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JJ Shankles

3D Printing Podcast with JJ and Jerry answering community questions and talking about what's new in 3D Printing.

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  • #38
    Friday · 30 min

    3D Printer Repairability Issues - Episode 38

    JJ has been having trouble repairing his HeyGears Printer. We talk about the availability of parts and the long-term support for 3D printers. There are benefits of larger brands with more reliable parts and service reliability.

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  • #37
    August 28 · 32 min

    Outdated 3d Printing Technologies - Episode 37

    In this episode we talk about the frustrations and challenges of outdated 3D printing technology, including slow preheating, printing ABS, and printer modifications. 3d Printing has come a long way, and it is easy to forget how much things have changed in a few years.

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  • #36
    August 21 · 33 min

    The Rise of UV Printers - Episode 36

    You've probably seen UV Printers everywhere recently. So in this episode we talk about UV printers and their applications and downsides.

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  • #35
    August 14 · 31 min

    3d Printing Favorite things for Beginners in 2026 - Episode 35

    We talk through a comprehensive overview of beginner-friendly 3D printers and brands, the evolution of 3D printing technology, and a detailed exploration of filament types and brands. Every year the brands of printers, filaments, and accessories change, so we talk through some of our current favorite things.

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  • #34
    August 11 · 33 min

    Gardening with 3D Printing - Episode 34

    This week we talk through some larger 3D printing projects we have been working on. Jerry has been printing out a large hydroponic system to bring the garden indoors. JJ has been printing out the Modi Boxi miniature model storage system.

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  • #33
    August 10 · 28 min

    What's new in 3D Printing Filament Dryers? - Episode 33

    This week we talk about the world of 3D printer accessories, specifically focusing on filament dryers and their advancements. We cover various brands, models, features, and benefits of filament dryers, highlighting the importance of filament drying for different materials.

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  • #32
    July 25 · 31 min

    New Multi-Nozzle Creality 3D Printer - Episode 32

    JJ got a recent first look at the new KliTek technology that Creality will be using in the K3 line of printers. We talk through what makes it different, and some interesting features that will be impressive if they can really pull it off.

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  • #31
    July 17 · 30 min

    Does AI have a place in 3D Printing? - Episode 31

    In this episode we dive into the massive topic of AI in 3D Printing. It is a large and complex topic, but we are both constantly hearing about new AI companies in the space, so we wanted to talk about it. It is a tool, but it is not the magic tool that brands think it can be.

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  • #30
    July 10 · 31 min

    3D Printed RC Projects - Episode 30

    We talk through a comparison between Maker Road and Cyberbrick. Two large remote control 3D printed car projects. We love fun projects like this that upgrade what a 3d printer can make.

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  • #29
    June 26 · 31 min

    Klipper revolutionized 3D Printing - Episode 29

    We talk about Klipper and other firmware for 3d printing. Our experiences with Klipper, and how it has become so easy that people don't even have to think about firmware anymore.

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  • #28
    June 19 · 37 min

    Bambu Lab's Big Printer A2L - Episode 28

    JJ has been testing out the new Bambu Lab A2L. A larger and slightly updated version of the A1. We talk about the new features, and address the open source controversy in the news lately around the brand.

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  • #27
    June 13 · 30 min

    Prusa INDX vs Toolchanger Printers - Episode 27

    We both had time to see the Prusa INDX toolchanger printing in person at Rapid TCT 2026, and it was really impressive to see in person. A lot of exciting developments being made in 3d printing right now around toolchangers. This unlocks a lot of multi-material print options that weren't avaliable in previous generations.

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  • #25
    May 29 · 31 min

    3D Printing Flexible clothing - Episode 25

    We talk through the amazing flexible 3d printing filaments, and some of their big uses. Flexible shoes or even clothing like hats. Silicone 3d printing on the Prusa XL has big potential for complex silicone objects.

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  • #24
    May 22 · 32 min

    Learning about 3D Scanners - Episode 24

    We talk through the 3D scanners that we saw at Rapid TCT this year. Covering a wide range of prices and end users. JJ is new to 3d scanning while Jerry has more history with several consumer scanners. Let us know if you have a great use for 3d scanners. I'm always looking for real uses for scanning.

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  • #23
    May 15 · 30 min

    Resin 3D Printing Warhammer Miniatures - Episode 23

    In this episode JJ has been doing a lot more resin 3d printing of Warhammer miniatures. We talk about the complexities of resin printing and how difficult it can be, but how cool the finished results can be.

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  • #22
    April 24 · 30 min

    Continuous Fiber 3D Printing - Episode 22

    We talk about a few new continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printers. These are a huge improvement in the print strength compared to a normal chopped carbon fiber filament. This might be a innovation getting cheaper in the next few years, hopefully making it to consumer 3d printers.

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  • #21
    April 17 · 31 min

    Creality at home Filament Maker and Shredder - Episode 21

    We talk about Creality's upcoming M1 and R1 at-home filament maker and shredder. Not much is known about this upcoming release, but it could be popular at the right price. It seems fun to tinker with and customize your own filaments.

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  • #20
    April 10 · 36 min

    Atomform Mova 12 nozzle printer - Episode 20

    We talk about Jerry's trip to see the Adamform Palette 300. A new 12 nozzle 3d printer coming out soon. It's a new idea to multi-color printing that is coming from a smaller brand.

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  • #19
    April 3 · 31 min

    Open Source vs Closed in 3D Printing - Episode 19

    JJ and Jerry talk about the shift away from open source projects in the 3D printing industry, the impact of closed source projects, and the potential for brands to contribute to open source. It also explores the role of open source projects in driving innovation and the challenges faced by small teams in the industry.

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