What should be done about Frequently Asked (and answered) Questions?

brent113 · December 10, 2020, 6:01am

Things to make

CNC

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	doug	|	[2D Chinese Dragon](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/official-ready-to-try-for-cnc/360)	|	[aws1.discourse-cdn.com](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/business7/uploads/snapmaker/original/1X/4775fe32df496ac9d3baaf4d9f04066346a59497.nc)	|	
|	George Guy	|	[Feeds & Speeds for Wood]	|	[cnccookbook.com](https://www.cnccookbook.com/feeds-speeds-wood/)	|	
|	Doug Parsons	|	[Plastic Cutting CNC Router Bits]	|	[amanatool.com](https://www.amanatool.com/products/cnc-router-bits/plastic-cutting-cnc-router-bits.html)	|

Accessories

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	Jihun	|	[Easy Clamp for Snapmaker](https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmaker/permalink/597732693978381/)	|	[myminifactory.com](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-easy-clamp-for-snapmaker-79963)	|	
|	doug	|	[Multi Color **Filament Mixer**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-module-ideas/181/39?u=tone)	|	[mosaicmanufacturing.com](https://www.mosaicmanufacturing.com/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Multi Color **Filament Mixer**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-module-ideas/181/39?u=tone)	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp_Ly6K8JDc)	|	
|	daemionfox	|	[Multi Color **Print Head**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-module-ideas/181/39?u=tone)	|	[newatlas.com](https://newatlas.com/diamondhotend-color-3d-printer-extruder/36950/)	|	
|	daemionfox	|	[Multi Color **Print Head**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-module-ideas/181/39?u=tone)	|	[reprap.me](https://www.reprap.me/diamond-hotend.html)	|	
|	kelvin8r	|	[**OctoPi**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/octopi-for-the-snapmaker/1523/2?u=tone)	|	[octoprint.org](https://octoprint.org/download/)	|	
|	kelvin8r	|	[**OctoPi** - OctoPrint Forum]	|	[discourse.octoprint.org](https://discourse.octoprint.org/)	|	
|	kelvin8r	|	[**OctoPi** - OctoPrint Docs]	|	[docs.octoprint.org](http://docs.octoprint.org/en/master/)	|	
|	Tone	|	[Nickle Plated Nozzle](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/changing-the-mk10-nozzle/3174/2?u=tone)	|	[amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Swiss-HW-NOZ-MK8-04-Resistant-Nozzles-Makerbot/dp/B01BDL4MXA)	|	
|		|	[Touchup Tool]	|	[amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HK4RGZU)	|	
|		|	[Touchup Tool Lower Cost]	|	[amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RSJ463)	|

Things to make

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	Tone	|	[Free Block Drawing Program]	|	[app.diagrams.net](https://app.diagrams.net/)	|	
|	Tone	|	[Free Block Drawing Program]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0qxOIP05tw)	|	
|	doug	|	[FreeCAD Manual:Preparing models for 3D printing - an interesting read, especially on converting to Meshes]	|	[freecadweb.org](https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Manual:Preparing_models_for_3D_printing)	|

