Guides & Articles
Getting Started: Text to CAD in 60 Seconds
Your first AI-generated 3D model in under a minute.
Read article →PromptingHow to Write Effective CAD Prompts
The techniques that consistently produce accurate, printable models.
Read article →ExportingSTL vs OBJ: Which Format Should You Export?
When to use each format and which slicers support them.
Read article →3D PrintingWall Thickness Guide for FDM 3D Printing
Minimum walls, shells, and infill for strong, printable parts.
Read article →EngineeringCAD Tolerances for 3D Printing: A Practical Guide
How to design parts that actually fit together when printed.
Read article →TutorialDesigning Functional Brackets with AI CAD
Step-by-step: mounting bracket with gussets and holes.
Read article →TutorialCustom Electronics Enclosures: Design Guide
Snap-fit lids, vent holes, and connector cutouts for Pi and Arduino projects.
Read article →TutorialPhone Stand Design: Step-by-Step
A practical design project to learn the prompting workflow.
Read article →3D Printing3D Printing Materials Guide: PLA, PETG, ABS & More
Choosing the right filament for your printed part's purpose.
Read article →3D PrintingCommon 3D Printing Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Layer separation, stringing, warping, and other classic problems.
Read article →WorkflowPreparing Your AI CAD Model for Printing
Orientation, supports, wall count, and slicer settings for AI-generated geometry.
Read article →OpinionText-to-CAD vs Traditional CAD: Honest Comparison
When AI CAD wins, when it doesn't, and how to combine both.
Read article →EngineeringDesigning Snap-Fit Joints for 3D Printing
Cantilever snaps, annular snaps, and the tolerances that make them work.
Read article →3D PrintingOverhangs, Bridges & Supports in 3D Printing
The 45° rule, bridging limits, and when to design around supports.
Read article →TechnicalDesigning Watertight 3D Models
What manifold geometry means and how to avoid open shells.
Read article →PromptingPrompt Engineering for Better CAD Results
Advanced techniques: negative constraints, iterative refinement, and more.
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