Upgrading from Prusa to Bambu Labs

  Summary: To summarize: coming from a Prusa Mk2, I am blown away at the speed, reliability, print quality and easy of use that you get with the Bambu Labs P1S. This printer seems like a great value if you are wanting a printer that makes high quality parts...

Prusa Mk2 Removable Magnetic Bed, DIY for cheap

If you have a Prusa MK2 or MK2s and are considering the 2.5 upgrade because you want to add the removable magnetic build plate, here is a cheaper option to consider:   Summary: You can purchase a spring steel plate from Amazon, and it works great with Prusa i3...

What It’s Like to Own a 3D Printer

3D Printing Pitfalls   3D Printers are getting less expensive and more capable every day. It can be tempting to take the plunge into 3D printing, especially when the cost is less than than a nice dinner and a bottle of wine. Before you whip out your credit card,...

Which Nozzle Size is Best for Your 3D Printer

The size of the nozzle on your 3D printer can greatly affect the quality and resolution of the parts it can print. In short, the smaller the bore in the nozzle (which we’ll call “size”) the thinner the bead of plastic it will extruder. This thinner line of plastic...

Rainbow Filament

Print the Rainbow –  Rainbow Multicolor PLA Filament When you’re 3D printing toys and decorations, it’s nice to use bright colors, translucent materials, or really anything that will make your parts stand out and look unique. I saw this Stronghero3D 3D Printing...