# General **URL:** https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.makewithtech.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makewithtech.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makewithtech.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to our community!](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/welcome-to-our-community/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/welcome-to-our-community/7 "2024-02-11T22:20:48Z")
Welcome to the new Forum by MakeWithTech. Over the past couple of years, thousands of 3d Printer users and desktop technology makers have come to rely on forum.makewithtech.com to share ideas, post photos of things the… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2023-01-09T18:37:56Z")
Create topics here that don’t fit into any other existing category. --- ## [FreeCad 1.1.3 - Text](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-1-1-3-text/8655)
**Author:** [@Lucidprinter65](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Lucidprinter65)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-1-1-3-text/8655 "2026-09-28T18:56:50Z")
I saw a 5 year old video on your channel where you talked about placing text on design with freecad. You extruded the label. I want to keep it on the surface with out extruding or cutting into the part. For example … --- ## [What a shame this use to be an active forum](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-a-shame-this-use-to-be-an-active-forum/8643)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-a-shame-this-use-to-be-an-active-forum/8643 "2026-07-16T00:55:40Z")
This use to be a very active community. It seems as time has passed it has become fairly static. Looking back it seems to me that the decline started when the forum software was changed to the current one. Several very a… --- ## [Snapmaker U1 3d Printer Announced Sept 2025](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer-announced-sept-2025/8507)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer-announced-sept-2025/8507 "2026-07-04T16:24:40Z")
Anyone jump on the Smapmaker U1 Kickstarter? I just heard of it several days ago so I was to late. From the videos I have watched it appears that it will be a decent printer. I like the idea of the tool changer not wasti… --- ## [Multiple filament printers](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/multiple-filament-printers/8515)
**Author:** [@smitty](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/smitty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/multiple-filament-printers/8515 "2025-11-19T14:14:20Z")
I need some insight into the pros & cons of buying & using a printer that has the capability to use different spools while printing. Example: Flashforge AD5X to clarify: (1)Do these types of printers have several noz… --- ## [Updating Creality software](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/updating-creality-software/8508)
**Author:** [@muscato5757](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/muscato5757)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/updating-creality-software/8508 "2025-10-27T19:39:20Z")
Updated my creality software now I can’t direct connect to my Ender 3 Pro printer. --- ## [Build surface ideas?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/build-surface-ideas/8489)
**Author:** [@Phil1](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Phil1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/build-surface-ideas/8489 "2025-09-15T02:35:20Z")
It’s been a couple years since I last printed on my Ender 5 plus (12x12) and have always had frequent difficulties with the print sticking to the bed even after considerable leveling, PEI, Dimafix and trial and error usi… --- ## [Where do you buy PLA filament in bulk？](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/where-do-you-buy-pla-filament-in-bulk/8149)
**Author:** [@Jamessam](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Jamessam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/where-do-you-buy-pla-filament-in-bulk/8149 "2025-03-15T07:52:44Z")
I run a small 3D printer farm and I need lots of PLA filament for 3D printing. How to buy bulk PLA filament at a low price? --- ## [Xyz printer software](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/xyz-printer-software/8436)
**Author:** [@Jeepgirl](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Jeepgirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/xyz-printer-software/8436 "2025-04-12T10:04:44Z")
I just got a 3d printer xyzzy printing I don’t know what to do now because I can’t download the software the company is gone for it I need help for this --- ## [Cura vs Orca - Opinions](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/cura-vs-orca-opinions/7678)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Bowers](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Larry_Bowers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/cura-vs-orca-opinions/7678 "2025-03-20T23:50:45Z")
