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3D printing enables you to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods. 3D printers have become very accessible and helpful for every drone pilot.

Resin and Filament are the most widespread 3D printer technologies. This category will also cover 3D printing consumables such as filaments, resins, and other accessories.

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Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro: Ultra fast Klipper-enabled 3D printer

Neptune 4 Pro
Retailing for a very reasonable $299, the new Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is one of the most promising FDM 3D printers running on Klipper firmware, attracting beginners and budget-focused DIYers. Its max speed was doubled from its predecessor's 250mm/s to 500mm/s. N4 Pro's motherboard features and quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM  processor that allows fast g-code file processing and motor control....

Saturn 4 Ultra: Elegoo’s new flagship 3D resin printer

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Elegoo's new flagship 3D resin printers have amazing features for only $399. The Saturn 4 Ultra has a 12K mono LCD that provides superb print quality with a resolution of 19x24μm. Thanks to the company's "Tilt Release" technology, you can print with up to 150mm/h (regardless of horizontal size or complexity of the model). It has approximately a 19x123x220cm...

Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus: Budget large 3D printer

This year Christmas arrived earlier! Yesterday, when I came home, a massive package was waiting for me in the hall. It was the Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus in the biggest box that I ever got a product for review. In November, Elegoo officially announced their upgraded Neptune 3 Series, which includes three models with different print volumes. The 'Plus'...

Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K resin MSLA 3D printer

Elegoo Saturn 3 ULTRA
Elegoo, one of the most popular entry-level LCD resin 3D-printers manufacturers, announced their first 12K MSLA machine. Despite its small size and desktop form factor, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra has a 10.1-inch monochrome LCD screen with a resolution of 11520x5120px and a COB + refractive light source.  This promises incredibly precise and detailed 3D-printed models. The Z-axis adopts an...

Sunlu FilaDryer S4 review

Sunlu FilaDryer S4
I started using 3D printers about three years ago, and what I learned first is that dry filament is essential to obtaining quality prints. As its name suggests, the Sunlu FilaDryer S4 allows simultaneous dehydration of four spools, making it unique in its market segment. I just counted and found more than ten opened filament spools at home. Even if...

Kidoodle MiniBox A1 3D printer: A Kid’s Toy Factory

Kidoodle MiniBox A1
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 is a 3D printer designed for younger children. It features a chilled-safe enclosed frame with minimal exposed parts and can be controlled remotely via a tablet or smartphone. It comes with pre-loaded model files and access to a cloud library to print toys, doll house furniture, numbers, and many other cool things out of the...

Sunlu Terminator 3 (T3) review: Fast but Rusty

Sunlu T3
The Sunlu Terminator 3 (T3) is an ambitious 3D printer that promises five times faster print speed than most of its contenders. Priced for only $199.99, it comes with 250mm/s high-speed printing, a metal double-gear extruder, and a 16 points auto-leveling system. Our review covers unboxing, assembling, first impressions, and usage recommendations. We have to admit that most of the...

Mintion Beagle V2: Swiss army knife of 3D printer monitoring

Mintion Beagle V2 camera
Even though I'm a MacGyver-type guy, I learned the importance of selecting the right tools for the job. Improvising will not always give you the expected result. The Mintion Beagle V2 is the Swiss Army knife for 3D printing monitoring. It provides real-time video feed and remote control on your phone or PC wherever you are in the world....

Elegoo Neptune 4 series comparison: Pro, Plus, & Max

Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, Plus, and Max
In May 2023, Elegoo announced its first high-speed 3D printer with Klipper firmware, named Neptune 4 Pro. After four months, they announced two new members of the N4 series named Plus and Max. The Neptune 4 Plus and Neptune 4 Max not only inherit the great features of the original Neptune 4 Pro but also get some significant improvements...

Elegoo Mars 5 and Mars 5 Ultra: Budget Resin 3D printers with high-end features

Elegoo Mars 5 and Mars 5 Ultra
Elegoo, our favorite 3D printer brand, just announced the release of two new budget resin 3D machines. While the Mars 5 "Standard" is equipped with a 6.6-inch 4K Mono LCD, the more advanced Mars 5 Ultra with a 7-inch 9K Mono LCD. A higher resolution means, better accuracy, finesse, and print quality. The price difference between the two models...

Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX Large Scale 3D printer

Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX
The Neptune 3 MAX is Elegoo’s largest 3D printer and one of the most competitively priced large-size consumer FDM printers currently on the market. It features a 420x420x500 build volume, dual-gear direct drive extruder, 63-point auto-bed levelling, and PEI magnetic platform. The dream FDM printer of any hobbyist for under $500. The Elegoo N3 MAX comes in the Neptune 3...