In this video we’ll be using the Preview Mode within Simplify3D to help slice a very difficult file and guarantee it works first time. Knowing how to use g-code preview can save you time money and frustration.
Scraper blades are an indispensable 3D Printing tool, but can also cause huge injury if mistreated! Get your 3D Prints off the print bed safely with a few of the tricks I’ve picked up over the years. 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse is here to help you get started in 3D Printing easily and quickly! We’ve made all the mistakes before, so you can avoid them. Be sure to check out the whole playlist.
Everything you wanted to know about using processes and profiles within Simplify3D, but were afraid to ask! How to assign multiple processes to the same object as well as how to create new profiles for 3D Printers not in Simplify3D’s database yet.
In this 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse, we cover how you can use support material to expand your 3D Printing horizons! We cover the theory behind how support material works and why it’s needed (or not needed) as well as more advanced support features! 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse is here to help you get started in 3D Printing easily and quickly! We’ve made all the mistakes before, so you can avoid them. Be sure to check out the whole playlist.
Choosing the best Infill settings for your 3D Print can be tricky – too little and your part might not be very strong, but too much and you waste time and material! In this 3D Printing 101 here on Maker’s Muse we’re talking about what Infill is, how to choose the right settings and how you can even print some objects completely hollow! 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse is here to help you get started in 3D Printing easily and quickly! We’ve made all the mistakes before, so you can avoid them. Be sure to check out…
In this episode of 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse we’ll tackle how layer heights and nozzle diameter go hand in hand to create your 3D Print. 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse is here to help you get started in 3D Printing easily and quickly! We’ve made all the mistakes before, so you can avoid them. Be sure to check out the whole playlist.
There comes a time when you want to print larger objects on your 3D Printer than your print bed allows. Well, in this 3D Printing 101 we will show you how using 3 awesome methods to achieve just this!
Believe it or not there is many different ways of setting correct nozzle height and leveling your 3D Print bed! In this video we’ll go through 7 different 3D Printers and 7 Different approaches. Regardless of which kind your 3D Printer uses, ensuring correct nozzle height and a level bed is the first step towards getting awesome 3D Prints! 3D Printing 101 on Maker’s Muse is here to help you get started in 3D Printing easily and quickly! We’ve made all the mistakes before, so you can avoid them. Be sure to check out the whole playlist.
Welcome to episode 1 of Maker’s Muse, a series on 3D Printing, design and making. In this episode I look at, in my opinion, the top current 10 tools everyone with a low end FDM 3D printer should own – and how to use them! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on upcoming episodes!
Hey all! I decided to put together a video showing how I turned a tiny storeroom into a fully functional workshop, using budget techniques over the years to build up my tools and set-up. Yes, it was a tiny hole in the wall. But not for long! If you’re interested in getting involved with making projects then I highly recommend having a watch and adapting my setup to your own space and needs!
There is heaps of different 3D Printing Processes to choose from, FDM to SLS and SLA, and more – but which suits your project best?
The media has made 3D Printing look like a fantastical, instant process… But how long does 3D Printing actually take? As this video came out in late 2014, some information may now be incorrect or out-dated as newer machines and technologies have been made since then. A new video regarding this question is in the books for the future!
Getting your files 3D printed is easy, but did you know there’s simple ways you can shave heaps of cash off the cost? 🙂 Watch and find out more! As this is quite an old video, I am planning to revisit the content in this video and make an updated one in the near future, so stay tuned!
The question endures; A detailed look into 3D Printing with PLA and ABS plastics – their pro’s con’s and what you need to know for 3D Printing Success!
On this episode of 3D Printing 101 I’ll be discussing the 3 best CAD programs for 3D Printing that you can get started with for FREE. All of these produce .stl files and perfect companions for your 3D Printer!
Did you know the Hot Air Gun is one of the most useful tools you can use for your 3D Printing Projects? In this video I’ll go through 5 ways you can use one to improve your prints. 1 – Supercharge your 3D Printer Preheating for better prints in Winter. 2 – Remove crazing and unsightly marks from 3D prints. 3 – Tweak and shape your 3D Prints after printing. 4 – Easily remove PLA cobwebs. 5 – Return colour to filaments which go white after Acetone Smoothing.
Working out which is the best way to create your parts on your FDM 3D Printer can be pretty confusing! In this episode I go through the main factors influencing print orientation with practical examples.
There’s a huge amount of Free 3D Content on the internet if you know where to look! In this 3D Printing 101 we’ll check out some of these awesome resources.
3D Printing has many new, confusing terms which can be hard to learn for the novice. In this 3D Printing 101 I’ll go through many of the most common 3D Printing Jargon when it comes to how your FDM printer works! Working out which is the best way to create your parts on your FDM 3D Printer can be pretty confusing! In this episode I go through the main factors influencing print orientation with practical examples.
At a loss for what to print with your first 3D printer? Have no idea where to start? Here’s Makers Muse to the rescue! Here is my very own tutorial to help you get started