Guides

Guides with detailed instructions for 3D printer installation, calibration, slicer tuning and more.

January 7, 2022
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How to Install Klipper on Sidewinder X2: Config and Setup

The Sidewinder X2 is quite a capable machine, but it can be even better with Klipper Firmware. In this guide I will show you how…
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October 28, 2021

Forget Wi-Fi Passwords: Print a Wi-Fi Coaster

I rarely print functional objects with my 3D printers, but from time to time I melt filament in objects that actually provide a use. This…
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October 18, 2021
24

How to Install KlipperWRT on Creality Box?

The Creality Box isn’t the most useful piece of hardware. But you can get more out of it by installing KlipperWRT and turning it into…
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October 14, 2021
28

OctoPrint for Android: Recycle your old phone!

OctoPrint for Android is great if you have older Android devices laying around your house which have been long forgotten. You can now recycle those…
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October 11, 2021
38

Sidewinder X2 Custom Touchscreen Firmware: Flashing Guide

I mentioned in the Sidewinder X2 review that Artillery missed the opportunity of offering an improved experience for their customers by updating the touchscreen firmware.…
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September 29, 2021
17

Sherpa Mini Direct Drive Upgrade for FLSUN Super Racer

I wanted to try out the Sherpa Mini extruder for a while now, so I installed it on the FLSUN Super Racer. In this article,…
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September 17, 2021
12

The 3D Printing Review Scene is Shady

I must warn you right from the start, that this article might look like a rant, and it probably is. But I need to address…
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August 9, 2021
51

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…
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July 7, 2021
23

3D Printer Farm with OctoPrint and Docker: Control Multiple Printers with a Single Raspberry Pi

OctoPrint is designed to be used with a single printer. But what do you do if you want to control multiple printers at the same…
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June 24, 2021

Install Docker on Raspberry Pi: 3D Printing Services in Containers

In this article, I will share how to install Docker on Raspberry Pi, to simplify the installation process for popular 3D printing services like OctoPrint,…
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