Looking to uncover the best 3D printing resources out there? Tired of missing out on helpful tools, guides, or tutorials your peers already love? Use these ready-to-go Recommend a Resource post templates to spark collaborative knowledge sharing and build a stronger, more supportive community.
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Encouraging members to recommend resources taps into the natural desire to help others and be recognized for valuable contributions. By inviting everyone to share useful articles, videos, or tools, you foster a culture of collaboration where information flows freely and members feel empowered to participate.
This approach also reduces the overwhelm newcomers often feel, making it easier for them to find trusted, peer-reviewed materials. When members explain how they use a resource, it adds practical context that builds trust and increases the perceived value of both the contribution and the community.
What is your go-to 3D printing resource? Share a link and tell us how it helps you.
💡 Example: "What is your go-to 3D printing resource? Share a link and tell us how it helps you. For me, it's All3DP's beginner guides."
Have you found a 3D modeling tool or slicer that improved your prints? Let us know what you use.
💡 Example: "Have you found a 3D modeling tool or slicer that improved your prints? Let us know what you use. I switched to PrusaSlicer recently."
Share a YouTube channel or video that helped you level up your 3D printing skills.
💡 Example: "Share a YouTube channel or video that helped you level up your 3D printing skills. I love Maker's Muse for troubleshooting tips."
Is there an article or blog you always recommend to 3D printing beginners? Post it below.
💡 Example: "Is there an article or blog you always recommend to 3D printing beginners? Post it below. I usually send people to the Ultimaker Wiki."
What website do you use to find free 3D models? Tell us your favorite and why.
💡 Example: "What website do you use to find free 3D models? Tell us your favorite and why. I like Thingiverse for the huge variety."
Drop a link to a troubleshooting guide that has saved your prints more than once.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a troubleshooting guide that has saved your prints more than once. I rely on the Simplify3D Print Quality Guide."
Do you use any apps to monitor your 3D printer remotely? Share your setup or recommendations.
💡 Example: "Do you use any apps to monitor your 3D printer remotely? Share your setup or recommendations. OctoPrint is a must for me."
Share a resource that helped you with filament selection or storage.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you with filament selection or storage. The Filament Friday videos are helpful."
Can anyone recommend a good STL repair tool or website?
💡 Example: "Can anyone recommend a good STL repair tool or website? I have had good luck with Netfabb's free online service."
What online course or tutorial helped you understand 3D printer calibration?
💡 Example: "What online course or tutorial helped you understand 3D printer calibration? Teaching Tech's calibration guide is gold."
Is there a must-read forum thread or community for 3D printing tips? Drop a link.
💡 Example: "Is there a must-read forum thread or community for 3D printing tips? Drop a link. Reddit's r/3Dprinting is super active."
What slicing profile or preset has worked best for you? Share where you found it.
💡 Example: "What slicing profile or preset has worked best for you? Share where you found it. I use the PrusaSlicer mini profiles from GitHub."
Have you found a resource for learning 3D design basics? Recommend it to the community.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource for learning 3D design basics? Recommend it to the community. Tinkercad tutorials are very beginner friendly."
What filament comparison chart do you trust? Share your preferred source.
💡 Example: "What filament comparison chart do you trust? Share your preferred source. I use Prusa's material table a lot."
Share a helpful infographic or cheat sheet about 3D printer settings.
💡 Example: "Share a helpful infographic or cheat sheet about 3D printer settings. The Simplify3D quick reference is great."
Is there a podcast or audio resource you listen to for 3D printing news or tips?
💡 Example: "Is there a podcast or audio resource you listen to for 3D printing news or tips? I like the 3D Printing Today podcast."
What is your favorite online store for 3D printer parts or upgrades? Why do you recommend it?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite online store for 3D printer parts or upgrades? Why do you recommend it? I always order from MatterHackers."
Do you have a favorite 3D printing newsletter or email update? Post a link to sign up.
💡 Example: "Do you have a favorite 3D printing newsletter or email update? Post a link to sign up. I like All3DP's newsletter."
Share a GitHub repo or open-source project that advanced your 3D printing workflow.
💡 Example: "Share a GitHub repo or open-source project that advanced your 3D printing workflow. OctoPrint's plugins are my favorite."
What calibration print or test model do you use the most? Share the STL link.
💡 Example: "What calibration print or test model do you use the most? Share the STL link. I use the XYZ calibration cube from Thingiverse."
Have you used a troubleshooting chart or error guide you found helpful? Share a link.
💡 Example: "Have you used a troubleshooting chart or error guide you found helpful? Share a link. The Teaching Tech chart is my go-to."
Can anyone recommend a resource for post-processing 3D prints?
💡 Example: "Can anyone recommend a resource for post-processing 3D prints? I use the Prusa Knowledge Base for sanding tips."
What Discord or Slack community do you recommend for real-time 3D printing support?
💡 Example: "What Discord or Slack community do you recommend for real-time 3D printing support? The Prusa Discord is very active."
Share a resource that helped you learn about 3D printer maintenance.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helped you learn about 3D printer maintenance. The 3D Printing Nerd YouTube playlist is great."
Is there a Facebook group or online forum you trust for 3D printing advice?
💡 Example: "Is there a Facebook group or online forum you trust for 3D printing advice? I like the 3D Printing Facebook group."
What is the best resource for learning about resin printing? Share your link.
