Stop Wasting Filament & Calibrate Your Printer Now!

Are you tired of inconsistent prints and wasted filament whenever you try a new type or brand? In this video, I’ll show you how to calibrate your 3D printer for new filament using OrcaSlicer—ensuring every print comes out perfectly every time!

0:00 Intro
0:33 Why Calibrate?
0:47 What Calibrations Do I Use?
1:59 What is New Filament?
3:03 Temperature Tower
4:20 Flow Rate
7:38 Pressure Advance
9:14 Retraction tower
12:44 Wrap Up

What You'll Learn:
• Why Calibration Matters: Discover how proper calibration leads to better, more consistent prints, saves time & energy, and minimizes filament waste.
• Defining “New Filament”: Learn what counts as new filament (e.g., switching material types like Hyper PLA vs. CR PLA) and when recalibration is truly necessary.
• Essential Calibration Tests:
 – Temperature Tower: Find the ideal printing temperature by testing a range (usually ±5°C around the manufacturer’s recommendation).
 – Flow Rate Calibration: Use a two-pass system to fine-tune your extrusion multiplier and achieve a flawless top surface.
 – Pressure Advance: Optimize for sharp corners and clean lines with the line method test.
 – Retraction Test: Dial in your retraction settings to eliminate stringing, using incremental adjustments (0 mm to 2 mm in 0.1 mm steps).
• Optional Advanced Tests: A brief overview of Max Volumetric Flow Rate, Vertical Fine Artifacts (VFA), and Tolerance Tests for those wanting to further push performance.
• Nozzle Size Adjustments: Tips on calibrating when switching to a different nozzle size, including how flow rate, temperature, and retraction settings may change.

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