Your videos and cura profiles have been a lifesaver! Micro Center had the Ender 3 v2 for $99 and ive been getting great results with all your suggestions!
When I got my ender-3 4 year’s ago was your channel that helps me with the build and tuning . Now I just got the new ender 3 v3 SE and your channel once again is helping me. thanks a lot !
Wow! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I purchased an .stl file to create a stencil of circles for cookie work. It printed a horrible mess. I gave up. I fine tuned nozzle, a bit closer to bed by increasing the set negative number, based on your video tutorial, AND IT IS PRINTING BEAUTIFULLY NOW! It's perfect! I can't believe it is working. Your explanation helps me understand a great deal more to fix this and future problems now that I know what to look for. Thanks again!!!
I use a 3-4 line skirt to ensure a good z-height and will adjust the bed on the fly. Generally, getting a good 1st layer result when I see a slight valley separating the lines. Too big a valley = lower the z axis / no valley = raise the z axis. To get an accurately levelled bed and proper z axis, try running a multi-lined skirt along the entire perimeter of your print bed and you'll plainly identify which corners need adjustment (and possibly find warped areas on the bed - mine has a slight upward bulge toward the center). Thanks for the good visual representation of this concept.
Bought this printer for my son’s Christmas present due to it being used by him due to the school he attends using it in the Library. He loved it and came to his parents. Using your videos to bring my “old man” knowledge up to speed of my son whom tech knowledge is above mine. Going to run it thru its paces BEFORE Santa does the drop. THANK YOU! and… may I suggest you add TikTok or whatever the kids use (as well) to bring you more subscribers to your channel… ❤
Thank you for your explanation. I've been having all kinds off issues with my v3 se set to Z -2.16 (especially with white pla, which I've heard can also be an issue). Have set it to -2.2 (based on your video) and WOW! SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER! I'm now running a circle calibration file and the results are looking Amazing!
Just commenting for the algorithm, lol appreciate ya taking the time to make videos. I'm only 7 months into 3d printing, currently have an Ender 3 v2 Neo, and your videos are probably the most helpful to me...
Your videos are a godsend ! I just started last weekend and already after your tweaks and advice ive printed an entire guitar hero controller within 2 weeks kf beggining 3d printing !
After a number of good prints with my Ender 3 V3 SE I found that the first layer wasn't sticking to the plate. I relevelled a number of times tried different temperature settings etc but nothing seemed to work. So in the end I just reset the machine to factory settings, did the initial bed levelling and tried a test print and everything is back to normal again. Just a tip for any that ever have the same problem. I'm very new to this and only got my printer on January 1st so it's a bit of a learning curve. But thanks for your great videos. They help a lot.
Your videos have been helping me with the headache of a new E3V3 SE. I got a bit of a lemon out of the factory with a poorly set gantry and goofy bed. Sadly had a 10 hour print fail in the middle of the night last night but after looking into it my z offset being too low for one side of my bed led to the nozzle knocking the print off the bed. Back to the z offset test prints 🤷♂️
I wanted to study this topic, but for some reason I came across your video in English, the subtitles helped me understand the content without knowing English
After 7 years I had a massive blob on my Prusa MK2 and accidentally yanked abunch of wires out while removing it. 7 years it motored on. I decided daddy needed a new toy ... ( I'll fix this one too) Just pulled the trigger on a SE yesterday. Loving your videos!
Thank you. Very informative for a new user. Granted, I understand how negative numbers work. I do have a somewhat related question, on my SE, everything was fine at first but I started having some adhesion problems. I re leveled the bed and my Z offset went from -1.76 to -1.91. This resolved my issue, but my question is what would have caused it to change? Was this an issue with the printer moving on the table slightly causing it to need to be adjusted or should I be worried about a lose part?
Great vid thank you. I have recently bought an ender V3 se with auto bed levelling. But it's not doing a great job, particularly in certain areas on the board
i find im constantly adjusting my z offest, its never a set and forget between prints on my Kobra 2 Neo. Switching from textured pei to smooth peo im able to see my first layer better and make better adjustments to my z offest. thanks for the explanation.