💡 Example: "What is the best resource for learning about resin printing? Share your link. I use the Elegoo Mars Wiki."
Have you come across a guide for safe 3D printing practices? Share it here.
💡 Example: "Have you come across a guide for safe 3D printing practices? Share it here. The CDC guide was useful for me."
Is there a filament database you use to compare technical specs or reviews? Post a link.
💡 Example: "Is there a filament database you use to compare technical specs or reviews? Post a link. I check Filament Directory often."
What software plugins or add-ons have improved your 3D printing workflow? Recommend your top pick.
💡 Example: "What software plugins or add-ons have improved your 3D printing workflow? Recommend your top pick. The OctoLapse plugin is a must."
Share your favorite resource for troubleshooting first layer issues.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite resource for troubleshooting first layer issues. The Prusa troubleshooting guide has a great section."
Is there an online calculator or tool you use for 3D printing settings? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there an online calculator or tool you use for 3D printing settings? Share the link. I use the E-step calculator from Teaching Tech."
Can you recommend a resource for multi-material or dual extrusion printing?
💡 Example: "Can you recommend a resource for multi-material or dual extrusion printing? The Mosaic Palette site has great guides."
What is the best resource for learning about 3D printer firmware updates? Post your link.
💡 Example: "What is the best resource for learning about 3D printer firmware updates? Post your link. I follow Marlin's official documentation."
Have you used a 3D scanning guide or tool you would recommend?
💡 Example: "Have you used a 3D scanning guide or tool you would recommend? I like the Meshroom open-source scanner."
What is your go-to resource for troubleshooting Z-wobble or layer shift issues?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource for troubleshooting Z-wobble or layer shift issues? The 3D Printing StackExchange is helpful."
Share a resource for learning about 3D printing in education or STEM programs.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning about 3D printing in education or STEM programs. I recommend the Tinkercad classroom guides."
Is there a newsletter or blog you follow for the latest 3D printing developments?
💡 Example: "Is there a newsletter or blog you follow for the latest 3D printing developments? I subscribe to 3D Printing Industry."
What is one resource you wish you had found sooner in your 3D printing journey?
💡 Example: "What is one resource you wish you had found sooner in your 3D printing journey? The Prusa Knowledge Base was a game changer."
Have you found a resource for advanced 3D modeling techniques? Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource for advanced 3D modeling techniques? Share your favorite. Blender Guru's tutorials are amazing."
What resource do you recommend for learning about 3D printing materials beyond PLA?
💡 Example: "What resource do you recommend for learning about 3D printing materials beyond PLA? MatterHackers has great guides."
Is there a resource for learning how to design for printability? Share your top pick.
💡 Example: "Is there a resource for learning how to design for printability? Share your top pick. Autodesk's Fusion 360 blog is very helpful."
Which resource do you use most for troubleshooting failed prints? Tell us how it helps.
💡 Example: "Which resource do you use most for troubleshooting failed prints? Tell us how it helps. I use the Cura troubleshooting guide regularly."
Select a template that fits your community's current focus or hot topic. Personalize it if needed, then post it in your discussion feed, channel, or social group. Encourage responses by liking, commenting, or featuring especially helpful suggestions. Consider running a recurring 'Resource of the Week' using these templates to keep the knowledge flowing and the community engaged.
These templates are designed for all platforms. For forums, use clear titles and pin popular resource threads. On chat platforms, use threads or channels dedicated to resources. Social groups benefit from hashtags and regular resource roundups. Always encourage members to share links or screenshots when possible.
To engage your community, create a post that briefly explains the key properties and use-cases of each filament (e.g., PLA for ease, PETG for toughness, ABS for heat resistance). Invite members to share their favorite tutorials, supplier links, or comparison charts. This not only educates newbies but also sparks discussions on print quality, sourcing, and troubleshooting specific to each material.
Frame your post with a scenario (e.g., ‘I’m struggling with supports on complex prints’) and ask members which slicer guides, setting profiles, or video tutorials they rely on. Highlight the unique features or challenges in popular slicers—such as tree supports in Cura or customizable scripts in Simplify3D—to prompt specific, experience-based recommendations.
When inviting members to recommend STL or 3D model sources, remind them to share only repositories or creators that provide models under open, Creative Commons, or manufacturer-approved licenses (such as Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, or Printables). Reiterate the importance of respecting intellectual property and share community guidelines about legal sharing.
Absolutely! Focus each post on a specific troubleshooting challenge, such as ‘What’s the best resource you’ve found for solving first layer adhesion issues on glass beds?’ or ‘Share your favorite guide for fixing layer delamination with ABS.’ This approach encourages targeted advice and crowdsources high-quality tutorials, blog posts, or forum threads.
Acknowledge the differences in technology upfront—e.g., ‘Looking for beginner guides for both FDM and resin printers like Ender 3 and Anycubic Photon.’ Encourage members to specify which technology their resource applies to, and consider using tags or separate comment threads for FDM and resin recommendations to keep discussions organized.
Ask targeted questions like, ‘What’s the best calibration tutorial you’ve used for the Prusa i3 MK3, or Ender 3?’ or ‘Which guides helped you dial in your retraction settings for Bowden vs. direct drive extruders?’ Mentioning printer models, hotend types, or specific calibration issues (like PID tuning, e-steps, or flow rate) leads to more actionable, model-specific resource sharing.
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