3 Cura Slicer Setting Tricks For Beginners

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  • Chuck shows you three Cura Slicer Setting Tricks For Beginners that he uses on his Creality Ender 3 and CR-10 Mini's all the time. These Cura 3.x tricks are especially helpful to anyone getting started with 3D Printing and also may help experienced users who may need separate processes in Cura. He goes thru each step by step so you can recreate these tricks yourself.
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  • @FilamentFriday
    @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Note: You can also use the “Modify settings for infill of other models” in the drop down. They both seem to do the same thing for the multiple infill process example.

    • @SmokedHam444
      @SmokedHam444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This support blocker is really useful, but I've tried it to lower the speed for a part of a model that requires a low speed but it doesn't seem to have any effect when I look at the feedrate in the layer view...

    • @DJMovit
      @DJMovit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, very informative. Can Cura be used with a Prusa i3MK3s? or can this tips be used with the Slic3R? Thanks

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it can be used with any printer.

    • @DJMovit
      @DJMovit 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FilamentFriday Thank you again!

    • @TheHyperrat
      @TheHyperrat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good video chep, just want to tell you that there's an option in cura to add a brim to the support only. Cheers

  • @andrewpledger91
    @andrewpledger91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    That support block modifier opens up a world of possibilities!!!

    • @dave7craft141
      @dave7craft141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ope Williams For example, if your print has a hole which you know doesn’t actually need supports for but the rest of your print does, you can use the support block modifier to stop that hole from being supported and the rest of the print will still run with supports
      as chep suggests, you can change infill for different parts of the print

  • @lmychajluk
    @lmychajluk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I realize this video is over a year old and recorded with a previous version of Cura, but FYI for anyone watching - there is now a 'Enable Support Brim' option that only prints a brim under the supports.

    • @jeffonquest1001
      @jeffonquest1001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you have no idea how much trouble this saved me I give my thanks to you!

  • @JohnEdwa
    @JohnEdwa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There are additional support/brim options in Cura 3.6 that are awesome. "Enable Support Brim" will create a brim inside the support instead of those lines, "Tower Diameter" will make small supports wider at the bottom, and "Brim Replaces Support" will use the model brim as the first support layer instead, which combined with "Brim Distance" of ~0.2mm means you create a brim around the model for the supports, but it isn't actually touching it so you don't have to remove it.

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I’ve just begun playing with that.

  • @rennoc99
    @rennoc99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I had no idea you could use support blocker objects for custom settings, or that you could scale them to different sizes. you have changed my entire printing life. THANK YOU!

  • @henricoderre
    @henricoderre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've avoided playing too much with Cura's adjustments and settings because I was afraid to mess it up. But your videos inspire confidence, and I appreciate it. Thanks Chuck.

  • @EntrE01
    @EntrE01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That second trick blew my mind!!!

  • @danworkmanjr3190
    @danworkmanjr3190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chuck! I have only had my Ender 3 for a couple of weeks but your video's along with other's have proven INVALUABLE! I greatly appreciate your time and dedication to helping us all out!

  • @McRibz79
    @McRibz79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, really great tip on using support blocker, thank you.

  • @NeonDreams7
    @NeonDreams7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I came back to this video 4 years later, love these videos for reference for when future me forgets!

  • @whatworkedforme
    @whatworkedforme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great communication style you have! I found those Cura tricks the answer to many of my questions.. and NO MUSIC! fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to post this YT video.

  • @MrE.
    @MrE. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Chuck. These tips are great even for seasoned printing people and give great flexibility in Cura.

  • @markferrick10
    @markferrick10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent. I knew but forgot#1, # 2 is fantastic and I can see how #3 will be helpful. Thanks..............

  • @megsman4749
    @megsman4749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish I could double thumbs up this. I've used this before but forgot how. 1 year later, I came back to this video to refresh my memory. Thanks.

  • @toby6326
    @toby6326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have been printing for about 2 years now but mostly on an old machine about 8 months ago I brought an ender 3 and I just wanted to say your videos have been a great help!

