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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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FDM 3D Printers

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 26, 2021
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Fysetc Prusa Mini Clone Review

When the Prusa Mini was launched, it sparked my interest to get my first Prusa machine but for some reason I was not able to get one at the time.…
3D Printer Hardware

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 9, 2020
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Dragon Hotend Review – CR-10S PRO Direct Drive setup

A few weeks ago, Trianglelab has released their new Dragon Hotend. This hotend takes features from multiple successful hotends like the E3D V6 and Mosquito Hotend and integrates them into…
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…
Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerNovember 4, 2022
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Creality Ender-5 S1 Review: Is it a worthy upgrade?

Creality started upgrading most of the printers in their line with the Sprite extruder, and now it’s time to introduce the Ender-5 S1. In case you don’t know about it,…

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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…
Buyer's Guide

3DPrintBeginnerSeptember 15, 2021
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Best 3D Printers in 2021: What to buy?

Lately, I’ve been asked multiple times about what are the best 3D printers in 2021. I did a 3D Printer Buying Guide in 2020 which is still somewhat relevant (especially…

Guides

Guides

3DPrintBeginnerJanuary 29, 2021
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How to Install Klipper on Kingroon KP3S: Config for Printing Fast

In this guide I will show you how to install Klipper on Kingroon KP3S, to speed up your prints and improve print quality. The KP3S is an impressive 3D printer…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 6, 2021
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How to Install a Magnetic PEI Sheet – Artillery Hornet Print Surface Upgrade

The best way to improve your printing experience is to upgrade your print surface and install a magnetic PEI sheet. This upgrade will improve adhesion while also allowing you to…
Guides

3DPrintBeginnerMarch 28, 2020
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Custom Build Plate Collection for Prusa Slicer

I started using Prusa Slicer a lot more in the past few weeks with great results so i thought i make it look better. For each of my printers i…

Gadget Reviews

Reviews

3DPrintBeginnerFebruary 12, 2023

ORTUR Laser Master 3 Preview: Premium Build Quality at Premium Cost

The ORTUR Laser Master 3 (also known as LM3) is one of the premium laser offerings made by ORTUR. One…
Gadgets

3DPrintBeginnerAugust 17, 2022

Mintion Beagle Camera Review: OctoPrint Alternative

We all know that Raspberry Pi boards are hard to get right now, so the Mintion Beagle Camera is trying…

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

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…
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.…