3D Printing

Welcome to the 3D Printing section! Here you'll find projects, tips, and resources related to 3D printing.

My 3D Printer

Ender 3 v2: My main printer for all my projects. Reliable, precise, and easy to use.

Ender 3 Printer

My 3D Printing Settings

  • Print Temperature: 210°C for PLA+, 200–205°C for Silk PLA (glossy finish)
  • Bed Temperature: 60°C for PLA+ and Silk PLA
  • Print Speed: 50mm/s normally, 30mm/s for detailed models, up to 75mm/s for quick prints
  • Supports: Tree supports for overhangs and complex geometries
  • Infill: 20% for most prints, 30%+ for functional parts
  • Cooling: Enabled for PLA+ and Silk PLA; fan speed 100% after first few layers

My 3D Printing Software

I use Cura for slicing, MakerLab for custom designs, Tinkercad for beginner-friendly modeling, Printables for downloading community models, and OctoPrint to control prints remotely via OctoEverywhere.

My 3D Prints

Some of my favorite prints:

  • Benchy: A test print to showcase printer capabilities. Thingiverse
    Benchy 3D Print
  • My Head: A 3D model of my head designed in MakerLab.
    Head
  • Trump on Mount Rushmore: Fun model featuring Donald Trump.
    Trump on Mount Rushmore 3D Print
  • Rocktopus: Dwayne Johnson as an octopus! Thingiverse
    Rocktopus 3D Print
  • My YouTube Popup Sign: Custom sign printed on my Ender 3.
    YouTube Popup Sign 3D Print
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