2018-02-04

3D printing filament size: 1.75mm vs 3.00mm

Choosing a filament size can seem like a tough decision when designing a 3D printer. It is not only a question of personal taste, there are advantages to both standards. Keep reading if you wish to know more. The first […]
2017-03-10

Printing at 300 mm / s – Part 3 – Firmware and tests

This third part will discuss firmware and slicer configuration, real experiments, and prints. Make sure you read the first part which explores the components involved in both speed and acceleration performance and then the second part which explores all the theory […]
2016-11-14

Printing at 300 mm / s – Part 2 – Calculations

This second part will discuss the measurable and calculable limits of the parts explained in Part I. It will be very useful if you want to find the theoretical limits of your machine. Next part will show firmware and slicer […]
2016-10-19

Printing at 300 mm / s – Part 1 – Basics and hardware

Printing at 300 mm/s is something quite impressive. You’ve probably seen it at least once on a few printer specs or on a video. Are they really printing at this speed? Maybe, but it is very hard to verify. Printing […]
2016-09-20

Comparison between temperature sensors used in 3D printers – Part 3

This post is a follow-up from Part 1 regarding the general types of sensor and Part 2 regarding the detailed performance explanations. Part 3 provides explanations regarding our choice to go with a thermistor. Also, some common mistakes are explained regarding […]
2016-09-01

Comparison between temperature sensors used in 3D printers – Part 2

This post is a follow up from Part 1 regarding the general types of sensor. Part 2 will go in details about the performance between sensors while keeping in mind the 3D printer application. Part 3 will provide explanations regarding our choice […]
2016-06-30

Comparison between temperature sensors used in 3D printers – Part 1

This post will help you understand the differences and the operation of most common temperature sensors used in 3D Printing. Each type of sensor has many key performance aspects and the goal of this topic is to compare them in details. Part 1 will explain the most common sensor […]
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