Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When 3D printing, we use rules of thumb relating to temperature, spee, extrusion width etc to find a balance between strength and appearance. But how do we actually know if a part is strong enough? Enter the Golem3D Power Test and Kraken testing apparatus.
Golem3D previously reached out and asked me if I would like to cover their testing parts and methodology. I was unable to build the Kraken as originally designed, so I adopted the mechanism to suit the 20 series extrusion that I had spare. In this video, I take you through how to build your own Kraken (optional), and how the Power Test model can be used to fine tune your printer.
Thanks to Michal and Joanna from Golem3D in Poland for creating this testing system.
Power Test STL on Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:5368339
Power Test video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=T-SgUKlxlVE
My remixed Kraken to suit 2040 or 4040 aluminium extrusion: printables.com/model/285399-kraken-20404040-remix-power-test
Original Kraken files: http://g3d.eu/kraken/
0:00 Introduction
My free 3D printing calibration website: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html
0:41 Request from Golem3D
Golem3D website: http://g3d.eu/
CNC Kitchen channel: youtube.com/c/CNCKitchen
2:00 Print quality vs strength
Klipper input shaping: youtu.be/EJapxNsntsQ
3:24 How to print the Power Test
Golem3D Power Test page: http://g3d.eu/pt1/
4:54 Manual vs Kraken testing
5:01 Designing and assembling a remix of the Kraken
7:40 How to break and examine the Power Test piece
8:58 Testing my existing printer profiles
9:30 Experimentation with print settings
11:25 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/
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When 3D printing, we use rules of thumb relating to temperature, spee, extrusion width etc to find a balance between strength and appearance. But how do we actually know if a part is strong enough? Enter the Golem3D Power Test and Kraken testing apparatus.
Golem3D previously reached out and asked me if I would like to cover their testing parts and methodology. I was unable to build the Kraken as originally designed, so I adopted the mechanism to suit the 20 series extrusion that I had spare. In this video, I take you through how to build your own Kraken (optional), and how the Power Test model can be used to fine tune your printer.
Thanks to Michal and Joanna from Golem3D in Poland for creating this testing system.
Power Test STL on Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:5368339
Power Test video on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=T-SgUKlxlVE
My remixed Kraken to suit 2040 or 4040 aluminium extrusion: printables.com/model/285399-kraken-20404040-remix-power-test
Original Kraken files: http://g3d.eu/kraken/
0:00 Introduction
My free 3D printing calibration website: teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html
0:41 Request from Golem3D
Golem3D website: http://g3d.eu/
CNC Kitchen channel: youtube.com/c/CNCKitchen
2:00 Print quality vs strength
Klipper input shaping: youtu.be/EJapxNsntsQ
3:24 How to print the Power Test
Golem3D Power Test page: http://g3d.eu/pt1/
4:54 Manual vs Kraken testing
5:01 Designing and assembling a remix of the Kraken
7:40 How to break and examine the Power Test piece
8:58 Testing my existing printer profiles
9:30 Experimentation with print settings
11:25 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
