Dr. D-Flo Projects Guides DFT Store Forum YouTubeHow to Build a 3D PrinterA Guide to Fused Filament FabricationGuidesHow to Build a 3D Printer Building a FFF 3D PrinterDIY Voron2.4 BuildVoron 2.4: A Premium DIY 3D PrinterFused Filament Fabrication or FFF is a type of 3D printing technology where parts are created through a layer-by-layer deposition of a molten thermoplastic. The extruder is responsible for heating up plastic filament and is fitted with a nozzle that controls the dimeter of the extruded fiber. It may help to think of the extruder as a fancy hot glue gun that is strapped to a series of rails that allow it to move in three dimensions, depositing material layer-by-layer. Build it YourselfThe natural progression of 3D printing as a hobbyist is to buy a 3D printer, print a couple trinkets, realize that a 3D printer can print parts for another 3D printer, and then build a second printer. This is a slippery slope where you could unintentionally end up with more than a couple printers. Nevertheless, taking on the challenge of building your own 3D printer is not only fun but it is also an academic exercise where you will learn about linear motion, electronics, and a little bit of programming. Do Some ResearchWhether you are purchasing a kit or