Introduction to Cura and setup Voxelab Aquila (Part 1)
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- Getting started with Ultimaker Cura and setup Cura for the Voxelab Aquila. This Cura 3d printing tutorial will cover getting Cura onto your device, adding a printer, learning the navigation controls, and then importing a model and being able to manipulate and orient it. This is only Part 1 of this topic, Part 2 will continue by explaining all the different Print Settings we can tweak, and how they affect our models. If you have any questions or feedback please leave a comment and I’ll be sure to get back to you.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - What is a 'slicer'
03:34 - Download Ultimaker Cura
04:10 - Adding a printer
04:40 - Setting up Voxelab Aquila
07:30 - PREPARE screen
07:45 - Navigation controls
08:45 - MONITOR screen
09:45 - Import a model
13:10 - PREVIEW screen
14:38 - Model Toolbar
14:55 - Move tool
16:30 - Scale tool
17:55 - Rotate tool
20:33 - Mirror tool
22:40 - Cura Theme
23:13 - Machine Settings
24:17 - Outro for Part 1
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I have recently purchased an Aquila 3D printer. Your videos are extremely clear and easy to follow. Many thanks
Great to hear! Glad I'm doing something right. I have part 2 of this video coming up within days, stay tuned! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Yes there are...I got the same one Aquila
Super video for someone just starting, You are easy to listen to and no crappy music, Thanks
Thank you so much! I've actually started adding some quiet background music to my newer videos because I hate the sound of my voice lol I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thank you so much for your time that you have put into your videos. They always have the answers and knowledge that I'm seeking .
Thank you very much I appreciate that. My goal with these videos is to help, and I'm so excited and amazed to hear from people when they actually do help. So thank you for not only watching but for taking the time to let me know! Happy printing!
As a new 3D printer owner this video is probably the single most important one I've viewed out of a few dozen so far. The actual printer part is mostly common sense. The Cura side is more subtle and this is very helpful.
Thanks David! When I was new it was all difficult so I am glad you're making better progress than me lol Seriously though thank you for commenting and I am happy this video helped you. Slicer-related information can be difficult to grasp, happy to hear this style was easier to absorb. Welcome to the community and good luck !!
I was so confused on what to do and this really helps me out. Thank you.
Glad to help! This is a slightly older video of mine, and I am looking to make an updated version for a slicer called Orca Slicer!
Thank u....I'm going to watch all of these videos to learn👍🏾
Awesome !! Let me know if you need any hekp or anything else.
Thank you!! Total noob here and you were very helpful. Bless you!
Awesome to hear, and I hope you're still enjoying 3d printing!
Very clear and helpful video! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Nicely done sir. The pace was just right for a tutorial. I gave Cura a try with my Aquila with mediocre results. (particularly with printing functional parts with holes) I've tried other peoples profiles and still no luck. Cura works great with my FLSUN Q5. I'm quite confident that you won't find a better print on the Aquila than one sliced by Voxelmaker. It's amazing. Maybe I'll give Cura another try after watching part 2. Thanks!
Thanks for the thorough response and giving the tutorial a shot. I have had similar results with my Eryone ER20, where SuperSlicer just gives me the better prints. So I've been giving SuperSlicer a shot and really liked it, but then I started running into issues using SuperSlicer for my printers that have Klipper installed lol. So maybe it's a good idea to have a working knowledge of more than one slicer. Part 2 is really the meat of the slicer so it should be good!
@@PrintsLeo3D I'll definitely check it out.
Thanks this is the only video that help me
Awesome, so glad to hear that! I try and make my videos cover a range of topics, so that as your progress in the 3d printing world I should hopefully have resources for you!
I use prusa for mine. Using the standard ender 3 v2 profile and changing build volume it works amazingly for me and I have gotten godlike prints. Just in case someone wants a plug and play slicer.
I wonder how different Prusa is from SuperSlicer, because I have been messing around with SuperSlicer with great results for some other printers. I haven't tried the Aquila yet but maybe I'll give that a try. Thanks for commrnting and helping out!
Thanks Leo! I needed this
Anytime! Thanks for watching and for always taking the time to drop a comment, I appreciate it!
@@PrintsLeo3D I always learn something from your videos. I like that you go through everything explain why something is done. Most people assume the audience knows what they're doing 😆 I definitely do not
Well thank you, that's the reason I do it. I know learning new stuff can be hard, so if I can over-explain to answer some questions that viewers may have, I'm happy to do it.
Thanks this was very helpfull
You're welcomed. I appreciate you stopping by to comment !
