by Toglefritz | Sep 25, 2015 | 3D Printing
The Ultimate Guide to Customizing AstroPrint Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Getting Started Prerequisites Required Software Chapter 2: Setting up FileZilla Set AstroBox Root User Password Connect to the AstroBox over SSH SSH on Linux or Mac SSH on Windows...
by Toglefritz | Sep 10, 2015 | 3D Printing
OctoPrint vs. AstroPrint Table of Contents Introduction Hardware Installation Software Setup User Interface Printing Conclusion Introduction All 3D printers need host software to function. Host software is responsible for sending the actual commands to the 3D printer...
by Toglefritz | Sep 1, 2015 | 3D Printing
Why is Rigidity Important for 3D Printers? One of the most important, and yet one of the least discussed, design considerations for 3D printers is rigidity. Every 3D printer product page lists things like layer height, linear speed, and build volume. These...
by Toglefritz | Jul 27, 2015 | 3D Printing
Types of Endstops 3D printers are extremely accurate and precise positioning systems, but the way 3D printers track their position is different than many people think. The way a 3D printer controller tracks the position of the print head is much different than how a...
by Toglefritz | Jul 17, 2015 | 3D Printing
Bearings vs. Bushings The previous post discussed the two dominant types of linear motion systems used in 3D printers: lead screws and belt drives. These are the systems that actually move the build platform and/or extruder. Lead screws and timing belts are used to...
by Toglefritz | Jul 15, 2015 | 3D Printing
3D Printer Linear Motion Systems Needless to say, a 3D printer’s linear motion system is one of the most important of the many mechanisms that make up a 3D printer. The linear motion system on a 3D printer is used to move the hot end and/or built platform along...
