a tiny budget? Read on!
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 cover what I like and what I don’t like. I am going to tell …
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 purchase. Let’s go deeper into a couple of the priority …
Rumours of a new Raspberry Pi model are heating up with appearances in the official magazine and a FCC filing!
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 this decision and many, many printers to select from, so I put …
Recently we had a lot of opportunities to demonstrate the laser engraver/cutter, and one issue came up repeatedly, and that was around the fact it produced “two dimensional” objects. Seems …
Halloween and making go together like pumpkin and spice, so it’s fun to see all the Halloween cosplay and decoration maker projects around. Fortunately for Protospace, a team effort headed by …
The Micro Bit is the new Arduino-like electronics venture from the BBC, who will be giving 1million UK kids one of these bad boys before later they go on sale. That in itself could be a …
