Top-quality software is key to becoming a successful product designer, but picking one can be daunting with so many options, particularly for new designers. To simplify things, we’ve put together this guide ... Read more
AutoCAD is a staple in the industry and has been around since the dawn of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software. Because of this, AutoCAD has become almost synonymous with CAD itself. However, AutoCAD ... Read more
Printed circuit boards are widely used by electrical engineers in a whole range of different products and applications. The first step in making a PCB is finding the best PCB design software ... Read more
KIRI Engine is one of the best free iOS and Android 3D scanning apps that I’ve tested. Overall, I found it very easy to use, it has generous free limits (though I ... Read more
You can now 3D scan for free on your Android or iOS smartphone, and get surprisingly good quality results! All phones have decent enough cameras for basic photogrammetry, and the newest iPhones ... Read more
For most hobbyists, the best Ender 3 firmware will be the standard Creality stock firmware. It covers all your basic 3D printing needs and will keep your printer running smoothly. But if ... Read more
Though the Ender 3 V2 is a certified classic in the 3D printing community, it’s limited when it comes to the stock Creality Marlin-based firmware. These limitations touch on both the software ... Read more
Without a 3D slicer, your 3D printer is no more than an expensive paperweight. Slicer software bridges the gap between a sleek 3D model and the G-Code instructions needed to bring it ... Read more
Setting Summary for Ender 3 Print Speed 50-60 mm/s for PLA and ABS, 80 mm/s or higher for large parts, 30 mm/s for flexibles Hot End Temperature 200°C for PLA, 210-250°C for ... Read more
3D printing isn’t just a case of hitting send from your slicer to your machine. If you want to achieve high-quality 3D prints, you have to become familiar with the slicer settings. ... Read more
Among the options, features, and settings within Cura slicer software, one of the most exciting for leveling up your print’s aesthetics is Spiralize Outer Contour, commonly called Cura Vase Mode. It makes ... Read more
There are now hundreds of different free 3D modeling software tools for users looking to create their own 3D models – so it can be tricky to know where to start. 3D ... Read more