After publishing “Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition”, I wondered which printable 3D model repositories were most popular.
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Book of the Week: Hit Makers
This week’s selection is “Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction” by Derek Thompson.
Ultimaker Cura’s Secret Lightning Infill Really Works!
The latest version of Ultimaker Cura has a secret, extremely powerful feature: Lightning infill.
We All Lose Sanjay Mortimer
Terrible news from the UK today: Sanjay Mortimer, the founder of E3D-Online, has passed away.
Design of the Week: Massive Articulated Dragon
This week’s selection is the enormous Articulated Dragon by Cults contributor MCGYBEER and printed to scale by Metalhead Printing.
What Is Klipper, And Should You Use It?
Klipper is a very powerful firmware addition to most 3D printers.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Enclosure?
A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.
SOLIDWORKS For Students And Makers Coming Later This Year
Dassault Systèmes announced some changes to SOLIDWORKS pricing that will be of interest to both students and makers.
Can Apple’s LIDAR System Be Used For 3D Scanning?
With the release of new hardware from Apple, it seems millions will have a LIDAR 3D scanner in their pockets or purses, but can it really be used for 3D scanning?
What Will The Prusa XL Tool Changer 3D Printer Look Like?
It’s easy to miss, but apparently Prusa Research is to develop a new 3D printer equipped with a “tool changer”.
Chasing The Elusive Safe 3D Printer Resin
I’ve been on a bit of a quest to find some truly safe 3D printer resin, and I’m not sure there’s actually such a product.
8 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy A Home 3D Printer
Many Fabbaloo readers own their own 3D printer, while others contemplate buying one. But should you?
What Might We Expect To See In The Prusa MK4? Part 1
No, there have been no announcements regarding a new “Prusa MK4” 3D printer. But what might be included in a MK4?
The Highest-Temperature 3D Printer Filament?
There’s one filament that appears to have the highest-temperature resistance of them all: EXTEM AMHH811F.
1.75 vs 2.85mm Filament Showdown
Where did the two 3D printer filament diameters come from and what is the difference? Which one is better?
How To Use A 3D Print Temperature Tower
One of the key techniques that should be used by 3D printer operators is the “Temperature Tower”. We explain how to use them.
Is Blender 2.8 Suitable for 3D Printing?
Blender is upgraded to v2.8. Does this mean it is suitable for making 3D printable 3D models? We look at the pros and cons of the new software system.
How To: Persistent 3D Print Failure? Here’s What To Look For
The problem: you keep printing an item on your desktop 3D printer but it always fails. Solution? Read on.
Waterproofing Your 3D Prints
I saw a post somewhere about someone 3D printing a waterproof container and had some thoughts.
Is It Filament Weight or Length?
There are several ways to measure the amount of material required for a 3D print, but however it’s done, it should be practical.