Top 10 Calibration Prints for Your 3D Printer

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Getting the most out of your 3D printer means knowing how it's currently performing, and knowing how to fix it. If you're having issues like "ghosting', "ringing", getting bad overhangs, or general adhesion issues, these tests can help! Follow along as we create calibration test prints that reveal subtle shifts in your 3D printer that can be fixed to give you amazing results.
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@MatterHackers 4 жыл бұрын

We just added a link to all of the calibration prints by Make: in the description!

@spamcan9208 3 жыл бұрын

Why do people not show examples of errors instead of trying to explain them? It's much easier to see a side by side comparison. This is one of my biggest pet peeves for instructional videos.

@roellascano 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree - a couple examples of failures and some recommendation for solutions (bonus points if they fix and re-print to show progress)

@urgamecshk 2 жыл бұрын

Because then you have to sabotage your machine and fix? Go to reddit if you want to see bad prints

@Bobby11 2 жыл бұрын

@@urgamecshk then why didnt he show it in the video instead of trying to explain how it looks. he is after all trying to make a video explaining it.

@pooheadlou 2 жыл бұрын

I'd also say that there's way too much talking head!

@alexscarbro796 4 жыл бұрын

The best calibration prints video I’ve seen yet. Very clear and concise.

@patrickmaartense7772 4 жыл бұрын

great video indeed. was not aware of a few thanx a mil for posting !

@chuysaucedo7119 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, guys. I'll be doing some tuning soon.

@avejst 4 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough :-) Thanks for sharing :-)

@orange-micro-fiber9740 4 жыл бұрын

This is some of the best content y'all have made, thank you!

@bebedasilva9700 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. These prints really helps to my new printer's calibration

@brentv1150 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative in diagnosing print quality issues.

@Chuckle_Sauce 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Ive recommended this Vid to so many people. Only improvement would be really good to see some close ups of the prints though, maybe 1 top score print and 1 with issues to show what to look for.

@capthowdy126 4 жыл бұрын

im glad i watched this video, i had a tevo tarantula pro that came with a bearing for the lead screw but the printer had bent extrusions an i had to send it back an i ended up getting a ender 5 and it doesnt have the bearing at the top for the lead screw and i was literally getting ready to print one for it. but i have a question. would it be the same with the ender 5 cause the bed is at the top from the start an drops as it goes down so would the bearing on the lead screw mess with it in the same way?

@JerryCalverley 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be trying these today.

@RocanMotor 4 жыл бұрын

I guess we now know what Wolverine did before he joined X Men.

@Duci1989 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video!

@jakal172 3 жыл бұрын

I subbed when this guy Flexed his Mungo Jerry style in this day and age.

@mindsofgreatness 4 жыл бұрын

What settings on cura do you have for cleaner retractions?

@michaelwhinnery164 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm a noob and I sure hooe some of the helps me out

@certified-forklifter 4 жыл бұрын

that a good video. thank you and good weekend

@christopherlyons7613 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Not sure if the order you presented these tests in is the order you should run them. Is there an order these test prints should be run? I have a new Artillery Sidewinder X1 (V4) and am not having good luck with my initial prints. If you are testing a new printer, should you run specific tests first and address any issues before running other tests? Do changes for a single test have affects on the other tests? What about using some of the multi-calibration models available to make these types of tests? Thingiverse things like "*MICRO* All In One 3D printer test" or its cousins. I guess I can see where using a single model for a specific test could be beneficial, however, when you make changes to help fix one issue, those changes could be affecting other areas of your print. Seems nice to be able to print a single model that allows you to see specific changes and how those changes affect other aspects. Saves time, plastic and $$$. Appreciate any comments.

