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Master the Craft of 3D Printing
Our practical advice, backed by real world experience. From first prints to advanced materials, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Klipper Macros: Automation and Productivity
Klipper macros turn complex print routines into single commands, streamlining everything from start and end sequences to filament changes and full calibration workflows. By combining standard G-cod...
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High Speed Printing with Input Shaping
Learn how Klipper input shaping eliminates ringing and unlocks high speed 3D printing. This guide explains resonance, ADXL345 calibration, and how to achieve faster prints without sacrificing surfa...
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Getting Started with 3D Printing in Australia
New to 3D printing? This beginner friendly guide covers everything you need to get started in Australia, from choosing your first printer and filament to understanding the basics of printing, stora...
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Pressure Advance / Linear Advance Tuning
Pressure Advance and linear advance help eliminate blobs, rounded corners, and inconsistent extrusion caused by pressure buildup inside the hotend. This guide explains how filament pressure works, ...
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How to Store Filament in Australia's Humidity
Filament moisture is one of the most common causes of poor 3D print quality, especially in Australia’s humid coastal climates. This guide explains how moisture affects different filament types, why...
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Prusa MK4 Long-Term Review: Reliability, Repairability, and Results
The Prusa MK4 stands out in a high speed, plug and play market by prioritising repairability, open source design, and long term support. With innovations like the Nextruder, reliable input shaping,...
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Engineering Grade Filaments: Nylon, PC, and PA-CF
Engineering filaments like Nylon, Polycarbonate, and PA-CF unlock performance far beyond PLA and PETG, offering heat resistance, strength, and chemical durability for demanding applications. Howeve...
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Introducing Recycl3D: Recycle Your Empty Spools & Failed Prints for OzFDM Store Credit
Recycl3D is a new local recycling initiative from OzFDM and Global3D that allows makers to return empty filament spools and failed prints in exchange for OzFDM store credit. The program focuses on ...
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Klipper vs Marlin: Choosing Your Firmware
Marlin and Klipper are the two most popular firmware options in FDM 3D printing, each offering different strengths depending on your printer and goals. This guide explains how both systems work, th...
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