How to Make Your 3D Printer Quiet
3D printers are useful to have around, but unfortunately their noise can be a problem. They contain many components, like loud fans and stepper motors, that are far from quiet. …
What are Witness Marks and How To Use Them
If you work in engineering or the automotive industry, do your own maintenance or use the repair guides on this site, you might have come across the term “witness mark” …
How to Prevent and Clean Camera Lens Fungus
If you frequently deal with old lenses or live in a humid climate, you are probably already familiar with camera lens fungus. Lens fungus is microbial growth that makes its …
How Much Power Does a 3D Printer Use?
When deciding on whether 3D printing is the right hobby for you, it is important to take its costs into account. Not only are there initial expenses you have to …
Silencing a Loud 3D Printer Power Supply
Power supplies used in 3D printers, like the popular MeanWell PSUs, can get noisy. This is generally not a problem in industrial settings, but when you have your 3D printer …
How to Use Heat Shrink Tubing Without a Hot Air Gun
When it comes to shrinking heat shrink tubing, nothing beats a heat gun. But if you do not have one, what should you do? Rest assured, you can still use …
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Heat Shrink Tubing vs. Electrical Tape: Which One Should You Use?
Heat shrink tubing and electrical tape are both widely used for insulating, protecting and bundling wires. Because of their similar qualities, it is easy to assume that they can be …
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The Essential Guide to Heat Shrink Tubing
If you do any DIY electrical or electronics work, it is inevitable that you need to use heat shrink tubing at some point. It is a versatile product that lets …
Using WD-40 as a Lubricant: Yes or No?
More often than not, you can find a can of WD-40 in someone’s toolbox, household or garage. Originally developed for the military, it is now used for hundreds of DIY …
Fluke 115 Multimeter Review
Digital multimeters are indispensable tools when it comes to working with electronics. If you are looking to buy one, you don’t have to look very far. Large hardware stores sell …
