3D Print Troubleshooting

While PLA and PETG aren’t exactly known to be types of filament that cause warping frequently, unlike ABS and ASA, which are practically notorious for this problem, using a filament considered to be low-warp doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s impossible to experience warping regardless of the situation, as any material can end up warping when […]

While the default firmware that your Ender 3 V2 or S1 ships with can lead you to believe that there isn’t a whole lot you can do to configure your 3D printer through the LCD controller, this is actually due to the firmware that Creality ships their printers with being quite limited, which you can…

As there are so many distinct components of the 3D printer working together to consistently push the filament out of the nozzle in the correct way, there are also many things that can go wrong during the filament’s journey between the spool and the tip of the nozzle as a result. What makes matters worse…

Perfecting the 3D printing process with a new type of filament that you haven’t used before is always a challenging journey, as the unique characteristics of each type of filament cause them to behave entirely differently from one another, usually in very unexpected ways. As a result, problems, whether they only end up lowering the…

There is no debate that cooling is one of the fundamental parts of 3D printing, as the thermoplastic that is exposed to incredibly high temperatures by the hotend for it to melt and flow freely out of the nozzle will quickly need to cool down to solidify and form a layer that can accommodate the…

Consistent extrusion is one of the essentials of successful 3D printing, as the consistency of the extrusion practically determines whether the 3D model you’re seeing on your screen will be the same as the object that you are getting out of the 3D printing process, whether it’s the details of the model or the dimension…

Even though we classify 3D printing as a hobby, most 3D printing enthusiasts know that it’s slightly different than a standard hobby due to the amount of problem-solving and troubleshooting required to achieve a successful 3D print at times, as the complexity of the process makes it easy to overlook things. As a result, always…

A clogged 3D printer nozzle is a problem that every 3D printing enthusiast eventually faces, as it’s entirely natural for the filament to slowly build up and dry up in the nozzle as a result of frequent and long-term usage of the 3D printer, which can also be further amplified by factors such as using…

While it’s something we usually take for granted and do not think about often when starting the 3D printing process, ensuring that the 3D printer is correctly calibrated is the very first step toward a successful print, as every other part of the process relies on it. On the other hand, since 3D printer calibration…

Stringing is, without a doubt, one of the most widespread issues in the world of 3D printing, with every 3D printing enthusiast most likely coming across the problem at least once in their 3D printing journey, where the stringy plastic ends up invading the whole surface of the 3D printed model and completely ruins its…