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3D Scanners Explained: How to Turn Real Objects Into Printable Files
New to 3D scanning? Learn how a 3D scanner turns real-world objects into printable files, when you actually need one, and how to get started as a b...
The Flarelab Journal
Build logs, 3D-printing guides, and custom client projects from our Manila lab.
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Resin vs Filament 3D Printing: Which Should Beginners Try First?
Resin (SLA) prints stunning detail while filament (FDM) is easier and cleaner. Here's a beginner-friendly guide to choosing your first 3D printing ...
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Manual Filament Tuning in 2026: Is It Still Worth It on a Modern Printer?
Modern 3D printers auto-tune almost everything. Is manual filament tuning still worth it? Here's when dialing in your own profile actually pays off.
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How to 3D Print a Raspberry Pi CM4 Case With Full GPIO Access
Learn how a 3D-printed Waveshare CM4 case gives you full GPIO access and active 40mm fan cooling for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 projects.
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The Carbon-Fiber Skin Trick That Tripled One 3D Print's Strength
A maker wrapped carbon-fiber cloth just under the surface of a 3D print and more than tripled its strength. Here's how the epidermis trick works.
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Zellerfeld's Relaunched Marketplace Makes Your Foot Shape the Star of 3D-Printed Shoes
Zellerfeld relaunched its 3D-printed shoe marketplace with live creator rankings and saved fit profiles. Here's what it means for makers and buyers.
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What a One-Cubic-Metre 3D Printer Teaches You About FDM Printing
A giant new FDM 3D printer with a one-cubic-metre build volume is a perfect lesson in how build size, filament, and layers really work. Here's the ...
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Meet Cubic Doggo 06R: A 3D-Printed Robot Dog That Balances Itself
A maker built a 12-DOF walking robot dog you can 3D print at home. Here's how the Cubic Doggo 06R stays balanced and how to start your own build.
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Octolamp: 3D Print a GitHub-Style Smart Lamp Powered by WLED
Print the Octolamp, a GitHub-inspired WiFi smart lamp driven by WLED. Beginner guide to parts, filament, LEDs and Home Assistant control.
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How to 3D Print a Glowing LED Lamp That Looks Store-Bought
Learn how to 3D print a minimalist LED lamp at home. Beginner-friendly guide to translucent filament, vase mode, and adding light kits.
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How to 3D Print a Clean 16×16 LED Matrix Diffuser Enclosure (Stencil-Ready)
Learn how to 3D print a stencil-ready 16×16 LED matrix diffuser enclosure. Vented for heat, beginner-friendly print settings, and assembly tips ins...
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3D Print a Modular Smart Lamp: Swap the Look Without Rewiring Anything
Learn how a 3D printed modular smart lamp built on a standard E26 bulb base lets you snap on new styles in seconds. A beginner-friendly guide to pr...
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The Y-Zipper: How MIT 3D-Printed a Fastener That Switches Between Soft and Stiff
MIT researchers revived a 40-year-old idea to 3D print the Y-zipper, a three-sided fastener that flips objects between flexible and rigid. Here's h...
Print-in-Place Articulated Models: 3D Prints That Move Straight Off the Bed
Print-in-place articulated models come off the bed already moving, no assembly needed. Learn how these bendy 3D prints work and how to make your ow...
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Fighter Jets Are Now 3D Printed in Titanium — Here's What It Means for Makers
Aerospace firms are 3D printing large titanium parts for the F-35's engine. Here's what metal 3D printing is, why it matters, and how it connects t...
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Build a Minimalist Smart Lamp with WLED and Home Assistant — No Soldering
Print a snap-together WLED smart lamp that doubles as a hallway nightlight and a Home Assistant notification light — no soldering, beginner-friendl...