Yes, please keep these coming. First video where something was actually explained why it happens and how to fix it. Great video. I too have and ender 3 ve se and really like it but had to replace the slide plate because the one from the factory was bent. Got the new plate installed tonight and now trying to get leveled up. My request after a first level attempt, the graph show a bunch of different levels, all either green (good) blue (close), yellow (needs adjusting) and red (out of whack, lots of adjusting). But how do you change the graph so you r number are green. I know you can manually make the change and guess a number, but what is the right way.
Thanks for the information. My printer doesn't have the a "Z" offset on the LCD screen, so what I do is put the offset in the "Start G-Code" in the slicer (look for a G30 Z0.xx ).
thanks for this. it's nuts that anywhere else i was looking to figure this out was essentially like "Does increasing the z offset raise or lower the bed?" "Yes."
The Z offset should be set so that when the printer 'thinks' it is 0.2 mm above the bed (or 0.4 or whatever), it really is. So you should actually measure it instead of trying to eyeball it while printing, otherwise you're allowing for other factors to come into play. For example, if you're using a filament configured so that its flow rate is too high and use it when adjusting the Z offset, you're likely to set it too high to compensate for the high flow. Then you use a different filament and the Z offset is off. So, clean the nozzle, put the printer at a Z of 0.2 and using a feeler adjust the Z offset until it is indeed 0.2 mm above the bed. Save the setting and don't touch it again. If the printer seems to be printing 'too close' or 'too far' from the bed, you'll know its not the offset but some other thing that makes it look like it is. My 2c.
Just by the opening image (nozzle/Bed): That helped to visualize more than any other video I watched. I just purchased a V3 KE and it's supposed to be auto everything which was one of the reasons I go it. Not so much! I've successfully printed the tugboat and 7-8 other prints (mine and others) however the consistency of the first layer sticking is about 50/50 AND I can't even complete the Creality calibration tests without them ending up in a big blob dragged across the bed. Unfortunately no settings I input improve the outcome and I still can successfully print the first layer of a calibration test. After all my tweaking I think i have a bad printer.
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PLEASE KEEP THESE VIDEOS COMING!!!! These are the best tutorials on the V3 SE available. Thank you so much!!!
These videos of yours are just gold for any 3D-printing people out there, keep it up, I hope TH-cam puts your videos on the main page!
That first picture was worth a thousand words from other sites, thanks.
Your videos and cura profiles have been a lifesaver! Micro Center had the Ender 3 v2 for $99 and ive been getting great results with all your suggestions!
When I got my ender-3 4 year’s ago was your channel that helps me with the build and tuning . Now I just got the new ender 3 v3 SE and your channel once again is helping me. thanks a lot !
Leveling the bed IS the number one obstacle to beginning printing. Your video really explains it well. Thank you!
It’s very helpful to see these new videos geared towards the more modern printers!
Thanks for doing this video. This is a very much needed video for newer printers with auto bed leveling.
They certainly arent perfect.... Gotta adjust z offset after every reboot
@@robinderoos1166after leveling and setting z offset you should save settings then use gcode for prints to restore mesh from memory
Wow! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH! I purchased an .stl file to create a stencil of circles for cookie work. It printed a horrible mess. I gave up. I fine tuned nozzle, a bit closer to bed by increasing the set negative number, based on your video tutorial, AND IT IS PRINTING BEAUTIFULLY NOW! It's perfect! I can't believe it is working. Your explanation helps me understand a great deal more to fix this and future problems now that I know what to look for. Thanks again!!!
New to 3D printing and we bought 2 ender3 v3 se printer and still learning the details.Thanks so much for posting this especially on the V3.
Thanks, Tom. Love your clear guides for tuning prints.
great video! I'd love to see similar videos on tuning each axis to get quality prints.
I use a 3-4 line skirt to ensure a good z-height and will adjust the bed on the fly. Generally, getting a good 1st layer result when I see a slight valley separating the lines. Too big a valley = lower the z axis / no valley = raise the z axis. To get an accurately levelled bed and proper z axis, try running a multi-lined skirt along the entire perimeter of your print bed and you'll plainly identify which corners need adjustment (and possibly find warped areas on the bed - mine has a slight upward bulge toward the center). Thanks for the good visual representation of this concept.
Learning so much! I made this simple adjustment as it printed and the difference is night and day. Much appreciated!
