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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

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…
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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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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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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…
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3DPrintBeginner4 weeks ago

Need Precision Parts Fast? PCBWay’s CNC Machining Has You Covered
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3DPrintBeginner4 weeks ago

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
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3DPrintBeginnerAugust 3, 2026

PCBWay 3D Printing Service: An Easy Way to Turn Ideas Into Real Parts
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3DPrintBeginnerJuly 16, 2026

ugee Funbox 3D Printer: A Kid-Friendly Way to Start 3D Printing at Home
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3DPrintBeginnerJuly 14, 2026

3D Printing vs CNC vs Sheet Metal vs Injection Molding: Which Process Should You Choose?

Gadget Reviews

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…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 23, 2023

Off-Grid 3D Printing with BLUETTI EB70S and PV200

BLUETTI got in touch with me to offer a portable power station to test. While I am mostly focusing on…
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3DPrintBeginnerJuly 1, 2025

SHINING 3D Launches EinScan Rigil: The World’s First Tri-Mode Laser 3D Scanner

As a developer with 20 years of experience in metrology-grade 3D scanning technology, SHINING 3D has consistently focused on providing…

Guides

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 26, 2020
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Custom Screen Firmware for Sidewinder X1 and Genius

I am working on a guide for upgrading the Artillery Sidewinder X1 and Artillery Genius to 32bit with the BIGTREETECH SKR 1.3 and TMC2208. Unfortunately, the stock screen firmware has…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 12, 2020
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Install OctoPi on Raspberry Pi – OctoPrint Install Guide

OctoPrint is an open-source project that adds a lot more functionality for your 3D printing needs. From remote monitoring and better time estimations to gorgeous time-lapses, OctoPrint is the best…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 13, 2020
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OctoPrint Baby Stepping – Enable Live-Z Probe Offset

Beginners often have issues with the first layer when starting a print. It’s either a bit too high or too low causing issues with layer adhesion.If the nozzle is too…

Recommended Upgrades

Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerJuly 4, 2022

Top 5 Large Format 3D Printers in 2022

In this article, I will share my top 5 large format 3d printers in 2022. These printers usually have a 300x300x400 print volume for people that require more space for…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 2, 2022
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Anycubic Vyper Upgrades: Paid and Free

The Anycubic Vyper is already pretty well equipped right from the factory, but there’s still a few upgrades which can be done for it to make it better. In this…
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

FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 12, 2021
2

Two Trees Bluer Plus (BLU-5) Review – Where’s the QC?

With the Bluer Plus, Two Trees adds to their offering a large format cartesian 3D printer boasting a few interesting hardware features like 0.9-degree stepper motors, BMG extruder, auto-leveling v-slot…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerApril 1, 2022
2

Anycubic Kobra Max Review: Big Printer For People with Big Dreams

If you are looking for a large-format FDM 3D printer, then the Anycubic Kobra Max is probably the one you’re looking for. It has a huge build volume, a decent…
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.…
FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 23, 2020
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Artillery Genius Review – Is it any good?

If you are active in the 3D printing community, you probably heard about Artillery. It’s a company that produces quality 3D printers for an affordable price.I previously reviewed the Artillery…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 24, 2022
4

VORON Trident FYSETC Kit Review: Is it worth it?

That’s right! I built a VORON. FYSETC sent me their VORON Trident 350 Kit to review, and in this article, we’ll go into detail to learn more about how good…
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…

3D Printer Calibration

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJune 2, 2023
2

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

whoppingpochardFebruary 11, 2021
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Funssor Voron Kit – A detailed look at all the components

A little over a year ago, I decided to buy my first 3D printer. After reading some positive reviews, I decided on the Artillery Genius. I fell absolutely in love! Learning…
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…