ZGX Mod First Print & Speed Test on Akula 3 – 422g Lighter Gantry!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2026-09-21 | ZGX Mod First Print & Speed Test on Akula 3 – 422g Lighter Gantry!Picolino Extruder & Magnetic IDEX: Basket Weaving with 504 Tool Changes!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-08-22 | Watch the Picolino Extruder and Magnetic IDEX in action as they tackle a basket weaving print with 504 tool changes! Using OrcaSlicer, I’ve ditched the wipe tower for a prime tower to keep things clean. A slight PID tuning might be needed to fix a minor temperature overshoot during tool changes, but the results are impressive. Stress-testing the Magnetic IDEX and loving it!
Music by Maksym Dudchyk from PixabayOne G-Code File. Three Different Prints: Single, Mirror, or Copy! Its a Magnetic IDEX Miracle!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-08-03 | Follow-up to yesterday's mirror video: Watch how the SAME G-code file creates TWO identical Benchy copies just by tweaking the belt setup! From single prints to mirror mode or copy mode on the same machine—3D printing magic!
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It's a magnetic IDEX miracle ☺️
#3dbenchy #IDEX #CopyMode #MirrorPrint #picolinoextruderMagnetic IDEX & Picolino: 150g Toolhead Prints 2 Benchys in 24 Minutes!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-08-03 | Join us on the Magnetic IDEX channel to witness the Picolino Extruder's performance! In this 24-minute live 3D Benchy print, our 150-gram toolheads, T0 and T1, work in mirror mode to produce two Benchys—one black, one yellow—in just one run, effectively 12 minutes per part.
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Music by Evgeny Bardyuzha from Pixabay pixabay.com/users/25235210Hotend Cooling Magic: Holding a 200°C Heatbreak Bare-Handed with CPAP Blower. Picolino Extruder DemoMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-07-17 | Seeing is believing! In this quick demo, I showcase how a simple CPAP blower revolutionizes hotend and part cooling in 3D printing. Using a standard ceramic ring heater and Dragon heat break, I split one CPAP air stream into four channels: two for part cooling on my IDEX setup and two for hotend cooling.Watch as I heat the hotend to 200°C while comfortably holding the heat break in my bare hands—thanks to this minimal airflow keeping it near room temperature. I even extrude PLA filament right away, proving you don't need exotic materials or onboard fans for reliable performance.This setup powers my magnetic IDEX system and the ultra-compact Picolino extruder, all on fully 3D-printed tool heads. One blower replaces 4-6 traditional fans, saving space and simplifying your build.Perfect for makers looking to streamline cooling without sacrificing efficiency. If you're into innovative 3D printer mods, this is a game-changer! Timestamps: 0:40 Heating to 200°C while holding the heat break 1:30 Extruding PLA at full temp 3:50 Why this enables compact designs like Picolino
Like, share, and subscribe for more 3D printing tips and demos! #3dprinting #PicolinoExtruder #HotendCooling #CPAPBlower #IDEXPrinter #OpenSource #reprapStupid Simple 3D Printer Nozzle Bib: Clean Nozzles Forever with Paper & Tape!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-07-12 | In this quick 3D printing update, I share my latest "bib" design – a super simple nozzle bib that keeps your hotend squeaky clean without any hassle! Made from ABS, it uses a stack of office paper as a spring and masking tape. No more manual cleaning or purging – it handles purge lines perfectly and works with any M6-threaded hotend like CHC or high-flow variants. Started as a folded envelope hack, this optional accessory is easy to print, adjust to your printer's height, and super glue if needed. I've printed over 10 benchys with zero issues, and it parks/homes flawlessly every time. Stupid simple, print-and-go – everything old is new again! If you're tired of dirty nozzles ruining your prints, this is a game-changer. I'm still dialing in cooling for perfect benchys, but the bib is rock solid. Files/STL coming soon? Let me know in the comments!
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#PicolinoExtruder #3DPrinting #OpenSource #NozzleCleaner #DIYHacks #3DPrinterTips #ABSPrintingPicolino T1 Demo Print: Lightning-Fast Precision! ⚡🖨️Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-07-08 | Quick demo of the Picolino T1 Tolhead in action, printing a 3D Benchy with precision and speed!
Music by Gvidon Levkin/Bardyuzha from PixabayWorld’s Lightest Extruder? Picolino + Akula2 3D Printing Test!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-06-24 | Picolino Extruder - the world's lightest and smallest direct drive extruder designed to revolutionize your 3D printing experience!
Music by Gvidon Levkin/Bardyuzha from PixabayPicolino Extruder May 2025: Exciting Updates Revealed! #3dprinting #opensourceMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-05-18 | Explore the Picolino Extruder’s May 2025 update! This optimized design boasts a new mounting system, simplified assembly, and rapid hotend changeover for seamless 3D printing. See the enhanced filament path in action with demos for ABS and TPU, showcasing smooth performance across materials. Stick around for a short print demo highlighting precision and speed. Join the open-source 3D printing revolution! #PicolinoExtruder #3DPrinting #OpenSource
Picolino Extruder - the world's lightest and smallest direct drive extruder designed to revolutionize your 3D printing experience!
