The SKR 1.3 upgrade for the Sidewinder X1 is a big improvement over the stock configuration. It updates the printers’ capabilities to 32 bit, makes it a bit quieter and allows for easier firmware upgrades. I previously reviewed the Sidewinder X1 and it’s a good machine in its...
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 high, the print will not adhere to the heated bed properly. If it’s too low there’s a...
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 tool to use in order to improve your 3D printing experience. In this article, I will show you...
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 issues communicating with the board. I was looking for a fix online, and stumbled upon delwinbest’s github repo...
I previously reviewed the Artillery Genius which is an awesome printer. The stock profile is decent, but can be improved. After a few prints, i managed to dial in the profile and get really good results with it. Here is my tweaked Artillery Genius profile for Simplify 3D...
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 Sidewinder X1 3D printer, and i loved it. In this article i will review the little brother...
The Artillery Genius is awesome and the firmware it comes with is properly configured, but unfortunately it uses an older variant of the Marlin firmware and it lacks some features. It is recommended to upgrade the Artillery Genius Firmware to Marlin 2.0.1 in order to get all the...
After the Artillery Sidewinder X1 calibration guide i did a few weeks ago, a lot of people asked me for the slicer profile. So here is the Sidewinder X1 profile for Simplify 3D Sidewinder X1 profile for Simplify 3D After testing various slicers and settings, i found out...
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 a small and effective package. I ordered one, and decided to install it on the Creality CR-10S PRO...
A flexible textured PEI sheet is one of the best upgrades you can buy for your printer. There are a lot of versions you can buy including smooth PEI sheet and textured PEI sheet available in a multitude of sizes and forms. Today, i will tell you about...
