Happy Hump Day! In today’s blog We look at a few of the 3D pens starting to hit the market or will hit the market in the near future. I have seen the 3D pen headlines several times and have been curious to see these in action. So, let’s get started! Last year the 3Doodler […]
Several postings in the past I discussed 3D drawing programs and focused on the ease of learning and power of these free programs. One such entry I chose to overlook was Tinkercad. My earlier experience with this program, a year ago, was that it was to basic for any real 3D printing projects. However, since […]
If you are someone that enjoys projects, working with your hands, or creating something from nothing and you are not familiar with the web site Instructables then you are missing out!! I have discussed and recommended the Instructables website in earlier blogs and today we are going to look at 5 interesting projects presented on […]
First, let me preface this week’s blog by saying that any product mentioned in this article is not an endorsement of that product. In most cases, I have not purchased, used, or even seen these products. This week’s article is an information delivery article on products that are available for 3D printers and or […]
So, now you have your 3D printer and have explored Thingiverse until you have a horrible case of carpal tunnel in your clicking finger and you have printed all things…chic! Well, have you thought about any object around the house you might want to print? Items such as a garden gnome, model airplane, figurine, or […]
Five Interesting 3D Printing Websites Instructables Robot My intention for today’s post is to not just show you new places to download files, but also, I want to give you some websites that are just plain fun and not limited to just downloading a file and having your printer spit out a design. In today’s […]
In Part 1 of Unclogging Jammed Extruders, I covered removing the clogged filament by heating the extruder. Now, let’s review how to remove the assembly to check for a clog. Disassembling the Extruding Assembly If the previous procedure has not removed your jam then you likely have filament jammed in your extruder motor assembly. Removing […]
There are several reasons the filament in your extruder may become jammed or fail to feed. Today, I’ll cover 3 causes I have encountered with my 3D printers. The jam most encountered on my list tends to be caused when the heating block tube (small nylon tube inside of the heating block) becomes clogged. This […]
There is no lack of cool projects in the world of 3D printing, but this one takes the cake. Zheng3’s Faire Play project gives your the opportunity arm and armor your Barbie! Swords, shields, armor and helms, all available to kit out your dolls and act out a battle for the Iron Throne or the […]
Some of the hottest fashion may soon be created using 3D printers. In the last few years, more and more designers have been playing with the idea of using 3D printing in their creations. Unlike other production forms, 3D printing uses only as much material as is absolutely necessary, without producing the same kind of […]