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3D Printer Extruder Calibration Steps per mm

by 3DAddict / March 18, 2018

Extruder Calibration could be one of the most important factors for your 3D Printer and the quality of your parts. This is often overlooked especially with pre-assembled printers. There are some key factors to concentrate on when finding your optimal steps/mm settings for your extruder. Once you have found the perfect number, the next step is to dial in your extrusion multiple. This article will cover these steps and guide you through the process. Extruder Calibration Steps per mm The…

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Marlin Custom Fan Pins 3D Printer Firmware

by 3DAddict / January 1, 2018

Marlin Custom Fan Pins can be designated in the Marlin Firmware by setting the override pins. This is very useful when adding part cooling fans or additional extruders. This is one of the many great new features since the release of Marlin 1.1.x. Marlin Custom Fan Pins (configuration_adv.h) Extruder Cooling Fans These instructions assume you already know how to program Marlin to your 3D Printer. If you are just starting out and are not sure how to customize the marlin…

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Install OctoPrint Beginner Guide for your 3D Printer

by 3DAddict / October 2, 2017

Octoprint is a free open source platform to control your 3D Printer remotely from any web browser. In this guide we will go over step by step what it takes to install OctoPrint. Octoprint has many features and plug-ins including webcam, slicer, an easy to navigate GUI and much more! If you are still controlling your printer through a USB cable and PC you’re missing out. Get unplugged with OctoPrint and control your 3D Printer from anywhere without a PC…

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