Music by Alehandro Vodnik from PixabayRAPID+TCT 2025Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-04-10 | @VisionMiner @Prusa3D @TheVirtualFoundry and many many more!
Music by juniorsoundays from PixabayPicolino Extruder Prints Stunning Mosaic Plant Pot!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-03-15 | Watch the Picolino High Flow Extruder (printed in White Polycarbonate) create a Mosaic Plant Pot in Black PLA! Using a 0.8mm nozzle, 0.8mm line width, and 0.2mm layer height, this vase-mode design pops. See extruder close-ups at the end!
Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay.Printing My Kid’s Hula Hoop! #3DPrinting #PicolinoExtruder #DadLifeMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-02-23 | When my daughter wanted a hula hoop and local stores were sold out, I turned to the Picolino Extruder! Watch it print her dream hoop in vase mode—real-time, no speed-up—plus a fun finish.
Music by Dvir Silver from PixabaySlow-Mo Teaser: Picolino Ring Gears Drop, 3D Print & Laser Cut #PicolinoExtruder #3dprintingMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-02-13 | Discover the mesmerizing slow-motion drop of Picolino ring gears, followed by a glimpse into the creation process with 3D printing and laser cutting. Watch as we:
- Drop and pick up the Picolino ring gears in slow motion - 3D print a yellow #3DBency print - Laser cut intricate Picolino ring gears - Show off the final products with still images
Music by NataBergChannel from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from PixabayBarbell vs NinjaFlex Cube: Picolino Extruder Test #3dprinting #opensource #picolinoextruderMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-02-05 | Barbell vs. NinjaFlex Cube: Picolino Extruder TestIDEX 3D Printer Mod - NEMA17 Pinch Valve Assembly TutorialMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-02-01 | Pinch Valve STEP and 3MF files are on printables. printables.com/model/1171427-nema17-air-pinch-valve
######################################### # NEW M106 for CPAP Pinch Valve # #########################################
[gcode_macro M106] rename_existing: M106.1 variable_valve_position_off: 95 variable_valve_position_on: 0 gcode: {% if params.S is defined %} # Check if S parameter is defined {% set valve_position = valve_position_off - ((params.S|float / 255) * (valve_position_off - valve_position_on)) %} # Calculate valve position MANUAL_STEPPER STEPPER=blower_valve MOVE={ valve_position } SYNC=0 {% else %} # If S is not defined, use the original M106 command M106.1 {rawparams} {% endif %}
Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay3DBenchy Printed with Picolino Extruder - Timelapse! #3dprinted #3dbenchyMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-01-27 | Tiny 149g toolhead for a little boat. #3dprinting #opensource #picolinoextruder
Music by Kulakovka from PixabayBuilding the Picolino Extruder: A Sneak Peek #3dprinting #opensourceMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-01-20 | Music by juniorsoundays from PixabayPicolino Extruder TeaserMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2025-01-12 | Watch the Picolino Extruder Grow Up! 🚀 Latest upgrades now feature adjustable Z and filament pressure control! Check out these photos to see the progress.
Music by Oleksandr Stepanov from PixabayMerry Christmas! Unleashing Magnetic IDEX Copy ModeMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-12-25 | Magnetic IDEX in duplication mode!
Music by Mykola Sosin from PixabayDIY Pinch Valve for CPAP Blower on Magnetic IDEX 3D PrintersMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-12-21 | Discover how one CPAP blower can revolutionize your 3D printing setup! With this simple pinch valve modification, you can modulate part cooling precisely while also providing all the hotend cooling needs for both toolheads on a Magnetic IDEX 3D printer. Simplify your setup, enhance print quality, and explore new possibilities in dual-extrusion printing.
Music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabayPicolino Extruder Prints 3DBency! #3dprinting #opensource #3dprinterMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-12-01 | 🚀 Something tiny is brewing in the Magnetic Index Print Lab... 🚀
Introducing Picolino Extruder - the world's lightest and smallest direct drive extruder designed to revolutionize your 3D printing experience!
Music by Gvidon Levkin/Bardyuzha from PixabayIntroducing Picolino: The Worlds Lightest Direct Drive Extruder!Magnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-11-23 | 🚀 Something tiny is brewing in the Magnetic Index Print Lab... 🚀
Introducing Picolino Extruder - the world's lightest and smallest direct drive extruder designed to revolutionize your 3D printing experience!
Music by Yevhen Onoychenko from Pixabay3D Printed ABS: Strength SurprisesMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-11-19 | I asked my brother to break a 3D-printed ABS tube.Inception Spinning Top V3 #3dprinting #3dprintingmodelMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-11-06 | Music by Yevhen Onoychenko from PixabayPrinting ABS With Zero Part CoolingMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-09-23 | If you’ve been printing for a while, you know that there is a delicate balance between part quality and strength. But what if you can have both? Simply fill the print bed with enough parts to allow previous layer to cool down sufficiently to properly support the next layer. Sometimes all it takes is one or two extra parts.
