Ender 3 Z-axis binding fix – Bring a basic stringing test

8/13/2019  – USED ENDER Printers back in stock!  I’ve bought 3.. they help you fix ’em! Ender 3 Pro  $185.00 OBO! Ender 3 $155.00 OBO! Ender 5 $249.00 OBO! CR-10 259.00 OBO! See how I stencil! https://makersteve.com/2019/04/16/up-your-3d-printing-game-with-stencils-and-a-vinyl-cutter-go-cricut-go/ BLUF: measure the top and bottom distance of the lead screw from the frame..  they should be pretty close, you may […]

Creality Ender 3 – 179.00 @ Gearbest – until August 30th.

Creality Ender 3 – 179.00 @ Gearbest – That’s a great deal until This is $50.00 less than most sites.  Free shipping from China so you have to wait but not have to pay! With US Plug https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845898.html?wid=1433363&lkid=15400629 With EU Plug https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845899.html?wid=1433363&lkid=15400634   Enjoy, Steve  

Octoprint 101 – Updated

Make sure to check the Octoprint link above to see the updated walk-through on installing and configuring Octoprint. If you are new to Octoprint this is a great place to start. I have a couple Creality Ender 3’s coming and will complete the guide as I install it for them. I have a couple tricks […]

Speed up your printing by going with a bigger nozzle – 0.6mm

8/13/2019  – USED ENDER Printers back in stock!  I’ve bought 3.. they help you fix ’em! Ender 3 Pro  $185.00 OBO! Ender 3 $155.00 OBO! CR-10 259.00 OBO! See how I stencil! https://makersteve.com/2019/04/16/up-your-3d-printing-game-with-stencils-and-a-vinyl-cutter-go-cricut-go/ I’m military so I get to tell the story how I want.. and military stories start out like this.. So no shit, there I […]

For Sale: 105MM Howitzer Shell Piggy Bank

80.00 including shipping, usually ships in a couple days. BRASS CASING NOT INCLUDED. Now you can buy your own 3D Printed 105MM Howitzer Shell. This a custom painted 105MM Howitzer Shell Piggy Bank based on my design located at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2659795 Each one is hand made in the USA by me with the assistance of my […]

Other Great Creality Printers!

There are several other Creality Printers on my radar I figured I would share.  I am a huge fan of Creality printers, they have great reviews, simple setup as assembly is near complete.  Customer support is top notch.  If you are just getting into 3D printing, start here!   I highly recommend any of these […]

Calibrating the HE3D K200 or K280 with Octoprint – It can be done!

You may also be interested this post if you have time.. it will be helpful Maker Steve’s 3D Printing Rules to successful 3D Prints Be sure to enter win the Whiskey Stash Giveaway for September 2018. You could win a free 3D Printed Whiskey Stash 105mm Howitzer Shell – Replica! Several months ago and friend […]

Maker Steve’s Delta Calibration Worksheet

UPDATED: For your printing pleasure. This is the spreadsheet HE3D should have made available for download to calibrate it’s Delta Printers. Since most Delta Printers are made with common parts, this spreadsheet will probably work on others. In the coming days I will post a walk-through for calibrating your Delta using Repetier-Host and Octoprint.  I […]

Help!!! My Filament is stuck in my PTFE Tube!

Be sure to enter win the Whiskey Stash Giveaway for September 2018. You could win a free 3D Printed Whiskey Stash 105mm Howitzer Shell – Replica! Okay.. here is the easy way out… New PTFE Tubing https://amzn.to/2vRwAe2 Whole Kit https://amzn.to/2OGuIfa And accessories  https://amzn.to/2OMzDvd It was gonna happen.  I left the printer loaded for a few months with filament […]

Finding CHEAP replacement Glass for HE3D K280 or any Large Delta

THIS IS THE CHEAPEST and probably BEST solution to replace a print surface on a large Delta printer. This is a pretty simple fix! <HR> To do this, you will need: 1 EA 2 PACK 12 in round glass – about 305MM or right at 12 inches. 3 EA 40MM Buttonhead M3 Cap screws – Here’s […]