Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Layer shifts are so annoying and will ruin any 3D print. In this video, I explain what a layer shift is, and categorise the three types that can occur. Each version is then given a detailed list of things to check or change to avoid the problem.

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Thanks to Joost for requesting this video.

0:00 Introduction
Troubleshooting page of my website: teachingtechyt.github.io/troubleshooting.html

0:39 What is a layer shift?

1:26 Physically obstruction/snag

4:29 Physical obstruction with printed part
Hero Me video: youtu.be/UAg3KpmbFLE
Yoda bust: thingiverse.com/thing:14104
Overhang egg on Printables: printables.com/model/158500-overhang-egg-a-3d-printer-stress-test

8:52 Non contact
Acceleration test page: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#accel
Klipper resonance tubing test: klipper3d.org/Resonance_Compensation.html

13:37 Inbuilt layer shift detection
S42B closed loop steppes video: youtu.be/eM8zSG8fEkk
Peopoly Magneto X stress testing: youtu.be/MKkJZKOVexA

15:00 Conclusion

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