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My 3 Most Common 3D Printing Problems (and How I Fix Them).

Fun, Most of the Time 3D printers, when they work, sometimes seem like magic. They're mesmerizing to watch in the way they seemingly...

Are 3D Prints Safe for Food Use?

Overview Every once in a while when I'm online searching for something new the 3D print, I will come across a really cool looking cup or...

Make Money 3D Printing (or at Least Try!)

Introduction One of the many reasons people might pick up a 3D printer is because they think it can help them make money. It's looked at...

4 Great (and Simple!) Ways to Use Tinkercad 3D Modeling Tool

Introduction Whether you're a design pro or a complete beginner to 3D models, there is something to be said about a simple tool. If...

Print Projects 01: Combining Models in Tinkercad

How to Combine Two 3D Models in Tinkercad Not in to reading all this? Check out the video version of this tutorial on Youtube. Intro:...

Why Do People Always 3D Print That Little Boat? Benchmarking Your 3D Printer.

For anybody who has spent time researching 3D printing, there's a good chance they have come across many examples of this tiny boat...

The Real Uses of 3D Printers: What are 3D Printers Actually Used For?

Introduction & Summary When I first picked up a 3D printer it was kind of on a whim. It seemed like a cool gadget and I thought it would...

My 3D Printing Design Process: Making a Smart Bedroom

Introduction As I continue to see my 3D printing and design skills grow, I find more and more opportunities to create something useful...

How Do 3D Printers Work? The Basic Parts of a 3D Printer

Even though 3D printers are getting more and more popular each day, there is still a lot of mystery in the general public about what 3D...

3D Printer Supports vs. Rafts vs. Brims: What are they and when to use them?

Intro to Rafts & Brims 3D printers are really impressive little machines, but they have their limitations. Because of how they work,...

How a 3D Printer Helps Me Run a Website

Introduction Many people who take up 3D printing as a hobby jump at any opportunity to use it. Finding a good excuse to use my 3D printer...

What is 3D Printer Infill and When Should it be Used?

Intro to Infill What the average person might not realize about 3D printed objects is that they are not always hollow. In fact, I would...

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