Troubleshooting & Owner's Guides

Resin 3D printing can produce incredibly detailed, smooth prints, but it also comes with its own set of frustrating failure modes that differ from FDM printing. From elephant's foot bulging to mysterious cracks appearing days after a print looks...

Bambu Lab has been shaking up the 3D printing world for a couple of years now, and their latest release - the Bambu P2S - is generating a lot of buzz, even here in Australia. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just getting started with FDM...

If you've spent any time 3D printing in Australia, you've probably noticed that our climate can be a bit unforgiving. Whether you're dealing with the humid summers of Brisbane, the dry heat of Adelaide, or the unpredictable weather swings in...

So you've unboxed your new resin printer or are planning to buy one soon - congrats! Now how the heck do you print something? This guide includes everything you'll need to quick start your first resin 3D print (I'll do a separate guide for your...

Resin in its uncured form is toxic. This is why after you remove models from the print bed, you’ll need to cure it (or technically, “post-cure it”, as it has already undergone curing during the printing process). To cure it after printing, you’ll...

As of May 2025, the Bambu Lab P1S + AMS combo bundle seems to temporarily be unavailable on Amazon, although you can still buy the printer and AMS individually on Amazon. It works out a bit more expensive this way though not by much. Definitely...

Resin in its uncured form is toxic. There’s a reason you have to wear gloves when you handle it. That means that unlike with FDM printers, resin 3D printing necessitates responsible waste disposal.  While I’ve put together a guide below, I will add...

Are your prints adhering to the build platform a little too well? Below are a few things you can try to make it easier to pry them free. Beneath them, you can learn why the sticking is happening and how you can prevent it. Your issue might be...

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...

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...

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...