Practice & Makers
Maker presents thermoelectric dryer for 3D printer filaments
Moisture is an ongoing issue for 3D printer users, as damp filaments can lead to printing problems and inferior components. A developer has taken...
Open source 3D printing extension: Project adds fourth axis to Prusa MK3S
The open-source project "Open-Source 4-Axis Printer-Conversion and FullControl Toolpath Generation" explains how to add an additional rotation axis to the popular Prusa MK3S 3D...
YouTuber shows reinforced wall structures for more robust 3D-printed parts
A common challenge in 3D printing is components that break along the layer lines. Although the strength along the print direction is generally lower,...
YouTuber shows practical method for strong 3D-printed connections
YouTuber Mike from NeedItMakeIt is working on a new approach to creating particularly strong 3D-printed connections. Instead of relying solely on threaded rods, he...
Maker presents free 3D print model for shaker pump for garden hose
The maker DrJones has presented a practical shaker pump as a 3D print model on the Printables platform. A pump like this helps when...
Maker presents open source WiFi filament sensor for 3D printers
With the advance of desktop 3D printing, the quality of filaments has also increased continuously. While uneven diameters and winding errors were not uncommon...
YouTuber presents self-built filament changer for 3D printers
The trend towards multi-material and multi-color printing in the 3D sector continues to gather pace. Maker Armored_Turtle is responding to this demand and is...
Modular Monopoly game from the 3D printer – with 3D models
The world of board games has been growing in popularity again for several years. Classics such as Monopoly in particular are still among the...
YouTuber shows 3D printing of injection molds for filament waste
3D printing offers numerous innovative applications, including the production of custom injection molds. This technology makes it possible to create individual and cost-effective molds...
YouTuber presents small 3D-printed lathe for metalworking
Creative makers have always realized unusual ideas with 3D printing and modern technology. YouTuber Chris Borge has designed a small but effective 3D-printed lathe...
