While I have 3D printed hundreds of designs over the years, not once have I taken the steps to finish a single print. There are plenty of videos and articles covering the process but they are often a general overview and leave out small but important bits of information. For someone inexperienced like myself who… Continue reading Guide: How to Finish 3D Prints

After the novelty of making Benchys and Marvins in PLA has worn off, you may start to consider more practical applications for your 3D Printer. Each material has its own share of pros and cons, where ABS for example is durable, easy to print and can even be vapor smoothed, yet this plastic emits toxic… Continue reading Guide: How to Print with PETG

Installing a glass bed is one of the most common upgrades on any 3D Printer, there is simply no better build surface out there. New owners find themselves with more questions than answers though, encountering a wide range of opinions as to what will work best. Suggestions include anything from using picture frame glass and… Continue reading Guide: How to Install a Glass Bed

In the last several years, retro gaming and 8-bit systems have rose from the ashes to reclaim their former glory. What was previously a niche interest has now become a trend for nostalgic adults, excited to revisit their childhood video games or share with their own kids. If that sounds like you, we’re going to… Continue reading Guide: How to Build a SNES Classic

While the Maker Select and Wanhao Duplicator i3 are well built machines overall, they do make use of low grade parts to cut costs at the sacrifice of some quality. The linear bearings are a perfect example, often creating a grinding noise during movement or rough transitions as the plate travels. While this can be improved with lubrication, replacing the… Continue reading Guide: Upgrading the Y-Axis Linear Bearings (Maker Select v2)