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28 questions linked to/from How do I calibrate the extruder of my printer?
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Compensating for smaller extruder gear [duplicate]
Assume somebody has a Monoprice Maker Select and has changed from the original brass extruder gear to a D4 Plus one, which is slightly smaller (10.6 vs 10.9 mm outer diameter).
This person might be ...
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What kinds of gaps/tolerances should I use when designing pieces that fit together?
Let's say I'm modeling a simple box with a lid. Just as an example, we'll say the outer edge along the top of the box is 50 mm x 50 mm. With 3D modeling software, it's easy to build a lid for this box ...
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How to fix wall separation in 3D prints (gaps in between wall perimeters)?
The print is very solid except for the 4 walls.
From the top, I can slide a paper down to the bottom. This is ONLY between the walls, the rest of the print is solid. The filament is PLA 1.75 mm.
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Why is the printed object smaller than original model?
I am printing a small cylinder, but when the object is finished, it's smaller than the measures I used when create the model.
I used thincerkad to make a simple model, the measures are:
width: 90 mm
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How to make moving parts not stick together?
I am new to the 3D printing world and I would appreciate if someone can give me advice on how to 3D print moving parts without them sticking together. I recently 3D printed the predator pliers from ...
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CoreXY Calibration Issue
I have a Tronxy X5S and I am having issues calibrating my X and Y axis. When I print a 20 mm3 cube it comes out 19.9 mm x 20.4 mm x 20 mm. I have already made the belt tensions as even as I can get ...
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Ender 3 BLTouch first layer problems
I recently installed an original BLTouch V3 on my Ender 3 pro and ever since I can’t seem to get a decent print. My first layers are horrible.
The install wasn’t so bad, I really thought it would be ...
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Print Lines Aren't Joining Together
I have encountered a problem where the print lines are not joining together, when I remove it from the plate it turns into a stringy mess.
I am not sure what the problem is because I print out models ...
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First layer prints too thin causing gaps everywhere
I'd assume insufficient z offset but some areas of the first layer look fine. I've been struggling with this problem despite lots of attempts including z offset, infill overlap, belt retensioning, etc....
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Massive over extrusion after changing firmware
I have an Anet A8 printer (no modifications) and first printed a calibration cube. It came out okayish, within expectations. Afterwards I flashed the firmware to Marlin 1.1.9 and since then have very ...
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Infill not printing well. What I am doing wrong?
I am a new to 3D printing, somehow, the infill of my print compiled by Cura 4.5 is weak. I print with generic PLA (FD plast) on 200 °C. See image below:
Print details: I have a Zonestar Z6FB which I ...
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When I attempt to calibrate extruder steps the increased values don't correspond to physical increases
I am attempting to follow these instructions to calibrate the extruder, however when I increase the value for DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT the change in physical ...
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Inconsistent inner/outer dimensions
Using CuraEngine with my Ender 3, I'm getting what I'd call inconsistent inner and outer dimensions - for example, a nominally 3 mm peg is significantly larger than a 3 mm hole, and it takes ...
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During a print, why must I continually adjust the Z offset to a more neagative number to keep the nozzle from air printing?
The nozzle is not clogged. After an adjustment, I get two to three good printed layers then the nozzle begins to lift away from the print. If I do not adjust the Z offset more negatively, then the ...
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Is my printer over extruding?
I'm getting some slight pooling on the end of straight lines on my Ender-3
Is this due to over extruding? Or some other issue?
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