Resin prints stuck to build plate? Here’s the Fix

Resin prints stuck to build plate? Here’s the Fix

Are your prints adhering to the build platform a little too well? Your issue might be burn-in layer exposure time. Below I’ll take you over what that means. I’m going to split this guide into two parts: how to get your prints off when you’ve already botched...
FEP Film Replacement Guide

FEP Film Replacement Guide

The FEP film is a consumable – and a good rule of thumb is to replace them every 40 or so prints, or whenever there is noticeable scratching, denting or deformation. Otherwise, you run the risk of a puncture letting resin seep onto your LCD screen during a print –...
Preview Your 3D Print Files In Folders

Preview Your 3D Print Files In Folders

I searched high and low for the best means to preview a 3D print file prior to opening them up in a slicer such as Lychee or Cura. 3D files can become large and heavy in no time, and this often means loading up a file one at a time into your slicing software is a slow...
How To Get Clear Resin Prints

How To Get Clear Resin Prints

If you’ve ever tried creating clear 3D prints with some of the readily available transparent resin brands such as Elegoo Transparent resin or Anycubic’s Transparent range, chances are they appear either yellowed or barely transparent at all. The former is because UV...
FDM Printer: A Complete Guide in 2024

FDM Printer: A Complete Guide in 2024

Average read time: 13 mins 30 secs FDM printers are the easiest 3D printer to get into a home setting because they don’t require any particular storage conditions or too many safety precautions. That said, here is everything you need to understand FDM printers,...