Since releasing the Maoi, Peopoly has learned from its wins and losses as well as community feedback, giving us the Peopoly Phenom. In typical Peopoly fashion, the new Phenom is an affordable and modular piece, appealing to both well-versed makers...
With a 500 x 500 x 500 mm build volume, the Creality CR-10 S5 can handle your most ambitious building dreams. In size alone, this thing is a beast. But does it hold up to actual printing demands? The updated...
3D printer flow rate, or the extrusion multiplier, refers to the slicer setting that determines the amount of plastic to extrude. By default, the flow rate is set to 1.0 or 100% depending on the slicer. When you set the...
Z banding is a periodic pattern in your 3D printed layers that often resembles a bumpy ribbing look. It gives your prints an unpleasant look, rough texture, and reduces the bonding strength between the layers. Are you experiencing Z banding?...
Looking to purchase a new 3D printer? Unsure of just how to go about purchasing the new centerpiece of your hobby? Choosing one printer can be intimidating, potentially downright paralyzing if you’re looking to drop over $1,000 on your new...
Are you seeing missing layers, thin layers, or layers that have seemingly random dots and holes in them? You are most likely experiencing an under-extrusion problem. This is a tricky problem to fix because there are multiple causes to the...
The Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing This guide will show you the basics to 3D printing and give you all the information you need to get started on your first project. What is 3D printing? “3D printing” is a general...
Thermal runaway protection is protection against the temperature getting out of control. It is actually a piece of code in the firmware of your machine that checks to make sure that once power is being supplied to the heater, that...
The CR-10 is a great printer, and is especially popular with people who are new to 3D printing, but it isn’t perfect right out of the box. There are lots of upgrades and tweaks you can do to make this...
Over extrusion is when your 3D printer extrudes too much material, and it can result in parts that have dimensional inaccuracies, oozing blobs, drooping layers, and strings. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then you are likely dealing...
PLA, or polylactic acid, is an easy-to-use, renewable, and biodegradable 3D printing material. It is also non-toxic. PLA filament comes in a wide range of colors and can be used to produce great prints with little effort owing to its...
The Creality Ender 3 is hands-down the best 3D printer in its price segment. Verdict Pros: Incredibly affordable Decent print volume Capable of high-quality prints Open source Tight filament path improves compatibility with flexible filament Easy assembly Compact design Increasing...
