Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You slice a model to 3D print, observe the time estimate, only to return when it should be done to discover it has run over time. If you are trying to meet deadlines, an accurate print time prediction is essential. For everyone else, it’s a quality of life feature. In this video we explore the reasons the estimate is inaccurate, and a range of ways to fix it.
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Slicer calculation method and inaccuracy
3:43 Discrepancy 1 - Start gcode sequences
4:56 Discrepancy 2 - Speed vs acceleration
6:05 Discrepancy 3 - Jerk/junction deviation/SQV/MISC
Prusa calculator: blog.prusa3d.com/calculator_3416
7:07 Discrepancy 4 - miscellaneous
8:21 Gathering data for a fix
8:51 Simplify3D
Simplify3D forum post on preset values: forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=12822
9:07 PrusaSlicer / SuperSlicer
10:02 Cura
10:52 RRF print simulation
11:17 Octoprint plugin
Print time genius: plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/PrintTimeGenius
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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You slice a model to 3D print, observe the time estimate, only to return when it should be done to discover it has run over time. If you are trying to meet deadlines, an accurate print time prediction is essential. For everyone else, it’s a quality of life feature. In this video we explore the reasons the estimate is inaccurate, and a range of ways to fix it.
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Slicer calculation method and inaccuracy
3:43 Discrepancy 1 - Start gcode sequences
4:56 Discrepancy 2 - Speed vs acceleration
6:05 Discrepancy 3 - Jerk/junction deviation/SQV/MISC
Prusa calculator: blog.prusa3d.com/calculator_3416
7:07 Discrepancy 4 - miscellaneous
8:21 Gathering data for a fix
8:51 Simplify3D
Simplify3D forum post on preset values: forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=12822
9:07 PrusaSlicer / SuperSlicer
10:02 Cura
10:52 RRF print simulation
11:17 Octoprint plugin
Print time genius: plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/PrintTimeGenius
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
