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How to Store 3D Printer Filament to Prevent Moisture Problems - 3docity
How to Store 3D Printer Filament to Prevent Moisture Problems
One of the most common issues 3D printer owners face is filament that has absorbed too much moisture. Even if it looks fine on the spool, damp filament can cause... Read more...
Best Free STL Websites for Resin 3D Printing
Resin 3D printing opens the door to incredible detail, smooth surfaces, and models that FDM printers can’t match. But to get the most out of your resin printer, you need high-quality STL files to... Read more...
5 Best Alternatives to Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld for Free STL Files - 3docity
5 Best Alternatives to Bambu Lab’s MakerWorld for Free STL Files
Looking for MakerWorld alternatives? Here are the 5 best free STL file sites for your Bambu Lab printer in 2026 — Printables, Thingiverse, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and Thangs. Read more...
How to Replace the FEP Film on Your Resin 3D Printer Vat - 3docity
How to Replace the FEP Film on Your Resin 3D Printer Vat
Learn how to replace the FEP film on your resin 3D printer with this step-by-step guide, including tips to avoid common mistakes. Perfect for Anycubic, Elegoo, and other popular resin... Read more...
Exciting News: We’re Moving to a New Location! - 3docity
Exciting News: We’re Moving to a New Location!
We’re thrilled to announce that 3docity is moving to a bigger and better location to serve you even better! As we continue to grow, we need more space to stock... Read more...
Power Socket AC-01 IEC320 C14 with fuse wiring diagram for 3D Printer - 3docity
Power Socket AC-01 IEC320 C14 with fuse wiring diagram for 3D Printer
The following diagrams will guide you through the process of wiring a Power Socket AC-01 IEC320 C14 with a built-in fuse to a Meanwell power supply in your 3D printer.... Read more...
What Nozzle does my Creality 3D Printer use? - 3docity
What Nozzle does my Creality 3D Printer use?
If you own a Creality 3D printer, knowing the specific hotend nozzles compatible with your model is essential for achieving optimal print quality, performance and maintenance. Creality's diverse... Read more...
What is PLA filament? - 3docity
What is PLA filament?
If you're delving into the world of 3D printing, you've likely come across the term " PLA filament ." But what exactly is PLA, and why is it so popular... Read more...
Alternative Websites to Thingiverse for FREE 3D Printing Models - 3docity
Alternative Websites to Thingiverse for FREE 3D Printing Models
Thingiverse has long been a go-to resource for 3D printing enthusiasts seeking free models. However, there are many other fantastic websites where you can find high-quality, free 3D printing models.... Read more...
Micro Swiss FlowTech Hotends: A New Upgrade for Creality Printers - 3docity
Micro Swiss FlowTech Hotends: A New Upgrade for Creality Printers
Hey, 3D printing enthusiasts and Creality 3D printer owners! Micro Swiss, a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the 3D printing world, has just rolled out its new lineup... Read more...
Mercury ZeroG (Ender 5 MOD) Build Info/Klipper/Slicer Profiles - 3docity
Mercury ZeroG (Ender 5 MOD) Build Info/Klipper/Slicer Profiles
Updated 10/09/23 with new build infomation to suit the 1.1.6 parts we fitted. The Mercury ZeroG is a Voron inspired core xy modification/upgrade for Creality’s Ender 5 3D Printer. There... Read more...
Harness the Power of Sunlu Filaments for Your 3D Printing Adventures - 3docity
Harness the Power of Sunlu Filaments for Your 3D Printing Adventures
Hello 3D printing enthusiasts! Today, we’re here to talk about a product you’ve most likely already heard about: Sunlu 3D printer filament. When it comes to 3D printing, the quality... Read more...
Choosing Your 3D Printer Filament: A Guide to the Most Popular Types - 3docity
Choosing Your 3D Printer Filament: A Guide to the Most Popular Types
Hello! If you’ve been navigating the exciting world of 3D printing, you know that choosing the right filament can be as important as picking the right printer. So, let’s take... Read more...
Why Won't Filament Stick to My 3D Printer Bed? - Your Ultimate Guide - 3docity
Why Won't Filament Stick to My 3D Printer Bed? - Your Ultimate Guide
Hello, Aussie 3D printing enthusiasts! Are you having a bit of a not-so-sticky situation with your 3D prints? Well, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue, especially when printing with... Read more...
The Scoop on Food-Safe 3D Printing: What's the Best Filament to Use? - 3docity
The Scoop on Food-Safe 3D Printing: What's the Best Filament to Use?
Hey there, fellow 3D printing enthusiasts! Today, we’re going to chew the fat on a juicy topic: food-safe 3D printing. Let’s dive into the wild and wonderful world of filaments... Read more...
Unleash Your Creativity with Polymaker Filament: A Comprehensive Guide - 3docity
Unleash Your Creativity with Polymaker Filament: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction 3D printing is revolutionising the way we create and innovate. The key to unlocking the full potential of this technology lies in the quality of the filament used. Enter... Read more...
From Beginner to Expert - 4 Levels of Difficulty for Modifying Your 3D Printer - 3docity
From Beginner to Expert - 4 Levels of Difficulty for Modifying Your 3D Printer
Welcome to the world of 3D printing, where limitless creativity and innovation thrive! If you’ve been using a 3D printer for a while, you might find yourself craving more control... Read more...
3D Printing: Expectations vs. Reality - 3docity
3D Printing: Expectations vs. Reality
You may have stumbled upon some TikToks and YouTube videos showcasing the wonders of 3D printing. With a few clicks on your computer screen, you can send a 3D model... Read more...