Things to make

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	xchrisd	|	[3d Print Guide_Walk Through](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/3d-print-guide-walk-through/5945)	|		|	
|	Jameracho	|	[A350 3D Printing Bed Calibration Guide](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-3d-printing-bed-calibration-guide/12019)	|	[Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pgS8wokEOLUAfPcwFLj6HwCRgdo4pLDsS59WxE6pAi4/edit?usp=sharing)	|	
|	doug	|	[Cura Tutorial]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/1/cura-tutorial-software-slicer-cura-3d/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Best Glues, Epoxies, and Plastic Welds for 3D Printing - Part 1]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZWOUpx2UDk)	|	
|	doug	|	[Getting started with Fusion 360 - a good video to start learning from]	|	[autodesk.com](https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360-learning/webinar-gettingstarted)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 1]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bc9c3S12g)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 2]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRMzJWo0-Q)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 3]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS8dYA_Iluc)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - Foundation Concepts - A series of great short video's]	|	[help.autodesk.com](http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - How to create embossed text]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrVUoln1t7s)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Fusion 360** - Split Face & Split Body]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaUnhBef_Ac)	|	
|	doug	|	[How To - Avoid clogs with PLA Composites and all-metal hotends]	|	[proto-pasta.com](https://www.proto-pasta.com/blogs/how-to)	|	
|	doug	|	[How to Smooth PLA 3D Prints]	|	[instructables.com](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Smooth-PLA-3D-Prints/)	|	
|	doug	|	[How to Anneal Your 3d Prints for Strength]	|	[rigid.ink](https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/how-to-anneal-your-3d-prints-for-strength)	|	
|	doug	|	[How to find the perfect temperature for your 3D prints!]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPumsgvBt00)	|	
|	doug	|	[Painting with Oil Based Pens](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/painting-pla-plastic/1775/3?u=tone)	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5yuI-W8Phg)	|	
|	Tone	|	[Printing with Nylon]	|	[matterhackers.com](https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/printing-with-nylon)	|	
|	doug	|	[Working with PLA Filament](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/not-all-filaments-are-the-same/1755/6?u=tone)	|	[rigid.ink](https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/3d-printing-basics-how-to-get-the-best-results-with-pla-filament)	|	
|	doug	|	[The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printed Text]	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:383163)	|	
|	doug	|	[The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printed Text]	|	[xometry.com](https://www.xometry.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-3d-printed-text)	|	
|	doug	|	[THE ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO 3D PRINTING]	|	[beginnersguide.io3dp.com](https://beginnersguide.io3dp.com/)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printing Tech Tips: Infill Percentage and Pattern Explained]	|	[3dplatform.com](https://3dplatform.com/3d-printing-tech-tips-infill-percentage-and-pattern-explained/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Temperature Towers - FINDING THE PERFECT TEMP FOR ANY FILAMENT](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/not-all-filaments-are-the-same/1755/18?u=tone)	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cAn76f4N7U)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Simplify3D** - Improved 3D Printing Success!]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD0sVyc9Guw)	|	
|	doug	|	[Picking a 3D printer nozzle and installing it!]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDq1Du9gaWM)	|	
|	doug	|	[**Simplify3D** - Different Settings for Different Regions of a Model]	|	[simplify3d.com](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/articles/different-settings-for-different-regions-of-a-model/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Over-Extrusion – Tips and Tricks to Solve It]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/over-extrusion-3d-printing-tips-and-tricks-to-solve-it/)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printing 101: How To Fix a Clogged Nozzle Using a Cold Pull! - Suggested by James Bricknell]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGt8cnVIKW8)	|	
|	doug	|	[Annealing PLA Prints for Strength – 2 Easy Ways]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/annealing-pla-prints-for-strength-easy-ways/)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printer Bed Adhesion – All You Need To Know]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printer-bed-adhesion-all-you-need-to-know/)	|	
|	doug	|	[How to Set Up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi 3 B+ – 3 Easy Steps]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/how-to-set-up-octoprint-on-raspberry-pi-3-b-easy-steps)	|	
|	Doug Parsons	|	[**TinkerCAD** - YouTube Channel]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4suyHp0sDoAWKmJSjR65VA/videos)	|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[How to Use the Laser Engraving Feature?]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PSXRho7UV8)	|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[How to Use the CNC Feature?]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BKMsWtjOPY)	|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Remove Blob](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018957634-How-to-remove-a-blob-of-filament-on-the-hot-end-)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Laser settings for different materials](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019025954-The-Definitive-Guide-to-Laser-Engraving-and-Cutting-with-the-Snapmaker)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Cleaning the Linear Module](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017733294-Cleaning-the-Linear-Module)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Leveling the Heated Bed](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015529534-3D-Printing-Leveling-the-Heated-Bed)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[What should I do if the filament is broken in the 3D Printing Module?](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018642814-What-should-I-do-if-the-filament-is-broken-in-the-3D-Printing-Module-)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[What should I do if the first layer does not stick to the heated bed?](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013696613-What-should-I-do-if-the-first-layer-does-not-stick-to-the-heated-bed-)	|		|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[What should I do if the laser engraving module cannot work anymore?](https://snapmaker.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019056053-What-should-I-do-if-the-laser-engraving-module-cannot-work-anymore-)	|		|	
|	doug	|	[The Best Way to 3D Print Threads; Nuts, and Bolts]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL6ppA-c5vQ)	|	
|	doug	|	[Step-by-step easy guide: designing and 3D printing threads]	|	[sculpteo.com](https://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2018/10/31/step-by-step-easy-guide-designing-and-3d-printing-threads/)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printing Threads and Screws – A Simple Guide]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printing-threads-and-screws-all-you-need-to-know/)	|	
|	Edwin	|	[SnapMaker Original Repair Tutorial](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/fyi-repair-tutorial-for-snapmaker-original/5950)	|		|

