Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This one is all about how important the first layer of your 3D print is and how to make sure it's perfect before we complete our first print!

To see all the Back To Basics Videos. check out this playlist:
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Link to the Prusa first layer guide:
help.prusa3d.com/article/first-layer-calibration-i3_112364

Link to Printable, 3D Model database by Prusa:
printables.com

Link to measuring tool print by Jamehz:
printables.com/model/520166-the-ultimate-card-sized-measuring-tool-ruler-chamf

Example of the Smooth PEI Sheet:
printedsolid.com/products/original-prusa-mk2-5-mk3s-spring-steel-sheet-with-smooth-double-sided-pei


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00:00 Intro
01:30 First Layer Overview
04:10 Calibrating Z
08:00 Filament/Pre Heat
08:49 Smooth PEI Build Plate
11:15 Handling Filament
12:30 Filament Autoload
13:40 First Layer Calibration
18:10 What the first layer should look like
19:30 Getting files from Printables.com
20:24 Slicing Recap
22:35 Load GCODE to Printer
23:37 Start your print!
25:45 Live adjust your first layer
27:18 Info about your print job
27:42 Watch your print!
28:10 Let your print cool
28:52 Get your own test print
29:40 Newer 3D Printers Prusa MK3.5/MK4S
31:41 Removing your print
32:50 Check the print layers
33:18 Conclusion






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