  • @VampyreX13
    @VampyreX13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FANTASTIC! I had no idea about using a support blocker to modify the infill density. This is perfect because I want to reprint my extruder knob but only needed the bottom part at 100% infill. Thank you!

    • @kenbad
      @kenbad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just tried this to cut off a part of a model I didn't want printed!!!, eliminated wall thickness, top and bottom and infill, gone!! ,

  • @olafbreuer8129
    @olafbreuer8129 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Unbelievable! I did not know you can define infill with the region markers. And I am printing a lot since 10+ years. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @johncrow5552
      @johncrow5552 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do I find the region makers? That seemed to have been skipped.

  • @bigcountryvet5984
    @bigcountryvet5984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love these videos. I have t watch a few times to follow what to do. I'm a retired old fart trying a new hobby. Thanks for the channel.

  • @theplumber2674
    @theplumber2674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I meant to like not dislike. I apologize. I changed it. Thank you for the lesson. I’ll be happy to watch you more often.

  • @ExtremeAwesomeness
    @ExtremeAwesomeness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the absolute most helpful person to watch on TH-cam! I have been wondering how to slice halves! I really am enjoying your amazing Filament Friday Filament!! I will buy more!

  • @jaykay2349
    @jaykay2349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The varying infil is going to make such a difference, can't believe I've been printing this long and didn't know you could do that!

  • @sartori69
    @sartori69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very cool! I imagine you could do the inverse? Set the entire model for 100%, then put a block in the middle set at 20%? Yeah, it's lazy, but I'm new to all of this so cut me some slack :D
    Thanks so much for your super-informative channel!

  • @nathanshelton113
    @nathanshelton113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much I am new to 3d printing and your videos have helped me sooo much its crazy. I just want to thank you once again for making these easy to understand and very helpful videos.

  • @redkraken23
    @redkraken23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a beginner, I wanted to say "thanks!" - those are great tips and just cleared a lot of the fog around supports that I had. Great stuff.

  • @davey3765
    @davey3765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never used that support blocker before but I could have used it a hundred times - I never knew what it was for - EPIC!!!! THUMBS UP!

  • @richardwarner1373
    @richardwarner1373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    any idea why i havent got that tab on my cura??? ver 4.8

  • @rusty13jr
    @rusty13jr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing the block settings. That will help me a ton with my prints!!

  • @RCwithAdam1
    @RCwithAdam1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU CHUCK! Your videos have been super helpful! I got my first printer (CR10) less than a week ago and I've learned SO MUCH and improved my prints from watching your videos!

  • @realnyminktail8991
    @realnyminktail8991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW.. Ive bookmarked and subscribed.. I wish there where more Cura tutorials like yours. Had my 3d printer 2 weeks and have learned the hard way.. I have a question, I saw a nice vase on thingyverse , scaled it down and forgot to change the infil so I ended up with similar to your little keychain which I was happy to keep BUT it enclosed the top. I looked at the designers comments and he referred to print using vase settings (which are available in slicer for fusion 360) My question is .. is there a similar setting in Cura or a way to stop it closing the top of the shape. I much prefer using Cura at this point. PS Im using the Cura Beta 4.4.0 because it is already set up for Alfawise U30

  • @danv8734
    @danv8734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi can you do this in cuts 4.8?
    Thanks

  • @ytlimdivad1874
    @ytlimdivad1874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a New User and the 3 tricks were very useful. I'm a fast learner and will help others with what I learned in your video. I appreciate your time giving us new users to some insight.

  • @lparigi34
    @lparigi34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a short but EXTREMELY useful video, this advice is gold. Thanks a lot.

  • @alanmills4197
    @alanmills4197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Multi Support Blockers
    I just discovered by accident that if you select and adjust the size & settings of the an initial Block, with it selected, right click and chose 'Multiply Selected Model'. You then have copies of the Block including their settings.

  • @denizhayta2nd426
    @denizhayta2nd426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH YOU HELPED SOOOOOO MUCH THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

  • @godking333
    @godking333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had no idea you can set different settings for certain parts of the print. So helpful. Thank you

  • @L_C_3027
    @L_C_3027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The block infill trick was a life saver for me on a recent print. I did it wrong the first time and didn't check the preview but got it right the second time. Thanks a bunch!!

