# Maker Creations **URL:** https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/projects-tips-mods/97.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.snapmaker.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.snapmaker.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Snapmaker U1 .2 Nozzle](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-2-nozzle/41492)
**Author:** [@cdemaris](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/cdemaris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-2-nozzle/41492 "2026-03-16T14:39:00Z")
I saw these .2 mm nozzles by MXMONK for the U1 on Amazon, has anybody tried these? --- ## [Self-Impelled Vacuum Dust Shoe for 200W CNC Module (NO EXTERNAL VACUUM NEEDED!)](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/self-impelled-vacuum-dust-shoe-for-200w-cnc-module-no-external-vacuum-needed/38617)
**Author:** [@gil.a.ramirez](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/gil.a.ramirez)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/self-impelled-vacuum-dust-shoe-for-200w-cnc-module-no-external-vacuum-needed/38617 "2026-02-16T18:47:43Z")
For those of you who have been asking… After many hours of design and testing I have completed the Snapmaker 200W CNC self impelled floating dust shoe design! It is a vacuum attachment for the CNC head that DOES … --- ## [SnapDryer and SnapDryer Box: First Impressions](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapdryer-and-snapdryer-box-first-impressions/38346)
**Author:** [@MaxFunkner](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MaxFunkner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapdryer-and-snapdryer-box-first-impressions/38346 "2026-02-10T21:09:16Z")
Once I got the SnapDryer by Polymaker and Snapmaker set up in my filament rack, I fell in love with the system even more! Please take a look at my SnapDryer guide for more ideas and images. --- ## [Snapmaker Artisan Spool relocation inside enclosure](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-artisan-spool-relocation-inside-enclosure/40937)
**Author:** [@studiodave56](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/studiodave56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-artisan-spool-relocation-inside-enclosure/40937 "2026-01-14T01:19:53Z")
Here are the parts I designed to relocate the spools inside the enclosure without interfering with the build area, it also allows you to use any side external dry box feeds you might use. --- ## [⚠ Third-Party Firmware Risk and Important Notice!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-party-firmware-risk-and-important-notice/40526)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-party-firmware-risk-and-important-notice/40526 "2026-01-10T06:32:38Z")
Hi community members, We’d like to share a few clarifications on third-party or self-modified firmware, especially DIY changes that may affect hardware or device functionality. These notes are to help protect your machi… --- ## [Sharing an Improved Design for Snapmaker U1 Waste Collector: Split Waste Chute](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-split-waste-chute/40832)
**Author:** [@ahlang](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ahlang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-split-waste-chute/40832 "2026-01-05T13:48:42Z")
Snapmaker U1 Split Waste Chute The official waste collector is a translucent storage box. Although the Snapmaker U1 rarely produces waste, it can be inconvenient to remove when cleaning is required. Therefore, I designed this split-type waste collector—so each time you need to clean up waste, you only need to remove the bottom waste collection box and empty it. Interested users are welcome to give it a try! (If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment—I will continue to follow up on this project and maintain it!) https://makerwo... --- ## [ORCA and SM2...how to get them to talk to each other?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/orca-and-sm2-how-to-get-them-to-talk-to-each-other/40693)
**Author:** [@Steve76063](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Steve76063)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/orca-and-sm2-how-to-get-them-to-talk-to-each-other/40693 "2025-12-25T01:41:28Z")
I’ve been trying to understand (unsuccessfully obviously) how to get the new ORCA to see/talk to my SM2 A250 machine… I’ve tried to follow the ‘instructions’ I find in the forum, but I don’t see the same screens as in t… --- ## [U1 In a 15 server/network Rack](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/u1-in-a-15-server-network-rack/40686)
**Author:** [@horza](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/horza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/u1-in-a-15-server-network-rack/40686 "2025-12-22T08:12:04Z")
Enclose a Snapmaker U1 3D printer in a standard 15-unit 19" server rack. This project is a guide and a set of 3D-printable parts for enclosing a Snapmaker U1 3D printer inside a standard 15U 19" server rack. Check out t… --- ## [Tabletop miniature with 0.2 mm nozzle and PVA support (Dual Extruder)](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tabletop-miniature-with-0-2-mm-nozzle-and-pva-support-dual-extruder/33809)
**Author:** [@Hauke](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hauke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tabletop-miniature-with-0-2-mm-nozzle-and-pva-support-dual-extruder/33809 "2025-12-18T14:04:22Z")
Hi folks, I’ve been doing a lot of trial and error to finally come up with a satisfactory result for a tabletop miniature, printed with a 0.2 mm nozzle and PVA support. A friend of mine asked me to print Rendor Holoam,… --- ## [10W laser on anodized aluminum with Luban 4.11 blurred edges](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-on-anodized-aluminum-with-luban-4-11-blurred-edges/35523)
