About Print3DBuddy
Hi, I'm Joshua. I've spent years working with 3D printers professionally - diagnosing faults, calibrating machines, and getting them running reliably for the companies that rely on them. From entry-level FDM printers to industrial machines, there's very little I haven't had to take apart, tune, or troubleshoot at some point. My personal printer right now is a Bambu Lab P1S, which I use daily.
I started Print3DBuddy because most of the help online is either buried in forum threads, assumes you already know what you're doing, or is written by someone who has clearly never touched a printer. I wanted a single place with straight-talking, practical guides that actually reflect how these machines behave in the real world - not just what the spec sheet says.
Whether you're setting up your first printer or trying to track down why your prints keep failing, the goal here is simple: give you the same advice I'd give a colleague standing next to me at the machine.
What Print3DBuddy Covers
- Calibration guides - flow rate, pressure advance, first layer, bed levelling
- Troubleshooting - stringing, warping, layer adhesion, under-extrusion, and more
- Filament guides - PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, and when to use each
- Beginner setup walkthroughs
- Hardware and buyer's guides focused on real-world value
I don't take money from manufacturers, and I don't soften criticism to keep affiliate commissions. If something isn't worth buying, I'll say so.
Have a question, spotted an error, or want to suggest a topic? Get in touch - I read every message.