I have an Aquila Pro, Can I use the same cura profile?
is it just the build size that changes for me?
Thanks dude!
Welcome! Glad I can help!
excelente videooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo super bien explicadooooooooooooo graciass
Gracias!!!! I'm glad this helped ! Thanks for leaving a comment
only because of this video i subbed and liked
this is the best vid for 3d printing everr
Thank you for the nice compliments! I'm glad to have you on board and I hope my upcoming videos and information (including my website) will be useful for you!
Maybe not the best video ever, but I sure enjoy it :) thanks again for commenting !!
Hi there Im new to 3d printing and Ive just watched the first video and I think its brilliant and wasy to follow. there is a update on Cura are they the same settings. once again brilliant thankyou. the best one yet, i hope you do another on the update for cura 5.4 I think. I am going to watch your second video now.
Yea I haven't gotten a chance to walk through the newer upgrades but most all of these basics should be compatible. I appreciate you watching and if you have any problems let me know !
You mentioned Alex’s firmware for maximizing bed print size, where can I find that? I need the extra mm on an upcoming print
Here's the repository for Alex's upgraded firmware:
github.com/alexqzd/Marlin
I have a bl touch video for the Aquila, and at the midway point I go over the process to upgrade your firmware (as well as the screen firmware which is seperate).
th-cam.com/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/w-d-xo.html
If for some reason you need some other help with firmware please let me know .
Is this for voxelab Aquila c2 because the ender 3 is 100 mm bigger on all sides when it comes to print size. I don't know what to use
Yes this is tutorial will work for the Aquila c2! In this video I use the Ender 3 Pro profile which has a bed size of 220x220 which is the same as the Aquila versions. You should be able to start with this profile and get a good base for how the printer works.
your not showing me how to print i try just putting in the card but nothing happens how do i tell it to print the g-code on the card?
Bob that's a great question and I'm not sure how much detail I went into on that with this video. After you've sliced the print you want to export the file to the SD card you will be printing from. Of course you would have needed to already connect the SD card into the supplied USB adapter and plug that into your computer. Afert the file is exported to that SD card it should be ready to print. Take the SD card, plug it into the printer , and then you should have it selectable under the Print menu. Let me know if this cleared anything up for you.
Hello, would you recommend using the slicing sofware that now comes with the Voxellab Aquila v2, VoxelMaker? I ran an stl file thru it and it was off center on the bed and often tells me my print isnt on the bed, when i correct it, it ruins the print.
I've never really used VoxelMaker outside of a few trial prints. If you feel comfortable with that software than Cura is the next logical step, as VoxelMaker is a branch of Cura.
Right now I have been highly recommending OrcaSlicer, as it is fast, the UI is nice to look at , and it includes a lot of built in calibrations.
@@PrintsLeo3D Awesome, thank you for the recommendation! I'm very new to this so it helps a lot.
Happy to help! I will say newer uses tend to gravitate towards Cura. It makes sense because everything is easy to understand and compact. OrcaSlicer I think is a better slicer overall but it might be harder to get into initially. That all being said trying a few different slicers as you start, and getting a feel for what works for you, might be the best solution.
Hi Leo, I have a question, i want to buy a Aquila Pro, but that profile does not have the Cura, can i used Creality CR6SE profile? i see the same specifications
thanks
Hey Mario thanks for watching the video and asking a question! I don't own an Aquila Pro so I can't say any of this from experience, but I did do a little research and it looks like only difference between the PRO and the base Aquila when it comes to slicer settings are: The build plate size, and the auto bed leveler. You have a few options.
You could use the CR6SE profile as the build plate size is the same, but it doesn't have an auto bed leveling device so you'll have to add a line in the start code (g29) to make sure the ABL works. It's simple don't worry. I don't have any experience with the slicer settings of that particular model so I also can't say how good it may or may not be.
The other option is to use the same profile I use in this video ENDER 3 PRO. All you would need to change is the build size. The stock size is 220x220, and you would just change it to 235x235. Then also you will need to make the Start Gcode change by adding G29 after the G28 line.
All the changes you would need to make (whether you choose the CR6SE or Ender 3 PRO) will be found under the Machine Settings tab in CURA. If you want some more in depth help, like adding to your start gcode or if you want me to explain anything else more clearly just drop another comment or join the discord! discord.gg/WC7xa86v
I also want to stress I don't own this printer so I am basing all of this on the information Voxelab provided on their website.