Things to make

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Announcement](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-luban-is-open-source-now-on-github/5601?u=tone)	|	[github.com](https://github.com/Snapmaker/Luban)	|	
|	Tone	|	[**G-code** Wiki]	|	[reprap.org](http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code)	|	
|	Tone	|	[**G-code** Wiki]	|	[marlinfw.org](http://marlinfw.org/meta/gcode/)	|	
|	Tone	|	[Releases - The most current Luban]	|	[github.com](https://github.com/Snapmaker/Luban/releases)	|	
|	Snapmaker	|	[Snapmaker G-code Google Docs Reference (incomplete)]	|	[docs.google.com](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qDBZTEdHPO59p7PcCulKvBOAjFI-U3O2RyzXJf3Rx6Q/edit#gid=0)	|

Troubleshooting

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	Troubleshooting	|	rojaljelly	|	[Troubleshooting]	|	[aprintapro.com](https://www.aprintapro.com/printaguide/#troubleshootingrow)	|

Things to make

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
|	Tone	|	[36 Colors PLA - 16' each - Includes 6 Glow in the dark]	|	[amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073NLZNX3)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printer Nozzle Comparison Guide]	|	[matterhackers.com](https://www.matterhackers.com/news/3d-printer-nozzle-comparison-guide)	|	
|	jstncrft	|	[Filament Tube](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/filament-tube-it-helps-also-filament-guide/365?u=tone)	|	[amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7SMLAM/ref=dp_prsubs_1)	|	
|	doug	|	[ABS Bed Adhesion Tips & Tricks]	|	[matterhackers.com](https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/printing-tips-&-tricks:-abs-bed-adhesion)	|	
|	rojaljelly	|	[Filament Properties Table]	|	[simplify3d.com](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/materials-guide/properties-table/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Free 'Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing']	|	[i.materialise.com](https://i.materialise.com/blog/beginners-guide-download)	|	
|	doug	|	[Complete 3D Printing Filament Comparison Guide - 2018]	|	[rigid.ink](https://rigid.ink/pages/filament-comparison-guide)	|	
|	doug	|	[PLA Filament Guide 2018 – Explained & Compared]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/1/pla-filament-3d-printing/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Complete 3D Printing Filament Comparison Guide 2019]	|	[rigid.ink](https://rigid.ink/pages/filament-comparison-guide)	|	
|	doug	|	[Print Quality Troubleshooting Guide]	|	[simplify3d.com](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Reviewing 30 different filaments!]	|	[toms3d.org](https://toms3d.org/2017/05/23/learned-reviewing-30-different-filaments-filaween/)	|	
|	zeveck	|	[USA Made PLA -- looks to be good quality PLA](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/random-help-ask-here/1255/5?u=tone)	|	[makergeeks.com](https://www.makergeeks.com/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Starter Temperatures & Printing Guide]	|	[filaments.ca](https://filaments.ca/pages/temperature-guide)	|	
|	doug	|	[Octin Stencil]	|	[dafont.com](https://www.dafont.com/octin-stencil-free.font)	|	
|	doug	|	[Octin Prison]	|	[dafont.com](https://www.dafont.com/octin-prison-free.font)	|	
|	doug	|	[Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide]	|	[simplify3d.com](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/materials-guide/)	|	
|	doug	|	[When should you upgrade the nozzle in your 3d printer?]	|	[youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35NPkN-xxqs)	|	
|	doug	|	[The 3D Printer Filament Recycler’s Guide]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/the-3d-printer-filament-recycler-s-guide/)	|	
|	doug	|	[Laser Safety]	|	[wickedlasers.com](https://www.wickedlasers.com/laser-tech/blue_light_hazard.html)	|	
|	doug	|	[3D Printer Nozzle Size & Material – What to Know & Which to Buy]	|	[all3dp.com](https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printer-nozzle-size-material-what-to-know-which-to-buy/)	|