**Author:** [@Jemano](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jemano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/10w-laser-on-anodized-aluminum-with-luban-4-11-blurred-edges/35523 "2025-11-23T12:14:54Z")
Hi everyone, 2 years ago, I engraved qrcodes on anodized aluminum cards. The result was neat and clean. Today, the engraving is bad. The edges are all blurred. upper left: 2 year ago, not blurred / upper right: tod… --- ## [Any Advice would be nice](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/any-advice-would-be-nice/40399)
**Author:** [@Corsair\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Corsair_Pilot)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/any-advice-would-be-nice/40399 "2025-11-19T19:22:38Z")
I am currently running a rather long (not sure if it is longer than it needs to be) on the original 50W cnc router that came with the a350. If my little project works, I’d consider maybe the 200W or consider going someth… --- ## [Quoting From Posts Missing?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/quoting-from-posts-missing/40226)
**Author:** [@CrazyIvan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/CrazyIvan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/quoting-from-posts-missing/40226 "2025-11-17T09:46:50Z")
This forum software isn’t like many other forums I’ve used, for example there doesn’t seem to be a way to quote a previous post to reply to specific details within it. Am I missing something? Something stupid too: I or… --- ## [The machined aperture is smaller than the design value](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/the-machined-aperture-is-smaller-than-the-design-value/40311)
**Author:** [@yuanjie](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/yuanjie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/the-machined-aperture-is-smaller-than-the-design-value/40311 "2025-11-14T16:18:18Z")
I am a CNC beginner. I am trying to set up toolpaths in Fusion 360 and use Artisan for cutting. My problem is: I set up the toolpaths for the outer contour and holes in Fusion 360, using a 1.5mm flat end mill, with a 3m… --- ## [Let's Meet at Formnext 2025!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/lets-meet-at-formnext-2025/40296)
**Author:** [@Snapmaker\_Official](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Snapmaker_Official)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/lets-meet-at-formnext-2025/40296 "2025-11-12T11:32:41Z")
Hi U1 community, We’re excited to share that Snapmaker will be at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt! Event details: Booth : F99, Hall 12.1 Dates : November 18-21, 2025 Location : Messe Frankfurt, Germany At the booth, you … --- ## [Printing with 0.8 and 1.0 Nozzle](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/printing-with-0-8-and-1-0-nozzle/27842)
**Author:** [@Jwillew](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jwillew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/printing-with-0-8-and-1-0-nozzle/27842 "2025-10-26T10:50:12Z")
Hey guys! I could need some of your knowledge. I am trying to print some vases with a 1,0mm Nozzle. In summary I got two problems and don’t know anymore how to fix them. First of all my setup: SM 2.0 Cura Slicer 5.1… --- ## [Has anyone been able to print a .05 mm layer thickness](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/has-anyone-been-able-to-print-a-05-mm-layer-thickness/40112)
**Author:** [@dtroth54](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/dtroth54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/has-anyone-been-able-to-print-a-05-mm-layer-thickness/40112 "2025-10-02T22:26:58Z")
I am thinking on printing guitar picks The thinner I can print the layers. The better the pick will come out. --- ## [Shipping to USA](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/shipping-to-usa/4204)
**Author:** [@Nailzscott](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Nailzscott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/shipping-to-usa/4204 "2025-09-05T18:28:55Z")
I am looking to pledge soon for an A150 or A250. I know the shipping costs are added to the amount when going through the pledge process, but are there any other costs that might be incurred when the product is sent to t… --- ## [Orrery (Clockwork Solar System Model)](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/orrery-clockwork-solar-system-model/39976)
**Author:** [@gbeeton](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/gbeeton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/orrery-clockwork-solar-system-model/39976 "2025-09-04T06:09:58Z")
I spent roughly the last 6 months making an orrery (a clockwork model of the solar system). I could not have done it without my Snapmaker 2.0. The gears, planet arms, and idler arms are CNC cut from birch plywood. … --- ## [CNC engraving into oak countertop material](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-engraving-into-oak-countertop-material/39916)
**Author:** [@eableson](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/eableson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-engraving-into-oak-countertop-material/39916 "2025-08-27T19:30:57Z")
This time it worked all of the way. Roughing pass with a 6mm end mill, followed by a cleaning pass with a 1mm Ballnose and a finishing pass with a 0.25mm Ballnose. CNC file created using vCarve with the Snapmaker post-pr… --- ## [Snapmaker U1: A 2 Minute Journey from Unboxing to Print](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-a-2-minute-journey-from-unboxing-to-print/39876)
