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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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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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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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3DPrintBeginnerDecember 17, 2025

HeyGears Reflex RS TURBO Hands On Presentation

The HeyGears Reflex RS TURBO is the upgraded version of the popular Reflex RS resin 3D printer from HeyGears which…
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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…
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…
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…

Guides

3D Printer Calibration

3DPrintBeginnerMay 5, 2019
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Hotend and Heatbed PID Tuning

Going from a finished print to a great print takes a lot of calibration steps. Besides having the heatbed leveled correctly, and the extruder perfectly calibrated to melt just enough…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 6, 2019
3

Install Klipper on Ender 3 with BLTouch support

The Ender 3 is a really good 3D printer for the money. But if you install Klipper on Ender 3 print speed can also be improved while keeping quality. In…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 17, 2020

Filament Change with IdeaMaker: M600 Command

Since I published my Mingda D3 Pro Review, a lot of people asked me how to use filament change with IdeaMaker. Because it takes a bit more work to do…

Recommended Upgrades

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

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 23, 2022
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Black Friday 2022 Discounts

Black Friday is just around the corner, and I received a bunch of emails containing attractive discounts, so I thought I should share them with everyone in a dedicated article.…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerJune 17, 2022

Top 5 Budget 3D Printers for Beginners in 2022

In this article, I will share my recommendations for my top 5 budget 3D printers for beginners in 2022. Please note that even if budget 3D printers have come a…

Other Reviews

Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 13, 2022
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Sovol SV04 Review: Large Format IDEX 3D Printer

I’ve heard good things about Sovol in the past, so when they contacted me for reviewing the Sovol SV04 IDEX 3D printer, I happily accepted. The Sovol SV04 is the…
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…
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…
3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 16, 2020
61

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…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerApril 13, 2021
103

Ender 6 Direct Drive Conversion with BIQU H2 Extruder

In my Ender 6 review, I mentioned that having a direct drive extruder could improve the printer speed and quality. So, designed an Ender 6 direct drive mount and converted…
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…

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

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…
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…