<details><summary>Things to make</summary>

|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
	|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
	|	CthulhuLabs	|	[Accessory mount](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-accessory-mount/1914?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2816454)	|	
	|	Leonardo	|	[Battery Boxes](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-showcase-battery-box/435?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2687873)	|	
	|	CthulhuLabs	|	[Bit Fan](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/blower-for-the-cnc/2030/2?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2422801)	|	
	|	jstncrft	|	[Chess Puzzle Board](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/make-a-christmas-present-for-your-loved-ones-with-the-snapmaker-and-win-a-coupon/433/6?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1505544)	|	
	|	freeman	|	[Easy Clamp for Snapmaker](https://www.facebook.com/groups/snapmaker/permalink/597732693978381/)	|	[myminifactory.com](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-easy-clamp-for-snapmaker-79963)	|	
	|	hank	|	[Cookie Cutters](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/christmas-cookie-cutters/569?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=Cookie+Cutter&sa=&dwh=455a9efe75aadf3)	|	
	|	TheBum	|	[CNC Dust Fence](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a-dust-cover-for-cnc-module/285/29?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2805671)	|	
	|	Tone	|	[Dial Indicator Mount - SM2](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/on-achieving-a-perfect-level/5440)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4187251)	|	
	|	doug	|	[Dust Cover](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a-dust-cover-for-cnc-module/285/18?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2640428)	|	
	|	Ardjan	|	[Filament Spool & Tool Holder](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/filament-guide-for-snapmaker/400/10?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2823943)	|	
	|	jstncrft	|	[Filament Spool Adapter](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/filament-spool-reel-adapter/406?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2687084)	|	
	|	by Waldo	|	[Honeycomb Buzzle easy puzzle to print on SnapMaker](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snaplinks-wiki/2108/12)	|	[myminifactory.com](https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-67909)	|	
	|	Darren	|	[LEGO mount](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a-lego-mount-for-name-etching/584)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2721694)	|	
	|	kelvin8r	|	[Minimal Spool Guide](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/minimal-spool-reel-guide/2302?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2844100)	|	
	|	CthulhuLabs	|	[Part Cooler Shroud](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/recommendations-for-successful-prints/2354?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2816980)	|	
	|		|	[Part Cooler Shroud 2 - Fractalengineer]	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2757461)	|	
	|	Tone	|	[Part Cooling Shroud 3](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cooling-fan-facing-downward/2627/33?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3024111)	|	
	|	kelvin8r	|	[Pi Camera Mount](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/pi-camera-mount-holder-for-octopi-setup/2201?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2836769)	|	
	|	doug	|	[R2D2 Egg Cup](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hi-welcome-to-our-forum-please-introduce-yourself/110/251?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:610710)	|	
	|	doug	|	[Rotary Adapter](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-module-ideas/181/56?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2784777)	|	
	|	Leonardo	|	[**SnapBox**](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-showcase-snapbox/336?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2658266)	|	
	|	Thingiverse Creater, royaljelly, waldo	|	[Snapmaker Accessories Storage Box]	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/make:491122)	|	
	|	doug	|	[Temperature Tower - Better](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/not-all-filaments-are-the-same/1755/20)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2696733)	|	
	|	lman	|	[Tool Storage seat](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/this-is-my-snapmaker-tool-storage-seat/1911?u=tone)	|	[aws1.discourse-cdn.com](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/business7/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/1/12fa0c82f0cf71cb4a932d466c721a0009574ef1.stl)	|	
	|	kelvin8r	|	[Tool Storage 2 Z top](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/official-documents-tutorials/787/8?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2762355)	|	
	|	jstncrft	|	[Universal Brackets](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-showcase-snapblock/1145/5?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2683909)	|	
	|	Rick	|	[Vibration Dampers](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/vibration-dampeners/2219?u=tone)	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2830677)	|	
	|	Various	|	[A broad collection of projects for the Snapmaker at Thingiverse]	|	[thingiverse.com](https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=snapmaker&sa=&dwh=845a9ee9800566b)	|	
</details>

<details><summary>CNC</summary>

	|	Added By	|	Description	|	External Resource	|	
	|	---	|	---	|	---	|	
	|	doug	|	[2D Chinese Dragon](http://forum.snapmaker.com/t/official-ready-to-try-for-cnc/360)	|	[aws1.discourse-cdn.com](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/business7/uploads/snapmaker/original/1X/4775fe32df496ac9d3baaf4d9f04066346a59497.nc)	|	
	|	George Guy	|	[Feeds & Speeds for Wood]	|	[cnccookbook.com](https://www.cnccookbook.com/feeds-speeds-wood/)	|	
	|	Doug Parsons	|	[Plastic Cutting CNC Router Bits]	|	[amanatool.com](https://www.amanatool.com/products/cnc-router-bits/plastic-cutting-cnc-router-bits.html)	|	
</details>

Had to delete some of the source, ran into the 32,000 character limit. Also ignore the obvious copy/paste of “Things to Make”

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 6:03am

Hmm, I wonder if that can be combined with a table.

