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Guide to Creality Ender 3 Different Models and Upgrades

Guide to Creality Ender 3 Different Models and Upgrades For many 3D printing hobbyists, the Ender 3 has become well known for producing high-quality prints. This has made it one of the most popular 3D printers of all time. Not only that, the 3D printing community has found it to …

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My Thoughts on Acrylic Frame 3D Printers

Introduction I won’t bad mouth any brands, but there is a popular style of 3D printer that uses a black plastic acrylic frame that is available at a very cheap price, often even under $100.  You may see people online showing off the genuinely great prints they made on these …

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Finishing and Painting 3D Printed Gaming Miniatures

Finishing and Painting 3D Printed Gaming Miniatures Introduction When you have mastered the art of the 3D printing miniatures with all their tiny details, it’s then time to take them to the next level with a pro-level cleanup and paint job. As with anything worth doing well, the devil is …

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How 3D Printing Affects Society

How 3D Printing Affects Society Introduction It’s pretty exciting to think of the many ways in which 3D printing can affect society at this point in its development, particularly as so many people are unaware that even exists, and much less how it is currently being used. One thing is …

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Explaining 3D Printer File Types

Making Sense of 3D Printer File Types Introduction  There are numerous 3D printer file types to choose that allow you to take advantage of 3D printing technology. But it can be hard to understand which file type you should be using and which is best for your needs? This is …

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