The Artillery Sidewinder X2: A Comprehensive Guide to a Reliable and Versatile 3D Printer - 3docity
The Artillery Sidewinder X2: A Comprehensive Guide to a Reliable and Versatile 3D Printer
The Artillery Sidewinder X2 is a powerful and versatile 3D printer that is gaining popularity among enthusiasts and professionals alike. This printer is known for its high precision, reliability and... Read more...
How to create a name tag key ring in Fusion 360 - 3docity
How to create a name tag key ring in Fusion 360
Quick and simple guide on how to make a name tag/ key ring in fusion 360 that you can 3d print. These are a great gift for kids or a... Read more...
Micro Swiss: The Trusted Source for High-Quality 3D Printer Aftermarket Parts - 3docity
Micro Swiss: The Trusted Source for High-Quality 3D Printer Aftermarket Parts
Micro Swiss is a company that specializes in producing high-quality aftermarket parts for 3D printers. They are known for their exceptional products and unparalleled customer service, making them one... Read more...
5 Profitable Ways to Make Money with 3D Printing at Home: Tips and Strategies for Starting Your Own Business - 3docity
5 Profitable Ways to Make Money with 3D Printing at Home: Tips and Strategies for Starting Your Own Business
3D printing technology has come a long way in recent years, and it’s now possible for anyone to set up a 3D printing business at home. Whether you’re a hobbyist... Read more...
The Most Common Types of 3D Printer Filaments: A Comprehensive Guide to ABS, PLA, PETG, TPU, and Nylon - 3docity
The Most Common Types of 3D Printer Filaments: A Comprehensive Guide to ABS, PLA, PETG, TPU, and Nylon
3D printing has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with that popularity has come a wide variety of filament options. These filaments, also known as 3D printing materials, are... Read more...
ADXL345 and BIGTREETECH CB1 (Input Shaper Setup) - 3docity
ADXL345 and BIGTREETECH CB1 (Input Shaper Setup)
Input shaper is a technique used by Klipper firmware on a 3d printers to reduce ringing (aka ghosting or echoing) in 3d prints. Ringing is caused by vibrations in your... Read more...
The 4 Best Budget Creality Ender 3 Alternatives
Intro Finding a low-price 3D printer for your home is a great way to get into 3D printing without breaking the bank. For a bit, the Creality Ender 3 was the go-to for hobbyists (for good reason).... Read more...
CoreXY Printers Compared: Bambu X1 Vs Prusa XL Vs Voron 2.4, Which Is Best? - 3docity
CoreXY Printers Compared: Bambu X1 Vs Prusa XL Vs Voron 2.4, Which Is Best?
If you’re in the market for an upscale consumer-grade printer with a ton of tech and larger build volume, you’re likely going to choose one of the three frontrunners built... Read more...
Micro Swiss's Creality Ender 3/Cr-10/5 Upgrade Lineup - 3docity
Micro Swiss's Creality Ender 3/Cr-10/5 Upgrade Lineup
Micro Swiss with their inhouse manufacturing located Minnesota USA produces high quality nozzles, extruders and hotends. Their most popular product for many years has been the All Metal Hotend for... Read more...
E3D V6 Nozzle Identification (Nozzle Dots) - 3docity
E3D V6 Nozzle Identification (Nozzle Dots)
E3D v6 nozzle documentation. Detailed infomation on nozzle dots, thread sizes, and use cases. Read more...
Top 4 Hot End Manufacturers for 3D Printers - 3docity
Top 4 Hot End Manufacturers for 3D Printers
The hot end is one of the most basic but crucial components of a 3D printer. It’s the part of the 3D printer that heats up to melt and extrude... Read more...
Caring and Using your PEI Spring Steel Plate
Below you will find instructions for caring for and using your PEI Spring Steel Plate. These instructions are intended for the use with our PEI Spring Steel Build Plates linked below.... Read more...
Types of FDM 3D Printer Filaments - 3docity
Types of FDM 3D Printer Filaments
Filament is one of the most important 3D printing ingredients because no object can be formed without it. There are many various types of filament available, each with its own... Read more...
Who are Creality and what do they offer? - 3docity
Who are Creality and what do they offer?
Creality, as a 3D printing pioneer, is always focused on the concept of professionalism, dedication, innovation, and quality. It continues to provide consistent, high-quality and well priced... Read more...
Why People Love Prusa 3D Printers - 3docity
Why People Love Prusa 3D Printers
If you’re new to the world of 3D printing, you’ve probably heard the term ‘Prusa’ bandied around a lot. This is because Prusa produces some of the best 3D printers... Read more...
E3D Hemera - A Next Generation Extrusion System - 3docity
E3D Hemera - A Next Generation Extrusion System
Blog originally written and supplied by E3D Online. TLDR: E3D Hemera – formerly Hermes – is the best extrusion system we’ve ever made. It combines our market leading V6 hotend... Read more...
Installing Capricorn Tubing - 3docity
Installing Capricorn Tubing
Capricorn Tubing is one of the worlds leading manufactures of bowden tubing for 3D printers. Following the strictest quality standards, and using only the highest quality raw materials, they produce... Read more...
Installing PEI Steel Plate to 3D Printer - 3docity
Installing PEI Steel Plate to 3D Printer
Nothing fills your heart with sorrow like watching your 3D printer at 90% suddenly releasing your model from the print bed then watching as your nozzle hits the print sending... Read more...
Creality Ender 3 & 5 Dual Gear Extruder Upgrade - 3docity
Creality Ender 3 & 5 Dual Gear Extruder Upgrade
Creality’s Ender 3 and 5 are shipped with a plastic extruder arm which is known to break. Upgrading to our Dual Gear Extruder will improve the grip on your filament,... Read more...
Top 3 Sites to find free 3D print models. (STL)
So you’ve finally purchased your first 3D printer, now what? Most 3D printers will come with an SD card with a few models preloaded on them which will either be STL files (Standard Tessellation... Read more...