3D Printing

3D printing enables you to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods. 3D printers have become very accessible and helpful for every drone pilot.

Resin and Filament are the most widespread 3D printer technologies. This category will also cover 3D printing consumables such as filaments, resins, and other accessories.

3d printing

SUNLU PLA and PLA+ 3D filaments: Is it Worth it?

SUNLU PLA+ and PLA review
When I show my 3D-printed objects to friends, the most common question is, "How much does the filament cost?" SUNLU is known for its affordable 3D printing materials. In this review, we tested their PLA and PLA+ filaments. To check the quality and usability, I printed various things that I needed in the house. PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PLA+ (also...

eSUN eBox filament dryer review

eSUN eBox filament dryer box
When I got the first 3D printer and had only a few meters of demo filament, I didn't realize the purpose of a filament dryer like the eSUN eBox. Later, when I started to test more and more types and colors of filaments, I ended up with many started spools. Most 3D printing filaments are highly hygroscopic, fastly absorbing ambient...

Nanovia filaments review: Best for RaceWhoops

Nanovia filaments
3D printing has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its affordability and ability to create complex and elaborated objects in the comfort of your garage. One of the most important decisions you'll make when 3D printing is choosing the suitable filament, as the material you select will greatly affect the outcome of your project. With so many...

Elegoo PLA: Cheap 3D filament for big projects

Elegoo PLA filaments
I mostly printed drone parts in my last filament reviews, so I decided to try something else this time. Using Elegoo PLA filament, I printed a vertical modular hydroponic tower system for plants. My wife was happy to find out that she would always have fresh herbs at home. Hydroponic tower gardens are becoming popular, especially among urban gardeners, due...

Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro: Goodbye my old 3D printer

Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
The new Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer has some exciting features that make it the dream tool of any drone builder. It allows you to print all the necessary parts in the comfort of your garage. The most significant advantage of the N3 Pro over my previous printer is that the direct drive extruder allows using flexible filaments...

Saturn 4 Ultra: Elegoo’s new flagship 3D resin printer

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Elegoo's new flagship 3D resin printers have amazing features for only $399. The Saturn 4 Ultra has a 12K mono LCD that provides superb print quality with a resolution of 19x24μm. Thanks to the company's "Tilt Release" technology, you can print with up to 150mm/h (regardless of horizontal size or complexity of the model). It has approximately a 19x123x220cm...

Elegoo Neptune 4 series comparison: Pro, Plus, & Max

Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, Plus, and Max
In May 2023, Elegoo announced its first high-speed 3D printer with Klipper firmware, named Neptune 4 Pro. After four months, they announced two new members of the N4 series named Plus and Max. The Neptune 4 Plus and Neptune 4 Max not only inherit the great features of the original Neptune 4 Pro but also get some significant improvements...

ELEGOO’s new Mars 4 DLP 3D Printer welcomes DIYers on a budget

ELEGOO Mars 4 DLP
ELEGOO's Mars series gets a new member, a DLP (Digital Light Processing) version that promises reach details, long lifespan, and low power usage —all you can wish from a budget desktop resin 3D printer. DLP and LCD resin 3D printers operate similarly, creating objects using a light source to cure the liquid material. The light source projects onto the resin...

Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K resin MSLA 3D printer

Elegoo Saturn 3 ULTRA
Elegoo, one of the most popular entry-level LCD resin 3D-printers manufacturers, announced their first 12K MSLA machine. Despite its small size and desktop form factor, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra has a 10.1-inch monochrome LCD screen with a resolution of 11520x5120px and a COB + refractive light source.  This promises incredibly precise and detailed 3D-printed models. The Z-axis adopts an...