Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For many people using a 3d printing, the slicer is the hardest part of 3d printing. With hundreds of combinations of settings, it may seem impossible to produce excellent prints.
This two-part series introduces the viewer to tips I have found useful for creating excellent 3d prints on a range of 3d printers. Many of the tips are demonstrated on Cura 4, Prusa Slicer and Simplify3d.
I use these techniques on my Prusa i3 Mk3, on Creality Ender 3 pro and Ender 5 printers and on multiple Monoprice 3d prints.
Please leave you favorite slicer tips in the comments.
Let's continue to learn things together.
Irv
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The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
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For many people using a 3d printing, the slicer is the hardest part of 3d printing. With hundreds of combinations of settings, it may seem impossible to produce excellent prints.
This two-part series introduces the viewer to tips I have found useful for creating excellent 3d prints on a range of 3d printers. Many of the tips are demonstrated on Cura 4, Prusa Slicer and Simplify3d.
I use these techniques on my Prusa i3 Mk3, on Creality Ender 3 pro and Ender 5 printers and on multiple Monoprice 3d prints.
Please leave you favorite slicer tips in the comments.
Let's continue to learn things together.
Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images .
