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3D Printing: From Setup to Complex Models

Choosing a Printer

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  • FDM — for prototypes and functional parts
  • SLA/DLP — for high detail
  • Kinematics — CoreXY vs bedslinger

Calibration

Proper calibration turns a cheap printer into a professional tool.

  1. Bed leveling (paper method + BLTouch)
  2. Extruder calibration (e-steps)
  3. PID tuning for bed and nozzle
  4. Temperature tower for each filament
  5. Retraction tuning

Materials

  • PLA — easy, for prototypes
  • PETG — strong, for functional parts
  • ABS — heat-resistant, for enclosures
  • TPU — flexible, for gaskets and tires
  • PA (Nylon) — wear-resistant

M303 E0 S210 C8 — PID autotune for extruder

Post-Processing

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