Practical guides for choosing a printer, picking the right filament and keeping your printer running.
Choosing a printer
FDM or resin?
What each technology is good at, and which one fits your projects.
Read the guide →Is a 3D printer worth it?
What it costs to own one, and what people actually use them for.
Read the guide →Bambu Lab A1 buyer’s guide
Is the most popular beginner printer right for you?
Read the guide →Brands and models
A1 mini vs A1 vs A2L
Which of Bambu Lab’s A-series printers fits you.
Read the guide →Core One+ vs Core One L+
Which size of Prusa’s enclosed printer you need.
Read the guide →The K2 series explained
K2 SE, K2, K2 Pro and K2 Plus side by side.
Read the guide →Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo’s budget enclosed CoreXY printer.
Read the guide →Kobra S1
Anycubic’s enclosed printer with a 4-color combo.
Read the guide →When UltiMaker makes sense
Professional printers, and whether they suit home users.
Read the guide →Filament and materials
PLA vs PETG
The two most common filaments, and when to use each.
Read the guide →ABS vs ASA
Heat-resistant filaments and how to print them without warping.
Read the guide →How to print TPU
Settings and tips for flexible filament.
Read the guide →Nylon and carbon fiber
What you need to print strong engineering parts.
Read the guide →Store and dry filament
Drying temperatures and how to keep filament dry.
Read the guide →Setup and maintenance
How to change the nozzle
Step by step for the Prusa Core One+ and Bambu Lab A1.
Read the guide →Building the Core One+ kit
How long it takes, what you need and whether it’s worth it.
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