I always have a bit of a time getting the z offset set right, thanks for the simple explanation.
Bought this printer for my son’s Christmas present due to it being used by him due to the school he attends using it in the Library. He loved it and came to his parents. Using your videos to bring my “old man” knowledge up to speed of my son whom tech knowledge is above mine. Going to run it thru its paces BEFORE Santa does the drop. THANK YOU! and… may I suggest you add TikTok or whatever the kids use (as well) to bring you more subscribers to your channel… ❤
Thank you for your explanation. I've been having all kinds off issues with my v3 se set to Z -2.16 (especially with white pla, which I've heard can also be an issue). Have set it to -2.2 (based on your video) and WOW! SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER! I'm now running a circle calibration file and the results are looking Amazing!
I just got an Ender 3 v3 SE and your videos have been so helpful for me as a beginner. Please keep it up!
I'm glad it helped you :)
After 100s of videos finally a tutorial that doesn’t assume you already know anything! Ty!
This is extremely helpful information. Thanks for taking the time to share it here!
Just commenting for the algorithm, lol appreciate ya taking the time to make videos. I'm only 7 months into 3d printing, currently have an Ender 3 v2 Neo, and your videos are probably the most helpful to me...
Always appreciate a good video that explains the basics like this.
some of the best tech breakdowns out there, thank you!
New to 3D printing and your videos have been extremely helpful. Thank you!
Love your videos. They helped me when I got started 4 years ago.
Please keep making these videos, they are so helpful. 🙏 Thank you for sharing all your experience and knowledge.
Appreciate all the tuning tutorials
Thanks for an easy to understand explanation!
Your videos are a godsend ! I just started last weekend and already after your tweaks and advice ive printed an entire guitar hero controller within 2 weeks kf beggining 3d printing !
Im printing with sla now, but you taught me how to print amazing minis on a machine that people said couldnt do it.
Yes! This video has helped me so much! Your illustration really captured my issue exactly and gives me an idea of what I need to fix. Thanks a lot!
This channel is underrated, man. Every little issue I found with my printer, you had an answer for. Guess you're the only one paying attention 😂
Amazing!! Now I can finally patch the hole in my wall from banging my head against it over this issue for way too long! haha - LIFE SAVER! Thank you!!
Thanks man! I'v been strugling for days!
Your first graphic told me more than 3 other videos together.Thank you
exactly what I looked for, you solved the problem, thank you so much for sharing!
After a number of good prints with my Ender 3 V3 SE I found that the first layer wasn't sticking to the plate. I relevelled a number of times tried different temperature settings etc but nothing seemed to work. So in the end I just reset the machine to factory settings, did the initial bed levelling and tried a test print and everything is back to normal again. Just a tip for any that ever have the same problem. I'm very new to this and only got my printer on January 1st so it's a bit of a learning curve. But thanks for your great videos. They help a lot.
Thank You for your wonderful video man! Keep it up!
Thanks for this simplified help!
Great video as always Tom!
Thank you :)
This helped me alot, thanks man. Technical stuff that was simplified and understandable.
I have rewatched your older videos and send them to other new people getting involved in 3d printing
Thank you!
Thank you for this information. Great explanation.
Thanks for demystifying the Z axis!
Your videos have been helping me with the headache of a new E3V3 SE. I got a bit of a lemon out of the factory with a poorly set gantry and goofy bed. Sadly had a 10 hour print fail in the middle of the night last night but after looking into it my z offset being too low for one side of my bed led to the nozzle knocking the print off the bed. Back to the z offset test prints 🤷♂️
Thanks for the information, I appreciate you!
great video, great explain as always :D
Always great content
Simply explained, thanks
Great explanation.
great video... only place I've found the answers I was looking for!
Great video! I love your stuff!
Thanks this was very helpful!
I wanted to study this topic, but for some reason I came across your video in English, the subtitles helped me understand the content without knowing English
Thank you for showing this in a way I understand!!!!
I'm glad it helped you :)
After 7 years I had a massive blob on my Prusa MK2 and accidentally yanked abunch of wires out while removing it. 7 years it motored on.
I decided daddy needed a new toy ... ( I'll fix this one too)
Just pulled the trigger on a SE yesterday. Loving your videos!
