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3DPrintBeginnerJuly 5, 2026

Creality Sermoon P1 Hands-On Review

The Creality Sermoon P1 is one of Creality’s latest 3D scanning offerings, combining blue laser scanning, infrared structured light, a built-in computer, a touchscreen, and removable batteries in a single…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerDecember 19, 2025

Baseus Charging Solutions: Hands-on Review

Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Mac 12-in-1 Docking Station for Mac As a laptop user, it’s always annoying to connect all your peripherals when working at a desk. Charger, display, external…
Press Release

3DPrintBeginnerOctober 11, 2025

SHINING3DLaunchesEINSTARRockit andEINSTAR2:TwinStarsinAccessible 3DScanning

SHINING 3D, a global provider of high-precision 3D digitalization technologies, today announced a landmark dual launch set to redefine the entry-level 3D scanning market. Introducing the all-new EINSTAR Rockit, a…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerJuly 29, 2025

LincStation N2 Review: Fast and Compact SSD NAS

I have tried a couple of different NAS and MiniPC units lately, and this time I will share some details about the LincStation N2 NAS, the latest offering from LincPlus…

3D Scanners & Others

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3DPrintBeginnerJune 6, 2023

Lynx 3D Scanner from 3DMAKERPRO

The Lynx 3D Scanner is an affordable 3D scanner with user-friendly software that offers high accuracy when scanning large objects…
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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…
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Gadgets

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…
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3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 21, 2023

Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro: User-friendly and Cost-effective 3D Scanner

Creality is a leading player in the 3D printing industry, dedicated to providing users with a one-stop 3D printing service.…
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How to Turn a Photo into a 3D Printable Model with Tripo
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From a $5 Circuit Board to a $2,000 Prize: What PCBWay Offers Makers
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3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 18, 2026

PCBWay’s Future Innovators Program: How Students Can Get Half Off Their Next Build
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3DPrintBeginnerAugust 13, 2026

Need Precision Parts Fast? PCBWay’s CNC Machining Has You Covered
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3DPrintBeginnerAugust 11, 2026

SonicMax Slice 10: Already 20x Funded on Kickstarter, Built for the Bambu Lab Generation
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3DPrintBeginnerAugust 5, 2026

QIDI Plus5: New Large 3D Printer Just Got Bigger, Smarter, and More Affordable

Gadget Reviews

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3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 6, 2023

CR-Scan 01 Biggest Sale Ever – A Mature Scanner in a Growing Market

Consumer-level 3D scanners have gained immense popularity over the last few years, with a remarkable surge in market demand. These…
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

3DPrintBeginnerJuly 26, 2023

BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station Review

I previously reviewed the BLUETTI EB70S unit which is a very nice power station to have at hand for when…

Guides

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerMay 9, 2020
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Sapphire Plus Firmware – Based on MKS 2.0.2 (only for 1st gen printer)

In my review, I mentioned that the Sapphire Plus firmware is unpolished and needs some work. After a few weeks, the MKS Robin Nano firmware has been updated to 2.0…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 24, 2020

How to Dry Your Filament

Drying your filament could be a great solution for improving your print quality. In this article you will learn how to dry your filament, and how to store it after…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerMay 8, 2020
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Artillery Bed Leveling Mod – Sidewinder X1 and Genius

Bed leveling is one of the most common issues when it comes to 3D printing. This bed leveling mod tries to fix this issue.Getting the bed leveling right takes a…

Recommended Upgrades

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

3DPrintBeginnerMay 5, 2022
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Best 3D Printing Surfaces for your 3D Printer

Since I started 3D printing, bed adhesion was one of the most common topics I’ve seen online. Most people have issues with bed adhesion, and most of the time it’s…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerOctober 31, 2020

3D Printer Buying Guide: Fall 2020

With Black Friday around the corner and the popular 11.11 sale, I think it’s a good idea to have a buying guide for some of my favorite 3D printers and…

Other Reviews

Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 6, 2021

Creality 3DPrintMill (CR-30) Review: Belt Printer for Batch 3D Printing

I was really interested in getting the Creality-CR30 (Also knowns as the 3DPrintMill) because I never used a 45-degree 3D printer. So, I contacted Creality and they sent me one…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 24, 2025

EINSTAR VEGA 3D Scanner Review

I have been testing the EINSTAR VEGA 3D scanner for the last month, and I will be sharing my experience with it in this review. The VEGA is an All-in-One…
FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 7, 2021
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Tenlog TL-D3 PRO Review: IDEX on a Budget

The Tenlog TL-D3 Pro is an IDEX 3D printer which is capable of independent dual extrusion. I reviewed the Raise3D E2 in the past, which is similar to this one…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 11, 2022

Anycubic Photon D2 Review: DLP Resin 3D Printer

Most resin printers available right now use the MSLA technology for printing, but Anycubic just launched their new Anycubic Photon D2 printer which is a DLP resin 3D printer. The…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerApril 29, 2022
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Creality Ender 3 S1 Upgrades: Make it Pro

After my Ender 3 S1 review, I concluded that the S1 is a great choice when it comes to buying a 3D printer because it’s really well made and easy…
FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerApril 28, 2022

3D Printer Heatbed Insulation: Is it worth it?

I am constantly talking about heatbed insulation in my reviews, and how a simple and cheap piece of insulating material can have a big impact on power consumption and bed…

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 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

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 25, 2021
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Direct Drive Extruder Buyer’s Guide

In this article, I will share some information about a few of my favorite direct drive extruders. These extruders can make quite a substantial difference in print quality, depending on…