https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/categories/3d-printing/Recent content in 3D Printing on Joe McCarthyHugoen-gbThu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-first-layer-dial-in/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-first-layer-dial-in/Getting a perfect first layer on the Prusa Mini wasn’t easy. Here’s how I cleaned, calibrated, and fine-tuned until adhesion was reliable every time.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/learning-freecad-from-onshape-and-fusion360/Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/learning-freecad-from-onshape-and-fusion360/Short update on moving everyday CAD work from Onshape and Fusion 360 to FreeCAD and what is working so far.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-extrusion-troubleshooting/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-extrusion-troubleshooting/Tracked a bad first layer to extruder debris and a partial nozzle clog, followed by calibration checks. A cold pull and standard Mini maintenance put the yellow silk PLA case back on track.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/reducing-3d-printer-noise-levels/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/reducing-3d-printer-noise-levels/Measuring noise and reducing it with printable feet and a paving slab base.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/3d-printer-calibration-by-printing-cubes/Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/3d-printer-calibration-by-printing-cubes/Printing scaled calibration cubes to isolate ghosting, base gaps, and squareness issues.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/smrrf-2023/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/smrrf-2023/A day at the UK RepRap festival with projects, vendors, and community spirit.https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-3d-printer/Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://joe-mccarthy.github.io/prusa-mini-3d-printer/A smoother setup, better print quality, and less time troubleshooting.