@@PrintsLeo3D Leo, I understand, thanks very much for the information.
when i import a file it doesnt give me a slice option just a save to removable drive and i cant save unless i slice?
Are you importing a .STL file?
michas gracias ¿Y para agregar Voxelab D1??? please, thanks
You're very welcome. Because the Aquila D1 is structurally the same as the X2 all this information should be identical. You may need to add a line to the start gcode though if it is using a bed leveling probe.
Hello! I have a problem on mine, when I lanch a print it goes too hight so it prints wrong, Can someone help me?
Is the nozzle not printing close enough to the bed ?
What firmware do you recommend for the Aquila?
I recommend what's called Alex's firmware. This is community created firmware that is updated frequently and has a lot of added features and GUI upgrades. When you look to download this firmware it can seem overwhelming because there's a lot of options. If you watch my BL Touch video, around the 20 minutes mark or so I go over all the different variations and how to install the firmware. This is the best firmware available right now.
th-cam.com/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/w-d-xo.html
@@PrintsLeo3D great, thanks much!!
Will the ender 3 pro option work with the Voxelab X2 Version?
Yes, absolutely! The base Aquila and the Aquila X2 are basically the same printer, and for this purpose you can apply all the same techniques I talked about in this video!
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks so much!
You're welcome! Any and all of my videos for the Aquila (pei bed, bl touch, bed leveling, etc) can also be applied to the Aquila X2! Happy printing !
I have a problem when I load the STL model the side menu is missing and I am unable to manipulate the model.
Can you please help.
Hey chaos, sorry for the late reply I was away on vacation and had no cell service. Is the missing menu the one that moves the model (translate, scale, etc) or the menu that manipulates how it's printed(infill, temperature, etc)? I'll do my best to help so let me know, and sorry again for the late reply.
@@PrintsLeo3D No need I just reinstalled it and it works now. I must have screwed up the installation the first time. But thanks anyway.
Could have been something on Curas end also, but I'm glad you got it working !
does this with an aquila c2?
Yes it will! Even though there are differences between the Aquila models (x2, c2, etc), the things that matter for the slicer are all physical properties, and they are all identical.
What should I put for the Aquila x2?
For the purposes of the slicer, the Aquila I demonstrate in this video and the X2 are identical. So you can follow this along just the same 👍
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks so much
Anytime
what v slot covers are you using
Captain, the v slot covers I'm using o designed, and I created then to be support free. If you want to give them a shot you can find them on my website : PrintsLeo3D.com and then check under the Models section. Thanks for watching!
@@PrintsLeo3D awesome much love I just found your channel thru this video I'll be watching some videos tomorrow
Thank you, thank you! I love 3d printing and all the different aspects of it, so I'm glad you found me and hopefully some more of my videos can help you out.
but what if your 3d printer does not connect to your pc but only uses an sd card only?
Lilly, that's perfectly fine! Cura is a method to create the gcode files that you can put into your SD card , and then insert into your printer. While Cura does have 'wired connection' capabilities, it's normally just used as a method to 'slice' your models and turn them into gcode. Let me know if this helps, if not I can explain it better or more thoroughly! Thanks for watching!
@@PrintsLeo3D it finally allowed me to use it. the gcode kept saying it was corrupted but it finally got fixed after i rebooted my stuff
Awesome! Sometimes 'turning it off and then back on' is the best solution lol
@@PrintsLeo3D for now cura will not slice anything correctly. it slices to where only about 10% prints properly and the other % either doesnt print or it is completely busted. i wasted a lot of my plastic trying to print a model thinking it was just showing weird
Works for Aquila D1?
Yes it does for the most part. The D1 id a direct extruder, so you'll need to adjust the retraction distance (to something like 0.5mm) so you don't pull the filament back the same length you would ad a Bowden. Other than that it should all line up.
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks…what recommendations could you give me for D1 and slicing in Cura. I’m new in this world and I have printed 5 things but all results are bad
Y la velocidad? o parámetros de refrigeración??? para D1? thanks
Where is part 2
Sorry, I'm surprised I didn't link this in the first video :
th-cam.com/video/ejTC82nLS9g/w-d-xo.html
I'll make the correction now. I appreciate the assistance!
thanks a lot men voxelab aquila s2 the program is terrible , thanks for the video and show me cura
I have never used voxelmaker slicer myself, I've always found Cura to be very friendly for newcomers, and I'm happy that you are able to take this video and apply it. Glad to help and thanks for viewing and commenting.
Thanks brother. This tutorial helped me a lot.
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