How To Unclog A MakerBot Replicator 2 Nozzle From time to time the MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printer nozzle will clog, leading to air-printing, jamming, and printer downtime. Replacing it with a fresh nozzle will fix the issue, but if you don’t have time to wait for a part,...
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Buy 3D Printing Supplies With Bitcoin
Fargo 3D Printing now accepts Bitcoin for online and in-store orders! You can now purchase 3D printers and 3D printing supplies through Fargo 3D Printing using Bitcoin. When going through the checkout, simply select Bitcoin as your payment option, then click the Place Order button. You’ll then...
F3DPS: Ep 20 – Z18 and LulzBot Mini
We have a new MakerBot Replicator Z18 in the shop and have had a chance to test it out a little bit. Jake talks about some simple fixes to help improve print quality and usability. John, our resident LulzBot expert, compares the LulzBot Mini and the Taz 4. Here...
Unboxing the LulzBot Mini 3D Printer
Unboxing the LulzBot Mini The new LulzBot Mini 3D printer comes ready to print out of the box. Our unboxing video will let you know what to expect when yours arrives. The LulzBot Mini arrives in a large white box covered with custom artwork. Their attention to detail with...
F3DPS: Ep 19 – Year One and a Giant Whistle
Fargo 3D Printing started one year ago (Jan. 15)! Jake and John briefly cover their first year in business and two recently acquired printers. Our Cube 3 and Lulzbot Mini are getting tested out and printing fairly well. Our Z18 just showed up today and we plan to print...
F3DPS: Ep. 18 – CES Recap
Jake and John went to CES in Las Vegas last week and brought home some news and photos from the 3D printing area. They talk about their overall experience as well as what they learned about particular brands. 3D Systems and MakerBot are main topics, but Autodesk’s Ember is...
F3DPS: Ep 17 – CES 2015 Preview
Before Jake and John left for CES, they discussed what they hoped to see and highlighted some announcements that had already been made. Voxel8 XYZ chocolate printer 3D Systems High Speed Project Ara Ultimaker ROBO3D 3D Systems and botObjects Don’t forget to follow Fargo 3D Printing for further updates....
F3DPS: Ep. 16 – 3D Pens and Derby the Dog
Happy New Year everyone! Jake, John and Eric sat down and discussed some recent 3D printing news including the Polyes 3D pen, Derby the dog, 3D printed PCB’s and Made In Space’s newest print. These stories and more from 3D Printing Industry. Polyes Q1 Derby the Dog 3D printed...
F3DPS: Ep. 15 – FDM Issues and Solutions
John, Jake, Eric and a late Todd discuss common issues of FDM technology. Issues covered are clogs, clean-up, adhesion, under-extrusion and more. More ideas for topics we can cover on the show? Let us know down below! Don’t forget to follow Fargo 3D Printing for further updates. Like us...
F3DPS: Ep. 14 – Ben Bernard
We were visited by Ben Bernard, Computer Service Specialist at NDSU. Ben is responsible for John and Jake meeting and later creating F3DP. We geeked out with Ben for almost an hour, but it only felt like 5 minutes! Don’t forget to follow Fargo 3D Printing for further updates....