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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:15:26 +0200

jacques started the topic What would you like to see on this site? in the forum Site Feedback & Ideas

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:56:02 +0200

This is a brand new community and we want to build it with you. Tell us about missing forums, features, guides or anything that is hard to use on your phone. All ideas are welcome.

jacques started the topic What are you printing this week? in the forum General Discussion

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:59 +0200

A relaxed thread for sharing what is on your print bed, successes and failures. Photos are welcome (use the photo button on the reply form).

jacques started the topic What FDM printer are you running, and would you buy it again? in the forum FDM Printers

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:57 +0200

Tell us which printer you have, how long you have had it, what you like, what annoys you, and whether you would buy it again. Honest reviews help beginners decide.

jacques started the topic Where do you buy filament, resin and parts? (tell us your country) in the forum Suppliers & Where to Buy

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:54 +0200

Finding good suppliers saves time and import costs, and the best shops differ from country to country. Share where you buy from and what your experience has been: stock, price, delivery time and service. Please say which country you are in.Please share honest experiences of suppliers you have dealt with. Do not post personal contact details of…Read more

jacques started the topic Which slicer do you use, and why? in the forum Slicers & Print Settings

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:52 +0200

Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Lychee, Chitubox and others all have fans. Tell us:

Which slicer you use and for which printer.
One setting you changed that made a real difference.
One thing you wish you had known earlier.

jacques started the topic Resin printing safety basics in the forum Resin Printers

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:49 +0200

Resin printing is great for detail, but uncured resin is a skin irritant and can cause allergic reactions. The basics:

Wear nitrile gloves (not latex) and eye protection whenever you handle resin or wet prints.
Work in a ventilated room. Do not print in a bedroom or kitchen.
Wash prints in the cleaning liquid your resin calls for (often IPA, or water…

jacques started the topic PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU: which filament for which job? in the forum Filaments & Resins

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:47 +0200

A very short guide. Always check the range on your own spool, as brands differ.

PLA: easiest to print and good for display pieces and prototypes. Softens at around 55 to 60 °C, so do not leave it in a hot car.
PETG: tougher and more heat resistant than PLA, good for functional parts. Tends to string.
ABS: strong and heat resistant but warps and gives…

jacques started the topic Warping and corners lifting: what to try in the forum Troubleshooting & Print Quality

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:44 +0200

Warping happens when a print cools unevenly and the corners curl up. Try these:

Clean the bed and check the first layer (see the first layer checklist in Beginners’ Corner).
Use a brim, or mouse ears on sharp corners.
Keep draughts away. An enclosure or even a cardboard box around the printer helps a lot for ABS, ASA and sometimes PETG.
Raise the bed…

jacques started the topic Stringing and oozing on FDM prints: causes and fixes in the forum Troubleshooting & Print Quality

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:42 +0200

Thin hairs between parts of a print are called stringing. Common causes, roughly in order of how often they are to blame:

Wet filament. Filament absorbs moisture from the air. Crackling or popping sounds and rough surfaces are a clue. Dry it in a filament dryer or a low oven setting made for the purpose (check the temperature for your material),…

jacques started the topic First layer not sticking? A quick checklist in the forum Beginners' Corner

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:39 +0200

Most print failures start in the first layer. Work through this list in order:

Clean the bed. Fingerprints and oils are the number one cause. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol (IPA), or wash a PEI sheet with warm water and dish soap.
Level or run the mesh. Re-level the bed, or run auto bed levelling, with the bed and nozzle at printing temperature.
Adjust…

jacques started the topic Introduce yourself: what do you print, and on what? in the forum Welcome & Introductions

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:55:37 +0200

Say hello! A few lines is plenty. Some ideas to get you started:

Where in the world are you (town or region is fine, no need for more)?
Which printer or printers do you have?
How long have you been printing?
What do you like to make, or want to learn?

Beginners are very welcome. Everyone here started with a failed first layer.

jacques posted an update: [photo 212]

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:52:08 +0200

jacques and demomaker are now friends

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:36:28 +0200