Better First Layer and Bed Level Fixes on 3D Printers

I'm new to all this, In Cura I don't seem to have nearly as many settings as you do. Are they addons?

Hey I'm new to 3d printing and I got a Creality Ender 3 V2 and it works well with Printing the problem is when I try to Print something I created or something off of thingverse or Tinkercad the only thing I can print is the rabbit or the boat but for anything else It doesn't Print Even Though it Shows on the printer Screen It doesn't print but the printing time Moves but no movement from the printer i tried countless times and I was wondering if anyone knows the problem here if so please explain to me have a great day god bless

Thank you so much

Between prints I like to use the microfiber cloth. No alcohol just the cloth. I find that the bed has a lot of static electricity and it's attracting dust. After so many prints maybe four or five then I'll use a little alcohol after the bed is cool down completely.

Thanks

very helpful thanks

can we get a video on smashed bottom LAYERS

My solution? Get a Prusa. I have problems with every printer but my Prusa. It puts out immaculate prints.

ender 5 s1 and it worked great for the first month. Now I made more settings than before but it doesn't work :(

Just got my printer this past weekend and this channel took me from knowing nothing to feeling pretty comfortable in just a couple days. Thanks for all the help! I'll still be coming back lol

Thanks

A very good Tutorial, ,thank you so much

Thanks Stallone.

When I do concentric, it looks fine. When I check the Connect Top/Bottom Polygons, the lines go all over the place and it's not symmetric. It finishes solid, but the lines are just....sporadic. Any suggestions?

Slowing travel movement is not something I would do. Printing yes. But slow travel movement give the filament time to oozing out of the print nozzle.

2 1/2 years later, still preach this video to the new folks to the crowds

I have tried still., not solved sir

Great info on the printing stuff, but I have to question the wisdom of attaching a bottle of fuel to a machine that sometimes catches fire. Rare, for sure, but that bottle could be the difference between a little fire that quickly runs out of fuel and one that now has the means to expand its horizons.

Does PLA have limited lifespan? I use 3-4y old PLA and I can't make any print with them.

Thanks, this is so helpful!

I'm using cura 5.4 and I don't see ANY of those drop down extra options your showing us on the software. I only get two options under the - materials - menu.

thanks man

I just bought a printer and it’s failed 9 prints on the very first layer. I feel like ive wanted my money on this printer. Straight out of the box it won’t even print a line without fucking up

You are absolutely right chep. I had problem with my first layer being ripped off while moving, and didn''t know about "first layer movement speed"
Thank you!

Nice video, you have saved me alot of time and money, thank you very much.

This was very helpful information. I didn't know you can customize the option menus in Cura. This is my third print of the same file and I'll use these hints this time to see if it works.

so on your bed leveler electronic board, does it work with the S1 Pro?

You just fixed my problem thank you. I never thought I had to wipe my pei sheet with alcool. I just started with FDM printing but I've been resin printing for 2-3 years.

FINALLY!! Something that seems to have fixed my issue. I'll have to reverse engineer exactly what was going wrong, but doing all these things has seemingly fixed my bed adhesion issue. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a completed print!

Great tips, concise with great examples

These tips rocked, Chuck. I've been so frustrated with my Ender 3 for the last month when I couldn't get prints to stick or leveling right. This video and the bed adhesion one you did helped me do a total 180.
You're the Mr. Rogers of 3D printing, sir.

Any videos coming on Sonic Pad? IF they are worth it etc

Hey!
I just picked up an Anycubic Kobra Neo and whilst all the action of the machine is nice and smooth, the prints it's producing are a complete mess!!! I'll be applying your advice here and hopefully see those issues eliminated! - Thank you for tkaing the time to share! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

I know this video is over a year old, but if you are out there using a 3D printed feeler gauge like I was... don't. PAPER, people, PAPER. That IS the way to go. Something so simple but so easy to overlook, that was ultimately my issue.

dassagina gurban dayi. (meaning: Thank you so much.)

Can't believe the difference these settings make. Perfect printing since. Thanks a million.

Thanks!

Thank you slower first layer helped with my print and your settings cut my print time in half.

If your getting raised lines in your print's first layer, the print head it too low; raise the head +0.2mm and try again. Cleaning with a wire brush is also a must if you've been using glue sticks for dimensional challenged filaments, and then go back to PLA.

Im def going to try a couple of these things. Having an issue with a flexi print. Thanks for this video :)

Not sure if helpful for others, but I took the liberty of noting out Chuck's tips. I believe all these settings are for Cura.
1) Level the bed
2) Clean the bed with IPA
3a) Under 'Material': Bump up printing temp (up 5 degrees, or 10 on glass bed)
3b) Initial layer even hotter (around 215)
4) Under 'Quality' : Change Initial Layer Line Width - usually 100%, but change to between 115% to 125%
5) Under 'Walls' : Check "Outer Before Inner Walls"
6) Under 'Speed' : Slow down initial layer. Initial Layer Speed = 20.0 mm/s, Initial Layer Print Speed 20.0 mm/s, Initial Layer Travel Speed 35.0 mm/s
7a) Under 'Top/Bottom' : Change 'Bottom Pattern Initial Layer' to Concentric (default is Lines)
7b) Check the 'Connect Top/Bottom Polygons' (default is off)

Nb. At time of writing, it seems "Walls" options are slightly different now. There is an 'Optimise Wall Printing Order', and a subsequent 'Wall Ordering' option. Its default is "Inside to Outside", with the alternative option being 'Outside to Inside'. I expect this new option is similar to Chuck's original intention for this step.

Great video! Helped me a ton. Thank you.

I need help with a silly problem , I'm building my 2nd Mando helmet, printing my 8th and final piece and the print is the easiest print (back-left-bottom) and it keeps failing in the last 10 minutes not "closing" the top off? I have leveled the bed 3 times, settings seem ok, spool not tight, do you have any suggestions? It's failed to print 4 times now the same part
Thanks my friend

What profile did you start out with? my setting are not there like SHOWN. so frustrating so many videos and all are different. bought this and now stuck with it. other I know wont touch these print or slicer. please help

I printed a pretty good layer, but after removing it, I found that some areas of the filament were not fully adhered together (but very close). Is it good or not?

THANK YOOOU
I set up a printer for my bro 6m ago with no problems. I just got the same brand - different model and was on day 4 of tweaking and failed print jobs. All of the other solutions I found online were things i had already tried. I was ready to throw my printer off the balcony. Your video was the first I saw to mention anything more than the standard solutions.

You saved my new printer's life, it thanks you.

I used your settings and WOW what a difference. Havent had a problem since. Thanks !