How to Create Easily Removable Supports in Cura: Roof & Floor Interface Settings
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How do you get your models to stick to your supports while allowing them to be removed easily?
That is the question this entire video is focused on. The topic is all focused on your Cura Support interface. Specifically targeted to your floor interface and your roof interface. There are two types of supports; the first adheres to your print bed, and the second is the kind that adhere to your model. That is where your floors and roofs come in handy to understand. I break down how to find your perfect interface settings by showing how to test and discover your perfect numbers.
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If you want to skip ahead check look here:
00:00 - Intro
2:15 - Intro to support interface
4:00 - Getting your settings displayed
5:30 - Floor Supports Settings Explanation
7:18 - Diagram Explanation of Floors & Roofs
13:28 - Support Bottom Distance Print Tests
18:03 - Floor Density Settings
18:55 - Support Floor Density Print Tests
25:00 - Floor Support Settings Overview
27:01 - Roof Interface Density
27:45 - Roof Interface Z-Distance
28:16 - Roof Interface Z-Distance Print Tests
32:27 - Roof Interface Density Tests
33:00 - Roof Interface Destiny Print Tests
40:00 - Final Test Print Set Up
41:02 - Fian Test Print Test
43:00 - Final Settings of Roof & Floor Interface
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Helped a lot thank you! Fighting sleep at 3am to help me learn to print. This is the way
Exact same situation here haha, This is the way
AN ABSOLOUTE MASTER CLASS. An amazing in depth tutorial that is massively easy to follow for someone who has just started 3D printing. Love it. Subscribed
That’s great I’m so glad it was helpful to you.
Can ask for a link to a past video or a future video do you have a video to make a vase with external writing such as I Love You Mom!
The more you put in, the more your students get out. It's so important to not just be given good settings, but to have clear, real world examples of what is actually happening. In short, why the chosen settings have been chosen. You, sir, are raising my game and I am very grateful to you for it.
Amazing tutorial/advice. I used your settings on my Ender 3 S1 Plus and now I'm printing better than I ever have. thanks for sharing the knowledge!
What a complete lesson on upper and lower supports! Excellent. I really appreciate the real life example test prints. To see the effects by printed results is so important in teaching the subject. Thanks for another great one!
No, thank you once again for the kind words! I firmly believe seeing is believing. I know just telling people what the settings are doesn’t help them when things don’t work. My goal is always complete understanding. This topic was one of the most important hence the length.
You earned a sub for this. Not just explaining well, but both diagrammatic and practical examples. Well done.
I've watched all of your current Cura Tutorials and while they are all full of useful information this video was the most helpful to me so far! Going step by step and showing the effects the settings were having on the print made everything so clear.
Wow thanks so much. I’m really glad it helped you!
This is an amazing video - very well done sir!
And thanks for being in Cura today! 😀
Thank you so much for this master class, I can't wait to watch and learn more from you. You have literally saved all of us 3 - 6 months of time, just trying figure this out on our own would be a nightmare. Thank God for your wife's advice.
Thank you so much for going into such detail and doing the tests. You are a great teacher. I will definitely continue to go to your videos to learn more as well as your discord.
This is the best 3d printer setting video of any type that I have ever seen.
Amazing tutorial. Got to do the rest of your series. I thank you
Thank you , I never knew about interfaces. I feel pretty confident in working with the settings now.
Your welcome best of luck
Excellent. Best video I have ever seen describing supports. Well done.
Thanks so much. Glad it was helpful
I was going to do pretty much these exact tests myself. This video has saved me tons of time, thanks man
No problem glad it was useful to you.
I don’t usually leave comments on videos but I been watching your videos pretty much as long as I been 3d printing( which is not long) I recently lost my old settings for my supports due to computer failure and i followed this video to a T and I have never had supports just fall off and come off so cleanly ever. Honestly the best educational video for supports. Thanks for what you do
That’s awesome thanks so much for the comment and I’m glad I was able to help you!
Excellent video Chris, Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Thanks!! It was a lot of work for sure. But I’m hoping it helps a lot of people with this difficult topic.
Wow. I've been winging it for the past 2 months since I started 3d printing. This video is a game changer. Such great information explained in such a great way that even I as a beginner understood it.
That’s great I’m glad I could alleviate some of your pain. Best of luck Printing now.
