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3D Printing

Beta Q&A site for the tools and applications of 3D printing.

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Duplicate of “Arts and Crafts” and “3D Printing”

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The last 10 yards ( 10 more commitments needed )

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How can we advertise this site to people who own 3D printers

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What topics could this also include?

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Are recommendations of 3D printers and 3D printing software allowed

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What is the most weather-resistant FDM filament (ABS, PLA, nylon, ???) to use for a print intended to be left outside, such as a birdfeeder?
added by 1337joe May 24 '15 at 0:19
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How can I programmatically pause printing?
added by Luis Siquot Apr 20 '15 at 13:01
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What is the safest method for removing software-added supports?
added by James Schacht Aug 7 '15 at 19:02
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How do I give depth (1mm for example) to a surface mesh so I can 3D print it? Preferably using an open source software package or free online tool.
added by Jose R Jun 28 '15 at 23:37
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What is the difference between PLA and ABS filament?
added by Andre Miller Aug 26 '15 at 14:06
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My tall ABS print is cracking during the print. How to avoid that?
added by hroncok Feb 12 '15 at 16:50
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I don't see why this question would be downvoted. It's a common problem with ABS 3D printing which a lot of people will need an answer to. – Martin Carney May 1 '15 at 18:13
Agreed, this seems like a perfectly reasonable question, ripe for discussion and suggested techniques. – Dustin Wheeler May 19 '15 at 15:16
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My heated glass bed keeps chipping and cracking. How can I prevent this?
added by Martin Carney May 1 '15 at 17:46
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I have detailed schematics for an item. What software for beginners is available to create 3D printing files for cases or parts for my item?
added by James Jun 4 '15 at 2:39
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How to configure Printrbot Simple Metal to print in high quality. The default config file is good, but not focused on high quality
added by Ron Harlev Jun 4 '15 at 21:58
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How to export a object for 3D printing in FreeCAD?
added by David Aug 5 '15 at 19:19
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Just click File > Export > Mesh files > name.stl – Kasmetski Aug 14 '15 at 13:00
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How can I print ABS more reliably with my Ultimaker Original+? Indications on translation speed, fan speed, bed temperature would be appreciated.
added by Alexis Dufrenoy Sep 10 '15 at 9:03
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What can I do to mitigate the curl in my nylon prints?
added by phord Sep 16 '15 at 1:24
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What are the compared advantages and drawbacks of 3mm and 1,75mm filaments?
added by Alexis Dufrenoy Sep 21 '15 at 14:10
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How do I stop the platform glue from getting stuck in my printer head and clogging my da vinci 1.0?
added by boulder_ruby Jan 29 '15 at 0:38
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How can I maintain fine details (like cog tips) while applying smoothing methods like Acetone vapour smoothing to printed parts?
added by Samveen Apr 21 '15 at 7:53
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Is there a RFC or authoritative reference GCODE? If not, how can I determine what commands will do with my FlashForge running Sailfish?
added by cwd May 31 '15 at 1:17
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Would a combination of this [3d printer kit](http://bit.ly/1QvgkAc) and this [frame](http://bit.ly/1KIgdQ0) result in a working printer?
added by mcalex Jun 5 '15 at 3:25
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How to prevent ABS prints to stick to the bed so hard that they can not be removed
added by Jackpen7 Jun 5 '15 at 18:37
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How to make a printable object from a single image?
added by Kasmetski Jun 8 '15 at 21:31
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Is there a paste-type 3D printer or extruder which can be printed on a common ABS/PLA/PET 3D printer?
added by kaine Jun 9 '15 at 13:38
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Which extruder types can print flexible filament?
added by Eric Johnson Jul 27 '15 at 1:29
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What is the best way to calibrate the current going to the stepper motors in a RepRap or similar 3D printer (using stepstick, polulu, or similar)?
added by max Aug 3 '15 at 1:52
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How do you keep your unused filament save from the humidity in the air?
added by Kasmetski Aug 14 '15 at 13:04
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Are 3D printers viable for use in educational institutions as a way to learn to use CAD.
added by Firepower0701 Aug 23 '15 at 20:05
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My Z axis, which is on two threaded rods, sometimes gets stuck on one side. What could be the cause?
added by Andre Miller Aug 26 '15 at 14:07
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How close should the bed be to the nozzle when homing Z?
added by Andre Miller Aug 26 '15 at 14:10
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Will using a cooling fan improve ABS printing?
added by Andre Miller Aug 26 '15 at 14:11
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What is the use of the many fill patterns available in many printing software?
added by Daniel Gomes Sep 17 '15 at 4:02
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The last few lines of gcode before the custom gcode runs fail to print, how do I fix this?
added by ProVolt hangout Sep 20 '15 at 20:30
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How can I mount a E3D v6 hotend on an Ultimaker Original+ printer?
added by Alexis Dufrenoy Sep 21 '15 at 14:05
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How do I enable printing from a SD card in Marlin firmware?
added by Daniel M. Sep 23 '15 at 2:21
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How can I change my Borlee A602 3D Printer's wifi settings?
added by Noah Wood Sep 23 '15 at 8:22
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How can I get a 3d printer that can print using edible materials, and how expensive would it be to run?
added by DanTheMan Sep 28 '15 at 4:53
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of Cartesian, Delta, Scara and Polar printers?
added by dcohenb Sep 29 '15 at 8:20
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With development of ReplicatorG stalled (dead?), what are the viable alternatives that support MakerBot class printers with similar options?
added by Dustin Wheeler Sep 30 '15 at 16:49
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I'm using Ultimaker convertor boards with type K thermocouples, and can't get consistent temperatures. How can I tell if the board is the problem?
added by TextGeek Oct 3 '15 at 22:47
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Can I print non commercial listed items on thingiverse if someone requests the item and charge a fee for the use of the printer?
added by Eric Johnson Oct 3 '15 at 23:49
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What aspects should I consider when I want to choose a model of a desktop 3D printer?
added by hroncok Feb 12 '15 at 16:58
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Not a good question; primarily opinion-based. – Martin Carney May 1 '15 at 18:15
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Is there any good G-Code Editor with visualization?
added by Kasmetski Jun 8 '15 at 21:25
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I mean a real g-code editor, not Notepad or some of the slicing programs like Cura & etc. Thanks. – Kasmetski Jun 8 '15 at 21:25
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Can we create a computer using 3D printing?
added by justin Mar 17 '15 at 4:14
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