Benchy is that cute little boat that everyone uses to calibrate their 3D printer. [Emily The Engineer] asked the obvious question—why isn’t it a real working boat? Then she followed through on ...

But it's not just any boat, she's 3D printed a giant working Benchy. Benchy is the name of a tiny 3D printable boat that makers use to test their 3D printers. It has angles and vertical holes that ...

Its closed-frame design means it's a cinch for beginners to set up (unpack it, and it’s pretty much ready to go), and it allows the K1 to accept an exceptionally wide variety of filament types ...

Benchy is that cute little boat that everyone uses to calibrate their 3D printer. [Emily The Engineer] asked the obvious question—why isn’t it a real working boat? Then she followed through on ...

The other thing to keep in mind is that 3D printing benchmarks are something that you sometimes have to do on each new filament you print ... achieve through tuning. Benchy is a go-to in the ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

3D printing can be incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its own challenges, especially when storing and caring for your filament. If you’ve ever faced issues like brittle prints or ...