I appreciate your thoroughness and attention to detail.
Thanks! I’m definitely would rather give all the details than just some of the details 😁
Thank you so much for explaining these Cura settings! Excellent information that I needed!
Thank you so much for your time on these fundamental tests, which are very helpful. Your explanation is so clear and easy to understand. Good job!!!
Your very welcome I’m glad it helped.
This lesson 100% needs to be mandatory viewing for anyone even thinking about printing. This is absolutely singlehandedly the most important lesson I've ever seen when it comes to printing. You could not have done a better job at detailing this immensely important setting. I'm amazed bro, truly incredible and I want to thank you so much for sharing this info and demonstrating it the way you did. Simply fantastic in every way.
Also, how TF do you have DARK MODE CURA?!?! I can not fckin stand how white and bright cura is
Wow. First, thank you. That truly means a lot I put a ton of work into this series I just wanted to explain what no one else has. It can be a confusing topic for a lot of people.
Also I have other tutorials going through Cura. Here is the one I explain how to change the theme.
Best of luck and happy printing.
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Thank you so much for this. I was so frustrated with getting supports out without ruining the piece. Thank you!
Truth be said, I had a problem getting through your long and tedious intro, however that being said I would like to add the following. This has to be one of the most informative, and clear videos I have yet to see on TH-cam. Clear and multiple examples, not to mention explanations that are not normally seen. Kudos and a big thank you.
Well thanks for your honesty. I’ve got a bit of a babbling issue I like to talk 😅. I’m a very visual person and I’m really trying to make videos anyone can understand. When I was getting started I could never find examples so I always try to show them when possible. (See I’m rambling even in text)
Nonetheless thank you and I’m truly glad it was helpful.
You are very good at what you do. You are meticulous and have a special didactic spirit. Only now I understood these settings from the CURA.
Thank you. I’m glad it helped you.
Beautiful print after all these experiments! Thanks, man!
Damn good video. I had struggled with some of the terminology and usage for these settings but now it makes sense. I'm using your video guide for my next prints. Thanks a ton!
Great video. Very informative. Your explanations are clear and not overwhelming to a newbie. Thanks
Awesome glad you liked it! That is my goal to break it down for anyone to understand. Supports can be very confusing with all the different settings.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. Since I started to watched your Cura videos, my prints have improved so much.
That’s fantastic I’m really glad to hear that. Thanks for the comment!
What a clinic on supports. I'm going to watch the rest now (and of course subscribe). Great work man.
Thanks so much. I really hope it helps you out.
@@ItsMeaDMaDe it'll definitely help. I'm going to share your video to everyone that asks for help with supports. I'll be doing the test prints today with my machine with your video as a guide to dial it in. Any chance at a video with tree supports?
@@topflight250 that’s great thanks so much. Funny you ask I’m doing tests and research now on tree supports your not the first that’s has inquired about them. They are a little more tricky. Want to make sure I cover everything for the video to help people.
Woooow. Really this was the best video I watch referring to support settings. I am sure after I tune my printer as you explained, I won't have issues with supports any more. Your videos made me love cura, and painting as well :).. Thanks for your efforts
Wow back at ya! Thank you so much. I’m really glad my videos could help you. Best of luck and happy printing!
Thankyou, your gifted with excellent communication skills. Its awesome to see you using them to help others. 🙏😊
Thanks. Very helpful. I have realized my problem with supports was the interface and Z distance for it. This gives me some good explanations of the different settings and some figures that should at least be in the neighborhood.
I had five minutes left to watch and just watched later. Your ending was very funny! I love how you ended with your last lament and then an abrupt beep! Funny way to end the video! I have about five models that need painting. I can't seem to stop printing.. I guess I'm addicted to the sounds of my printers whirring away behind me in my office. Love printing! Great comic relief at the end!
Ha ha. Yeah im over Cura supports. Love teaching but been in them non stop for 3 weeks making these videos. Im right there with you it’s easy to get a back log of painting projects. Im hoping to put out a few fun paint projects after this. I got a new toy I’ll be revealing next week. 😬
Thanks again glad you like the end 😅
Video is long, but you did such a great job of explaining and showing me what the support settings actually do! Thank you!
Glad it helped. Yeah it’s a lot to explain in one video. 😅
Wow. Thank you for such a well structured video with practical advice aways. I feel like I just took a class that gave me the information I need to dial in my supports 🙂 Cheers!
