Calibration Cube - wall thickness - new filament - extrusion

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<h3><strong>Description</strong></h3><p>This is a fast and easy to print model to calibrate your new filament. It can be used to find the right settings for the extrusion factor to get the right wall thickness.</p><p>It is designed with a 0.86 mm wall thickness to meet the default prusa slicer settings.</p><p>Only 12 minutes print and 1,22 g.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h3>Instruction</h3><ul><li>print the calibration cube with the default settings (see pictures - 2 lines: 0,86mm)</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/110677/rich_content/a17d0364-7633-4e19-a1fd-c87bdec63010/image.png#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%225df4ab80-ce4b-41ec-9e37-330117f742ec%22%2C%22w%22%3A847%2C%22h%22%3A306%7D"/></figure><ul><li>measure the wall thickness of the print on several locations on all 4 sides</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/110677/rich_content/90e85293-f989-4dbd-a877-818d088592d7/img_20220102_094538-2.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%228391d4a1-c57b-4bc1-ad0f-e45b884e113e%22%2C%22w%22%3A3650%2C%22h%22%3A2738%7D"/></figure><ul><li>take the average value - X</li><li>calculate the multiplier factor = 1 + ((0,86 - X) / 0,86)</li><li>Insert the factor into the settings (Filament settings - Extrusion factor)</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/110677/rich_content/55536f00-2f2d-4178-abe7-58ac7405443f/slicer_1.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%228706b955-87bc-464f-83b2-a3bf6def558f%22%2C%22w%22%3A435%2C%22h%22%3A192%7D"/></figure><ul><li>Repeat this process until the average value is near 0,86mm</li><li>Your Filament Extrusion multiplier is nicely calibrated!</li></ul><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://media.prusaprinters.org/media/prints/110677/rich_content/636b3c0b-03df-4e85-8ed8-fc2da08dc106/img_20220102_094652.jpg#%7B%22uuid%22%3A%22583dfa4a-b2be-471e-bff4-072a2483be35%22%2C%22w%22%3A3968%2C%22h%22%3A2976%7D"/></figure><p> </p><p> </p><h3>Measurement</h3><ul><li>Width         - 20.00x20.00 mm (Brim - 5 mm)</li><li>Height        - 10.00 mm</li></ul><h4> </h4><p> </p><h3><strong>Print instructions</strong></h3><h5><strong>Recommended Print Settings</strong></h5><ul><li>Infill: 15 %</li><li>Layer height: 0,20 mm</li><li>Supports: None</li></ul><h5><strong>Print Time</strong></h5><ul><li>approx. 0:12 (hr:min)</li></ul><h5>Material use</h5><ul><li>Together: approx. 1,22 g</li></ul><h5><strong>Tools</strong></h5><ul><li>caliper (Amazon DE - <a href="https://amzn.to/3mOsRZA">https://amzn.to/3mOsRZA</a>)</li></ul><h5><strong>Tested Printer</strong></h5><ul><li><a href="https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-drucker-3/"><strong>Prusa i3 MK3S+ Drucker</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>Tested Filament</strong></h5><ul><li><a href="https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/prusament-petg-prusa-orange-1kg/ "><strong>Prusament PETG Prusa Orange</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.prusa3d.com/de/produkt/prusament-petg-prusa-galaxy-black-1kg/"><strong>Prusament PETG Prusa Galaxy Black</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://polymaker.com/polyterra-pla-info/"><strong>Polymaker PolyTerra PLA Sapphire Blue</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.extrudr.com/de/produkte/catalogue/pla-nx2-neon-gelb_3151/"><strong>Extrudr - PLA NX2 neon gelb</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://addnorth.com/product/E-PLA/E-PLA%20-%201.75mm%20-%20750g%20-%20Marble"><strong>AddNorth E-PLA Marble</strong></a></li><li><strong>etc.</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><h3>Optional</h3><p>To get accurate flow rate calibration, it can help to calibrate the E-steps at first. You can test it with this <a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/18760-xyz-test-cube-20mm"><strong>XYZ Test Cube 20mm</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Good instructions can be found <a href="https://3dprintbeginner.com/extruder-calibration-guide/">here.</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><h3><strong>Updates</strong></h3><p>---</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you have any questions or improvements/suggestions <strong>do not hesitate to contact me</strong>!</p><p><br/>If you like what you see, consider following me to support my work - <strong>more to come </strong>-</p><p><a href="https://www.prusaprinters.org/social/138318-augu5to/prints">AUGU5TO | PrusaPrinters</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Every product in the links, I bought and tested by myself. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through my Amazon links. By buying through any of the links above I will earn commission at no extra cost to you. </p>