Calibrate the extruder steps per millimeter to ensure it accurately feeds the expected amount of filament. Before adjusting your extruder settings, you must know if your extruder setup is Bowden or direct drive. In Bowden, the motor is located on the frame of the 3D printer, and in direct dr...
To know and find out the firmware of your 3D printer, you need to send the M115 G-Code command to your printer using a software like Pronterface. Some 3D printers including the Ender 3 also have an “About” or “Printer Info” section in their LCD menu which can tell you what firmwa...
Also, if you have changed or installed a new hotend, you should do a PID auto-tune. This is where you calibrate PID values in the firmware to help accurately maintain the temperature and avoid fluctuations. You should also check the thermistor itself for any signs of damage or damage to ...
Before you start printing on any new bed surface, always remember to level your bed and calibrate your nozzle height to adjust for the print bed's height difference. With LayerLock Build Surface, it is essential to achieve the correct layer height because extruding too low may cause your pri...