Wow thanks so much. My goal was to inform everyone with everything you need to know. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Amazing lesson! Thank you very much for spending time and sharing your knowledge!
Thank you! And Your very welcome!
Excellent scientific approach to the issue!
Hello, let me say job well done. You did a very nice job explaining of what each setting does. And then actually showed us with a physical model.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope it helped.
@@ItsMeaDMaDe Hello, yes it was informative. While watching your video I had CURA open so I could follow along.
Very nice guide on how to tune your support interfaces.
Found this video looking for Cura ‘support’ 😂 Watched aaaaall of this series. Brilliant. Subbed. 😊
Great. I’m glad it helped.
That taxed my attention span but it was damn well worth it. Thank you for dragging me down this road.
Subscribed.
I’m sorry it was taxing (it was for me too so much info to give) but I’m glad it was useful for you.
super informative, thank you for walking through this
Excellent video. Clear and concise .
That was the goal. Thanks!!!
how did YT not suggest this video for me? :| thank you for the video. at first i thought 40+ mins was gonna be a slog to go through but honestly it wasnt bad at all! understanding each setting in such a dynamic program like Cura honestly is important.
Well first I’m glad I didn’t slog on 😂. I’m really glad it helped you and I’m glad you found me! Happy printing.
Thank you for all these great videos, keep it up please. 🙏
I have been one more video on supports I’ll be putting out at the end of the week. I’m really glad you enjoy them.
Awesome video. Thanks for putting the chapters in, very helpful overall
You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Thank you for detailed video!
this is so underated tutorial for cura. thanks for the efforts
I’m glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching.
comprehensive video - thank you. Liked and Subscribed!
What an amazing video. One of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Well done! The thought and test procedure was beautiful. Could you do a follow up video with 0.2mm layer height.... For science.
At a beginners level, awesome.... THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
That was goal. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
Great video!
I have printed several lovely cubes with zero supports on top. 😂. Always more to learn!
Thank you so much sir for teaching very nicely with practical.
I hope u continue this series.
Love form India ❤️
I've watched a bunch of your videos and I'm someone who doesn't subscribe much but you got my subscribe! Please keep up the helpful videos
Thanks so much. I appreciate the sub!
Thanks a lot for this video man! Super helpful.
Huge thanks for this - currently troubleshooting my printer and you saved me a LOT of time with this helpful video 👍
Glad it helped!
Thank You‼️ Loved it 🥰 Learned a LOT. Subbed
Thanks glad you got something out of it!
Very informative. Thank you.
Great video. Love the DOE approach.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
My Ninja thanks for all the timed and hard work.
Thanks so much. You are more than welcome hope it helps you!
Great explanation and patience.
Thanks so much.
Fantastic! 👏 👏 What a great drill down!
Thanks so much hopefully it was able to help you
Awesome vid, very methodical, super informative, real technical detail without the typical lame attempts at color commentary.
WOW!!!! One of the most helpful videos seen on 3d printing!!!! Here there are my values for Artillery X1 at layer 0.2: support wall line count: 0; support density 10%; Support top distance 0.3; support bottom distance 0.4; support interface thickness 0.6 (all); support roof density 50%; support floor density 30%. It's incredible HOW EASY they peel off and how good is the result!!! Let me know if that works for anyone!!!
Thats great! I'm glad it helped you!
good explanation , thanks buddy
thanks for this detail 3D support settings.
Sehr gutes Video, hat mir sehr geholfen.
Thanks for the video, I was looking for this information for a long time.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello. Véry véry interresting this tests !!! Thank you for all results !
Thanks for that very informative video.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I've been having massive issues with inconsistent and hard to remove roofs, bottom supports and interfaces...
Amazing video 👏
Wow excellent info
Very helpful video.
Great vid learnt a lot. Thanks
Awesome so glad to hear it!
Hey Chris. I am a total beginner and am basically binge-watching your tutorials. That's really good. And there is a lot to digest.
👍👍👍
Just started 3D printing and your video helped me so so much , thank you for this. Definitely giving you a sub and watch all the other vids you have. I hope you finally got out of Cure and painted something 🤣
Thank you for this video.
You are so welcome. I truly hoped it helped you!
