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PID Tune your 3D Printer with Marlin Firmware

by 3DAddict / May 28, 2018

PID Tune to your hotend will result in better quality prints so it’s worth the time to learn how to do it. It’s not that hard at all. If you haven’t installed the Marlin Firmware on your 3D Printers Mainboard or don’t know what Marlin is check out my article; Beginner Guide to Marlin 1.1 3D Printer Firmware before trying this tutorial. What is PID Tuning Well, in short PID Tuning ensures your HotEnd or Heated Bed stays at your desired temperature…

3D Printers Controller Boards

8 Bit 3D Printer Board Comparison

by 3DAddict / April 15, 2018

8 Bit 3D Printer Boards are becoming a thing of the past but there are some new and affordable options to choose from. These 8 bit 3D Printer controllers can still operate basic Cartesian machines with no problems. Here we will name a few but not all as some are discontinued, obsolete or are legacy models. Here is a brief overview comparison of 3D Printer Controller Boards we have used over the years. RAMPS 1.4 / 1.5 / 1.6 By time…

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3D Printer Extruder Calibration Steps per mm

by 3DAddict / March 18, 2018

Extruder Calibration could be one of the most important factors for your 3D Printer and the quality of your parts. This is often overlooked especially with pre-assembled printers. There are some key factors to concentrate on when finding your optimal steps/mm settings for your extruder. Once you have found the perfect number, the next step is to dial in your extrusion multiple. This article will cover these steps and guide you through the process. Extruder Calibration Steps per mm The…

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MKS SBASE V1.3 32bit 3D Printer MainBoard Controller

by 3DAddict / March 15, 2018

MKS SBASE is made by Makerbase a.k.a MKS (Makerbase), a Chinese manufacturer of 3D Printer controller boards also know as a mainboard that can run Marlin, Repetier and other firmware. MKS SBASE V1.3 Overview This is a 32-bit control board for your 3d printer with an ARM-Cortex M3 LPC1768 micro controller. It supports 12V-24V DC input. Buy this board on Amazon for only $60.99! Here is the pinout configuration from the MKS SBASE github page; MKS SBASE 1.3 OnBoard Stepper Drivers Its five motor outputs…

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QIDI Tech X-Pro 3D Printer Review

by 3DAddict / February 7, 2018

QIDI Tech X-Pro model was released last year in 2017 which is an upgraded version of the Tech I 3D Printer. QIDI Tech has made some significant improvements to construction and features of this 3D Printer. This printer features a dual head extruder, removable magnetic build surface and removable magnetic case panels with swing open door. QIDI Tech X-Pro Overview 230 x 150 x 150 mm ( 9 x 5.9 x 5.9 inches) Build Volume Dual Extruder Touch Screen LCD…

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Marlin Custom Fan Pins 3D Printer Firmware

by 3DAddict / January 1, 2018

Marlin Custom Fan Pins can be designated in the Marlin Firmware by setting the override pins. This is very useful when adding part cooling fans or additional extruders. This is one of the many great new features since the release of Marlin 1.1.x. Marlin Custom Fan Pins (configuration_adv.h) Extruder Cooling Fans These instructions assume you already know how to program Marlin to your 3D Printer. If you are just starting out and are not sure how to customize the marlin…

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3d print wont stick or How to Get Prints to Stay Down

by 3DAddict / December 19, 2017

3d print wont stick or bed adhesion is sometimes very hard to get right when 3D Printing. Here are the best ways we have found to get your 3d prints to stick no matter what… We often get asked this and see a lot of posts on the web about how to get 3D Prints to stick. Hopefully this article with help those seeking out build adhesion solutions. 3d print wont stick Top Rated Options Here are our top three…

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Octoprint vs Astroprint Control your 3D Printer Remotely

by 3DAddict / December 15, 2017

Octoprint vs Astroprint what are the differences, how to do choose and what’s the best option for you. These article will discuss the two web interfaces that allow you to remotely control your 3d printer from anywhere! Octoprint is an open source project started by Gina Häußge a.k.a foosel over 5 years ago. Astroprint is a company that offers open source and product kits users can buy pre-configured. Okay great but what are they and what are their differences. Both Octoprint vs…

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QIDI Igus Bearing Upgrade X-One and Tech 3D Printer

by 3DAddict / October 7, 2017

QIDI igus upgrade for X-One or Tech 3D Printer with igus polymer bushing. This replaces the noisy ball bearings that come with the machine. This is one 3D Printer upgrade that is cheap and easy to do. There are two ways we have made this possible. Method 1: Cut the Igus Bushings to size or Method 2: Print the re-designed linear brackets made to fit the original igus bushing length. If you like this article please support this blog by…

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Install OctoPrint Beginner Guide for your 3D Printer

by 3DAddict / October 2, 2017

Octoprint is a free open source platform to control your 3D Printer remotely from any web browser. In this guide we will go over step by step what it takes to install OctoPrint. Octoprint has many features and plug-ins including webcam, slicer, an easy to navigate GUI and much more! If you are still controlling your printer through a USB cable and PC you’re missing out. Get unplugged with OctoPrint and control your 3D Printer from anywhere without a PC…

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