DillaDev Notes
Practical 3D printing resources.
Notes is a resource repository for troubleshooting guides, repair decisions, filament choices, printer comparisons, and practical lessons from real 3D printing work.
What you will find here
Notes
10 guides
Categories
Self-Hosting, DevOps, CAD + AI, Print Farm Software, CAD, Materials, Repair, Troubleshooting, Buying Guide
Focus
Repair, materials, troubleshooting
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Latest resources and guides.
Why Self-Hosting Is Becoming Popular Again
A practical look at why developers, creators, and businesses are returning to self-hosted software, private infrastructure, Docker, homelabs, and local AI.
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Building a Blue/Green Deployment Pipeline
A practical Docker and reverse proxy guide for safer releases, faster rollbacks, health checks, smoke tests, and less deployment downtime.
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Can AI Replace CAD Design?
A practical look at where AI helps CAD, where it fails, and why real engineering and manufacturing judgment still matter.
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How to Monitor Your 3D Printers with Node.js
A practical Node.js dashboard guide for tracking printer status, job progress, temperatures, failures, alerts, and print farm uptime.
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Fusion 360 vs SolidWorks vs Onshape (2026)
A practical CAD comparison for 3D printing businesses choosing between Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and Onshape.
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PLA vs PETG vs ABS: Real-World Comparison
A practical material guide for choosing the right filament for prototypes, customer products, outdoor use, and high-heat parts.
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Creality K1C Error 111: Full Fix Guide
A real-world troubleshooting path for Error 111, from thermistor and cable checks through the often-missed mainboard failure.
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Why Your Bambu Lab A1 Prints Are Warping
Fast fixes for Bambu A1 warping, including bed cleaning, temperature, drafts, first layer speed, brims, and hardware checks.
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Is It Worth Repairing a 3D Printer or Buying New?
A repair-vs-replace decision guide covering the 50% rule, simple repairs, electronics failures, business downtime, and upgrade ROI.
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Prusa vs Bambu: Who Is the Winner?
A practical comparison of Prusa and Bambu Lab printers for speed, ease of use, value, reliability, repairability, and production work.
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