  • @toddcoello6461
    @toddcoello6461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What are the odds you could redo this video for new version of cura? I've tried changing infill area with new version but can't figure it out.

    • @TheosResearchDiary
      @TheosResearchDiary 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      second this request - can't find the buttons

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watch this. I cover it. th-cam.com/video/D39rIi8zKfk/w-d-xo.html

  • @jfrunn
    @jfrunn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been looking for the Support Blocker Tool, on my screen for the last hour, what am I missing. 4.7.1.

    • @newmonengineering
      @newmonengineering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It pretty much works similar, but not the same. The Icon is the striped one with a small box on the bottom right. Click your model, then click that icon then click anywhere on the model. It will make a box, you can resize it and change settings as you need. But it doesn't do supports anymore for that click the marketplace button and install the plugin support blocker. It will add a new icon there. Hope that helps. It confused me as well but it's still there.

  • @bleach_drink_me
    @bleach_drink_me 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Used the infill trick today. Saved about an hour, over doing the entire print at 100%.
    Also used the brim method to help with the tree supports. I also on the same print used the support roof to give the better finish(saw that in a different video of yours).
    You have been a help over the last year of 3d printing.

  • @georgekiernan7342
    @georgekiernan7342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been printing for 2 years and I've learned something new today. Thank you!

  • @3DPrintingNerd
    @3DPrintingNerd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YES!

  • @darkracer1252
    @darkracer1252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you can just enable support brim. (hidden feature you need to make visible) and then it print a solid base for the support

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cover that here:
      th-cam.com/video/7BURpQNXrDA/w-d-xo.html

  • @ripshitandbustin
    @ripshitandbustin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful. I'm fairly new to this and I've been having issues with supports breaking away - your tips have solved it! I didn't realise how powerful Cura can be for preparing the print. Thanks!

  • @swabeui
    @swabeui 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the most helpful 8 minute videos I didn't know I needed to see.

  • @nigel5823
    @nigel5823 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this as all change in the new cura 5.2 i have no idea what to do

  • @andrewdowney760
    @andrewdowney760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There's a quicker way to do this in Cura 3.6.
    Click on model and then post processing. Click on z axis.
    You can adust anything from temp to speed to infill per layer.
    You can add multiple changes aswell.
    Much faster imo.
    Both get the same result.
    A change in infill %

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll try that. Thanks.

    • @danworkmanjr3190
      @danworkmanjr3190 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew, I apologize but I do not see the z axis on the post processing... All I have under post processing is "modify G Code". I am new to this and just learning Cura. Trying to teach this old dog new tricks, lol... I have version 3.6

    • @AaronFlaming
      @AaronFlaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. It is called ChangeAtZ in my ver of Cura (there is also TweakAtZ) and it is WWAAYYYY easier then what was shown in the video. Sorry, Chuck, but that was a little hard to watch.

    • @andrewdowney760
      @andrewdowney760 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AaronFlaming I hope he does a video using tweak it Z would be wonderful for new 3D printer owners

    • @FlyBy2507
      @FlyBy2507 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry butI don't see where you can change % infill in TweakAtZ (Cura 3.6 on Mac OSX). Am I missing something ?

  • @cavokdotcom
    @cavokdotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for those! I'd never considered varying the infill density on my prints, but I can see all kinds of great use cases for that second trick. - I appreciate you sharing!

  • @mattnelsen6732
    @mattnelsen6732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went out and bought an Ender 3 after watching your videos for a couple days.
    You are AWESOME with directions and teaching!

  • @randyeagan6364
    @randyeagan6364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    do know how we can do this in Cura 4.12 seems that the support blocker has gone away

    • @GeraldScholz
      @GeraldScholz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's stil there. select model and press E

    • @OrigEntertainmentOfficial
      @OrigEntertainmentOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The icon changed in the newer version but still lower left. Also be sure supports are turned on. I had it off and if you click nothing happens until supports are turned on.

