↓Skip to main content

Blog

2025

Debugging an Arduino Portenta with PlatformIO
·1032 words·5 mins
Arduino PlatformIO

2024

Meshtastic TTGO T-Beam Case - SciFi Style
·250 words·2 mins
3D Printing Meshtastic LoRa
A stylish Sci-Fi inspired case for your Meshtastic radio

2020

Unclogging Nozzles ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Troubleshooting
Here are all the standard procedures for unclogging nozzles, in order of difficulty/invasiveness.
What material should I use in a high temperature environment? ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers

2019

PID Tuning ↗ ↖
3D Printing Troubleshooting Tutorial
PID is the control algorithm the printers use for holding temperature. The parameters for this algorithm control how fast the printer reaches the set temperature, and how well it holds that temperature once it gets there. Fortunately, the printer has an automatic way of tuning these values.
How To - Mayku FormBox Desktop Vacuum Former ↗ ↖
Vacuforming MatterHackers Product Review
The FormBox Desktop Vacuum Former is a perfect addition to your 3D printing workflow. Expand your production and use new materials!

2018

Tech Breakdown - Creality CR-10S ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Product Review
The internet’s favorite hobbyist-level 3D printer comes to MatterHackers.
3D Printing Pepakura Designs
·2158 words·11 mins
3D Printing Cosplay Tutorial
Converting your cosplay from Pepakura to 3D printable models

2017

Tech Breakdown - Peopoly Moai ↗ ↖
3D Printing SLA MatterHackers Product Review
MatterHackers pros take an in-depth look at why this incredibly precise resin 3D printer is quickly becoming a crowd favorite.
The Future of 3D Printing Prosthetic Hands ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers
MatterHackers’ in-house 3D Printer Technician, Mike Campos, is using 3D printing to develop an affordable prosthetic hand that can be controlled by muscle sensors.
What To Do If Your Printer Has Trouble Holding Temperature ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Troubleshooting
There are a lot of reasons a printer could have trouble getting to or staying at the right temperature. Here is a breakdown of the possible scenarios and their solutions.
Tech Breakdown - Carbide 3D Nomad 883 Pro ↗ ↖
CNC MatterHackers Product Review
MatterHackers pros take an in-depth look at this precision carving and engraving desktop mill.
Tech Breakdown - The Panucatt Azteeg X5 Mini ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Product Review
MatterHackers pros take an in-depth look at this fast-processing, 32-bit controller board that will help produce cleaner 3D printed parts.
Tech Breakdown - Ultimaker 3 ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Product Review
Our engineers examine why the Ultimaker 3 is the perfect machine for print-to-production parts.

2016

Choosing the Best 3D Printing Bed Surface ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers
From general purpose print beds to tips and tricks with acetone, finding the right bed surface to print on is an important step in the 3D printing process.
How To - Acetone Vapor Smoothing ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers Tutorial
Vapor polishing is the process of smoothing the surface of 3D printed ABS parts. The results give your models the look of professionally made injection molded parts. If you want to achieve this look, read on.
Anatomy of a 3D Printer ↗ ↖
3D Printing MatterHackers
Get an understanding of how 3D printing works, from the inside and out. This guide will walk you through each of the critical components of a 3D Printer, answering the question: “How does a 3D printer work?”

2015

How to Print Your Ships from Kerbal Space Program ↗ ↖
3D Printing KSP MatterHackers Tutorial
Fan of the game Kerbal Space Program? Ever want to bring your customized space rockets to life? Well look no further! This helpful guide will put those little rockets right in the palm of your hand.