3D printers are an exercise in compromise. Generally, you don’t want a lot of mass on your tool head, as that can lead to ringing and other mechanical artifacts on your print. However, direct drive ...
If you’ve used a desktop 3D printer, you’re likely familiar with the concept of layer heights. Put simply: thicker layers will print faster, and thinner layers will produce better detail. Selecting ...
For a while, I was convinced one of my 3D printers had developed a personality defect. Some prints came out looking great, while others had rough top surfaces, weak-looking bridges, and messy sections ...