Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the face of a real torture test challenge, I thought of a new way to handle Z hop. The same clearance to prevent collisions, but with the hope of reduced stringing. This concept is called diagonal Z hop, and in this video I’ll show you my results and show you how you can help me test it.
Try diagonal Z hop here: teachingtechyt.github.io/diagonalZhop.html
0:00 Introduction
0:37 E3D overhang egg - A proper torture test
Overhang egg on Printables: printables.com/model/158500-overhang-egg-a-3d-printer-stress-test
3:57 Understanding diagonal Z hop
5:21 How the post processor works
Link to source code on GiHub (diagonalZhop() function): github.com/teachingtechYT/teachingtechYT.github.io/blob/master/js/gcodeprocessing.js
7:52 My print test results
Retraction test page with STL: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#retraction
3Dbenchy: 3dbenchy.com
9:09 Alternate strategy with results
11:00 Weaknesses and potential improvements
11:35 Conclusion
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In the face of a real torture test challenge, I thought of a new way to handle Z hop. The same clearance to prevent collisions, but with the hope of reduced stringing. This concept is called diagonal Z hop, and in this video I’ll show you my results and show you how you can help me test it.
Try diagonal Z hop here: teachingtechyt.github.io/diagonalZhop.html
0:00 Introduction
0:37 E3D overhang egg - A proper torture test
Overhang egg on Printables: printables.com/model/158500-overhang-egg-a-3d-printer-stress-test
3:57 Understanding diagonal Z hop
5:21 How the post processor works
Link to source code on GiHub (diagonalZhop() function): github.com/teachingtechYT/teachingtechYT.github.io/blob/master/js/gcodeprocessing.js
7:52 My print test results
Retraction test page with STL: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#retraction
3Dbenchy: 3dbenchy.com
9:09 Alternate strategy with results
11:00 Weaknesses and potential improvements
11:35 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
