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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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#46
Friday · 32 min
Interview with WatchTower Creator YGK3D - Episode 46
We sit down with Taylor from YGK3D to talk about his new 3d printer management software Watchtower. This is such a useful tool for any 3d printers out there. We talk through development and future plans.
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#45
Friday · 32 min
Creality Makes a P1S 3d Scanner - Episode 45
We talk about the new Creality P1S 3D scanner, its features, and its implications for both consumers and professionals in the 3D scanning market. They explore the advancements in 3D scanning technology, comparing it to existing products and discussing the potential impact on various use cases. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the P1S 3D Scanner 02:57 Advancements in 3D Scanning Technology 05:59 Tracking and Data Processing in Scanning 08:49 Use Cases for the P1S Scanner 11:59 Wireless Capabilities and Performance 14:50 Comparing Creality's Product Lineup 18:00 Market Positioning and Consumer Choices 20:59 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects
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#44
October 16 · 37 min
So many new 3d Printer from Creality - Episode 44
Creality announced so many new products that we had to record an episode covering all the new things. Several new printers, new dry boxes, new scanners, and their new brand Nexbie that sells 3d printed shoes and other 3d prints. https://store.creality.com/collections/new-arrivals-1 https://shoes.nexbie.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Creality Products 02:02 Exploring the X4S High-Temperature Dry Box 06:58 CFS 2 and Its Compatibility Features 12:57 The Ender 3 V3 and Its Market Position 19:03 Exploring the M-Box and Children's Printing 22:00 K3 Printer Features and Usability 24:02 Comparing K3 and Spark X i8 Performance 27:58 Future of Multi-Material Printing 32:05 Maintenance and Noise Reduction in 3D Printers 36:04 Creality's Product Launch and Market Strategy
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#43
October 10 · 32 min
3d Printer Watchtower, easy management software - Episode 43
We talk about our experience using the Printer management software Watchtower. This was designed by the Youtube Channel YGK3D. This is a powerful mangement software that works with any 3d printers and surprisingly works well with one or a whole farm of printers.
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#42
October 2 · 30 min
CoPrint takes IDEX 3d Printing to another level - Episode 42
This week we talk about the introduction of a new 3D printer from Coprint, the Quatro, which features four independently controlled toolheads and a bed slinger design. We talk about the benefits, challenges, and possibilities of this innovative printer, as well as the comparison with other 3D printers in the market. The conversation explores the concept of combining different 3D printing technologies to create a unique and innovative 3D printer.
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#41
September 25 · 31 min
New Creality SparkX i8, The future of multicolor 3d printing - Episode 41
This week we talk about the new Creality SparkX i8. This new filament changing system is one of the most advanced filament changing mechanisms while at the same time coming in a budget 3d printer. JJ had the printer for only a few days when this was recorded, so some of the technical details weren't completely understood at the time. My full review video explains it in more technical details.
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#40
September 20 · 33 min
When will 3d Printers go Mainstream? - Episode 40
This week we talk about the advancements that have made 3d printers so much easier to use, and the features that we think make the biggest difference to the wide adoption by mainstream users.
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#39
September 11 · 34 min
Flashforge Creator 5 Pro vs Snapmaker U1 - Episode 39
We talk through the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro that JJ has been testing, and compare it with the Snapmaker U1, pricing and value comparison, the tool head docking system, print quality comparison, slicer software and firmware, filament loading and unloading, firmware integration and functionality, filament compatibility and claims, dry box features and over-engineering. We then talk about dry boxes again and whether integrated dry boxes are worth it.
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#38
September 4 · 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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