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3DB #93 How Accurate are 3d Printers?
New Jan 09, 2026 11 min

3DB #93 How Accurate are 3d Printers?

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over how accurate/precise we can make our 3d printers, and what we can expect from them.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

3DB #92 Designing Parts for Strength
Jan 02, 2026 12 min

3DB #92 Designing Parts for Strength

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over how to design 3d printed parts for strength so that you don't need to use expensive and hard to print engineering filaments.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND...

3DB #91 Hot Ends
Dec 26, 2025 12 min

3DB #91 Hot Ends

In this weeks episode, Tyler breaks down how the hot end works, and what to look out for to ensure that you have the best chance at getting successful 3d prints.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND E...

3DB #90 What to Expect from 3d Printing in 2026
Dec 19, 2025 11 min

3DB #90 What to Expect from 3d Printing in 2026

In this weeks episode, Tyler dives into what you can expect from the major 3d printing brands in 2026.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patr...

3DB #89 Nozzle Wear
Dec 12, 2025 11 min

3DB #89 Nozzle Wear

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over the different cases of nozzle wear, and how to spot it.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/...

3DB #88 3d Printing Transparent Parts
Dec 05, 2025 11 min

3DB #88 3d Printing Transparent Parts

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over how to be successful when printing with transparent or translucent filament.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

3DB #87 What Makes a Print Fail?
Nov 28, 2025 15 min

3DB #87 What Makes a Print Fail?

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over several common print failures, and how to avoid them.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/3dP...

3DB #86 3d Printing Without Supports
Nov 21, 2025 16 min

3DB #86 3d Printing Without Supports

I'm so sorry for the bad audio! In this weeks episode, Tyler dives into 3d printing without supports. He talks about some tips and tricks, as well as some design help to print more efficiently and ...

3DB #85 3d Printing News
Nov 14, 2025 13 min

3DB #85 3d Printing News

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over some of the current events happening in todays 3d printing space.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patre...

3DB #84 Bambu Labs AMS
Nov 07, 2025 15 min

3DB #84 Bambu Labs AMS

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over the Bambu Labs AMS, as well as some other basic facets of multi material printing.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

3DB #83 Calibration Tests for Your 3d Printer
Oct 31, 2025 12 min

3DB #83 Calibration Tests for Your 3d Printer

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over some different calibration tests for your 3d printer. Not only will they help make sure your printer is running great out of the box, but it will also make su...

3DB #82 Deep Dive into Creality
Oct 24, 2025 12 min

3DB #82 Deep Dive into Creality

In this weeks episode, Tyler dives into the Creality 3d Printing Company. Known for their Ender 3 model, he talks about their start, and how they have helped advance 3d printing since their foundin...

3DB #81 Issues I've Been Having 3d Printing
Oct 17, 2025 14 min

3DB #81 Issues I've Been Having 3d Printing

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over some of the issues he has been having while 3d printing lately.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com...

3DB #80 Hidden Costs of 3d Printing
Oct 10, 2025 13 min

3DB #80 Hidden Costs of 3d Printing

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over the hidden costs of 3d printing, and why they may affect your choices when it comes to printing.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

3DB #79 Bed Adhesives
Oct 03, 2025 15 min

3DB #79 Bed Adhesives

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over different bed adhesion solutions, to help you ensure that your first layer will be perfect every time.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME:...

3DB #78 Tree vs Normal Supports
Sep 26, 2025 15 min

3DB #78 Tree vs Normal Supports

In this weeks episode, Tyler compares tree supports and normal supports. He talks about the use cases, and the proper print settings to ensure they print well.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EAR...

3DB #77 Busting 3d Printing Myths
Sep 19, 2025 12 min

3DB #77 Busting 3d Printing Myths

In this weeks episode, Tyler goes over several 3d printing myths. He talks about why they are common, and why they are false.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

3DB #76 Why Layer Height Matters
Sep 12, 2025 10 min

3DB #76 Why Layer Height Matters

In this weeks episode, Tyler dives into layer height. He explains what it is, how it works, and why it matters.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreo...

3DB #75 Comparing PLA Plus to PLA
Sep 05, 2025 10 min

3DB #75 Comparing PLA Plus to PLA

In this weeks episode, Tyler compares the new and improved PLA plus filament to regular PLA.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND A WEEK EARLY AND SUPPORT ME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/3dPrin...

3DB #74 Deep Dive into Bambu Labs
Aug 29, 2025 15 min

3DB #74 Deep Dive into Bambu Labs

In this weeks episode, Tyler dives into the company Bambu Labs, and talks about how they revolutionized the 3d printing industry in such a short timespan.LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES AD FREE AND EARLY AN...