print3dnoob.com

A blog that provides guidance, tips, and resources for beginners in the field of 3D printing, offering step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting advice.

  • Top surface parameters, a game of beauty

    You have a beautiful print, and it ends up with an ugly striped, ragged top surface. You waited for hours, and the result is far from what you wanted due to the last thing you printed. I feel the pain and frustration like many other 3D print enthousiasts and professionals do. Luckily for us there […]

  • Help! What is Z-offset?

    You start 3D printing and run into a bit of trouble. The internet is your friend, and you search for a solution. I have been there and done that. But then you read about z-height, offset, leveling etc. What are these folks talking about? To understand these terms, we first need to understand the 3-axis […]

  • PLA, what is it and why print with it?

    Most of us started our first 3D print with a sample that the manufacturer of our printer included in the box. This is most likely PLA filament. PLA is the most commonly used material in hobby 3D printing but also in prototyping and other professional applications because it is fairly easy to print. Some History […]

  • What do you need to get started in the world of 3D printing?

    The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks and starting on the first one. – Mark Twain I bought a 3D printer and now what? To get a print there are a few things that need to be done. Let’s […]