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Why Does My 3D Print Smell?
Why Does My 3D Print Smell? TLDR 3D prints smell because the heated filament releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The amount and type varies by material. ABS smells the most...
Why Does My 3D Print Smell?
Why Does My 3D Print Smell? TLDR 3D prints smell because the heated filament releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The amount and type varies by material. ABS smells the most...
Why is My First Layer Rough?
Why is My First Layer Rough? TLDR Rough or uneven first layer is almost always one of: nozzle too high (gaps), nozzle too low (squished crunchy lines), dirty bed (poor...
Why is My First Layer Rough?
Why is My First Layer Rough? TLDR Rough or uneven first layer is almost always one of: nozzle too high (gaps), nozzle too low (squished crunchy lines), dirty bed (poor...
Why Do My Prints Have Gaps?
Why Do My 3D Prints Have Gaps? TLDR Gaps in prints (visible holes in walls, missing infill lines, sparse top layers) are almost always under-extrusion. Check in order: clogged nozzle,...
Why Do My Prints Have Gaps?
Why Do My 3D Prints Have Gaps? TLDR Gaps in prints (visible holes in walls, missing infill lines, sparse top layers) are almost always under-extrusion. Check in order: clogged nozzle,...
Why is My PLA Brittle?
Why is My PLA Brittle? TLDR Brittle PLA is almost always wet PLA. Even though PLA absorbs moisture slowly, months of open storage in humid Australian weather is enough to...
Why is My PLA Brittle?
Why is My PLA Brittle? TLDR Brittle PLA is almost always wet PLA. Even though PLA absorbs moisture slowly, months of open storage in humid Australian weather is enough to...
Why Does Filament Tangle?
Why Does My Filament Tangle? TLDR Filament tangles when the end of the spool is loose, the spool is dropped, the spool design lets coils slip past each other, or...
Why Does Filament Tangle?
Why Does My Filament Tangle? TLDR Filament tangles when the end of the spool is loose, the spool is dropped, the spool design lets coils slip past each other, or...
TPU 95A vs TPU 98A
TPU 95A vs TPU 98A: Which Flex Level TLDR TPU 95A is the everyday flexible default. TPU 98A is firmer flex, almost semi-rigid. Pick 95A for phone cases, wheels and...
TPU 95A vs TPU 98A
TPU 95A vs TPU 98A: Which Flex Level TLDR TPU 95A is the everyday flexible default. TPU 98A is firmer flex, almost semi-rigid. Pick 95A for phone cases, wheels and...