Category: Getting Started
Beginner-friendly 3D printing guides, essential concepts, step-by-step tutorials, and practical tips to help newcomers get started with confidence and understand the basics quickly.
Creality Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1 — Price, Release Timeline, Specs (Live Tracker)
Creality’s Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 promise a home “shred → extrude” recycling loop. This live tracker separates confirmed facts from open questions, adds a 20-question backer checklist, summarizes community concerns, and logs every meaningful update with timestamps.
Falcon T1 Modules Guide: Diode vs Fiber vs MOPA vs UV (WaveSync)
Falcon T1 isn’t just a faster desktop engraver—it’s a modular platform. This guide explains WaveSync and breaks down the five module options (20W/40W diode, 20W fiber, 60W MOPA, 5W UV) in plain English, with a simple decision framework for…
Creality Sermoon P1 Specs & White Paper: Standalone Blue Laser + IR Metrology (0.02mm)
If you’ve ever packed up after a scan and only noticed the missing surface back at your desk, you know the real cost isn’t the scan—it’s the re-scan. That’s the gap the Creality Sermoon P1 is built to close:…
Anker vs. Bambu Lab: Why the King of E-Commerce Lost the 3D Printing War
In 2022, Anker launched the AnkerMake M5 with a record-shattering $8.8M Kickstarter. But three years later, the industry leader isn’t the e-commerce giant—it’s Bambu Lab. This article explores how “Hard-Tech Logic” defeated “E-commerce Logic,” and why Anker’s record-breaking $46M…
Creality Falcon T1 Review: The Ultimate 5-in-1 Galvo Laser Guide (2026)
Looking for a high-speed, modular laser? The Creality Falcon T1 combines Blue Diode, Fiber, MOPA, and UV lasers into one Galvo-powered machine. We analyze the specs, speed, and real-world value for makers.
22 vs 7 vs 1 Laser Line Modes on the Creality Sermoon P1: What They Mean (and Which to Use)
Quick Answer Think of Creality Sermoon P1 22/7/1 as speed / detail / deep features—pick the mode based on the object’s geometry, not the size alone. If you’re a beginner: do a 22-line first pass, then switch to 7-line…
Creality Sermoon P1 3D Scanner: Specs, Price, Release Date, and Who It’s For (Updated 2026)
Creality Sermoon P1 3D Scanner – All-in-One Blue Laser & NIR Scanning System What It Is? The Creality Sermoon P1 is a next-generation all-in-one 3D scanner – essentially a handheld device that includes its own computing unit and display.…
SparkX i7 First Setup & First Print: Beginner Quick Start (Self-Check + Auto Leveling)
Get your SparkX i7 ready for its first print with a beginner-friendly quick start. Includes first-time self-check expectations, PLA loading (spool/PTFE or CFS Lite), auto leveling, first-layer checks, and fast fixes.
SparkX i7 Specs & Price: Build Volume, Bundles, and CFS Lite vs CFS Mini
SparkX i7 is easy to misunderstand because bundle names and launch pricing often get mixed up. This reference page lists the official specs, explains Standalone vs Color Combo vs Autofill Combo, and clarifies what CFS Lite and CFS Mini…
Bambu Lab P2S Unboxing & Setup Guide (P2S vs P2S Combo with AMS)
This is a beginner guide for your first setup on Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer. It also includes real “gotchas” people talk about in the Reddit community, like missing the build plate, PTFE tube not pushed in, and extra…