@michaelwhinnery164 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping g to read an Expert reply to a great question

@dougwilson3208 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Whinnery , It’s all good. Yes print a multi test model. Even then, print it again rotated 90 degrees on the build plate and observe and measure the effect of things like : - the overhang layer orientation might likely be stronger one way and maybe warp less the other? - the cooling fan duct breeze direction on the overhang could have direct effect on the warpage of a part. Fitting parts together into an assembly that maintains dimensional accuracy can be a challenge. We’re learning. This series of test just breaks down individual properties so each might be understood by itself. For example, bed leveling might merit it’s own test. It may be more filament efficient to check any number of suspect subsystems without print the whole multi model over and over. Cooling of overhangs as explained here is significant factor in model fidelity. Good explanation. How a printer, filament cooling or software handles bridging, extruding in thin air, is well worthwhile understanding. It’s all good. : )

@SushikiIIer 3 жыл бұрын

what about in the case or large dual lead screw machines? mine came with a bearing on the end of either z axis lead screws.

@joss67uk 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a general layer height we can use for these tests or do certain tests show faults better with a certain layer height ? Im guessing tests like the Z wobble test will be ok with a higher layer height and the Negative space test would need a smaller layer height! Great video.Looking forward to trying these tests tomorrow, I'm relatively new to 3D printing and its going well but theres still plenty of room to improve my prints lol...

@mindsofgreatness 4 жыл бұрын

What does the resonance test, show? I don't see a section in your blog that covers this. About to run the test for these for the anycubic mega zero. Beginner and noob here but i'm learning and building a solid foundation on the basics

@lprkon72 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen extrusion calibration done both hot and cold which is right, I've done both methods and get different numbers at same steps per mm

@cgresh28 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a particular order that these tests are best done in?

@justinleonard6133 4 жыл бұрын

Like the video. Would like to know a few setting: 1. Layer height? 2. Infill? 3. Speed? 4. Perimeters? 5. Filament? Thanks Justin

@anthonyquintanilla163 2 жыл бұрын

Question. If I’m printing 2 parts in pla and need it to be strong. Should I do both at the same time or one at a time.

@slickstretch6391 4 жыл бұрын

Can these be printed simultaneously?

@Duraltia 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding that stringing test... To me, it looks like the drooping horizontal strands are pulling the ever so taller getting vertical posts together ( evidence being the the layer where the horizontal bridging starts being less wide than the top final one! ) thus must likely emphasizing the drooping - Maybe consider redoing the model with a different tower geometry not susceptible to getting pulled togehter?

@navidmehdi6 Жыл бұрын

can you do a video on the list of the most important calibration that is important for 3d printer from worst to best

@roscoe3dp470 4 жыл бұрын

Is that a standard Ender 3 ?

@BenEBrady 4 жыл бұрын

Alec, my CR10S comes from the factory with bearings on the top of the lead screws... Should I take them off?

@galaxy4913 4 жыл бұрын

Ben E. Brady idk

@Mohammad_Ahad_islam 4 жыл бұрын

I believe Cr10s one has sufficient play in it to avoid binding PS: I also have a Cr10s

@wforider4786 4 жыл бұрын

I printed with and without didn't matter on my CR10s except for resonance

@phoeberia2734 4 жыл бұрын

Im using Cura and I don't seem to have any Extruder steps per mm or at least idk how to look for it x.x also my retraction test... the hairs are fine BUT the pillars are bubbly bumpy and snap off like.. wtf is this weird ringing.

@Hungry86 3 жыл бұрын

It would be really useful if you showed the scale of results for each test, eg. a picture prints scoring a 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

@hologos_ 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I don't understand about this video. I am coming here as a noob, not knowing what all these terms mean. Talking about the effects is kinda abstract so choosing printed models that scored highest isn't helpful at all. It would be much better video if you chose 1s or 2s or at least included photos if you can't replicate those effects.

@L0op 6 ай бұрын

that would require actual effort though, instead of just picking some test prints out of the trash and talking into a camera for a couple of minutes

@sz72909 Жыл бұрын

The Horizontal Finish Test does not look so great, with visible holes on the flat surface (@2:42), but you gave it a "perfect" score of 5!!!! I don't really understand!!

@thetango8017 4 жыл бұрын

Wish you would have shown more of the part you are talking about - some of the prints you didn't show anything.

@spamcan9208 3 жыл бұрын

Videos without examples annoy the crap out of me.

@masterluc 4 жыл бұрын

where can i get those test files?

@Igmus 4 жыл бұрын

www.thingiverse.com/thing:2755063/files

@madizmo 4 жыл бұрын

Your horizontal surface test is actually quite poor, how do you give it a 5? there is holes through the surface. You either need to up your extrusion or add more top layers.