  • @rallymax2
    @rallymax2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m just starting so this is huge for me. Thx.

  • @YuriyKlyuch
    @YuriyKlyuch 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy-moly! I’m using Cura for more than two months now and had no idea it can do that advanced tricks like variable infill. Chip for the win!

  • @darthstewie76
    @darthstewie76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been trying to figure out changing the infill with support blocker for forever! THANK YOU

  • @gavincreates559
    @gavincreates559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cura won’t let me split objects by lowering it under the bed, it says i can’t when I click slice

  • @owenaddams
    @owenaddams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Need a new video since made changes to their software please!

  • @timothysnave
    @timothysnave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm kicking myself for never having watched your channel before. I kept hearing about you, but I never actually sat down and watched a video. After somewhere around a year of 3d printing, I can finally say I'm getting decent prints because of your videos. They're concise and packed with useful information. Thanks so much!

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, but I’m curious, what kept you away for so long?

    • @timothysnave
      @timothysnave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FilamentFriday It was nothing you did. In fact, it was really nothing at all. I had heard of you in videos and articles that would come up when I google something related to 3d printing, but every video I came across did a pretty poor job of explaining things, and things like temp & retraction towers (thanks for those videos too, btw!) seemed excessively difficult and time consuming and basically out of reach. I just sort of assumed that this was all way more complicated than it is and that your videos would be more of the same. When your video was the result on google for once, I instantly saw the difference, and why those other videos and articles mention you. To be perfectly clear, I've never heard a bad word about you, and I wasn't rebelling against the popular guy or something. I had no negative impression of you or anything like that. I just hadn't actually made it to your channel yet. I'm sorry there's nothing actionable in my answer, nothing to fix and increase exposure. I just derped around like an idiot for a year.

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. That was good feedback. It implies I need to do a better job promoting my approach of makjng 3D printing easier for everybody especially beginners.

    • @timothysnave
      @timothysnave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FilamentFriday Yeah, I guess you could say that. Maybe if I heard you were THE guy for beginners to go to, I might have paid more attention. I can't swear that I didn't hear that, though. I'll definitely be spreading the good news to whoever might be willing to listen in the future. For now, you keep making them and I'll keep watching. Thanks again for all the great info.

  • @Itheeric
    @Itheeric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew about the supports blockers, but I had no idea you coulduse it for varying settings in 1 model. Thanks!

  • @machinist_matt
    @machinist_matt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do I do this in Cura 4.8 😬

    • @scottmcphee7730
      @scottmcphee7730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      literally the same way, I just did it in 4.8

    • @scolley13
      @scolley13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scottmcphee7730 i don't have the support blocker button in 4.8, any idea how to get it?

    • @scottmcphee7730
      @scottmcphee7730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scolley13 It's a plugin. Check the marketplace menu for the supports addon

    • @mattklein999
      @mattklein999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The plugin is called 'Custom Supports' and does not come with a fresh Cura 4.8.0 install. The icon has also changed a little from the video. It is now a solid "staircase" versus in the video the top stair has a white background with an "x" in it.

    • @x_Onkel_Tom_x
      @x_Onkel_Tom_x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mattklein999 @Scott McPhee THANK YOU ! :D

  • @wadetomczyk8043
    @wadetomczyk8043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good stuff now if it works in 4.8 in which I can't find how in theee hell you did this. haha

    • @toecutter169
      @toecutter169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just found this video and am looking for how to do it in 4.8 also!
      edit: I think I figured it out, click off the model to deselect it then click the bottom icon on the left side of the screen. Then click where you want the box to do, so you can resize and move it.

  • @bartacus3521
    @bartacus3521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1 year later, this video is still helping. Those are AWESOME tips! Having just hurled a print into the wall in frustration, since I couldn't get the bloody supports off, I *really* wish I had found this 24 hours ago, right before that print started!! :-) On the positive side, it was a round death star pen holder, and it exploded just like the death star did in the movies: spectacularly! And since it was PLA, it didn't damage my wall, woohoo!

