3d printing tips and tricks

Learning Curve Thoughts for a Beginner Interested in 3D Printing

So, you want to buy a 3D printer? Want to pull the trigger? Make the leap? Get into this wonderful world of 3D printing? Be a part of the fourth industrial…

3D Printing Blog APM Designs Releases Thorough, Comprehensive Guide to the MakerGear M2

Before the Internet emerged, you had few options if you were having trouble with an appliance or device. Things like VCRs (remember those?) or other electronics would come with instruction…

A Four-Step Guide for a Successful 3D Project

My first 3D printed project was a little bit disappointing. My new innovation looked rough and weak and the 3D model was not functioning well. Obviously, in 2006 we had fewer options for a…

Tips on How to Resume a 3D Print Job After Turning Off the Printer

Due to the amount of time (and money) it costs to design a 3D model and then 3D print it, we ideally want to be in a situation where we…

AstroPrint Offers the ‘Ultimate’ Cheat-Sheet Buffet of 3D Printing Tips You’ll Want to Save

We’re hard pressed today to find someone, anyone, who doesn’t know at least a little bit about how 3D printing is changing the world in so many areas like manufacturing,…

Reduce Your 3D Printer Noise with These Simple Tricks

A recent popular Reddit thread speaks to a common problem that many people who regularly use 3D printers have encountered: noise level. Of course, many 3D printers are guilty as charged…

Try the “Overkill Cooling” Method for High-Quality Small 3D Printed Parts

While 3D printing technology hardware gets more refined as the industry becomes more aware of the needs of its users, makers and hackers continue to play a huge role innovating…

Thanks, Josh! Check Out These Tips from Authentise for Avoiding Pesky 3D Print Failures

An online connection gives us access to so much we did not have years ago. The world is before us from our screens, whether that be a computer, tablet, or…

Using Hot Glue on the Fly to Save Failing 3D Prints

Andrew Terranova, an electrical engineer, writer, and electronics and robotics hobbyist, is an active member of the Let’s Make Robots community. He’s also a 3D printing enthusiast. Terranova has come…