Compared to many 3D printers, Dremel’s 3D40 is relatively polished. It has simple instructions, clear images and diagrams, and it even greets you with a pleasant 8-bit tune on startup. It is relatively quiet printer, which makes the loud bang when the printer homes its end stops all the more jarring. Still, as a fully […]
Lulzbot has gained a reputation as one of the top companies in the open source 3D printing movement. Their printers show an incredible amount of engineering, and their community continues to make their machines even better. With the Taz 6, Lulzbot has made this top level machine accessible to novice owners and experts alike. The […]
After building the SeeMeCNC’s Rostock Max V2 kit, I found that I have an odd fascination with Delta-style printers. From the variability of speed to their odd geometry, deltas seem to carry an aura of mystery in the 3D printing world. With the flashing lights on the accelerometer and its compactness, the SeeMeCNC Eris embodies […]
With features such as power resume, Wi-Fi printing, a filament caddy to store materials, and HEPA filtering, all for $500, the Up Mini 2 is an extremely great value for any family or educator looking to get a start in the 3D printing world. Documentation is good, and I found all of the information I […]
The Delta Go has an elegant design that would look great on the desk in your design studio. It takes up about as much room as a lamp, and with its ring of LED indicator lights it can almost double as one. In addition to lighting the bed, the LED ring acts as an indicator […]
An upgrade to the popular printer born of from the 3D printing crowdfunding frenzy, the Robo 3D R1 +Plus has a distinctive look. With its white injection molded plastic frame and bold black stripes, it looks a bit like a pet for a stormtrooper family. Sold fully-assembled, it requires some light prep before use, but […]
FORM FACTOR It’s easy to mistake the UP Box+ for the original UP Box, as the exteriors are nearly identical. It wasn’t until I looked inside that I noticed the new UP flex board atop the familiar UP perforated print board. The unit was professionally packed for shipment with custom foam inserts and nylon ties […]