Cheguei aqui de paraquedas e devo dizer que foi uma aula completa! Gostei muito da explicação de como cada elemento da configuração funciona, gostei de ver você testando, tudo muito bom! Vou seguir o passo a passo para chegar no resultado satisfatório na minha Ender 3 S1.
🤘🤘🤘 excellent video! A mustache for anyone getting into 3dp. Must watch. Autocorrect.
Very usefull, thank you! Now it is clear for me, just need to get those test stl and try them on my printer.
fantastic video!
Great glad you liked it
Amazing video 👏👏👏
Thanks so much. Lost of testing but great results
HI, great video i have been learning a lot for your help.
what version of Cura are you using?
i have all the options checked in the settings to display everything but the roof "Z" distance does not show up anywhere as described in your video at 28:18
after i set the floor "Z" and density then checked the roof settings box the settings disappeared.
First of all - such a grate video! Thank you for that!
What more I can say is that i recomend using an Support Roof Horizontal Expansion (0.4 mm is my go to). It gives the eges more straight flore for the next layer to print :)
you sold me to subscribe as soon as you said "Man, I am a good teacher." lol
Ha ha. Thanks for the sub. Hopefully I live up to that statement. 😅
Hi, i tried to put a support cube above a normal cube but for some reason when i slice it, the supports don't get included in the slicing. It's like cura doesn't recognise them as parts. So I can't have a support structure on top of a part without something above the support. Help
Great video! Thank you for taking so much of your time to help the rest of us.
Very happy to do so. Thanks for watching
Your videos are really helpful! Thank you for making them.
I there any way to change the support layer height?
Amazing video! Have you tested with thinner and thicker layers?
Good Job ma friend!, thank you!
thank you for sharing your skills.
You are most welcome. Best of luck.
Great video series, one note that seems to have been glossed over the support top and bottom z-distance needs to be a multiple of the layer height, or cura will just round it up anyway. so say you are printing at a 0.1 mm layer height, then your 0.35 and 0.4 are the same distance as far as cura is concerned.
I was just going to point this out. You can tell in the cura preview that it always rounds up based on your layer height. Will save people a lot of time in testing if this was pinned somewhere
Thanks for the great video it was very helpful. Wondering if you could help with an issue I am having. Trying to print a support floor, but every time I hit that part of the print the floor does not stick to the model. I am printing at a 0.2mm layer height, with a 0.2mm support floor z-gap.
Thanks for this great tutorial.
Once I find all of my settings for .08mm layer height, am I safe to assume that I will need to make adjustments for every different layer height that I use?
Unfortunately I hate to tell you but yes. Your settings would change a little when you change layer height.
That was a great video very informative. Hopefully I can get my supports lockdown that good.
My issue right now is stringing. I have taken apart my hotend fully cleaned it new nozzle I have ran a retraction test and a temperature test. Each temperature and retracting test had a good amount of stringing. I tried old filament new and three different brands in all does the same thing. Do you have a video for perfecting retraction?
Respect
Super useful
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Thanks so much 🙌🙌🙌
You are welcome. Glad it was useful to you.
Phenomenal video. love the systematic testing approach. You've shone a light on a often overlooked topic (what the settings actually do). The diagram portion was probably the highest value for me. If we were to translate your printers support settings from your 0.1 printing resolution to a 0.2 resolution, would you just double the values (for the Z distance)? Also, will there be a subsequent test to analyze different the support interface patterns?
The problem is the z-height for the interface layer is only in multiples of layer height. I am using 0.4mm layer height and the minimum z-gap I can set is 0.4mm. So the first thing it prints after the Z-gap looks pretty BAD!🤨
@@justalabratmr.6858 i wonder if you could print that first layer after the z gap slower since its more of a bridge than a supported layer. There might also be a linked bridging setting to force bridging mode on that specific layer too.
@@blademonkey yes i have tried the print at a much slower speed (5mm/sec) and that worked well, but you are limited to top/bottom speeds only not just at the interface gap but the whole part. as a result it takes much longer to print , which i was trying to ovoid by using the bigger line height! oh well one must compromise i guess.
Very good and detailed video! One question though, for the roof, why not try all between 0.2-0.25? It looks like something around 0.205/0.22 would give you the good layer but come out a easier. Like i feel that combining something like a 0.21 with a 90% density for the top would be really good for you