  • @OCDsucks
    @OCDsucks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was by far the most helpful advice I’ve come across with 3D printing. Subscribed.

  • @alexanderlandreth9562
    @alexanderlandreth9562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not seeing the support block plugin in Cura 4.9.0. Do you think they've gotten rid of that option and do you have another suggestion if so?

    • @mattmills1888
      @mattmills1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its called custom supports. Install it by going to marketplace up in the right hand corner and adding it it from the list of plug-ins.

  • @quentinrufin4025
    @quentinrufin4025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For those wonder why they can not click on "Per model settings". You need to click on the "custom" button on the right hand hand next to "recommend".

    • @FilamentFriday
      @FilamentFriday  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good catch. I’m always on Custom so didn’t realize it was needed.

    • @ryangeiser6914
      @ryangeiser6914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for the tip - i have been screwing with this for the past couple of hours figuring i was missing something simple, but i just could not get the button to allow me to activate it. this did the trick!

    • @quentinrufin4025
      @quentinrufin4025 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryangeiser6914 :) always a pleasure to help :)

  • @mrpotatohead34
    @mrpotatohead34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Chep! i was pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to modify the gradual infill; when i could've been just using the per model settings with the support blocks! its perfect

  • @awesomeink
    @awesomeink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been printing for over a year i find tour channel amazing. Genius dude your trick with the infill is genius you teach me something every time I watch your videos.

  • @michaelmurfitt2690
    @michaelmurfitt2690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm using CURA 4.6 all I can say I must be dumb because I can not find where to turn on this view

  • @Niroki
    @Niroki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Instead create a big useless, time waster,brim ALL around the model.. JUST "ENABLE BRIM" under SUPPORT :) save a lot of time, filament...

    • @chrisperrywv
      @chrisperrywv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doc.W.Bishop I was wondering if that was a thing when I was watching this video.

  • @oida6802
    @oida6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG after exactly 2 years these infos are still lifechanger :) thanks.

  • @oldbeginnerairsoft8308
    @oldbeginnerairsoft8308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You rock, I love your channel. I am learning a lot and I really appreciate it. I'm 53 and just starting to learn this. Again thank you

  • @jameslaine2472
    @jameslaine2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @CHEP, this video is really timely; I gave a presentation/demonstration of using Cura 3.6 to a 3D printing meetup group yesterday evening. Many people in this meetup were quite new to 3D printing, and some had only seen older versions of Cura which came with some imported / low-cost printers, so went over the basics of navigating the software and its settings. A few people who already knew the basics asked some questions which I could not answer, and then here today you answered the exact questions which were asked; how to use those bottom two buttons on the left edge of the screen. Nicely done!

  • @barrymcleod-hughes7658
    @barrymcleod-hughes7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I didn't realize I could have different amounts of infill density at different levels. Keep up the good work.

    • @YourLocalRaccoon
      @YourLocalRaccoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should do, just different settings. Give it a try if you haven't already.

  • @WasNotWas999
    @WasNotWas999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since i started my 3D printer journey your advice has helped me so much... i want to say many thanks for taking the time to help me and others.

  • @murrygans1786
    @murrygans1786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video. This is the first video I have found that explains the blocker function in Cura. Good information.

  • @skarz1no1more
    @skarz1no1more 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was fantastic! I was wondering how to get more involved with using Cura, as I can tell that it has a lot more depth than what I've messed with it. Thanks for this!

  • @AndreChampoux
    @AndreChampoux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you truly do rock.
    I've had a few designs snap at the weak points and my fixes were messy, never again. The infill by area lesson will be invaluable.

  • @camaroboy383
    @camaroboy383 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good info.. as a side note on your first process for others, in the bottom right side of the screen there is overall dimensions... divide the Z number by 2 and your left with the exact center location... instead of dragging the arrow just type in the negative z value you came up with in your division...
    Example- 280mm / 2= 140mm...
    Z value is now -140 for dead center...

  • @sahanseney134
    @sahanseney134 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa, after dozing through endless vids, the youtube algo finally rewarded me with someone who just delivers quality content. Thank you!

