Prusa INDX vs. Bambu Vortek vs. Snapmaker U1: Technical Comparison of Tool Changers for 2026
Prusa Research and Swedish Bondtech have launched pre-orders for the INDX conversion kit for Prusa CORE One/+ printers. It’s not just another MMU-like filament switcher. It’s an architecture that technically surpasses even Bambu Lab’s Vortek—in several key parameters.
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Major update of OrcaSlicer 2.3.2: improved infill, Flow Rate per feature, more stable Wipe Tower.
OrcaSlicer. One of the biggest updates (2.3.2) for this 3D printer slicer brings many improvements and fixes – it’s worth checking out.
Voron Cascade: the creators of popular DIY 3D printers have introduced their own CNC milling machine.
When Voron is mentioned, most people think of one of the best-designed DIY 3D printers—whether it’s the popular Voron 2.4, Trident, or the compact Voron 0.2. The community around this…
Portable soldering iron Sequre SI012 Pro Max – what is it like?
I bought a soldering iron for testing, a complete set, from the company Sequre – specifically the SI012 Pro Max model. I was and still am very impressed with the…
Leak of information about the hot new product, the Bambu Lab X2D 3D printer. Photos and specifications.
A few days ago, Bambu Lab announced the X2D, a 3D printer that aims to advance 3D printing further. The official release is expected today (April 14, 2026) at 4:00…
Home RADAR? AERIS-10 with a range of up to 20 km.
When radar is mentioned, most people picture a metal dish on an airport roof or a giant military installation surrounded by barbed wire. The AERIS-10 project (short for Array Electronic…
Wireless tracker in a new version with support for MeshCore and Meshtastic. How does it differ?
Heltec Automation has introduced a new generation of its popular tracker. The Wireless Tracker V2 builds on the proven foundation of the first version, featuring the ESP32-S3, LoRa, and GNSS…
Confirmed: Prusa will be raising prices. You’ll pay an extra $200 for the Core One L.
It’s no secret that there’s a price war in the 3D printing field. Everyone is trying to sell as cheaply as possible while maintaining quality. It’s very unusual to see…
HackMaster Pi: a pocket tool for testing (not only) IoT security
The HackMaster Pi project is a low-cost, open, and modular tool built on Raspberry Pi that allows for simulating and analyzing various attacks. HackMaster Pi is an open-source project primarily…
ESPHome Designer. Create your own clear dashboard available for Home Assistant.
Creating an information display for ESPHome isn’t exactly straightforward. Every change requires editing the YAML, uploading it to the device, and waiting to see if it looks as you intended.…
The DIY enthusiast assembled two 3D printers together. It works.
Shintaro Kono had two MK3S 3D printers at home. He could have bought an upgrade kit to upgrade to CoreOne, but he (probably) said NO! I’ll combine them to have…