I’ve been 3D printing a little over two years. I use an Ender 3 Pro modified with Micro Swiss NG DD all metal hot end, BL Touch, Dual Z using a timing belt, 4.2.7 MB and Marlin 2.1.1. Cura has been working well. I use… --- ## [How accurate should the bed level sensor be?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-accurate-should-the-bed-level-sensor-be/8429)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-accurate-should-the-bed-level-sensor-be/8429 "2025-02-18T17:28:19Z")
I have had nothing but difficulty printing a reasonable first layer for a very long time. I just cant get it consistent. It seems good at the end of one day and in the morning it is almost time to start over. I have d… --- ## [FreeCAD 1.0 is out](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-1-0-is-out/8414)
**Author:** [@Geit](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Geit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/freecad-1-0-is-out/8414 "2025-02-14T15:55:59Z")
Just a small note to all FreeCAD users here. FreeCAD 1.0 is out. If you used FreeCAD before, then you will have noticed the TopologicNaming-Issue is finally. Gone! Yeah after so many years working around this issue now… --- ## [Sovol SV08 Joy ... the story so far](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/sovol-sv08-joy-the-story-so-far/8428)
**Author:** [@retrobod](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/retrobod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/sovol-sv08-joy-the-story-so-far/8428 "2025-02-14T07:33:49Z")
Exceptionally pleased with new SV08. Ok, so the elephant in the room is the inconsistent z-offset. I overcome this (for now) by simply printing a skirt at slow speed and adjust z-offset manually. Although it always se… --- ## [How to chat with YouTube support?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-chat-with-youtube-support/8401)
**Author:** [@tomray](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/tomray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-chat-with-youtube-support/8401 "2025-01-17T16:36:20Z")
How to chat with YouTube support? Easily! Just reach for support at :telephone::mobile\_phone\_with\_arrow:+1-833-576-4132​:mobile\_phone\_with\_arrow: for assistance. As a leading platform for video content, YouTube offers ro… --- ## [Can not get the path workbench to make a tool path,](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/can-not-get-the-path-workbench-to-make-a-tool-path/8391)
**Author:** [@0920](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/0920)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/can-not-get-the-path-workbench-to-make-a-tool-path/8391 "2025-01-08T00:48:29Z")
I can not get a tool path to work. I think the reason is I can not get the tool controller to work. Any help would be apricated. --- ## [3d scanner of model to cad](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/3d-scanner-of-model-to-cad/8370)
**Author:** [@chimaera](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/chimaera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/3d-scanner-of-model-to-cad/8370 "2025-01-03T16:13:24Z")
Not to sure were to put this post so here it goes here. kind of going backwards but it made sense to me at least at the time and it will make sense to every one later as I explain. Anyway I had made a clay model of a k… --- ## [MOBO (USA) any help](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/mobo-usa-any-help/8317)
**Author:** [@Bytlan](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Bytlan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/mobo-usa-any-help/8317 "2024-12-14T01:23:22Z")
I’m more of a maker more than a tech. All my machines - Twotrees, Anet, Tevo, Sunlu, Anycubic, Kingroon (Got a Ender 3 - just slow) and so on printer control boards fail. Not so much the visual displays. 1 machine made i… --- ## [My First Design - Tool Caddy](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/my-first-design-tool-caddy/7342)
**Author:** [@mcgranpa](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/mcgranpa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/my-first-design-tool-caddy/7342 "2024-12-05T16:01:07Z")
I purchased a Ender 3 V2 Neo at the end of April. I’ve never used one so I’m just leaning. I started with printer existing models. Since I was familiar with Blender I used it. Here is the finished product. I used f… --- ## [Octopus v1.1, e0 dont work](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/octopus-v1-1-e0-dont-work/8332)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/octopus-v1-1-e0-dont-work/8332 "2024-12-05T07:57:00Z")
Good morning, I bought an octopus v1.1 mainboard, I configure the marlin normally but the motor connected to input E0 does not work, the status of the motor and the cable are fine, I checked it by connecting to other inp… --- ## [How to choose 3D printing wire for beginners](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-choose-3d-printing-wire-for-beginners/8329)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/how-to-choose-3d-printing-wire-for-beginners/8329 "2024-12-03T22:42:50Z")