I’m in the process of setting up a Google Spreadsheet so we can do some bulk editing.

~~PM me your email address and I’ll give you edit permissions.~~

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 6:21am

I started coming up with a structure based on @brent113’s expanding sections and tables, but it occurs to me that this is extremely fragile, as-in, if it’s on a wiki, breaking it unexpectedly is really easy - that’s even true for my table efforts.

I suppose we could do this as a Google Doc with “Comment” permissions, but that brings the editing back to a few individuals, not ideal.

Ideally the solution needs:

Revision Control
Web-based GUI
“Advanced” formatting - ie. not plain text
General Access

Alternatively you “anoint” a “moderator” who does this, but I know I have a day-job and doing this kind of thing isn’t paying the rent. It also makes the solution reliant on a relatively small point of failure.

If there was a place in this forum where strict moderation - ie. no random questions - could be “enforced”, you could just use that section for this kind of information. The Wiki page is an example of how it quickly becomes unstructured.

Thoughts?

brent113 · December 10, 2020, 6:27am

Check above, posted as collapsable tables, with partial source. I don’t think it would be too bad to maintain. Could easily be cleaned up if the regular expression I used took more than 2 seconds to write, and included some formatting tabs.

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 6:31am

That looks better than I expected.

I can massage my spreadsheet to generate that.

Let me post a full version here and see what that looks like.

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 6:51am

Things to make

Added By	Description	External Resource
CthulhuLabs	Accessory mount	thingiverse.com
Leonardo	Battery Boxes	thingiverse.com
CthulhuLabs	Bit Fan	thingiverse.com
jstncrft	Chess Puzzle Board	thingiverse.com
freeman	Easy Clamp for Snapmaker	myminifactory.com
hank	Cookie Cutters	thingiverse.com
TheBum	CNC Dust Fence	thingiverse.com
Tone	Dial Indicator Mount - SM2	thingiverse.com
doug	Dust Cover	thingiverse.com
Ardjan	Filament Spool & Tool Holder	thingiverse.com
jstncrft	Filament Spool Adapter	thingiverse.com
by Waldo	Honeycomb Buzzle easy puzzle to print on SnapMaker	myminifactory.com
Darren	LEGO mount	thingiverse.com
kelvin8r	Minimal Spool Guide	thingiverse.com
CthulhuLabs	Part Cooler Shroud	thingiverse.com
	[Part Cooler Shroud 2 - Fractalengineer]	thingiverse.com
Tone	Part Cooling Shroud 3	thingiverse.com
kelvin8r	Pi Camera Mount	thingiverse.com
doug	R2D2 Egg Cup	thingiverse.com
doug	Rotary Adapter	thingiverse.com
Leonardo	SnapBox	thingiverse.com
Thingiverse Creater, royaljelly, waldo	[Snapmaker Accessories Storage Box]	thingiverse.com
doug	Temperature Tower - Better	thingiverse.com
lman	Tool Storage seat	aws1.discourse-cdn.com
kelvin8r	Tool Storage 2 Z top	thingiverse.com
jstncrft	Universal Brackets	thingiverse.com
Rick	Vibration Dampers	thingiverse.com
Various	[A broad collection of projects for the Snapmaker at Thingiverse]	thingiverse.com

CNC

Added By	Description	External Resource
doug	2D Chinese Dragon	aws1.discourse-cdn.com
George Guy	[Feeds & Speeds for Wood]	cnccookbook.com
Doug Parsons	[Plastic Cutting CNC Router Bits]	amanatool.com

Accessories

Added By	Description	External Resource
Jihun	Easy Clamp for Snapmaker	myminifactory.com
doug	Multi Color Filament Mixer	mosaicmanufacturing.com
doug	Multi Color Filament Mixer	youtube.com
daemionfox	Multi Color Print Head	newatlas.com
daemionfox	Multi Color Print Head	reprap.me
kelvin8r	OctoPi	octoprint.org
kelvin8r	[OctoPi - OctoPrint Forum]	discourse.octoprint.org
kelvin8r	[OctoPi - OctoPrint Docs]	docs.octoprint.org
Tone	Nickle Plated Nozzle	amazon.com
	[Touchup Tool]	amazon.com
	[Touchup Tool Lower Cost]	amazon.com

Software

Added By	Description	External Resource
Tone	[Free Block Drawing Program]	app.diagrams.net
Tone	[Free Block Drawing Program]	youtube.com
doug	[FreeCAD Manual:Preparing models for 3D printing - an interesting read, especially on converting to Meshes]	freecadweb.org

