Most 3D printers come with a pretty basic filament holder — often little more than a bar to hang the spool on. [Ivan Miranda]’s 3D printers run bigger spools than most, though, so he had to craft an ...

If you're thinking about buying a 3D printer, you should know that it isn't as simple as flipping a switch and watching the nozzle dispense your wildest dreams. 3D printers require a variety of tools ...

Most 3D printer filament soaks up water from the air, and when it does, the water passing through the extruder nozzle can expand, bubble, and pop, causing all kinds of mayhem and unwanted effects in ...

After a long wait, the much-anticipated multi-colour module has arrived, offering an affordable way to upgrade your existing ...

Plastic waste is a big problem in our world today. It's important for makers who use 3D printing technology (which generates plastic objects) to consider the waste hierarchy paradigm. Here's the thing ...

I blamed speed, temperature, supports, and filament before I finally checked the flow rate calibration.