Marlin firmware has long been the industry standard for 3D Printers. It’s reliable, open source and actively maintained, with a massive community of contributors behind it. In order to compile Marlin firmware though, we need to familiarize ourselves with a programming environment. Most tutorials use VSCode and a PlatformIO plugin, and there’s nothing wrong with […]
How to Install Klipper on the Creality Cloud WiFi Box
The is a fantastic concept, but a horrible product. It’s intended to rival the likes of OctoPrint and AstroBox, providing network control for 3D Printers, with a simple app interface that can slice and send files to print remotely. Unfortunately it doesn’t even meet the most basic expectations, but we can repurpose the device with […]
How to Install the Gulfcoast Robotics Heated Bed (Ender 3 / 5)
Creality 3D Printers are notorious for having a warped heated bed. The Ender 3 and 5 series have it the worst, with seemingly zero quality control on what reaches the customers. Purchasing a glass plate has become almost a necessity, a band-aid fix to cover up underlying surface problems. With flatness tolerances ranging anywhere from […]
How to Install the SKR Mini E3 Board (Ender-3)
The SKR Mini E3 is an affordable, 32 bit board upgrade for the Ender-3 and Ender-5 3D Printers. The form factor (shape) and layout are an exact match to the original Creality boards, making it a simple drop-in replacement. It comes with a blazing fast 32 bit ARM Cortex processor, the latest TMC 2209 silent […]
Black Friday 2019: Best 3D Printer Deals
Check out the most comprehensive list of Black Friday 2019 deals on 3D Printers, filament and accessories on Amazon, Ebay and other top 3D Printing vendors.
How to Crimp JST Connectors for 3D Printers
When I first started down the rabbit hole of 3D Printer upgrades, one of my earliest projects was installing a V6 hotend on the Anet A8. It came with a small, 30mm cooling fan and plenty of wiring length was included, but it didn’t have a plug for the board. This conundrum introduced me to […]