How To

Added By	Description	External Resource
xchrisd	3d Print Guide_Walk Through
Jameracho	A350 3D Printing Bed Calibration Guide	Google Doc
doug	[Cura Tutorial]	all3dp.com
doug	[Best Glues, Epoxies, and Plastic Welds for 3D Printing - Part 1]	youtube.com
doug	[Getting started with Fusion 360 - a good video to start learning from]	autodesk.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 1]	youtube.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 2]	youtube.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - Tutorial for Absolute Beginners— Part 3]	youtube.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - Foundation Concepts - A series of great short video’s]	help.autodesk.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - How to create embossed text]	youtube.com
doug	[Fusion 360 - Split Face & Split Body]	youtube.com
doug	[How To - Avoid clogs with PLA Composites and all-metal hotends]	proto-pasta.com
doug	[How to Smooth PLA 3D Prints]	instructables.com
doug	[How to Anneal Your 3d Prints for Strength]	rigid.ink
doug	[How to find the perfect temperature for your 3D prints!]	youtube.com
doug	Painting with Oil Based Pens	youtube.com
Tone	[Printing with Nylon]	matterhackers.com
doug	Working with PLA Filament	rigid.ink
doug	[The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printed Text]	thingiverse.com
doug	[The Ultimate Guide to 3D Printed Text]	xometry.com
doug	[THE ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO 3D PRINTING]	beginnersguide.io3dp.com
doug	[3D Printing Tech Tips: Infill Percentage and Pattern Explained]	3dplatform.com
doug	Temperature Towers - FINDING THE PERFECT TEMP FOR ANY FILAMENT	youtube.com
doug	[Simplify3D - Improved 3D Printing Success!]	youtube.com
doug	[Picking a 3D printer nozzle and installing it!]	youtube.com
doug	[Simplify3D - Different Settings for Different Regions of a Model]	simplify3d.com
doug	[Over-Extrusion – Tips and Tricks to Solve It]	all3dp.com
doug	[3D Printing 101: How To Fix a Clogged Nozzle Using a Cold Pull! - Suggested by James Bricknell]	youtube.com
doug	[Annealing PLA Prints for Strength – 2 Easy Ways]	all3dp.com
doug	[3D Printer Bed Adhesion – All You Need To Know]	all3dp.com
doug	[How to Set Up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi 3 B+ – 3 Easy Steps]	all3dp.com
Doug Parsons	[TinkerCAD - YouTube Channel]	youtube.com
Snapmaker	[How to Use the Laser Engraving Feature?]	youtube.com
Snapmaker	[How to Use the CNC Feature?]	youtube.com
Snapmaker	Remove Blob
Snapmaker	Laser settings for different materials
Snapmaker	Cleaning the Linear Module
Snapmaker	Leveling the Heated Bed
Snapmaker	What should I do if the filament is broken in the 3D Printing Module?
Snapmaker	What should I do if the first layer does not stick to the heated bed?
Snapmaker	What should I do if the laser engraving module cannot work anymore?
doug	[The Best Way to 3D Print Threads; Nuts, and Bolts]	youtube.com
doug	[Step-by-step easy guide: designing and 3D printing threads]	sculpteo.com
doug	[3D Printing Threads and Screws – A Simple Guide]	all3dp.com
Edwin	SnapMaker Original Repair Tutorial

Source code

Added By	Description	External Resource
Snapmaker	Announcement	github.com
Tone	[G-code Wiki]	reprap.org
Tone	[G-code Wiki]	marlinfw.org
Tone	[Releases - The most current Luban]	github.com
Snapmaker	[Snapmaker G-code Google Docs Reference (incomplete)]	docs.google.com

Troubleshooting

Added By	Description	External Resource
rojaljelly	[Troubleshooting]	aprintapro.com