PLA is one of the most common and easy-to-print materials, especially suitable for beginners. It’s a biodegradable material, affordable, prints at relatively low temperatures (190-230°C), and has no odor, making it less … --- ## [Relatively new OpenSCAD feature - Manifold library for much faster F6 render times](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/relatively-new-openscad-feature-manifold-library-for-much-faster-f6-render-times/7764)
**Author:** [@CoreyPDX](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/CoreyPDX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/relatively-new-openscad-feature-manifold-library-for-much-faster-f6-render-times/7764 "2024-11-18T19:47:10Z")
Hey folks, while skimming through some posts on Reddit’s r/openscad, I noticed someone mention that there’s a relatively new feature in the more recent development releases called “manifold”. If you check this box, it w… --- ## [Ender 3 Nozzle temp of 522 degree centigrade](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-nozzle-temp-of-522-degree-centigrade/8263)
**Author:** [@straygrey](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/straygrey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-nozzle-temp-of-522-degree-centigrade/8263 "2024-10-01T13:01:15Z")
On switch on my Ender 3 with firmware V1.0.7 shows a nozzle temperature of 522 degree cemtigrade and refuses to print with an error message of “Nozzle is too lowperature” while squealing. Please tell me how i repair thi… --- ## [Application of FDM printer in furniture design](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/application-of-fdm-printer-in-furniture-design/8255)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/application-of-fdm-printer-in-furniture-design/8255 "2024-09-08T09:28:01Z")
With the progress of science and technology, 3D printing technology has been widely used in many fields, furniture design is one of them. FDM (Melt Deposition Molding) printers, as one of the most common 3D printing tech… --- ## [Whats Happening to MakeWithTech?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/whats-happening-to-makewithtech/8190)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/whats-happening-to-makewithtech/8190 "2024-08-26T01:56:59Z")
I’ve been absent from this forum for much of this year, with the exception of a couple of recent videos. Well, I’m back. Here is the status of MakeWithTech: After considering the pros and cons, I have decided to ke… --- ## [Problem using Beagle 2 camera with Ender 3 pro](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/problem-using-beagle-2-camera-with-ender-3-pro/8175)
**Author:** [@Walkrman](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Walkrman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/problem-using-beagle-2-camera-with-ender-3-pro/8175 "2024-07-08T17:52:24Z")
Hi, can anybody clarify if it is necessary to keep the video from the Beagle camera running during a print in order to keep the print working? I find it works fine while I keep the video live onscreen. If I open another … --- ## [Do abs filament suit for drone 3d printing？](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/do-abs-filament-suit-for-drone-3d-printing/8174)
**Author:** [@Jamessam](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Jamessam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/do-abs-filament-suit-for-drone-3d-printing/8174 "2024-07-06T19:28:35Z")
I want to DIY one drone by 3D printing. Which 3D printer filament do you recommend? The ABS filament is strong enough and relatively lighter than PLA. --- ## [What is the bar method of interviewing?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-is-the-bar-method-of-interviewing/8133)
**Author:** [@raghavsharma](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/raghavsharma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-is-the-bar-method-of-interviewing/8133 "2024-05-17T20:31:24Z")
The bar method of interviewing is about setting a high standard and consistently meeting it in every hire. BarRaiser supports this method through its structured interview and Hiring Recommendations, ensuring a high-quali… --- ## [What is AI for HR?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-is-ai-for-hr/8135)
**Author:** [@beatoapp](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/beatoapp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/what-is-ai-for-hr/8135 "2024-05-16T16:44:23Z")
AI for HR includes tools that automate and enhance HR processes. BarRaiser offers AI Interview Notes, Live Interview Guidance, and Interview Quality Reports to help HR professionals make data-driven hiring decisions. Re… --- ## [Issues with klipper and MoonRaker on win 11](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/issues-with-klipper-and-moonraker-on-win-11/8119)
**Author:** [@Charlie1](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Charlie1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/issues-with-klipper-and-moonraker-on-win-11/8119 "2024-04-22T06:43:40Z")
Hello Everyone, I have upgraded my Ender3S1Pro by installing A Sonic Pad. Initially I had a old dell computer running win 10 and cura 5.4 with the moon raker plugin and it worked flawlessly. I upgraded my computer and I… [Next page](https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)