Tomb of 3D Printed HorrorsLearn how to easily level the print bed on the Ender-3 V2 printer (or any other Creality 3D printer with manual bed leveling.)
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Ender 3 V2 Easy Bed LevelingTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2020-12-03 | Learn how to easily level the print bed on the Ender-3 V2 printer (or any other Creality 3D printer with manual bed leveling.)
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***********************************************************NOZZLE EROSION! What to look for and when to replace them!Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2023-10-05 | I'll show the effects of filament erosion on nozzle aperture diameter and recommended timetable for replacing. PARTS: fatdragongames.com/fdgfiles/recommended-3d-printer-parts-listFine tune your Ender 3 V3 SE - eliminate stringing!Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2023-09-29 | Pro tips to fine tune your Creality Ender-3 V3 SE and eliminate stringing! Get your Ender-3 V3 SE here:
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***********************************************************Ender-3 V2 NEO AssemblyTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2023-03-16 | See how to build the new Ender-3 V2 NEO!
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***********************************************************Custom coloring LEDs and clear PLATomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-07-27 | Learn how to color clear PLA for LED lighted models and save money!
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***********************************************************Ender Fan ReplacementTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-07-14 | Learn how to connect a replacement fan on your Ender (or other brand) 3D printer fast and easy!
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facebook.com/groups/528423924186756Cura 5.0 PreviewTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-05-12 | My first impressions after testing Cura 5.0 Beta! True variable line width slicing that actually works as intended is finally here and it works wonderfully.
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***********************************************************Creality Ender-2 Pro assembly and pro build tips.Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-01-26 | See how to build the new Ender-2 Pro!
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***********************************************************Ender-2 Pro - How to convert into a fantastic minis printer!Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-01-20 | See how I turned Creality's new Ender-2 Pro into a fantastic gaming minis printer! LINKS:
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***********************************************************Ender 3 Z-Axis Endstop Switch ProblemTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2022-01-12 | If your Ender 3/ 3 V2 is having first layer Z offset problems, this might be the issue.
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***********************************************************Ender 3 - How to fix Z-axis bindingTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2021-12-30 | Learn the most common causes of Z-Axis binding and how to fix them. Applies to Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 v2 (and all clones).
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***********************************************************Creality Ender-3 V2 assembly and pro build tips - UPDATED 2021!Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2021-12-18 | Updated Dec. 2021! Learn how to assemble the Ender-3 V2 printer plus some helpful hints to get it tuned perfectly using common household items. This is a revised and updated version of my original Aug. 2020 video on building the Ender 3 V2 with additional info and a few clarifications.
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***********************************************************Forest Tile OptionsTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2021-10-03 | See multiple options for incorporating a natural looking 1" grid on forest tiles for your 5E RPG!
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Join our Dragonlock Facebook group for help with 3D printing Dragonlock models, see Dragonlock D&D tabletop terrain builds others have made, and much more!
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***********************************************************3D Printable Terrain StencilsTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2021-05-06 | Learn how to easily 3D print and use airbrush stencils to paint village terrain!
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***********************************************************Creality Ender-3 V2 assembly and pro build tipsTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2020-08-06 | ATTENTION! An UPDATED version of this video is available here: youtu.be/ABpGXcy-cuI
Learn how to assemble the Ender-3 V2 printer plus some helpful hints to get it tuned perfectly using common household items.
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***********************************************************Ender 3/5 Stringing FixTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2020-02-26 | How to upgrade the hot end to prevent stringing and the dreaded Bowden tube gap against the nozzle on your Creality Ender 3 or 5.
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***********************************************************How to replace the thermistor and heater cartridge on a Creality hot end.Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2020-02-20 | How to replace the thermistor and heater cartridge on a Creality Ender-3, Ender-5, CR-10 or CR-20 hot end.
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***********************************************************3D Printer Extruder CalibrationTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2020-02-20 | Learn how to easily calibrate the extruder on your Ender-3 and Ender-5 3D printer, and get more accurate prints. This is essential for those of you using my new Cura 4.4 Ender 3/5 profiles to eliminate the stringing issues that have developed with Cura 4.3 and higher on Enders.
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***********************************************************Ender-3/5 AirflowTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-12-20 | Use Cura's rotation tool to ensure the best cooling position for your miniatures.
Cura profiles (we recommend the Cura 4.0 versions as they work without modifying Cura, but there are also Cura 4.3 profiles and application files in this linked folder as well):
***********************************************************How to Set Up Cura & Import Custom ProfilesTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-12-06 | Learn how to set Cura up for your 3D printer and import custom slicer profiles.
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***********************************************************How to 3D Print Better Miniatures: Pt. 3 Resin-quality on a FDM printer!Tomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-09-25 | Learn how to print resin-like quality miniatures on a FDM printer! By adding a .2mm nozzle and using our custom Cura profile, you can achieve hyper-detailed miniatures that look like they came off a resin printer. All miniatures in this video were printed on a $200 Creality Ender 3. Cura 4.0 is recommended (but we do have a separate link for 4.3 versions of the files) and using good quality PLA is essential (we recommend eSun PLA Pro.)
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***********************************************************How to 3D Print Better Miniatures: Pt. 2 Cura SettingsTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-08-28 | Learn tips and tricks for fine tuning Cura to get the best quality 3D printed miniatures on your Ender-3 or 5 3D printer. PLEASE NOTE: This is not compatible with Cura 4.2.1 if you use their stock Ender 3 printer description. To use this with 4.2.1, you need to create a general printer description for your Ender 3, otherwise just use with Cura 4.0
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Bed leveling test model & Cura miniature profiles:
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G28 ; Home all axes G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder M104 S[first_layer_temperature] ; set extruder temp M140 S[first_layer_bed_temperature] ; set bed temp M190 S[first_layer_bed_temperature] ; wait for bed temp M109 S[first_layer_temperature] ; wait for extruder temp G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed G1 X0.1 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to start position G1 X0.1 Y200.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line G1 X0.4 Y200.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to side a little G1 X0.4 Y20 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
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G91 G1 F1800 E-3 G1 F3000 Z10 G90 G28 X0 Y0 ; home x and y axis M106 S0 ; turn off cooling fan M104 S0 ; turn off extruder M140 S0 ; turn off bed M84 ; disable motorsHow to 3D Print Better Miniatures: Pt. 1 Layer HeightsTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-07-26 | Learn which layer heights work best for miniatures on your Ender 3 or Ender 5 3D printer.
NOTE: Using full step numbers for layers, even when the starting Z home position is on a micro step, means it will continually use those same micro steps and even out variations/inconsistencies that would occur hitting different micro step positions for subsequent layers as the model is printed.
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Bowden Tube fittings (not essential to begin with, but these are much better than the ones supplied with the printer and you will want to replace them eventually):
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This video is for demonstration purposes only. Viewers assume all responsibility for working on and/or modifying their own machines.
The latest 1.1.5 boards are shipping from the factory with the current v refs: X,Y, & Z .96 -.99v, and E is set to 1.2v
NOTE: To work on the Ender 5, you will have to flash the firmware. The board shown in the instillation portion of the video is the late 1.1.4 upgrade/preproduction 1.1.5 board, which is identical to the standard 1.1.5 except for color.
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**********************************************************Ender 3 & Ender 5 Capricorn Tubing upgradeTomb of 3D Printed Horrors2019-05-09 | Improve the effectiveness of retractions on your Ender 5 and get better 3d printed miniatures with Capricorn tubing.
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