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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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A Beginners Guide to 3D Printing Tips and Tricks

by 3DAddict / July 24, 2017

So you want to buy a 3D Printer eh? Here we will talk about some basic information for beginners who want to learn about 3D Printers and 3D Models. This can be over whelming for some and it’s hard to find a starting point. Honestly there is no wrong way to start you have to just jump right in and immerse yourself. Don’t be afraid to break stuff and be aware 3D Printing is a time consuming hobby. You must…

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QIDI Tech X-One 3D Printer Review

by 3DAddict / July 18, 2017

I have owned, designed and built many 3D Printers. There are some key factors that can really affect your prints. To name a few these are things like frame rigidity, belts tension and extruders. The QIDI X-One is a great example of an “out of the box” 3D Printer, but we all know that truly does not exists and here’s why. Construction The QIDI X-One is built with an all metal frame and is rock solid. There are some well…

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The Extruder Which One to Choose for your 3D Printer

by 3DAddict / July 14, 2017

If your new to 3D Printing or have never upgraded your machines hotend it can be intimidating will all the information that can be found. In this article I’m going to break down the most common type of HotEnds and how they work with 3D Printers. The Proprietary Hotend This is the type of hotend I try to avoid at all costs! I am pro open source so when I see a manufacturer create a sub-par hotend that is 5x…