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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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Sponsored

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…
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Hands On

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 18, 2024

EcoFlow PowerStream Hands On Test: Balcony Solar System

As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a priority, many are turning to solar power as a viable solution. For…
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Hands On

3DPrintBeginnerDecember 1, 2024

Creality CR-Scan Otter: Affordable 3D Scanner with 0.02 mm Accuracy

The Creality CR-Scan Otter is a versatile and advanced 3D scanner designed for both hobbyists and professionals, offering impressive features…
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Gadget Reviews

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…
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…
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…

Guides

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 9, 2021
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How to Install Klipper on FLSUN Super Racer: Config and Setup

I previously reviewed the FLSUN Super Racer which performed great, but such a fast 3D printer would benefit from the Klipper treatment. In this article I will show you how…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerApril 1, 2021
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Ender 5 Plus RepRap Firmware Upgrade with FLY-RRF E3 board

In this guide, I will show you how to upgrade the Ender 5 Plus with the FLY-RRF E3 board and the FLY Screen. This will allow you to install RepRap…
Resin 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerApril 14, 2021
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How to Install a Magnetic Flex Plate on a Resin 3D Printer

I just installed a removable magnetic flex plate on the Anycubic Photon Mono X, which makes removing prints from the build plate a less annoying task. I still like FDM…

Recommended Upgrades

Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerDecember 26, 2023

Best Cheap PLA Filament from Amazon: What to buy?

From time to time, I get asked about what is the best cheap PLA filament from Amazon. Of course, “best” and “cheap” usually doesn’t mix very well, but there’s still…
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

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

3DPrintBeginnerJuly 22, 2020
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BIQU B1 Review: Ender 3 V2 Killer?

Since BIGTREETECH announced the BIQU B1 I was really interested in getting one. It looks like an amazing machine for only 250$. It comes with a SKR 1.4 and TMC2225…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 6, 2023

AnkerMake M5C Review

AnkerMake entered the 3D printing market about a year ago, with the M5 printer which is the more feature-rich version of the M5C. The AnkerMake M5C is the budget version…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 19, 2020
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ATOMSTACK A5 Laser Engraver Review

I never used a laser so when Banggood asked me if I want to test the ATOMSTACK A5 laser engraver, I gave it a chance even though I never used…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerMay 14, 2021

Flashforge Creator Pro 2 Review: Enclosed IDEX 3D Printer

The Flashforge Creator Pro 2 is the updated version of the original Creator Pro. It’s an IDEX 3D printer from Flashforge made for the consumer market. It’s doesn’t have the…
3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 28, 2022
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Artillery All-Metal Extruder Review: Is it worth it?

One of the biggest disappointments with the Artillery Sidewinder X2 and Genius Pro is the lack of an all-metal idler and heat break. But it seems that Artillery was saving…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 3, 2019
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Artillery Sidewinder X1 Review

Artillery 3D (recently renamed in EVNOVO) is a Shenzhen company founded in October 2018 and its main focus is producing quality 3D Printers. One of the most popular printers made…

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

3DPrintBeginnerJuly 15, 2019
2

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…
3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 16, 2020
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BMG Wind Review: Sidewinder X1 Upgrade Guide

Since I found out about the BMG Wind, I wanted to test it because it looked like a really nice compact extruder. The BMG Wind is an excellent Sidewinder X1…