@th33xitus 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's a 5 out of 100 ? That would actually fit quite accurate then.

@Richter3D 4 жыл бұрын

Because we are only scoring based on the area we are judging. In the parts that are not under extruded, it's a really goo surface finish, but the underextrusion isn't related to slice settings, it's a mechanical fault in the extruder assembly. The torque and pressure provided by the extruder causes it to underextruxe frequently, and post video I disassembled it, cleaned it out, and stretched the spring slightly to adjust the tension. The proper thing would be to redesign or purchase a higher quality extruder with a better tensioning mechanism, but you work with what you have.

@madizmo 4 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong Alec, great informative video and covers lots of problem areas. Just threw me off when I saw that horrible top layer and then you said it was a 5. Would have helped to add in the video that you were having extrusion issues hence the holes in the top layer. My OCD always gets the best of me lol. Keep up the great videos!

@markjones2349 4 жыл бұрын

@@Richter3D They have spring cups as well that increase the spring tension. Thats what I printed for my Ender 3 Pro and it helped a lot.

@zoromer1 4 жыл бұрын

What no links to test files here in a link.... bad form.

@MatterHackers 4 жыл бұрын

Just posted them in the description - thanks for the heads up!

@adoxy0751 4 жыл бұрын

good god those burns

@user-tc2ky6fg2o 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion the last one is not suitable to check the squareness. A squareness check needs two long perpendicular (straight) edges, not 4 small bricks. Print a 100x100x4-5mm square or an L shape instead. Take in consideration the corner inaccuracies and the elephant foot when you measure. You can file or sand the bumps for example.

@jacobsimpson347 4 жыл бұрын

I give that first print a 3

@captain_dn 2 жыл бұрын

Bro looks like Hans from Frozen.

@MM-zd6wf 4 жыл бұрын

Negative space = OPENINGS

@creazinstincz7122 4 жыл бұрын

Each of your prints looks like they have under extrusion...

@ender-gaming 4 жыл бұрын

The horizontal and vertical surface finish both had huge visual indicators of under extrusion and looks pretty terrible yet he gave them a 5...I'm confused why.

@creazinstincz7122 4 жыл бұрын

Ender Gaming yeah it’s weird. Really bad vide

@Richter3D 4 жыл бұрын

@@creazinstincz7122 it's just a matter of Creality printers not having the best extruder assemblies, but have the potential to run really well. After the video I readjusted the screws and tightened things down in an attempt to apply more pressure into the filament, which got rid of any underextrusion and really cleaned up every print. The horizontal surface finish looked great besides the underextrusion, so with that solved its an easy 5.

@creazinstincz7122 4 жыл бұрын

Alec Richter never said the printer was at fault here. I have both ender 3 and ender 5 and they’re doing as good as a prusa. The one at fault is the channel providing bad info

@Richter3D 4 жыл бұрын

@@creazinstincz7122 I know that you didn't say it was at fault, but as the person that worked with that specific printer, it /was/ at fault.

@leofortey7561 4 жыл бұрын

slow printing removes (almost) all of these issues yet who has the time to print at 5mm/min?

@thedoc4k 3 жыл бұрын

Id like to say this video was helpful, but whos coming here with perfect "5.0" prints? you should have shown us what parts that scored 1,2 and 3 looked like, then we could say " yeah, thats my problem, i need to fix my ". I know i have calibration issues, but i dont know whats causing them exactly.. this didnt help much

@jancko995 3 жыл бұрын

hm hm hm... "Squareness test" without chamfered edges... that means ...

@vityaz617 4 жыл бұрын

1st step, one a 3D printer

@naveenjoseph6636 3 жыл бұрын

Hi All I am Engineer George, I am passionate on this for a year to be able to print versatile Products. Can someone advice economic & best model for small Business?

@macmaniacal 4 жыл бұрын

That's a bad color to use for video. I can't see any of the detail. I'd give that bridging test a 5. There's no way the top two, as you said, be able to support the next layer, so it's not the settings fault. It's the nozzle diameter and layer height