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Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of 3D printing and do-it-yourself projects with MicroCenterMaker! Our team provides you with the essential tools to kickstart your creative endeavors, offering a range of cutting-edge 3D printers, Raspberry boards, inspiring project ideas, and comprehensive step-by-step guides. The MicroCenterMaker authors are passionate experts with an extensive wealth of knowledge in 3D printing, Maker culture, DIY projects, and STEM education. We are thrilled to showcase their expertise and bring their insights to the forefront of MC News, enriching your experience with the latest innovations and trends in the Maker world.

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Maker Projects

MicroCenterMaker • Feb 20, 2023
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Speed Up Your Prints - Settings to Check in your Slicer

By Andy LeerThere are a lot of things that can affect how long your print takes to print. Everything from the type of material to the style of 3D printer you're using and, of course, all of your...

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MicroCenterMaker • Feb 5, 2023
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3D Print of the Month: Calibrate Your Printer With The Overhang Test

The Overhang Test is a great way to ensure your printer is operating at maximum efficiency.

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MicroCenterMaker • Nov 21, 2022
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How to 3D Print: Pumpkin-Spider Transformer

What are you printing? Post your favorite recent print in the comments. If we choose yours, you will win 5 free spools of Inland Filament!

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MicroCenterMaker • Nov 4, 2022
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New to 3D Printing? Here are our top 5 rules for successful printing.

Written by Andy LeerYou’ve just picked up your first 3D printer. You’re excited to print all of your favorite characters or figures from that hot new video game/anime/TV show. You follow...

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MicroCenterMaker • Oct 21, 2022
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Learn to 3D Print: Retro Controller Raspberry Pi Case

Written by @jbobo319Raspberry Pi is known for it’s tiny but powerful computers. You can do anything from making your own security camera to controlling your 3D...

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MicroCenterMaker • Oct 5, 2022
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3D Printing Tip of the Month: How to Reduce Stringing

Stringing can ruin a good print. Here's how to avoid it!

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MicroCenterMaker • Sep 30, 2022
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Getting Started 3D Modeling – For 3D Printing

So you’ve purchased your first 3D printer. Now what?

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MicroCenterMaker • Sep 6, 2022
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How To 3D Print: Candy Dispenser

Submit your 3D print ideas below, if we choose yours you will win 5 free spools of Inland Filament.

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How-To

MicroCenterMaker • Aug 24, 2022
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How To 3D Print: Rotating Spice Rack

3D Print of the Month!

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Maker Projects

MicroCenterMaker • Aug 5, 2022
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3D Print of the Month: Penguin Peril AKA Don’t Break the Ice by Hasbro

This month we printed a multi-piece print. On Thingiverse, this game is called Penguin Peril, but Hasbro calls it Don’t Break the Ice. Ever play when you were younger?

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MicroCenterMaker • Jun 2, 2022
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5 Useful 3D Prints for Summer Picnics

With the warm weather here, we’ve gathered up some fun, useful prints for your summer picnics.

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MicroCenterMaker • Apr 26, 2022
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3D Print of the Month: Wand Holder

I wanted to print something Harry Potter themed as the new Fantastic Beasts movie was released in April 2022. After searching Thingiverse for a bit, I came across this cool wand holder. I...

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All Posts by MicroCenterMaker

Speed Up Your Prints - Settings to Check in your Slicer

3D Print of the Month: Calibrate Your Printer With The Overhang Test

How to 3D Print: Pumpkin-Spider Transformer

New to 3D Printing? Here are our top 5 rules for successful printing.

Learn to 3D Print: Retro Controller Raspberry Pi Case

3D Printing Tip of the Month: How to Reduce Stringing

Getting Started 3D Modeling – For 3D Printing

How To 3D Print: Candy Dispenser

How To 3D Print: Rotating Spice Rack

3D Print of the Month: Penguin Peril AKA Don’t Break the Ice by Hasbro

5 Useful 3D Prints for Summer Picnics

3D Print of the Month: Wand Holder

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