# 3d Printing / Slicers / Setup / Problems **URL:** https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/3d-printing-slicers-setup-problems/17.md [Latest](https://forum.makewithtech.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makewithtech.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makewithtech.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the 3d Printing / Slicers / Setup / Problems category](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/about-the-3d-printing-slicers-setup-problems-category/2359)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/about-the-3d-printing-slicers-setup-problems-category/2359 "2023-04-07T16:54:43Z")
If you have questions or are able to help others with questions about 3d printing this is the place for you. --- ## [Over 80 videos on 3d Printing and thousands of comments I need your help.](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/over-80-videos-on-3d-printing-and-thousands-of-comments-i-need-your-help/2368)
**Author:** [@irvshapiro-drvax](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/irvshapiro-drvax)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/over-80-videos-on-3d-printing-and-thousands-of-comments-i-need-your-help/2368 "2021-04-30T20:04:44Z")
Over the past 18 months, I have created over 80 videos about 3d printing. These range from printer reviews to slicer tutorials. From an introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to the design of clips to use with pocke… --- ## [Damaged hot end](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/damaged-hot-end/8285)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/damaged-hot-end/8285 "2026-09-17T09:26:32Z")
When I attempted to change the nozzle in my ender 3 S1 Pro, The nozzle striped out the threads in the hot end. I have submitted an issue with Creality, we will see what they do. The question is, is there a better hot e… --- ## [Bed Adhesion Issues & Fixes](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/bed-adhesion-issues-fixes/8646)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/bed-adhesion-issues-fixes/8646 "2026-08-08T23:44:16Z")
For years I cleaned my bed with IPA but after 6 or 7 prints I would need to scrub it with Dawn & hot water. The dry with a microfiber towel that wasn’t used for anything else, neither was the sponge scrubbie I used to cl… --- ## [My Snapmaker U1 Journey](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/my-snapmaker-u1-journey/8645)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/my-snapmaker-u1-journey/8645 "2026-07-21T13:33:21Z")
Never been a big fan of Kickstarter projects. In the past I had backed a few & either never got the product or it was junk. When I fist ran across the U1 it KS campaign had just ended but the printer was available as a p… --- ## [Nozzel homes off the side of the heat bed](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/nozzel-homes-off-the-side-of-the-heat-bed/8463)
**Author:** [@sewwhat](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/sewwhat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/nozzel-homes-off-the-side-of-the-heat-bed/8463 "2025-05-05T13:40:17Z")
I have a any cubic Kobra plus, it worked fine for awhile, now the nozzle keeps homing off the side of the heat bed and lower than than surface of the heat bed. I have tried to use z offset to get it to come over to the r… --- ## [Any reason to keep any of it](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/any-reason-to-keep-any-of-it/8437)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/any-reason-to-keep-any-of-it/8437 "2025-03-04T16:50:29Z")
I have tried way too long and have spent way too much on this low cost printer and now need the desk space for some other project. I am fairly new to printing and don’t have the perspective of some of you that have been… --- ## [Dimensions wrong in orca/marlin?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/dimensions-wrong-in-orca-marlin/8422)
**Author:** [@francois79](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/francois79)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/dimensions-wrong-in-orca-marlin/8422 "2025-02-10T20:07:36Z")
hi there last week i went back to my old ender 5 and i did some firmware upgrades. first with auto build from marlin, and there where thing went wrong, hard to build it becaus of lack of knowledge in the beginning, then… --- ## [Up my printing capability](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/up-my-printing-capability/7271)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 7:10am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/up-my-printing-capability/7271 "2025-02-10T07:10:29Z")
I have watched a couple of Dr Vax and MakeWithTech videos in an attempt to solve 3 problems that I think are somehow related. They are: The bottom layer on any print I do is UGLY, the lines are visible, and sometimes… --- ## [Printing Troubles](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-troubles/8425)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-troubles/8425 "2025-02-07T09:58:14Z")
