stepper motors

Stepper Motors vs Servo Motors: What Makes a Better FDM 3D Printer?

When you look under the hood at any FDM 3D printer, you’ll find that they all rely on some form of a motor to control the printing process. Whether it’s…

Low-Cost Mechaduino Open-Source Industrial Servo Motor Launches on Kickstarter

RC servo motors are used in a wide variety of robotic and radio control applications, and are basically a maker’s best friend. They are cheap, easy to get ahold of…

ToyRep 3D Printer – Costs Under $85 to Build Using Super Cheap 28BYJ-48 Motors

When I first began covering the 3D printing space a couple years ago, the first thing I thought was, “Boy this technology will change the world”. That thought, however, was…