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Creality K2 Plus Upgrade Series: Installing the Micro Swiss FlowTech Hotend
Friday, November 28, 2025 in Posts
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The Creality K2 Plus has established itself as a flagship machine, but for the “Engineering Enthusiast,” stock hardware is rarely the end of the road. In the latest installment of the K2 Plus Upgrade Series, I tackle a critical component …
Stop Guessing: Introducing the FDM Filament Recommendation Engine
Friday, November 21, 2025 in Posts
One of the biggest problems I have in my 3D printing journey is simply trying to remember which filament is best for which scenario. If I need a UV-resistant filament for an outdoor part, or if I need to know if a specific engineering-grade material …
Mastering Bed Types in OrcaSlicer: Automate Z-Offsets and Temperatures
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Posts
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I found a feature that is incredibly powerful for anyone running multiple build plates on a single printer: specifying bed types. If you swap between a smooth PEI sheet, a textured plate, or a cool plate, you usually have to manually adjust your …
K2 Plus Upgrade Series Part 1: All-Metal Extruder Gear Kit
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Posts
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OverviewIntro motivation; stock limitations; goals (reliability, higher flow, reduced wear). Series Navigation: Part 1 (Current) · Part 2 (Nozzle Wiper) · Part 3 (Klipper & Profile) Parts & ToolsList gear kit components, required tools, …
Stop Guessing: I Built a FREE App for Your Best 3D Slicer Settings
Saturday, November 15, 2025 in Posts
✅ Success: 🎉 NEW FREE TOOL LAUNCH: The OrcaSlicer Expert Assistant is now live at settings.minimal3dp.com Hey, this is Mike from Minimal3DP. I’ve had a lot of time to think recently while recovering from heart surgery, and I put that time to …
The Ultimate 3D Printing Filament Guide (2025) - Every Material Tested
Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Posts
Choosing the right 3D printing filament can make or break your project. After years of testing dozens of brands and materials, I’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect filament for any application. 📺 Watch This …
M3DP 3D Print Cost Calculator
Sunday, November 09, 2025 in Posts
If you’ve ever thought about selling your 3D prints, one of the first and biggest hurdles is figuring out how to price them accurately. Most people just look at the material and electricity costs, but that’s a quick way to lose money. I …
OrcaSlicer 2.3.1 Alpha Just Dropped & How to Use the New Flow Rate Calibration
Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Posts
Photo: Mike Wilson Mastering Extrusion: A Deep Dive into OrcaSlicer’s New Archimedean Flow CalibrationFrom Subjective Guesswork to Visual Precision: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfecting Your Flow Rate with the OrcaSlicer 2.3.1 Alpha FeatureThe Next Evolution in Slicing: …
Level Up Your Prints: Why Line Width is Your 3D Printing Secret Weapon
Saturday, May 03, 2025 in Posts
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Level Up Your Prints: Why Line Width is Your 3D Printing Secret WeaponHey everyone! In my latest video, I dove deep into a 3D printing setting that often gets overlooked but makes a massive difference in your final prints: line width. For a long …
3D Printing and Max Volumetric Speed
Wednesday, January 01, 2025 in Posts
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Finding Your 3D Printer’s Sweet Spot - A Guide to Maximizing Print SpeedHave you ever wondered how fast your 3D printer can truly go? When I get a new printer or see a new model released, the first question that pops into my head is always, …