Knowing how to calibrate your 3D printer will prevent a lot of issues down the road. Here's a complete calibration guide along with a list of mods, upgrades and useful prints that you should print first.
1:00 - Hardware overview
4:05 - Firmware upgrade
5:07 - MOSFET
5:31 - Extruder calibration
5:58 - Bed levelling
6:38 - Flowrate calibration
7:29 - PID calibration
7:57 - Temperature tower
8:33 - All-in-one test
9:14 - Upgrades and first prints
* Links and guides *
TH3D firmware:
https://bit.ly/2yFzRi8
How to install MOSFET:
https://bit.ly/2KLzUOl
How to calibrate extruder:
https://youtu.be/X3A9Ir2SreI
My video on bed leveling:
https://youtu.be/RZRY6kunAvs
Cube for flowrate calibration:
https://bit.ly/2zyNY9g
My PID tuning guide:
https://hobbyhoarder.net/pid-calibration
Customizable temperature tower:
https://bit.ly/2PdAmW3
My guide on how to set temperature changes:
https://hobbyhoarder.net/temperature-tower
All in one test - micro:
https://bit.ly/2DfdWlJ
Simplify3D troubleshooting guide:
https://bit.ly/1P8xxSD
Heatbed strain relief:
https://bit.ly/2RtrA7Y
Filament guide:
https://bit.ly/2EVW7tR
Bullseye / Petsfang:
https://bit.ly/2yKrYrH
Dust filter:
https://bit.ly/2Od9kOd
Bed levelling knobs:
https://bit.ly/2AEn29k
Levelling reminder:
https://bit.ly/2zhUQal
Quick dial knob:
https://bit.ly/2QfHFy5
Printable torque wrench:
https://bit.ly/2CV4u63
Universal spool holder:
https://bit.ly/2Nlpd4F
Master spool producers:
https://bit.ly/2yIis8I
Octoprint:
https://octoprint.org
* Find models *
https://www.thingiverse.com
https://www.myminifactory.com
https://www.yeggi.com
* Design models/CAD *
https://www.tinkercad.com
https://autode.sk/2rcQcVP
Fusion360 is free for hobby use:
https://autode.sk/1Q4T14l
* Get in touch *
https://hobbyhoarder.net
https://twitter.com/HobbyHoarder
https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbyhoarder
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