I have been trying to figure out how to make my printing better. I am using petg exclusively and haven’t been able to zero in on how to get sometimes even reasonable prints. I have an Ender 3 S1 Pro that I just upgrade… --- ## [Slicer Print Speeds](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/slicer-print-speeds/8412)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/slicer-print-speeds/8412 "2025-01-29T02:01:54Z")
I am currently using UltiMaker Cure for my slicer, I just bought a Sonic Pad/Klipper for my Ender 3 S1 Pro printer. I used to use SuperSlicer and @CoreyPDX suggested I try using OrcaSlicer. I finally got the BambuSlice… --- ## [New to this, think I bought a bad printer](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-to-this-think-i-bought-a-bad-printer/8286)
**Author:** [@Kestrel](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Kestrel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-to-this-think-i-bought-a-bad-printer/8286 "2025-01-25T17:47:52Z")
So everyone knows I am 67 and decided to teach myself 3d printing and scanning 4 months ago so I am learning I bought a V2 Neo that only prints on the far right of the print table and only if I slice it on far left side … --- ## [Ender 3 S1 Pro with Sonic Pad First Layer](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-s1-pro-with-sonic-pad-first-layer/8387)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-s1-pro-with-sonic-pad-first-layer/8387 "2025-01-23T16:52:31Z")
I have been working to figure out how to better print with the sonic pad, main reason was I wanted to print somewhat faster. I have many of the issues worked out, and now want to focus on the first layer issue. Up till… --- ## [Artist D Pro Auto Leveling Z Offset Problem](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/artist-d-pro-auto-leveling-z-offset-problem/8375)
**Author:** [@chmink1](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/chmink1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/artist-d-pro-auto-leveling-z-offset-problem/8375 "2025-01-13T06:00:44Z")
I purchased an Artist D Pro Auto Leveling last spring (can’t find any version info). I didn’t get much time last spring to fully align the two extruders. However, when I returned to the printer recently, I noticed tha… --- ## [Ender 3 S1 Pro and Sonic Pad with drops](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-s1-pro-and-sonic-pad-with-drops/8333)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/ender-3-s1-pro-and-sonic-pad-with-drops/8333 "2024-12-08T20:18:29Z")
I decided to get the Creality Sonic pad to move my printing into the klipper arena. After I installed it and went through a dozen you tube videos on how to set it up, I am finally printing. Creality offers a set of Cur… --- ## [Printing Speed Questions](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-speed-questions/8318)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-speed-questions/8318 "2024-12-03T22:26:40Z")
To be clear, this is the first time I have thought of how to potentially make my prints faster. I have a couple of 18 hr prints I have to do and am working out what might be the best way to attempt to speed them up. Th… --- ## [Where can I do 3D printing at a low cost in Pune?](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/where-can-i-do-3d-printing-at-a-low-cost-in-pune/8288)
**Author:** [@Vexmatech](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Vexmatech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/where-can-i-do-3d-printing-at-a-low-cost-in-pune/8288 "2024-11-19T03:06:41Z")
Vexma Technologies excels in the field of 3D printing in Pune, particularly through its innovative use of Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. Specializing in delivering high-quality MJF printing services, Vexma is known f… --- ## [Printing my design with supports on the Lulzbot Taz causes it to become stuck](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-my-design-with-supports-on-the-lulzbot-taz-causes-it-to-become-stuck/8294)
**Author:** [@Jhaberman](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Jhaberman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-my-design-with-supports-on-the-lulzbot-taz-causes-it-to-become-stuck/8294 "2024-11-15T15:53:35Z")
Any setting suggestions? This rotates with pins in sockets. In case the image doesn’t work I attached a link to a google drive image. --- ## [First time printing with PETG](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-time-printing-with-petg/7213)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-time-printing-with-petg/7213 "2024-11-03T15:52:06Z")
I am making a part for my next door neighbor for use outside in the weather so I used PETG. First time I have printed with it and the sides seem to have some surface issues. Is there a known cause for these kind of … --- ## [Reliable PLA filament source](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/reliable-pla-filament-source/8081)
**Author:** [@rmazzi](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/rmazzi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/reliable-pla-filament-source/8081 "2024-10-27T08:52:47Z")
I have been using Inland PLA filament. It was convenient to pick up from my local Microcenter. However, it is getting hard to find the same variant of PLA filament (PLA, PLA+, PLA Pro, HS PLA) in a color I want (basic … --- ## [New Printer Options](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-printer-options/8210)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/new-printer-options/8210 "2024-10-27T08:43:53Z")