**Author:** [@insomniac\_designer](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/insomniac_designer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-u1-a-2-minute-journey-from-unboxing-to-print/39876 "2025-08-19T14:30:44Z")
--- ## [Halloween Plaque](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/halloween-plaque/39859)
**Author:** [@Skreelink](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Skreelink)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/halloween-plaque/39859 "2025-08-18T18:07:45Z")
Co-worker of mine loves the Halloween series, especially the original. He asked if I could make him something to hang up in his garage, and this is what I came up with. 200x200x2 black PLA, engraved with the IR laser, 45… --- ## [Well "COLOR" ME Impressed!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/well-color-me-impressed/39811)
**Author:** [@insomniac\_designer](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/insomniac_designer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/well-color-me-impressed/39811 "2025-08-11T04:59:42Z")
Newest addition to my studio. :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: --- ## [Luban not communicating with A350/unable to update firmware?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/luban-not-communicating-with-a350-unable-to-update-firmware/39713)
**Author:** [@fiewce](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fiewce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/luban-not-communicating-with-a350-unable-to-update-firmware/39713 "2025-07-25T11:27:03Z")
I finally figured out my filament issues, only to hit a hard and sudden brick wall. Days after my latest print, whenever I try to export files to my A350 I get an error saying I need to update my firmware. No problem, … --- ## [Ordering Basic Color Filament Bundles](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ordering-basic-color-filament-bundles/39586)
**Author:** [@njsokalski](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/njsokalski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/ordering-basic-color-filament-bundles/39586 "2025-06-30T19:03:19Z")
When ordering filament (in my case PLA 1.75), I normally want one of the following: 1 or more 1kg spools of black, white and/or gray OR Multiple 250g spools of basic colors (red, blue, green, purple, orange, yellow, e… --- ## [My Submission to the “DIY Over Buy” Snapmaker Contest](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-submission-to-the-diy-over-buy-snapmaker-contest/39577)
**Author:** [@insomniac\_designer](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/insomniac_designer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-submission-to-the-diy-over-buy-snapmaker-contest/39577 "2025-06-21T21:33:03Z")
I had fun making this. I’m currently working on a short film about my Snapmaker A150 that I hope to finish later this summer, but I decided to make this video alongside it for the current contest that is go… --- ## [Very Satisfied with Snapmaker](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/very-satisfied-with-snapmaker/39498)
**Author:** [@paperhino](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/paperhino)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/very-satisfied-with-snapmaker/39498 "2025-06-17T08:17:04Z")
I just wanted to post a little to express my extreme satisfaction with Snapmaker. I’ve had an A350T since 2019 and have used it just short of continuously since then. It’s not fast, and I could probably get a little bett… --- ## [Problems with Laser engraving after update](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problems-with-laser-engraving-after-update/39508)
**Author:** [@SnapiDaCroc](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/SnapiDaCroc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/problems-with-laser-engraving-after-update/39508 "2025-06-09T19:40:20Z")
Hello Community, I have a Problem with my Laser engraving Set Up since the latest Update. It seems Like the laser does Not Turn completly Off while moving, although i deactivated the continous Power Option of the las… --- ## [2W IR laser on wood](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2w-ir-laser-on-wood/39501)
**Author:** [@Hauke](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hauke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/2w-ir-laser-on-wood/39501 "2025-06-09T16:31:44Z")
I have not much success with the 2W IR laser on wood - which is expected. Still, I would love to use the fine details the 2W can do also on wood engravings. Has anyone a hint or a method how you can do wood engravings wi… --- ## [Cambridge University Students Use Snapmaker for Functional Parts](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cambridge-university-students-use-snapmaker-for-functional-parts/39499)
**Author:** [@MaxFunkner](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MaxFunkner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cambridge-university-students-use-snapmaker-for-functional-parts/39499 "2025-06-06T21:06:06Z")
I recently had the chance to visit the Cambridge University Riviera Racing team to document how they’re using Snapmaker machines in a real-world student engineering project. The team is building a fully functional, s… --- ## [Fusion 360 and Windows 10: EOL announced](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/fusion-360-and-windows-10-eol-announced/39483)
**Author:** [@Hauke](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hauke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/fusion-360-and-windows-10-eol-announced/39483 "2025-06-02T17:12:28Z")
I hate Microsoft for its Windows 11 hardware requirements - old Wintel monopoly back again. And now this in Fusion 360: And no official Linux support… [Previous page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/projects-tips-mods/97.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/projects-tips-mods/97.md?page=3)