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3DPrintBeginner1 day ago
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How to Install KlipperWRT on Creality Box?
The Creality Box isn’t the most useful piece of hardware. But you can get more out of it by installing KlipperWRT and turning it into a Klipper controller. In this…
Reviews
3DPrintBeginner4 days ago
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Mellow NF Sunrise Review: Accurate and Lightweight
The Mellow NF Sunrise was one of the extruders I was planning to test for a while now. And I finally managed to get my hands on a review sample…
Guides
3DPrintBeginner5 days ago
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OctoPrint for Android: Recycle your old phone!
OctoPrint for Android is great if you have older Android devices laying around your house which have been long forgotten. You can now recycle those Android devices by using them…
Guides
3DPrintBeginner1 week ago
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Sidewinder X2 Custom Touchscreen Firmware: Flashing Guide
I mentioned in the Sidewinder X2 review that Artillery missed the opportunity of offering an improved experience for their customers by updating the touchscreen firmware. Fortunately, the Sidewinder X2 uses…
Reviews
3DPrintBeginner3 weeks ago
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Sovol Filament Dryer Review: Does it really work?
In a past article, I shared how I dry my filament using a regular oven. But filament dryers started to get more popular and Sovol sent me their Filament Dryer…
Guides
3DPrintBeginner3 weeks ago
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Sherpa Mini Direct Drive Upgrade for FLSUN Super Racer
I wanted to try out the Sherpa Mini extruder for a while now, so I installed it on the FLSUN Super Racer. In this article, I will show you how…

Latest Reviews

3D Printer Hardware
3DPrintBeginnerJune 22, 2020
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Dragon Hotend vs Copperhead Heat Break + E3D V6 Heat Sink – Temperature Performance
A lot of people asked me how does the Dragon Hotend compare with the Copperhead Heat Break + E3D V6 Heat Sink setup I tested in the Copperhead heat break review.…
3D Printer Hardware
3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 9, 2020
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Dragon Hotend Review – CR-10S PRO Direct Drive setup
A few weeks ago, Trianglelab has released their new Dragon Hotend. This hotend takes features from multiple successful hotends like the E3D V6 and Mosquito Hotend and integrates them into…
Reviews
3DPrintBeginnerAugust 6, 2020
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Ultimate 3D Printer Upgrade Purchase Guide
I thought it would be a good idea to do a list of my recommended 3D printer upgrade. I tested a lot of hardware for 3D printers, I’ve played around…
Resin 3D Printers
3DPrintBeginnerMay 21, 2020
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ELEGOO Saturn Preview – 4K, Mono LCD, Big Volume
Elegoo Saturn is the newest resin printer from the company with the same name. They just announced it and by the looks of it, the Elegoo Saturn will be a…

Recommended Upgrades

Buyer's Guide
3DPrintBeginnerJune 10, 2021
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Voxelab Aquila Upgrades: Paid and Free
In this article I will cover some of my recommended Voxelab Aquila upgrades which should improve your printing experience while keeping the costs low. Voxelab Aquila is a budget 3D…
Buyer's Guide
3DPrintBeginnerJune 25, 2021
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Essential 3D Printing Tools for FDM and Resin 3D Printers
In this article, I will share a list of essential 3D printing tools suited for FDM and Resin 3D printers. Since I started printing, most of these tools were used…
Buyer's Guide
3DPrintBeginnerApril 16, 2021
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Creality Ender 6 Upgrades: Paid and Free
In this article, I will share some of my favorite Ender 6 upgrades and what I think about them. The Creality Ender 6 is already a great machine in its…

Guides

Guides
Jimmy SpeegleAugust 5, 2020
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Install Klipper on Sidewinder X1
The Sidewinder X1 is a capable printer but it’s held back by it’s 8-Bit board. If you Install Klipper on Sidewinder X1, you will be able to print a bit…
Klipper Firmware
3DPrintBeginnerApril 2, 2021
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How to Install Klipper on Ender 6: Config and Setup
In this guide I will show you how to Install Klipper on Ender 6 using a simple Raspberry Pi Zero. Because the original Klipper build doesn’t work with the Ender…
Guides
3DPrintBeginnerApril 14, 2020
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Extruder Calibration Guide (with calculator) – E Step Calibration
The extruder calibration is one of the most important process to do for any 3D printer. By doing the extruder calibration, your printer will accurately extrude the exact amount of…

3D Printer Calibration

Guides
3DPrintBeginnerApril 15, 2020
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Flow Rate Calibration – Improve Print Accuracy
To get a good finish and accurate dimensions of your printed parts, the flow rate of the printer needs to be properly calibrated. I put together an easy-to-use flow rate…
3D Printer Calibration
3DPrintBeginnerAugust 11, 2021
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Klipper Extruder Rotation Distance Calculator
Since I started using Klipper more often, and making config files for other printers, I always need to google how to calculate rotation distance for the extruder. To make things…

Hardware Upgrades

3D Printer Hardware
3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 5, 2021
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BIQU H2 Extruder Review: Lightweight Direct Drive Extruder
I previously reviewed the BIQU BX 3D printer which uses the BIQU H2 extruder. Because this is a new extruder, I thought it’s worth taking some time to do a…
3D Printer Hardware
3DPrintBeginnerJuly 15, 2019
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The SKR PRO 1.1 has arrived! High-End 32 bit board
The long-awaited PRO version of the popular SKR 1.3 board I used on my AM8 upgrade has arrived. The SKR PRO 1.1 is the high-end offering from Bigtreetech and it…