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Solving Bambu Lab A1 Extruder Motor Overheat: A Practical Guide

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When printing larger items, some users of the A1 and A1 Mini series 3D printers have reported frequent clogging due to motor overheat. This issue can be particularly frustrating, as it affects print quality, especially during extended or more complex jobs. After testing multiple printers, we discovered that only one out of four units exhibited […]

Replacing Your Anycubic Photon M3 Premium LCD with the ELEGOO Saturn 2 LCD: What You Need to Know

Replace m3 premium lcd with saturn 2 lcd

Have you ever wondered what to do when your Anycubic Photon M3 Premium LCD becomes unavailable and you’re in need of a screen replacement? The good news is that the ELEGOO Saturn 2 LCD is a suitable replacement! Both the Saturn 2 and the M3 Premium use 8K screens, but there are a few key […]

Upgrade Halot Sky to Halot Sky 2022 Tutorial (4k to 6k Screen) A Comprehensive Guide

Upgrade halot sky to halot sky 2022 tutorial (4k to 6k screen) a comprehensive guide

Are you looking to breathe new life into your Halot Sky 3D printer? While the 4K LCD PJ Screen is no longer supported, there’s good news: the 6K Screen is now available! However, upgrading isn’t as simple as swapping out hardware. This guide will walk you through the process of upgrading your firmware to support […]

Replacing Ender 3 V3 KE Motherboard with Ender 3 V3 SE Motherboard (Model: CR4NS200320C13)

Replacing ender 3 v3 ke motherboard with ender 3 v3 se motherboard (model: cr4ns200320c13)

If your Ender 3 V3 KE motherboard is damaged and you can’t find a replacement, don’t worry! You can still use an Ender 3 V3 SE motherboard (Model: CR4NS200320C13) as a substitute. The only difference between the two motherboards is that the SE version has an extra SD card slot, while the KE version doesn’t. […]

Change Bambu Lab Nozzle Size (Alternative Hotend)

Powerful swappable hotend alternatives for bambu lab hotend

A wide range of alternative hotend options have become available for 3D printing enthusiasts. The stock hotend often lacks a swappable nozzle feature, meaning you’d have to replace the entire hotend assembly if the nozzle needs changing. However, if you frequently print with different filament materials or perform numerous print jobs, a swappable nozzle hotend […]

Low Cost Video Signage: Video Looper with Pi Zero 2 W

Low cost video signage: video looper with pi zero 2 w

Looking to showcase your videos in a continuous loop without breaking the bank? A DIY video looper built with the affordable Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is the perfect solution. Low power consumption 5-10W + Monitor 40W average. Whether for art installations, information displays, or just for fun at home, this project offers an engaging […]

3DMakerPro Seal Scanner Performance (from Community)

3dmakerpro seal scanner performance (from community)

The World’s First 0.01mm Accurate Consumer 3D Scanner. Starting Tutorial: When getting started with your new 3DMakerPro seal scanner, it’s best to avoid trying to scan black objects, very small items, large untextured surfaces, or other challenging targets. Instead, begin by scanning textured objects of moderate size that are ideally suited for scanning. This will […]