Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you've taken your 3d printer out of the box, what are the steps you should take to ensure high-quality prints? I have a number of videos on this channel about leveling the printer bed your first step, but what is next? After using your 3d printer for 3 months, 6 months, a year, what should you do to keep it in tip-top condition? This video covers routine 3d printer maintenance, PID temperature tuning, and extruder calibration. It is a hands-on video with both background and video examples of the procedures.
These calibration steps apply to Creality Printers, such as the CR10 and Ender lines, Prusa printers such as the i3 Mk3, Monoprice 3d Printers and most cartesian style 3d printers.
The slides used in this video are accessible at:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IjRp37uAFZfXJ-MrQ7yrnDRxs5R42MkB6_7SJIxkY7w/edit?usp=sharing
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Please leave your comments below so we can continue to learn 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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When you've taken your 3d printer out of the box, what are the steps you should take to ensure high-quality prints? I have a number of videos on this channel about leveling the printer bed your first step, but what is next? After using your 3d printer for 3 months, 6 months, a year, what should you do to keep it in tip-top condition? This video covers routine 3d printer maintenance, PID temperature tuning, and extruder calibration. It is a hands-on video with both background and video examples of the procedures.
These calibration steps apply to Creality Printers, such as the CR10 and Ender lines, Prusa printers such as the i3 Mk3, Monoprice 3d Printers and most cartesian style 3d printers.
The slides used in this video are accessible at:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IjRp37uAFZfXJ-MrQ7yrnDRxs5R42MkB6_7SJIxkY7w/edit?usp=sharing
Products mentioned in this video are listed in the affiliate links below.
Super Lube PTFE Grease
amzn.to/36BiyOm
3-IN-ONE Silicone
amzn.to/2N67wIZ
Neewer - Set of 4 Hexagonal Screwdrivers
amzn.to/2N4wMiU
Please leave your comments below so we can continue to learn 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 .