Miscelaneous

Added By	Description	External Resource
Tone	[36 Colors PLA - 16’ each - Includes 6 Glow in the dark]	amazon.com
doug	[3D Printer Nozzle Comparison Guide]	matterhackers.com
jstncrft	Filament Tube	amazon.com
doug	[ABS Bed Adhesion Tips & Tricks]	matterhackers.com
rojaljelly	[Filament Properties Table]	simplify3d.com
doug	[Free ‘Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing’]	i.materialise.com
doug	[Complete 3D Printing Filament Comparison Guide - 2018]	rigid.ink
doug	[PLA Filament Guide 2018 – Explained & Compared]	all3dp.com
doug	[Complete 3D Printing Filament Comparison Guide 2019]	rigid.ink
doug	[Print Quality Troubleshooting Guide]	simplify3d.com
doug	[Reviewing 30 different filaments!]	toms3d.org
zeveck	USA Made PLA – looks to be good quality PLA	makergeeks.com
doug	[Starter Temperatures & Printing Guide]	filaments.ca
doug	[Octin Stencil]	dafont.com
doug	[Octin Prison]	dafont.com
doug	[Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide]	simplify3d.com
doug	[When should you upgrade the nozzle in your 3d printer?]	youtube.com
doug	[The 3D Printer Filament Recycler’s Guide]	all3dp.com
doug	[Laser Safety]	wickedlasers.com
doug	[3D Printer Nozzle Size & Material – What to Know & Which to Buy]	all3dp.com

404 Error

Added By	Description	External Resource
Tone	SparkMaker – SLA printer	shop.ogadget.com

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 6:53am

That’s hideous to actually edit if you don’t know what you’re looking at.

Tone · December 10, 2020, 7:57am

It looks good and works well but can anyone edit it without screwing it up?

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 8:13am

That is precisely my current biggest concern.

The alternate versions we’re playing with aren’t really any better either.

I’m wondering if using indented lists with headings for sections might be a more robust way to go.

I don’t want to make more work for anyone either, so I’m trying hard to figure out what a longer term solution might look like.

brvdboss · December 10, 2020, 11:17am

How about something like this? (not fully formatted everything just as an example:

Things to make

Dust shoe: don't get all dusty

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

Gift box

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

Surprise item

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

General tips and tricks

Bed calibration

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

first installation

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

Filament tips

Description....: description of the item
Resources......: Some link
Submitter......:

The code for the segment above looks like this:

### Things to make
[details="Dust shoe: don't get all dusty"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]
[details="Gift box"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]
[details="Surprise item"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]
### General tips and tricks
[details="Bed calibration"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]
[details="first installation"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]
[details="Filament tips"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]

I’m abusing the inline code tags and dots (.) to create to align the colon as whitespaces get filtered out. But the code tags do enforce a monospace font which helps to align.

If someone wants to add something to it. They just have to add a section like this which is fairly easy to understand:

[details="Surprise item"]
  * `Description....:` description of the item
  * `Resources......:` [Some link](https://www.snapmaker.com)
  * `Submitter......:`
[/details]

It’s more or less abusing the hide details tag as a list item. You could nest them, but you can’t style the description of them which is a pity. Would be great if you could add ## to them to make them like headers

Main disadvantage: you need a lot of clicking if you want to see more details. You could decide to not use the hide details option at all, but that would make it very long.

Main advantage: very easy to understand and edit. Just include a sample in the post that can be copy-pasted and it’s really easy to fill in and mistakes can’t really wreck the entire post. If later one it would be preferred to have more than just the description, link and submitter: it can easily be done without the need to update the entire table all at once, “easy” to reorganize and use the other markup possibilities

edit: little bit of cleanup

MooseJuice · December 10, 2020, 5:20pm

I received a badge yesterday for being a “regular” which apparently provides me some powers. (renaming threads is the only one that sticks out to me but maybe something else too) That implies they do have the ability to provide some.

We could inquire if pinning can be granted or not? @staff

brvdboss · December 10, 2020, 5:40pm

Actually the original wiki-page by Tone is already pinned, just not forum wide, only in the getting started category.

Tone · December 10, 2020, 9:03pm

Pinning requires staff action. I had to ask to get it pinned.

ElloryJaye · December 10, 2020, 10:08pm

Keeping everything in one thread strikes me as a way to end up with one heck of an unwieldy thread (and possibly make the forum software explode somewhere along the way). And if they switch the forum software again, we might lose everything.

Alternative 1: Get multiple threads pinned (“Assembly/Getting Started”, “3D Printing”, “Laser”, “CNC”, “Troubleshooting”, “Accessories to Make”, “Other Things to Make”, etc.). Doesn’t fix the potential problems with backups.

Alternative 2: Set up an external wiki—I agree that the weak excuse for wiki software that github provides is not an option, but there are hosts that will provide instances of Mediawiki or similar for free. miraheze.org looks nice enough and seems responsive; there are others. This requires an ongoing mass information-transfer exercise.

