3D Printing

3D printing is rewarding, print of a 3D model, one layer at a time by printing over the same area repeatedly dose take some time, but it’s actually a great hobby with a range of advantages.

My first printer

Dremel 3D20 Idea Builder 3D Printer, there are much better printers, I made my own Internal filament holder so it can use other brands of filament and larger reals to make it more cost-effective to use. Simplify3D PC sofware was worth getting and was a good idea for this pinter it gave it give better design options and more file formats can be used.

The Build Of My 2nd 3D Printer

Not too much information about the printer has ever been released. I was looking forward to seeing what mods become available. It arrived very well packed with a set of English instructions and was partially assembled, making it quite easy to put together.

This model never really took off like other printers, and following was not great; not much happened in the way of mods or accessories, the COVID lockdown finished off many opportunities for this great printer at the time.

My 3rd 3d Printer the Creality K2 Pro

If you’re planning to do serious hobbyist printing, multicolour models, functional parts, or prototypes — especially with non-basic materials — the K2 Pro is an excellent mid-to-high-range 3D printer that balances power, versatility, and convenience.

What are the K2 Pro main features?

  • Technology & size: It’s a Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D-printer with a build volume of 300 × 300 × 300 mm. That’s quite generous — large enough for helmets, cosplay props, functional prototypes, multiple smaller prints in one go, etc. 

  • Speed & performance: Supports high print speeds (up to 600 mm/s) with acceleration up to 20,000 mm/s² — enabled by its step-servo motor system and rigid metal frame. 

  • Materials & compatibility: Because the chamber is actively heated (can reach ~ 60 °C), and the nozzle and hotend are hardened, it can handle not just common filaments (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA) — but also more demanding ones like carbon-fiber–reinforced filaments (e.g. PA-CF, PPA-CF).

  • Multicolour / multi-material printing: When paired with the optional filament-system module (the CFS), the K2 Pro supports up to 16 colours (via up to 4 CFS units) without manual filament swaps. The system can auto-recognise filament type/color (if using compatible RFID-tagged spools) and automatically relay to another spool when one runs out — which is a big time-saver for multicolour prints.

  • Smart features & automation:

    • Dual AI cameras — one in the chamber, one at the nozzle — help monitor prints, detect issues (like spaghetti prints, filament runout, waste chute blockage), and even automatically adjust flow rate. 

    • Smart auto-levelling: the machine probes only the areas where the print will happen (not the entire bed), which saves time and ensures reliable first-layer adhesion. 

    • Flexible PEI-coated build plate, heated bed (up to ~110 °C), and a build chamber that provides stable temperature — useful for materials prone to warping.

    • Connectivity & convenience: 4″ touchscreen, onboard storage (32 GB), file transfer via USB / Wi-Fi / Ethernet, power-loss recovery, auto-filament relay, runout detection, and even air-purification/filtration.

All of that makes K2 Pro a very capable, versatile 3D printer — suitable for hobbyists who want to grow into more serious printing, and for small-scale semi-professional workshops, hobbyist production, cosplay, prototyping, etc.

Thank you to the Lyndhurst STEM Club in New Jersey, their message;

Hope you’re having a great week so far! I’m a facility advisor from Lyndhurst STEM Club in New Jersey—our mission is to cultivate interest and passion for STEM within the girls of our community. I wanted to write you a little thank you note because you’ve played such a valuable role in our introductory program for 3D printing that we recently started to host! Your page, https://m0sce.co.uk/3d-printing/ has been an absolute treasure trove of information for the girls to learn from! Thank you so much!!

They also in turn recommended a link that could be a helpful contribution that could possibly help others learn more about 3D printing… Click to visit