November 2026 VzBot Upgrades
A new extruder, a Cartographer v4 probe, and some patient first-layer troubleshooting on my VzBot.
3D Printing
Read on for highlighted content related to 3d printing!
- DIY 3D Printer Builds - great for enthusiasts who want to get the utmost performance and quality out of a 3d printer. However, be warned- these are all very ambitious (but rewarding) projects.
- Pre-Built / Retail 3d Printers - intended for those who don’t want a tinkering hobby, and just want great results. Best to start here if you’re not sure!
- 3D Printer Filament 101- helpful info about different filaments.
- Filaments - filaments that I love to use and recommend.
- Maintenance & Tuning - tips and tricks from the Maker Corner on maintaining and tuning.
DIY Printer Builds
- VZBot - Hardcore Enthusiast printer, intended for high speed printing.
- Which Voron should you build? - I walk through the popular Voron printer options and hopefully, help you decide which one to go with.
- Voron Trident - LDO Trident Review. Great option for a first build, “bed dropper” Core XY.
- Voron 2.4 - West3d Voron 2.4 Introduction. Challenging build, what Voron’s are known for due to the “Flying Gantry”.
- Voron 0.2 - LDO Kit. Small, 120x120x120mm build envelope, small but might, and at a good price with great quality.
- Voron 0.2 - Sibor Kit Unboxing and Initial Impressions. Good quality, budget kit.
- Voron 0.2 - Full Build Series. Learn how to build a Voron 0.2, from start to finish!
- Voron 0.1 - Full Build Series. Learn how to build a Voron 0.1 from start to finish!
Pre-Built / Retail Printers
- Bambu A1 Mini - Bambu A1 Mini (with AMS) First Impressions.
- Lulzbot Taz Sidekick - Impressions
Maintenance & Tuning
- Voron 0.1 Tips, Tricks, and Maintenance - I cover ways to maintain your Voron printer, much of which is applicable to other machines as well.
- Voron 0.1 Print Speed settings - A simple walkthrough of some of the print settings I use to get good results.
VZBot 330 Playlist
Which Voron Should you Build?
Voron Trident Review
Voron 2.4 Kit
LDO Voron 0.2 Kit Review
Sibor Voron 0.2 Kit Review
Voron 0.2 Build Series
Voron 0.1 Build Series
Bambu Mini
Lulzbot Taz Sidekick
Voron 0.1 Tips, Tricks, and Maintenance
Voron 0.1 Print Speed Settings
More from the 3D Printing workbench
October 2026 Update
Life updates, handmade leather projects, and what’s next in the workshop.
Prusa Core One Detailed Review
The build, the good parts, the rough edges, and my thoughts after printing with the Prusa Core One.
Prusa Core One Build Update and Initial Thoughts
Build progress and first impressions of the Prusa Core One kit, with notes from assembling the printer and filming the process.
2025 Summer Projects Update!
A summer workshop update: lessons from Box Turtle testing, self-watering planters, and plans for a Prusa Core One build series.
April 2025 Update: 5000 Subscriber Youtube Milestone
Celebrating 5,000 YouTube subscribers, reflecting on Greg’s maker journey, and looking ahead to more projects and videos.
LDO Box Turtle Build Complete! (But still more to go..)
Final assembly of Greg’s LDO Box Turtle filament changer, including the completed build video and the work still ahead.
LDO Box Turtle Build In Progress!
Progress on Greg’s LDO Box Turtle build, bringing multi-filament changing to an open-source Klipper printer with lessons from the assembly.
New Project: LDO Box Turtle Planning
Planning an LDO Box Turtle filament changer build for a Voron printer, with project goals, preparation, and a look at the kit.
Closing out 2024...
Closing out 2024 with handmade leather gifts, journals, wallets, and workshop projects that combine leatherworking and 3D printing.
What has Greg been up to?
An August 2024 update from Greg: MRRF visits, a maker swap table, drones, gardening, and plans for more workshop content.
Build Log: 3D Printing a Guitar Pedal Board
A build log for a 3D-printed guitar pedalboard, combining Greg’s interests in music and making with a practical modular design.
A pretty amazing Hifi headphone kit- the Head(amame)!
Building the Head(amame) hi-fi headphone kit: Greg’s experience with 3D-printed headphones and the sound that made this project stand out.