Alternative 3: Keep the single FAQ thread, but curate it to within an inch of its life. Don’t include any “stuff to make” that isn’t a Snapmaker accessory, but point people to an external collection on Thingiverse or somewhere. Don’t include any questions that haven’t been asked at least 3-4 times by different people. And so on. Hopefully this would stay small enough to make it reasonable to save copies off periodically, but it would require the cooperation of everyone working on the thread.

ITmaze · December 10, 2020, 11:35pm

I really like the idea of a “FAQ” category at the top-level of the Forum (to use the existing terminology) with a pinned post for each section and in that we maintain a list for the various things of interest related strictly to that area. It means that as new areas open up, like say the rotary module, we can add another pinned post to that category.

I wonder if the FAQ category could be configured to only contain pinned wiki posts that cannot be replied to, which would make the noise level much lower. My google-fu didn’t unearth the magic discourse incantation to make this happen.

We could implement this using a policy of “links to the forum only”, so if someone wants to add a reference to an external resource, it must first be posted as a forum link, which would allow discussion related to that resource in that thread which would make the item continued to be relevant and if the link dies, there could be a reply to the source post with a new link, keeping the FAQ still correct - less maintenance work - yay!

As for backups, I run plenty of daily backup jobs for various things, adding a few URL’s for backing up is pretty simple.

I wasn’t here with the previous forum, but I’d be surprised if the data didn’t still exist somewhere. Perhaps we could ask SM for it?

Back to formatting. It could be a simple indented list if we have a FAQ for each category like this:

Assembly / Getting Started

The resources listed here are forum posts that help a new user assemble their SnapMaker device and configure it for first use. If you have questions about a resource here, respond to the original resource post so the whole community benefits from the discussion.

# Assembly / Getting Started

The resources listed here are **forum posts** that help a new user assemble their SnapMaker device and configure it for first use. If you have questions about a resource here, respond to the original resource post so the whole community benefits from the discussion.

* [3d Print Guide_Walk Through](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/3d-print-guide-walk-through/5945)
* [A350 3D Printing Bed Calibration Guide](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a350-3d-printing-bed-calibration-guide/12019)

If that is a suitable idea, this leaves the question, which “pinned” post areas should the FAQ category start with?

@ElloryJaye has proposed:

Assembly / Getting Started
3D Printing
Laser Cutting / Engraving
CNC
Troubleshooting
Accessories to Make
Other Things to Make

@Tone used:

Things to make
CNC
Accessories
How to’s
Source code
Troubleshooting
Misc

I suggested:

Software

We can vote using a poll, but are there any suggestions on categories that would be helpful in our first attempt at doing this?

xchrisd · December 11, 2020, 3:38am

Good morning, I like this FAQ idea.
I have no idea which categories could be added, so far, it looks complete.
The topic you are going to create, should be a wiki-topic anyway, so editing is possible forever. I didn’t knew this at my getting started topic and can’t edit it any more…

ITmaze · December 12, 2020, 8:00am

I’ve been thinking about the categories and the kinds of questions that come through the forum on a regular basis. Here’s a list based on my observations:

Putting your SnapMaker together
Instructions and User Guides
Troubleshooting when things don’t work as expected
Maintenance of your SnapMaker
Getting Support
How shipping works
Software
Accessories for your SnapMaker
Models to make
Source Code
Reporting Bugs
The 3D Printing Module
The CNC Module
The Controller
The Laser Module
The Linear Modules
The Power Supply
The Rotary Module
The Touch Screen

One of the issues with the above list is that there is overlap - and therefor scope for confusion. I’d rather have specific, distinct, non-overlapping areas. It’s likely that this isn’t possible, but would love to hear feedback on it.

I did toy with just having sections named after the hardware components only:

The 3D Printing Module
The CNC Module
The Controller
The Laser Module
The Linear Modules
The Power Supply
The Rotary Module
The Touch Screen

Perhaps that’s a better starting point?

sdj544 · December 12, 2020, 9:28am

I prefer just the hardware but add maintenance and software.
Not sure power supply or controller needs their own. Maybe combined with touch screen.
The only other category I think might be good, but maybe that’s under each of the modules would be a “To Start” guide.

-S

Cwf46 · April 28, 2021, 3:41am

what if we started an offshoot forum “For Newb’s Only” so that us newb’s such as myself dont feel so guilty for asking questions which im sure you guys who have been around for a bit have heard a thousand times and bog down the forum for more advanced issues and situations?

Edwin · April 28, 2021, 4:37am

For the tutorials for the very beginners:

For the frequently asked question, see this site
https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001781913-Snapmaker-2-0