I found out the hard way this weekend that when it comes to getting spare parts for your 3D printer, your only option is to order them online. My heater block was clogged and while I was unclogging it
I’m printing out part I found on Thingiverse and the bottom of it has some inset text. I would rather the entire bottom of the piece be flush with the print bed. Instead of trying to modify it in Fusi
Here are some tips for using the Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer. I will keep this post updated with new tips as I learn more about the machine. A lot of these tips apply to any 3D printer, so it’s wor
I got this Simplify3D error while setting up a multi-process print. “The chosen layer height and extrusion width settings have resulted in a primary width/height ratio below 1.2. This is typically not
I’ve spent a lot of my free time 3D modeling and printing over the last year. It’s a ton of fun and I finally think I got into the groove of things over the last couple of months. I know a lot of you
I’ve been installing Fusion 360 on a bunch of machines lately and am posting the direct link here so I can save some clicks. Here’s the direct link to install Fusion 360: http://www.appstreaming.autod
[ Autodesk has a 3D printing prep product called Print Studio: A showcase of the Spark Print Preparation API’s power and utility. Print Studio quickly heals, prepares and prints 3D models optimized f
Around this time last year I did a deep dive into 8 different 3D modeling software options in my “3D Modeling” blog series. I landed on Fusion 360 because it is professional grade, has great support a
This will likely be my last post in this series on 3D modeling software. I started 3D printing back in November of last year and started with SketchUp which doesn’t do rounded corners well, then 123D
This is post 6 in my 3d modeling software series that outlines my experience as I search for the perfect 3d modeling software for makers. I’m looking for something that is inexpensive, precise, featur
This is the 5th post in my 3D modeling software experience series. As I went about searching for the perfect 3D modeling software I figured I would blog about it so you can learn from my experience an
In this series I bring you through my experience as I search for the perfect 3D modeling software. I’m looking for something that is in-expensive, user-friendly, precise and inspiring. Part 1 looked a
This is part 3 of my 3D modeling software series where I detail my experience while searching for a 3D modeling software that is in-expensive, user-friendly, precise and inspiring. Part 1 looked at Sk
The goal of this quest is to find 3D modeling software that is inexpensive, user friendly, precise and inspiring. In part 1 of this series I looked at SketchUp and 123D Design. Someone suggested Tinke
I’m just getting into 3D modeling and I’m searching for the perfect software. I do relatively small maker type enclosures and product designs. My requirements are: free or inexpensive, easy to use, pr