Commodity bearings are a a boon for makers who to want something to rotate smoothly, but what if you don’t have one in a pinch? [Cliff] of might have the answer for you, in the form of 3D printed ...

Mark is a highly experienced writer with extensive knowledge that pre-dates the internet and even personal computers. Since the 1980s he’s been a prolific publisher across numerous publications in ...

A collector of classic computers has worked on a 3D printer filament designed to color-match classic Macintosh casings, which should help future restoration projects. The 3D printer has become an ...

For the last three months or so, I’ve been learning to use (and love) a Bambu Labs A1 3D printer, a big, loud machine that sits on my desk and turns pictures on my computer screen into real-world ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

A newly released 3D printer filament specifically created to closely match the legendary "Platinum" finish of vintage Macintosh computers has just become available. Developed by computer collector Joe ...

Reloading filament on a 3D printer is hardly anyone’s favorite task, but it’s even worse when you’re trying to shove stiff filament down a long and winding Bowden tube. Enter the speed loader from [Mr ...

3D printers have come a long way since their inception and they’re now more user-friendly (and affordable!) than ever. So if you've been on the fence about buying one, have we got a deal for you! Do ...

Learn from my mistakes! Here's how to get a running start on your own 3D printing journey. Fast-forward a decade, and the world of 3D printing has evolved tremendously. Printers are faster, smarter, ...

Owning a 3D printer has made it easier to solve minor household annoyances without a trip to the hardware store. Instead of ordering replacements or improvising with tape and glue, I can design or ...