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3DPrintBeginnerJuly 15, 2024

Revopoint MIRACO Review: The 3D Scanner To Buy

I am not someone who used 3D scanners too much, because I always found it a bit hard to always connecting them to the computer and keeping the software and…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerJune 17, 2024

AOOSTAR R7 Review: Best Budget NAS in 2024?

AOOSTAR has recently launched a new line of MINI PCs and the ones that caught my eye are the AOOSTAR R1 Mini PC and the AOOSTAR R7 Mini PC. Both…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerJune 2, 2024

Top 5 Budget 3D Printers in 2024: My Favorites

In this article, I will share my recommendations for my top 5 budget 3D printers for beginners in Mid-2024. This will contain printers which I have used, and I have…
Resin 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerApril 19, 2024

3D Printed Shoes: Are they common yet?

3D printers have become more common, and while you could print 3D printed shoes with some models available online, they are not the most comfortable options out there. Fortunately, 3D…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 22, 2024

ASUSTOR AS3302T v2 Review (Drivestor 2 Pro)

I am a long time user of personal servers and having a NAS is something I think is very useful for a lot of people. I am very happy with…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 20, 2024
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QIDI Q1 Pro Review: New Printer, New Problems

QIDI is adding a new printer to their offering with the new QIDI Q1 Pro which sits between the QIDI X-Plus 3 and the QIDI X-Smart 3 in build volume,…

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Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 20, 2021
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Artillery Sidewinder X2 Review: A Refined Sidewinder X1?

After the huge popularity gained by the Sidewinder X1, Artillery launched the new and improved Sidewinder X2. There’s much to talk about in this Sidewinder X2 review, so let’s get…
3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerMay 17, 2020
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Duet Firmware for SKR Boards – RRF on SKR 1.3 / 1.4

People interested in 3D printing probably heard about the SKR boards from BIGTREETECH. Now, you can install the Duet firmware for SKR boards and run the RepRap Firmware on SKR…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerMay 5, 2020
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Artillery Sidewinder X1 Upgrades – Paid and Free

If you were looking for Sidewinder X1 upgrades to do on your printer, you’ve come to the right place.In this article, I will share my recommended Sidewinder X1 upgrades with…
FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerApril 11, 2020
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Ender 3 V2 vs Artillery Genius – Which One To Buy?

Creality just announced the Ender 3 V2. An upgraded version of the extremely popular Ender 3 which at the moment is a best buy for a beginner.The Ender 3 V2…

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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 30, 2022
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Raspberry Pi Alternatives for Klipper and OctoPrint

Because of the chip shortage, it’s currently very hard to purchase a Raspberry Pi, without spending a lot more than they are actually worth. But considering that Klipper and OctoPrint…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerJune 18, 2021
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Budget 3D Printer Battle: Voxelab Aquila vs Artillery Hornet vs Ender 3 V2

In this article I will do a comparison between three budget 3D printers: Voxelab Aquila, Artillery Hornet and the Ender 3 V2. The budget 3D printer space is getting more…

Guides

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 31, 2022

Build A Resin Cure Light: Cure The Inside Of Your Models

Resin 3D printing can be fun, and the results are amazing once you figure out a process from slicing the model to completing the post-processing tasks. And this post-processing issue…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJune 9, 2020
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Artillery Genius Auto Bed Leveling with Stock Sensor

The Artillery Genius Auto Bed Leveling Mod came to live because not everybody wants to spend over 35$ for an Original BLTouch sensor, I thought it would be nice to…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 21, 2021
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How to Install MainsailOS on Raspberry Pi

In this article, I will show you how to install MainsailOS on Raspberry Pi and upgrade it to the latest version. Mainsail V1.0.0 just launched and I think it’s a…

Gadget Reviews

Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 10, 2022

Anker Apex Review: 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

I previously shared a non-3D-printing-related review for my Macbook Pro 14, where I mentioned that I am looking for a…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerOctober 7, 2022
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Creality Sonic Pad Review: Klipper Firmware with Compromises

Klipper firmware is becoming more popular, and 3D printer manufacturers have already started making printers that run Klipper firmware out…

3D Printer Calibration

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJune 2, 2023
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Bambu Studio Fine Tuning: Tips and Tricks for X1 and P1P

There’s no denying that the Bambu Lab printers are fast and able to produce great print quality. But I noticed that some aftermarket filaments are not as user-friendly when it…
3D Printer Calibration

3DPrintBeginnerMay 19, 2022

Extruder Tension Calibration Guide

The extruder tension calibration is a topic that hasn’t been discussed too much, so I think it’s worth bringing to attention because it can have a significant impact on the…

Hardware Upgrades

3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerMay 6, 2022
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Creality Sprite Pro Extruder Review: Full Upgrade Kit

One of the hardware features which makes the Ender 3 S1 such a good machine is the Sprite Extruder and Creality is also selling this as an upgrade for other…
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…