If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makers—including the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
In the world of robotics and many other maker activities, a linear actuator is an important piece of the plan. These devices take the rotation of a simple motor and convert that to a linear motion, often with gearing to improve the force. Micheal Rectin wanted to tackle the idea of building one of these […]
Since the dawn of 3D printing, folks have wanted to produce nicer finishes than simply the raw plastic with layer lines. Many methods have surfaced and re-surfaced over the years but electroplating seems to be the one that has the biggest transformative results. In this tutorial, Hend3drik takes you through the process of electroplating resin […]
Manufacturer: Prusa URL: https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mk4-2/ Price: $1,099 Features Unboxing and setup Setup was incredibly simple. There is zero assembly required. You pull it out of the box, plug it in, and it begins the self test. This is the only printer I have that has an initial guided setup that tests all the motors, heating elements, and sensors. It […]
Fast 3d printers are all the rage right now. You have the Bambu, all kinds of Vorons, and Creality just announced the K1 one as well. All boast super fast printing speeds. This project is reaching back into one of the strengths of the reprap project, and aims to 3d print many of it’s own […]
CoCoa Press, based out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, has announced the availability of their much anticipated 3D printer capable of making things out of chocolate. Reservations begin today with delivery expected to happen this fall. We’ve been watching the CoCoa Press evolve over time and we’ve been really impressed. After this delightful interview at Midwest RepRap […]
Manufacturer: Mingda Price: $269 URL: https://3dmingdaofficial.com/products/magician-x2 Features: Unboxing and Assembly Like the last Mingda Magician model, this one comes in three main pieces. The base, the whole z-frame, and the extruder. Assembly is super quick and easy, only a few bolts. You plug the corresponding wires into the motors, extruder, and bed and you’re ready […]
Over the weekend, Creality announced a whole list of new products that will be hitting shelves soon. The most notable to me is the K1 3d printer. Many of us in the 3D printing community were expecting something like this to pop up. It appears to be a direct competitor to some of the recent […]
