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📅 Timeline September pilot giveaway runs until the end of the month. Winners will be announced in early October. 🎁 Prizes for September (Pilot Round): 3 Winners will each receive 1 spool of filament.

We’re excited to launch a new community tradition – the 3DWithUs Monthly Giveaway! Each month we’ll reward the best contributions in our forum: whether it’s a helpful answer, an inspiring project showcase, or a thoughtful discussion. Unlike automated giveaways, this one is judged by humans – our editorial team (and authors when applicable) will pick the winners. The focus is on quality posts that bring value to the community, not just luck. 🎁 Prizes for September (Pilot Round): 3 Winners will each receive 1 spool of filament. 👉 How to enter? Simply participate in the forum: Share your project in the relevant category. Ask or answer questions with useful detail. Join discussions and help others. 📦 Shipping & Prize Delivery Worldwide participation is welcome. If shipping the prize directly becomes impractical (e.g., shipping costs, customs restrictions, or location-specific issues), we’ll provide a comparable alternative, such as an Amazon/equivalent local store voucher or a digital coupon of equal value. This is just the start – prizes and rules may evolve, but the goal is simple: celebrate and reward the best posts that help the 3D printing community grow.

To push the K2 Pro’s multicolour capabilities, I used one of the AI MakeNow Generators on Creality Cloud. I turned my existing 2D image, taken while visiting a tradeshow, into a model — and to my delight, it worked very well. - 8 Colors Print Result: 1) Black – hair, eyebrows, eyes; 2) Light pink/peach – skin; 3) White – eyeballs, teeth; 4) Grey – main jumper; 5) Beige – badge, belt, thick shoe sole; 6) Brown – bag, underneath T-shirt, shoe soles; 7) Blue – 3DWithUs logo; 8) Dark blue – trousers. - Blender. After my initial run in signle color, grey PLA, I realized that the bag’s belt needed some intervention. Using Blender, I thickened the belt and also added 3DWithUs logos to both the bag and the tradeshow badge for extra detail. - Tips. Definitely print any model in a single colour first. Even then, there can be challenges with ultra-small details. For example, tiny features like teeth may not come out well if the model is scaled down too much. The color (541) changes naturally produced a lot of waste purges, and in some cases, similar shades could be combined to reduce this. Another way to justify the material use is by filling the entire build plate with multiple models at once. For example, printing a whole family of 3D avatars in one go could make efficient use of the process, especially if creating custom characters for board games or collectible figurines. Another advantage of batch printing is that the time penalty is relatively small. If one figurine takes around 20 hours to print, adding a second one to the same build plate may add only about an hour, depending on the model size. In practice, when I placed ten avatars on the print bed, the total print time increased by only about ten hours. This makes full-plate printing a much more efficient approach when producing sets of customized models. This 20-hour print genuinely pushed the K2 Pro’s multicolour capabilities. With 541 filament changes, it was a demanding test — yet the printer handled it impressively, delivering desirable end result. It’s the kind of stress test that shows the machine is not only capable on paper but also in real-world scenarios. Did you try it already? Share your results here 👇

We’ve just published a hands-on article and video about the Mintion Heat Press Kit — a tool designed specifically for clean and consistent brass insert installation in 3D prints. 📰 Read the article: https://3dwithus.com/mintion-heat-press-kit-quick-clean-reliable-inserts-for-3d-prints 📹 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/B4-JXcK4Mps This thread is for follow-up discussion, feedback, and questions. Have you tried this kit or something similar? Let us know your experience, or feel free to ask anything about setup and usage!

Creality K2 Pro Combo just arrived. Recently, I had the opportunity to review the K2 Plus Combo and was impressed with its features. Now, almost a year later, Creality has launched the K2 and K2 Pro. Interesting. The heated chamber and high-temperature printing capabilities will benefit printing with engineering-grade materials such as CF blends. Happy to test it for a detailed evaluation and to add more content to our existing guides. Did you have experience with this machine, or do you have any questions? Post here.

What started as a broken model ended up as a scanned, scaled, and 3D printed RC boat. Big thanks to Clive from SouthendMBC for putting it together and making it work on the water. From Rubble to RC Boat Compilation - No Sound.mp4

Our 10-Year Anniversary Giveaway has ended! We’re now in the process of contacting the winners by email.

I’m very sorry that I can’t provide a picture at the moment as I’m away on a business trip and don’t have the item with me. However, it’s a gear — a part from my child’s toy train. My plan is to buy various models of similar gears and see which one fits best. Thanks again for your reply.

I’m testing the xTool F2 Ultra—a dual-laser beast (60W MOPA fiber + 40W diode) that promises 100+ metal colors, fast engraving, and pinpoint alignment with dual cameras. I’ll publish the full write-up on 3DWithUs and a hands-on video on the StudioZombie3D YouTube channel, which is relaunching soon. Did you try it already? Drop your projects and questions below!