Thank you!!! This was so helpful!!!
Thanks, I took some time off after just getting into the hobby, and I was having trouble with this!
Helpful video, thank you 🙌🏻
having a hell time wi my new printer thnks for making these videos :)
I have a qidi x 3 plus coming in next week… excited.
love your videos. Commenting because you asked nicely.
Thank you, I appreciate it :)
Good video! This did fix my problem! Thank you
Thank you. Very informative for a new user. Granted, I understand how negative numbers work. I do have a somewhat related question, on my SE, everything was fine at first but I started having some adhesion problems. I re leveled the bed and my Z offset went from -1.76 to -1.91. This resolved my issue, but my question is what would have caused it to change? Was this an issue with the printer moving on the table slightly causing it to need to be adjusted or should I be worried about a lose part?
Great content - not a "mini" person per se, but always solid 3D printing advice!
Short and right on, thanks!
Love your content
Thank you for the explanation on Z offset, now I understand why was thid on my printer.
Great video.
Great vid thank you. I have recently bought an ender V3 se with auto bed levelling. But it's not doing a great job, particularly in certain areas on the board
for me personally, youtube actually always shows your new videos on my youtube homepage
7:34 minutes later and I am SO much the wiser on adjusting and maintaining my new Ender 3 pro. Thank you so much for the awesome explanation man!
Always a big help
Thanks for these videos!
i find im constantly adjusting my z offest, its never a set and forget between prints on my Kobra 2 Neo. Switching from textured pei to smooth peo im able to see my first layer better and make better adjustments to my z offest. thanks for the explanation.
Yes, please keep these coming. First video where something was actually explained why it happens and how to fix it. Great video.
I too have and ender 3 ve se and really like it but had to replace the slide plate because the one from the factory was bent. Got the new plate installed tonight and now trying to get leveled up. My request after a first level attempt, the graph show a bunch of different levels, all either green (good) blue (close), yellow (needs adjusting) and red (out of whack, lots of adjusting). But how do you change the graph so you r number are green. I know you can manually make the change and guess a number, but what is the right way.
Great info. For $200, the SE is great for both beginning and seasoned users.
Great video!
Thanks for the video. I did have a question about this.👍
Thanks for the great video, hope that's enough words to promote
Thank you so much! From Brazil
Helpful as usual 🤓
thanks! super helpful
Great video. Keep making videos
Thanks Tom, understand now Z
thanks. Was what i needed
thanks for the great info
Very helpful!
Thanks for the information. My printer doesn't have the a "Z" offset on the LCD screen, so what I do is put the offset in the "Start G-Code" in the slicer (look for a G30 Z0.xx ).
thanks for this. it's nuts that anywhere else i was looking to figure this out was essentially like "Does increasing the z offset raise or lower the bed?" "Yes."
Great Video Thanks
Cheers, this was great
Tks for your help!
Very helpful thanks
The Z offset should be set so that when the printer 'thinks' it is 0.2 mm above the bed (or 0.4 or whatever), it really is. So you should actually measure it instead of trying to eyeball it while printing, otherwise you're allowing for other factors to come into play. For example, if you're using a filament configured so that its flow rate is too high and use it when adjusting the Z offset, you're likely to set it too high to compensate for the high flow. Then you use a different filament and the Z offset is off. So, clean the nozzle, put the printer at a Z of 0.2 and using a feeler adjust the Z offset until it is indeed 0.2 mm above the bed. Save the setting and don't touch it again. If the printer seems to be printing 'too close' or 'too far' from the bed, you'll know its not the offset but some other thing that makes it look like it is. My 2c.
Well done.
Just by the opening image (nozzle/Bed): That helped to visualize more than any other video I watched. I just purchased a V3 KE and it's supposed to be auto everything which was one of the reasons I go it. Not so much! I've successfully printed the tugboat and 7-8 other prints (mine and others) however the consistency of the first layer sticking is about 50/50 AND I can't even complete the Creality calibration tests without them ending up in a big blob dragged across the bed. Unfortunately no settings I input improve the outcome and I still can successfully print the first layer of a calibration test. After all my tweaking I think i have a bad printer.
Thanks for the videos
Thanks for this Video
Good vid Tom