The easiest way to install OctoPrint is by utilizing the Raspberry Pi Imager: Here are the basic steps: Next, we will install OctoDash. For some reason, OctoDash likes to be installed before installing the TFT Screen drivers. Installing OctoDash, run the following script. bash <(wget -qO- https://github.com/UnchartedBull/OctoDash/raw/main/scripts/install.sh) Depending on the TFT Touch Screen you’re using, […]

Like Adam Savage, I have always been fascinated by cases and boxes of all shapes and sizes. One case/box in particular is the Pelican style case. Used for carrying an assortment of goods from firearms, flashlights, fishing gear, drones or used as a cooler, Pelican cases are a handy way to transport goods safely and […]

Polymaker PLA Pro is a type of filament made from polylactic acid (PLA) that has been specially engineered by Polymaker, a leading manufacturer of 3D printing materials. According to the manufacturer, this filament is designed to offer superior print quality, mechanical strength, and temperature resistance compared to standard PLA filaments. One of the key features […]

This is the first Ultimaker to make it into the MoJee3D collection and it’s an old one. However, is this printer still worth having in 2023? If you’ve ever dabbled in 3D printing, you’ve likely heard of Ultimaker. Founded in 2011, Ultimaker made waves with its “working 3D printer” that consumers could purchase and assemble […]

I have seen several articles regarding the Biqu Hurakan being referred to as, “Yet another Chinese bed slinger.” However, from what I am seeing, it seems to be much, much more. While it can be classified as a “bed slinger”, it is the first to come with Klipper firmware out of the box. This means […]

Overature PETG is a good filament with a mid-range dimensional tolerance of ±0.03mm and currently priced great on Amazon for only $18.99 for a 1 kg spool. The price was for the White PETG that I tested, other colors varied from $17.99-22.99, still great value. There used to be a limit in the colors Overature […]

The Mythic Mug Lion’s Brew Can Holder has become a must print for a lot of 3D Printers. The design quality is amazing and depending on your filament choice, it can really be stunning. I printed this one in Geeetech Glitter Blue PLA which I really like. I had never used Geeetech filament so I […]

Creality recently announced a new Core-XY 3D printing that has piqued a lot of interest even though it is still a mystery to most. The Creality Ender 7 is the newest addition to the ever growing list of successful printers. The Ender series is probably the most well known in the industry and we hope […]

As 3D Printing grows in popularity, so does the build volume of available printers and as a result, your drive to print bigger and better things! For most of us, we started off printing with small, inexpensive machines as we tested the 3D Printing waters to decide if we liked it. Inevitably, if you are […]

As the 3D Printing hobby continues to grow throughout the world, so do the printer options available for beginners. Depending on what your budget is, the 3D Printer options are vast and can be difficult to narrow down. For beginners, a machine’s ease of use is often their first thought with price, available features and […]

All FDM 3D printing filaments are hygroscopic. What does that mean? Well, it just means that all filament material absorbs moisture over time. This moisture can ruin 3D printing filaments and as a result, your prints. Plastic polymers are made of chains of molecules tied together. Hygroscopic means that moisture introduces water molecules in between these […]

Is 3D Solutech PLA filament any good? When you first get into 3D Printing, it can often feel a bit daunting to pick a filament type. Most people will start with PLA because it is the most widely used and is supported by most machines. Almost all machines will come with a test sample of […]

As you may have read in my previous post, I discussed why I believe the original Creality Ender 3 is still relevant in 2020 and worth picking up, even over the new Pro or V2 versions. To start of this project, I had to decide what upgrades I would do and in what order. Obviously, […]

I have had a lot of people ask me lately if the Creality Ender 3 is still worth buying in 2020. The conversation usually begins by discussing the availability of the Ender 3 Pro and Ender 3 V2 and if Creality should even continue to sell the original. My short answer to them is, absolutely! […]

The Monoprice Delta Mini is one of the smallest and least expensive delta-style printers available, priced at around $179. Its only real competitor is the Biqu Magician, which has a slightly larger build volume of 100mm x 150mm compared to the Monoprice’s 110mm x 120mm. The Biqu can also print slightly taller objects. My first […]

I am constantly reading forums and fielding questions on my site related to all aspects of 3D printing. Most of the questions are from people just venturing into the world of consumer, at-home printing with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines. Questions range from how to get the machine to work, to print quality troubleshooting, and […]

Disney’s, The Mandalorian is a huge hit in my house. As Star Wars fans, we couldn’t wait for the first season and now the second. I think my son and I have already watched the first season, three times. So what better way for a Mandalorian loving, 3D printing kid to do than to print […]

I have been looking for ways to quiet down a stock Ender Pro 3 and the simplest first step would be to add some sort of cushioned feet. I perused Thiniverse, MyMiniFactory and Google, looking for a design that both looked cool and were functional. The ones I liked most were designed based around some […]

I recently started using Prusaslicer with my Ender 3 Pro. I really like the layout of the software and find it very easy to navigate. I have been used Cura, FlashPrint, MakerBot Print, Repetier, ideaMaker, Slic3r, etc., but I think Prusaslicer is my favorite. Even for a beginner, Prusaslicer is great if left on the […]

I have had my Ender 3 Pro for over a week now and getting the bed level was fairly easy. Keeping the bed level was a completely different story. The stock springs are very soft and maybe a little short. The stock Z-Stop position requires you to almost lift the bed to the max height […]

Now that I have my Ender 3 Pro setup and dialed in, I wanted to start with some upgrades. First, I wanted to print something to organize the ribbon cable to the screen and something to hold the tools that ship with the Printer. I spent some time looking around for some existing designs and […]

I just received my second spool of Sunlu PLA 1.75 mm filament, a Silk in Light Gold. My first spool was not a good experience as the Sunlu black PLA clogged and produced low quality prints versus other filament manufacturers. Was it just a bad roll? Maybe! Just like the first spool, the packaging was […]

I have been 3D Printing for several years now and have tried quite a plethora of filament brands. Hatchbox, Ultimaker, MakerBot, Proto-Pasta, eSUN, Sunlu, Amazon Basics and more but my go to has always been Hatchbox. All the brands I mentioned above print well and I will continue to use them frequently, but they are […]

As 3D printing nerds and huge Star Wars fans, it’s only natural that my son and I print a lot of lightsaber hilts. We have yet to design an original, instead choosing to print existing designs from DIOGORSERGIO found on Thingiverse. He has some really nice lightsaber models that print well and seem to be […]

The Creality Ender 3 Pro is one of the most popular and reliable 3D printers available. The price, upgrade potential, reliability and print quality are just a few things that drew me to the Ender 3 Pro. For printers under $300, this may be the best one available in 2020 and if you are looking […]

The Flashforge Adventurer 3 is a great 3D Printer for beginners, especially for kids. It may be one of the best in that regard for its ease of use and reliability. In fact, it is so easy that you just unbox it and add the supplied filament and you are good to go. The filament […]