  • @spark669
    @spark669 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been printing since February and there have been numerous time that I wish I could do this but didn’t think I could. Thank you sir. I guess how I worded my googling wasn’t good enough. This randomly popped up as a suggestion and I’m so thrilled that it did. So old yet so relevant

  • @jorgechaveze
    @jorgechaveze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much, as a beginner this tricks are pure gold

  • @simonbartlett8759
    @simonbartlett8759 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all the tricks and shortcuts. Learning all of these shortcuts would take hours and hours of reading and test prints.
    Your videos are invaluable. Cheers

  • @jameswiz
    @jameswiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I soooooo wish I would've found this video a few days ago... Exactly the feature I was looking for. Needed to harden 1 part of a large print. 100% infill all the way through would've been 2days, 23hrs to print. Now, it's down to a little over 12hrs and about 1/4 the plastic in total. Thx.

  • @dsp4392
    @dsp4392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice tricks. Cura certainly evolved a lot in the last year or so. I switched to S3D because I needed better control over supports, but Cura's overlap technique seems actually better now.

  • @rodsdaytona
    @rodsdaytona 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two things...I'm so glad you made this, and I'm super happy I found this!!

  • @redordead81
    @redordead81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video mate, thanks. I’ve been using Cura for over a year and had no idea I could alter the infill across sections of the model.

  • @rickycuellar5221
    @rickycuellar5221 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the tips! Very helpful!

  • @stefanhauser2804
    @stefanhauser2804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:02
    this is the best explanation for different infill percentage in the same model. Now i can make my modell in the areas stronger that would break easely otherwise. finaly i can have a strong durable part AND fast printing at the same time. Thank you so much.

  • @joetke
    @joetke 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect pedagogy. Pretty helpful even for "seasoned" Cura users. Thank you.

  • @stevenbrown7413
    @stevenbrown7413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video, I did wonder about infill at different layers. Maybe keep doing cura help videos with things like the experimental tree support, they always seem to snap halfway up for me

  • @Silentnight1979
    @Silentnight1979 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always come back to this video to relearn how to make solid sections for my prints. Thanks again !!!

  • @jonatan01i
    @jonatan01i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the tip on infill density at different parts!

  • @TheSuburban15
    @TheSuburban15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beginning to make more sense now why my prints were coming out fragile, and I think I can fix it.
    The settings you described for the rafts in the other video worked beautifully. Pulled off easy.

  • @3dpprofessor
    @3dpprofessor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw that Cura could do the model overlap settings in the past, but I never understood how it worked. They weren't real clear. This was real clear. Thanks Chuck.

  • @kostaskostas1097
    @kostaskostas1097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    chep, you are the man we all need

  • @JonathanMcBrien
    @JonathanMcBrien 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That support blocker tip just blew my mind. Thanks!

  • @AJAXIMOS
    @AJAXIMOS 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you so much for teaching this! I learned today with you this nice technique of printing with different infill patterns in the same print, absolutely fantastic!

  • @lxranes
    @lxranes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Today I learned what non uniform scaling is... I've been adding like 1000 support blocks to my prints where I don't want supports! Thanks!

  • @jasonvl9845
    @jasonvl9845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing, all these tips changed my whole 3d printing experience! The larger brim is a life saver!❤

  • @jaki1876
    @jaki1876 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For the brim example, you could also set the support infill pattern from “Zig Zag” to “Lines”, that will make the first layer of the supports fully cover their surface area with plastic

  • @its_justalexx7067
    @its_justalexx7067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Channel is a lifesaver! Your videos have helped me get my prints looking amazing!

  • @davebarkerdesign
    @davebarkerdesign ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow...great content and so many good practical tips! wished I watched this 2 years ago when I first started. thanks so much

  • @BrettJones84
    @BrettJones84 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You my friend are a legend. I Have a old version of Cura and could not be bothered to upgrade to the latest version due to my settings printing perfectly. But with my new design i was having problems printing an empty shell but having the top filled. when you showed the support blocker. That's what i needed. You saved me hours adjusting my design then printing for it fail again. You have a new subscriber. Looking forward to more tips.