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Choosing the Best Creality 3D Printer // Comparison Guide
Alec Richter
Jul 28, 2021
With over a dozen 3D printer models, it can be challenging to discern which Creality 3D printer is right for you, fortunately this guide will walk you through their features.
Finding the right 3D printer for you and your projects can be a challenging task if you don’t know what features to keep an eye out for. When Creality offers over a dozen 3D printers with similar names and profiles, it can be difficult to determine what makes each one shine. Let’s take a look at some of Creality’s most popular 3D printers (the Ender 3, Ender 3 V2, CR-10 S5, Ender...
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Tech Breakdown: Creality 3D Printer Bundles
Alec Richter
Aug 11, 2020
Creality 3D printers are known for being affordable and ever modable, and the MatterHackers team has put together bundles for easy upgrading.
Finding the right 3D printer for every customer’s unique need is the MatterHackers Specialty. More and more, we get asked about 3D printers that are a great starting point for an entry into 3D printing that won’t break the bank while still having enough features that quick learners won’t immediately outgrow them. One of the first answers that comes to mind are Creality 3D printer...
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Tech Breakdown: Creality CR-10S
Tyler Anderson
Aug 28, 2018
The internet’s favorite hobbyist-level 3D printer comes to MatterHackers.
MatterHackers is proud to announce that we are now carrying Creality’s printers, starting with the CR-10S and it’s bigger brother the CR-10 S5. The Creality CR-10 is one of the most popular 3D printers in the world. It is famous for being one of the best bang-for-your-buck deals on the market right now because it offers high print quality and a large print volume for just $549....
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How to Succeed with Your First 3D Print
Alec Richter
Jun 21, 2017
If your obsession with 3D printing is just beginning, check out these easy steps to a successful first print. Seasoned vet? Never hurts to brush up!
You did it! You've seen your friend's 3D printer or really liked the 3D printer you saw at work or school, so you bought your own... now what? You're in luck thanks to this handy guide to walk you through the steps of setting up your printer, the basics of using it, what to do with your prints, or where to even get models in the first place!
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3D Printing 101: How to Succeed with a Perfect First Layer for Every 3D Print
Alec Richter
Aug 18, 2021
The first layer of your 3D print is the foundation of everything that comes after, which makes it such an important part of the 3D printing process.
At MatterHackers we want to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed with each and every print. To start - let’s discuss the initial layer that is printed for any part - we refer to it as, not surprisingly, the “First Layer.” Let's dive into the details.
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How To Succeed When 3D Printing With PLA Filament
MatterHackers
Jun 27, 2022
Discover the best practices for 3D printing with PLA filament - from finding the right temperature, to which surfaces to 3D print on, this step-by-step guide will help you succeed with 3D printing PLA.
For years PLA 3D filament has been the top dog in the 3D printing industry; it prints easily, is available in a huge variety of colors and effects, and can be printed on virtually any 3D printer. Being successful with PLA is an essential skill to develop as you are likely to stick with PLA for most of you're projects until you find yourself working on more demanding use cases. PLA is great for dem...
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Tech Breakdown: Micro Swiss 3D Printer Upgrades
Alec Richter
Nov 11, 2020
Working with the machines you have means an upgrade now and then might be the right call. Take a look at why you should consider Micro Swiss for your next upgrade.
Upgrading and modifying 3D printers is a core part of what makes desktop 3D printing so unique. As the industry grows and manufacturing techniques improve, it’s always possible to take even the oldest of machines and bring them up to par with modern technology. Micro Swiss 3D printer components are drop-in replacements to upgrade the capabilities of dozens of different 3D printers, from all-...
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