About Makers101
Welcome to Makers101 — a beginner-friendly blog for curious minds entering the world of 3D printing, laser engraving, and 3D scanning.
This isn’t a tech media site or a corporate blog. It’s a personal project, created and maintained by one maker (that’s me) who’s spent countless hours tweaking machines, testing filaments, and getting frustrated by firmware errors — so you don’t have to.
Makers101 is built on real experiences, hands-on reviews, and the kind of honest advice I wish I had when I first got started. You’ll find:
- Easy-to-follow buying guides for beginners
- Practical product reviews and real test results
- Software tips, setup walkthroughs, and troubleshooting advice
- Insights into materials, accessories, and new releases
- Occasional maker rants, small wins, and things that just make life easier
I don’t do fluffy endorsements or generic spec lists — only tools and tips that have actually been used and tested.
This blog is for anyone who’s just starting out, feeling overwhelmed, and looking for a place that’s helpful without being overly technical. If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
About Me: Nik
Hey, I’m Nik — a maker, content creator, and digital tinker.
By day, I work in e-commerce and web operations. But outside of that, I spend a lot of time exploring the world of desktop manufacturing: 3D printers, laser engravers, scanners, and whatever else I can get my hands on.
Makers101 started as a place to document my own learning — but over time, I realized that my mistakes, notes, and test results were helping others, too. So I kept going.
I’m not here to teach you everything. But if I can help you avoid a few pitfalls, find the right gear, or just feel less lost as you get started, then this blog is doing what it’s meant to do.
Every maker starts out not knowing what they’re doing. That’s normal.
If you’re just getting started, Makers101 is here to walk that first part of the path with you.
— Nik
