Have you ever seen a 3D printer make a toy, keychain, or cool shape? It all starts with a roll of plastic string. But how does that string become something solid? The answer is the extruder. The extruder is the critical component of all 3D printers. The consumable plastic filament
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In November 2020, the algorithm got me. A Facebook ad came up in my feed for a sleek, cool-looking 3-in-1 machine called the Snapmaker 2.0 A350. I shared it on my timeline without much thought—just a "look at this!" moment. I was drawn to the CNC
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I’ve been using Snapmaker machines since the Snapmaker Original was released. Back then, it was impressive to have one compact machine that could 3D print, CNC carve, and laser engrave — especially when space and budget were tight. Over the years, as the machines have improved, so has the way
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When I first stumbled across the Snapmaker 2.0 on Facebook Marketplace, I didn’t know I was about to change the way I think about creating, repairing, and even running a business. I was just a guy who liked to tinker—but had no workshop, no formal experience, and
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For over a year, I wandered around the house looking for something that could justify buying a 3D printer. A broken part, a missing bracket, some half-finished project—surely, I could find a reason. But nothing ever seemed quite good enough. Still, about five years ago, I stumbled on Snapmaker
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Acknowledging the Support First of all, I want to thank Snapmaker for recognizing and appreciating the work I've shared with the community. I'm grateful for their support and the trust they've shown by encouraging me to share my experiences more broadly. Just as importantly,
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Dear Snapmaker and Community, My journey into the world of 3D printing began with curiosity and a desire to create. The first printer I bought in 2015, also a 3-in-1, offered the versatility that attracted me. It was an exciting time as I discovered what was possible with 3D printing.
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Hi Happy Snapmaker Makers, My name is Robert, 45 years old, and I am a happy Snapmaker maker. My printing story began over 9 years ago, when I was browsing the internet and searching for 3D printers. I came across a lot of different brands and then the Snapmaker Original
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Hi fellow Snapmakers! My name is Rüdiger, and I started my 3D printing journey seven years ago. In 2021, when I built my shop in the garden shed, I had only about six square meters of space. And as I was also working with some semi-toxic materials in there, I
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Can you believe it’s been nine years since Snapmaker started shaking up the maker world with our all-in-one machines? What began as a bold idea—bringing 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving together in one sleek setup—has grown into a global movement of makers, tinkerers, and creators
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You walk away from your printer, confident that your print is going well, only to return later and find that sometime during the printing process, the layers have suddenly decided to move horizontally, resulting in a stepped, misaligned mess. This is known as a 3D printer layer shift, and it&
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3D Benchy is the most widely printed 3D object that is a hallmark for testing your 3D printer’s capabilities. It’s a powerful diagnostic tool, not just an ordinary 3D print. Do you struggle with imperfect 3D Benchy prints? Well, the outcome of your 3D Benchy helps you determine