I tested PioCreat HALOT-X1, and the results speak for themselves. From crisp textures to bold character sculpts, this 16K resin printer delivered some of the cleanest miniatures we’ve seen on a desktop machine. I also tested the optional AFU unit for hands-free resin refills. 👉 Check out the full article and results Have you tried high-resolution resin printing or used any auto-feed systems? Share your thoughts, prints, or setups below.

More than $3 million in 1 hour! @Snapmaker U1 is off to an impressive start. Watched and would recommend a few videos: 🔹 Review by @SamPrentice: youtu.be/NzXqyPN5fYE 🔹 Manufacturing process: youtu.be/-3uV6dOqhRQ And here’s our updated article: https://3dwithus.com/snapmaker-u1-toolchanging-multicolor-3d-printer

Could you please post a picture? I will tell you if it is doable. Yes, 3D scanning may help. There is still a learning curve, though. For example, cleaning and patching scans will have to be done in 3D software anyway.

As the title says, I’ve been wanting to try 3D printing a part recently. Its edge is damaged, but the seller says I have to replace the whole thing, which feels like such a waste. If there are any online tutorials available, please share them with me for reference. Thanks, everyone. Update：I finally decided to purchase the same type of material, haha, but I still welcome any related learning resources if you’d like to share them.

Thanks for the reply! I’ve decided to go ahead and get one in the end. Even though it’s just for home use, it’s still pretty frustrating to spend several hours printing something only for it to fail.

I’ve tested a few filament dryers and always keep them handy. I would still recommend having a filament dryer available — especially if you live in humid regions like the UK, for example. Moisture is everywhere. Let’s say you open a spool and leave it printing overnight. When you seal it back using a vacuum pump and desiccant dehumidifiers, that may not be enough to restore the humidity to ideal levels. In such cases, I recommend drying the filament before sealing it — when needed. It also depends on the filament type. For some engineering-grade materials like PA12-CF, manufacturers even recommend using a filament dryer for a few hours before printing, including with brand-new spools. Here’s my test with Inlogic PA12-CF and PA6-CF. Brand-new filament is dried in the SUNLU E2, then fed into the Creality K2 Plus via a PTFE tube. Maybe overkill — but I got beautiful, functional prints!

Great attempt! I’ve been wondering whether it’s really necessary to get a filament dryer — have you ever used one?

So the ChiTu Systems Marketing FilaPartner E1 four spool Filament dryer has arrived, Full unboxing and review coming soon 📹 https://youtube.com/@3dpuk-tech-channel ✍️ https://3dwithus.com #3d #chituststems #review

Just unboxed the Snapmaker Rotary Module — the packaging alone feels like opening a luxury watch! Looking forward to testing it soon with some custom engraving and carving projects. Stay tuned for updates — and if you've already used the Rotary Module, feel free to share your tips, setups, or project photos below! 👇

Just gave my first go at vacuum-sealing a filament spool using the EIBOS pump and reusable bags. First impressions? Surprisingly quick and oddly satisfying. A full guide and video covering how these pumps work, and long-term storage tips, will be coming soon to 3DWithUs. UPDATE: Full guide is live. Filament Vacuum Pumps & Reusable Bags: Complete Guide ✍ https://3dwithus.com/filament-vacuum-pumps-reusable-storage-bags 💬 Have you tried vacuum storage yet? If you’ve tried vacuum-sealing your filament, share your results (and fails!) below.

We’ve been testing the Algolaser Pixi, a compact smart laser engraver with a built-in enclosure and touchscreen interface. From wood and leather to coated metal and rotary projects, it handled every small-format task we threw at it. 💡 Fully standalone thanks to AlgoOS 🧪 Hands-on tests across 4 materials 🎥 Rotary tool setup included 📺 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/YQdjmhAjiUU 🔗 Full write-up: https://3dwithus.com/algolaser-pixi-laser-features-tests-examples Anyone else using enclosed desktop lasers? Would love to see your mini projects 👇

Thanks to @SamPrentice, I’ve got the special opportunity to unbox, assemble, and test the Prusa XL with all five tool heads and its enclosure! Full coverage coming to the 3DPUK TECH YouTube channel, along with a written article for 3DWithUs. Stay tuned!

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Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Campaign is now Live. 👉 Official Page: Snapmaker Campaign 👉 Our preview: Snapmaker U1 Overview Tool-changing system, multicolor printing, and strong early test results — what do you think?

Just tested the LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra, a surprisingly capable desktop CNC with a rigid all-metal frame and a powerful 500W spindle. From clean acrylic lamp panels to detailed wood relief carving, this compact machine handled it all. If you're looking for a GRBL-compatible CNC that doesn’t feel like a toy, this one's worth a look. 🛠️ See full hands-on impressions, cutting examples, and tips: 👉 LUNYEE 3018 Pro Ultra CNC – Testing, Features & Tips 👇 Let us know if you're using a similar setup or planning to get one. Share your projects, upgrades, or questions!

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