I am looking for a new printer with a larger build volume. I currently have an Ender 3 S1 pro and for the most part it meets my needs. I probably haven’t spent enough time tuning it, I get good enough results for what … --- ## [Printing problem I can’t solve](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-problem-i-can-t-solve/7850)
**Author:** [@PaulD](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/PaulD)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-problem-i-can-t-solve/7850 "2024-10-24T08:41:38Z")
Hello All, I have watched many Dr. Vax videos (and others) and have not seen this exact issue so I’m coming here for help. Please see the attached photos. Besides the settings in the photo, I am using PLA and I have a … --- ## [TPU Issue](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/tpu-issue/3550)
**Author:** [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/tpu-issue/3550 "2024-10-14T18:42:19Z")
I’m new to printing TPU, I’m printing it on my Power Spec i3 Duplicator Plus (rebranded Wanda) it a direct drive. This is a bumper for an RC car, I printed on using the same brand TPU but a different color also less infi… --- ## [Understanding the settings in the slicer, etc](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/understanding-the-settings-in-the-slicer-etc/8241)
**Author:** [@PSCC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/PSCC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/understanding-the-settings-in-the-slicer-etc/8241 "2024-09-05T21:14:33Z")
Does anyone have a good reference book that explains what the different settings are and do and what happens (or at least is supposed to happen) when a change is made to any of the settings? If so please tell me what th… --- ## [The effect of the support structure Settings on the 3D model](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/the-effect-of-the-support-structure-settings-on-the-3d-model/8236)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/the-effect-of-the-support-structure-settings-on-the-3d-model/8236 "2024-08-30T03:27:13Z")
The impact of support structures on complex models in 3d printer is very important. Complex models often contain overhangs, overhanging areas, or fine details that may require support structures to maintain stability and… --- ## [Use a 3D printer to make ABS bulbs](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/use-a-3d-printer-to-make-abs-bulbs/8203)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/use-a-3d-printer-to-make-abs-bulbs/8203 "2024-08-17T09:18:09Z")
Use CAD software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) to create a 3D model of the bulb and design the shell and internal structure. Export the design to STL or OBJ format for easy recognition by 3D printers. Select the ap… --- ## [Use the core xy printer effect in printing](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/use-the-core-xy-printer-effect-in-printing/8199)
**Author:** [@WZLFW](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/WZLFW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/use-the-core-xy-printer-effect-in-printing/8199 "2024-08-16T16:20:50Z")
The CoreXY mechanism is a popular kinematic arrangement used in 3D printers to control the movement of the print head. It allows for precise and reliable movement in the X and Y directions. To simulate the CoreXY printer … --- ## [Please help UN-confuse an ole man!](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/please-help-un-confuse-an-ole-man/8170)
**Author:** [@Country\_Bubba1](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Country_Bubba1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/please-help-un-confuse-an-ole-man/8170 "2024-07-13T12:26:29Z")
Back story, recently, I had to replace the heat block, nozzle, heatbreak on my Ender 5. As a result, while surfing, ran across a video explaining that you should do a PID auto tune in Marlin which is installed on my mai… --- ## [Printer Bed Upgrade](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printer-bed-upgrade/8155)
**Author:** [@KitCarlson](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/KitCarlson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printer-bed-upgrade/8155 "2024-06-20T01:04:30Z")
My SainSmart Coreception 300 printer had a 310 x 310 x 3mm build plate with a 4mm borosilicate build surface. While it seems the glass should make a warped bed flat, it seemed glass is fluid enough to follow build plate.… --- ## [Printing with horizontal marks](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-with-horizontal-marks/8143)
**Author:** [@Nefarious](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Nefarious)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/printing-with-horizontal-marks/8143 "2024-05-20T15:45:27Z")
What causes these kind of defects? I am printing a pretty large piece for a multi piece part and I get these marks at different places on most pieces. It doesn’t show on the bottom surface which is on the outside so… [Next page](https://forum.makewithtech.com/c/3d-printing-slicers-setup-problems/17.md?page=1)