Learning how to use a 3D Slicer can be scary but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s get your slicer settings right with this Cura tutorial. It’s no secret that proper 3D slicer settings...
Category: 3D Printing Basics
Resin vs. FDM 3D Printers: Comparing SLA/DLP/LCD and FDM/FFF
Resin vs. FDM 3D Printers: Comparing SLA/DLP/LCD and FDM (FFF) Should you buy a resin-based 3D Printer or a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer? We’ll discuss the real pros and cons of...
History of 3D Printing–3D Printers Are Older Than You Think!
The history of 3D Printing is older than you think. When it comes to learning about something new, I like to start at the beginning. That’s why we’ve prepared a bit of a 3D printing history...
Understanding what your reading is incredibly important when you are learning about 3D Printers. When I first started researching 3D printers I kept coming across the acronyms FFF and FDM. The...
FFF and FDM 3D Printer Styles: Cartesian vs Delta vs Polar vs SCARA
3D Printing is a growing field, and that means many variations of the technology are competing with one another. It reminds me of VHS vs. Beta or Blu Ray vs. HD DVD. For most home setups we can...
How do 3D Printers Work – Getting From Idea to the Print Bed
3D Printing can be a complicated process if you don't know what you're doing, but once you figure it out, it can be a blast. Have you ever wondered how the 3D printing process works? You know...