Music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabayUnveiling the 3D Printed Spherical Thread: A New Twist on Thread Design! #3dprinting #opensourceMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-09-01 | Forget straight and tapered threads; we're exploring a new dimension with a thread that wraps around a sphere. Why? Because when complexity is free, innovation knows no bounds!
Music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabayA Better Honeycomb Infill Pattern #orcaslicer #opensource #3dprintingMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-08-24 | Is it possible to improve the honeycomb infill pattern? Many slicers have one or two types of honeycomb infill patterns. But none like this 😊. This pattern is made from single non non-intersecting walls and without bridging!
It also Prints 31% faster than stock Orca honeycomb infill. With identical print settings! @softfever5570 @Prusa3D @Ultimaker
This multi-layer infill pattern is 100% open source to keep patent troll at bay 😊 Other infill patterns that span two or more layers are now considered obvious in the art of 3D printing.
Music by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay @penguinmusic5983Circle Infill Pattern Test PrintMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-08-20 | This circle infill pattern was designed in CAD as a demonstration model. I hope that this feature is added to all modern FDM slicer programs.
Music by Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay @penguinmusic5983Simple Circle Infill Pattern #3DPrinting #opensource #orcaslicerMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-08-19 | Is there still room for a new infill pattern? Let’s look at this simple circle infill. @Prusa3D @softfever5570
Music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabayAbracadabra Magnetic IDEX nozzle alignment using digital microscope #opensource #3dprinted #IDEXMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-08-11 | Magnetic IDEX nozzle alignment using digital microscope Demo of optical nozzle alignment.
Freaturing Andonstar AD207S Pro amzn.to/3SF6bunDIY JST XH Gender Changer #3dprinting #opensourceMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-08-06 | How can I say this? It was inevitable… Time for a DIY gender change 😊 I am not even licensed for this 😜
DIY JST-XH Gender Changer
Music by @gvidonmusic from PixabaymIDEX Tool Change DemoMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-07-27 | Magnetic IDEX tool change demo
IDEX 3D printer is the simplest form of tool changer.
Magnetic IDEX is the world's simplest form of IDEX.
Chapters: 0:00 Tri Motor XY Gantry Part 3 1:48 What’s new with the toolhead 3:54 New Spool Holder 8:17 X Axis belt removal 9:41 Side panel modification 10:42 Y Axis Assembly 19:18 Y Axis belt assembly 23:29 Install X axis linear rods3D Printing Fidget Gear Ring in Magnetic Duplication Mode #idex3dprinter #klipper #orcaslicerMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-07-07 | Akula-class motion system and Magnetic IDEX printing in copy mode.
Redesigned Flashforge Creator Pro X-Y Gantry (bolt on compatible) 3 Belts 3 Motors 3 Magnetic Belt Couplings 3 Belt Tension Screws Optical endstops Push-push latch for tool parking
Because of the mechanical nature of this printer, no additional X axis belt or motor is required.
It can accomplish all IDEX modes: 1) Multi color/multi material 2) Mirror 3) Duplication
Music by Aleksey Chistilin from PixabayPrintables Calibration Cube #3dprinting #printables #IDEX #orcaslicerMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-05-17 | Akula-class motion system is getting better and better. This is just a small taste of what it can do 😎
printables.com/model/869226-akula-class-motion-system-betaMagnetic IDEX Tool Change Demo #reprap #klipperMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-04-08 | Akula-class motion system with new T1 toolhead and push-push latch for tool parking. Tool changes are in the 1.0 to 1.1 sec range.Counter-current Air Flow Part Cooling Visual Demo! #reprap #klipperMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-04-02 | This is an unexpected demonstration of the CCE part colling duct. Such a great visual for the Counter-current air flow causing PLA blob to spin like that.Bullseye String Art #3dprinting #stringartMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-03-29 | This print was inspired by @3dprintbunny. I designed this bullseye model in SolidWorks, sliced in Orca Slicer and printed on my Akula-class magnetic IDEX DIY 3D printer.
Music by Yevhen Onoychenko from PixabayAkula-class motion system printing a flawless 41minute Benchy #3dbenchy #reprap #klipper #3dprintingMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-03-25 | I understand that 41 minutes is slow for a 3Dbency in 2024. However, this is the most flawless bency that I have ever printed at 0.2mm layer height. This includes consumer level printers and industrial grade printers.
Belt coupling failure was a symptom of a larger problem. The new Akula-class motion system was lacking constraints for the X-axis rods. This allowed the belt to pull gantry out of alignment and caused severe binding. At first, I simply adjusted belt tension with my fancy new mechanism. However, it eventually escalated to the coupling failure. I am printing an improved bearing block with adjustable hard stops for the linear rails. Hopefully I’ll have good news to report soon.
Thank you for your support!Magnetic IDEX Tri Motor XY Gantry - Build Video - Part 2 #klipper #opensource #reprapMagnetic IDEX 3D Printer2024-03-17 | New Tri Motor XY Gantry Build Video Part 2 a.k.a Akula-class Motion System