So I got this 3D printer and I wanted to relate my experience, so I created this blog.

So I purchased a 3D printer 7 weeks ago, a Tronxy X3 at Gearbest and all things considered it's been an overall good experience. Now that I understand it and have tinkered with it I am printing parts quite well now.

I have had to overcome quite a few issues that seem common with this printer.  I am going to use this blog to describe how I overcame them in an effort to help others.

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