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We 3D Printed a Minimalist Bike Rack, and So Can You

Why buy what you can print? We make a wall-mounted, minimalist bike rack remixed from an existing community design.

by Shawn Frey Apr 16, 2024
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Bert the Builder
You Can Build This Open-Source House 3D Printer

Philibert Le Gonidec de Kerhalic created House3D as a master’s project in just five months and released the plans as open source.

by Shawn Frey Apr 12, 2024
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Creality Print 5.0 is Looking a Bit Like Bambu Studio

The slicer is getting a "revamp" to compliment Creality's upcoming multi-material device, the CFS, but also adding a multi-plate project feature.

by Shawn Frey Apr 10, 2024
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Creality Announces Multi-Filament System & K2 Plus 3D Printer

The "Creality Filament System" looks a lot like Bambu Lab's AMS. It and the new K2 Plus 3D printer will be available as a combo purchase on July 31.

by Shawn Frey Apr 10, 2024
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OrcaSlicer 2.0 Released, Improves Seams with ‘Scarf Joints’

The new version introduces an extremely helpful new (beta) seam option, reworked 3D honeycomb infills, and a handful of QOA changes.

by Shawn Frey Apr 8, 2024
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Flashforge’s 5M Series Is Quietly Getting Better, and We’re Here for It

Better networking, slicer support, and root access is making Flashforge's recent CoreXY Adventurer 5M series worth a second look, particularly for their punchy, low price points.

by Shawn Frey Apr 5, 2024
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Many Ways to Slice a Pie
Best Slicer Software for 3D Printing: 10 Tools, Most are Free

Want to get the best results from your 3D printer? Check out our guide to the best slicer software – most are free.

Apr 5, 2024
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Anycolor
Anycubic Teases ‘Multi-Color 3D Printing Breakthrough’

Under a thin veil, Anycubic teased what is (almost certainly) a multi-material unit – and maybe another product.

by Shawn Frey Apr 4, 2024
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Wound Up
Bambu Lab A1 Replacement Heatbeds Shipping Soon

The new heatbeds have been submitted to "accelerated life testing", and passed full-travel durability tests of 12 million motions.

by Shawn Frey Apr 3, 2024
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Best PLA Filament Brands: Our 18 Picks

Check out our list of PLA filament brands that we recommend. Find the best PLA filament for your needs and budget!

Mar 31, 2024
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Prize Drop
Bambu Lab A1 Mini Gets a Price Drop and Major Feature Update

The A1 Mini is now just $249, despite features that make the system even better for 3D printing beginners.

by Shawn Frey Mar 26, 2024
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Switch it Up
Your Old Ender Could Be the Best V3 Alternative

If your interest is piqued by the CoreXZ kinematics on Creality's new Ender 3 V3, consider converting your old Ender 3 to a Voron Switchwire.

by Shawn Frey Mar 25, 2024
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Revo Revolution
E3D Refreshes the RapidChange Revo, Reduces Prices

The OEM is updating pricing and product bundles for its RapidChange Revo product lineup while also launching a configurator and 50% user error discount.

by Shawn Frey Mar 21, 2024
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The Best CAD Software for Beginners

Learning CAD can be tough, but you can ease your way in with simple newbie-friendly software. Check out our picks of the best CAD software for beginners.

by Shawn Frey Mar 15, 2024
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It’s Just in Their Nature
The Best Sustainable 3D Printer Filaments

These manufacturers take ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ seriously. Check out the best sustainable 3D printing filament options!

Mar 5, 2024
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Anycubic Users Receive ‘hacked_machine’ G-code File Revealing Security Vulnerability

Kobra 2 Pro 3D printers have been affected, with users having received a startling "hacked_machine_readme.gcode" file.

by Shawn Frey Feb 29, 2024
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Rat Rig Teases ‘Almost Exclusively’ 3D Printed V-Chonk 3D Printer

The company revealed its "self-replicating" 3D printer on YouTube, but hasn’t decided whether it will sell kits for the build.

by Shawn Frey Feb 29, 2024
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Free 3D Modeling Software: 9 Tools We Recommend

With the right software, anyone can learn 3D modeling. So, here's our choice of free 3D modeling software tools for beginners.

Feb 23, 2024
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IceWhale ZimaBlade Hands-On: A Remarkably Simple NAS Solution

An x86 single-board computer running CasaOS as stock, the ZimaBlade is kitted out with two SATA ports and a PCI-e slot that makes for a simple, expandable home server.

by Shawn Frey Feb 22, 2024
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The Best Online CAD Software (Most Are Free)

Check out our picks of the best online CAD software available now for CAD drawing in your browser. Most of them are free.

by Shawn Frey Feb 7, 2024
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