Tutorials – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com Exploring the world of 3D printing Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:41:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://thefirstlayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nozzle-diameter-nozzle-size-layer-thickness-layer-thickness-icon-100x100.png Tutorials – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com 32 32 ideaMaker the little slicer that could, and it’s FREE!!!•Mar 27, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/ideamaker-the-little-slicer-that-could-and-its-freemar-27-2021/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:37:55 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1365

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March 6, 2021

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February 27, 2021
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Building the Mingda Rock 3, while answering questions.

I need help I have an ender 3 pro and am wondering how to fix the silent motherboard with the homing is failing when I auto home.

How important is it to get the x axis level with the blocks ?

Do you recomend adding an octopi to an ender 3pro? is there any issues/ things to be aware for a new user like myself?

Have you guys looked at the aloha version of Cura Arachne?

 I have the Sovol sv01 on order. What board can I upgrade to for a silent board. Does it have to be a SOVOL or can I use a big tree tech?

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An easy direct drive upgrade for your Ender 3/pro or CR-10/s 3d printer

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how to add plugins to Cura 4.4.X.
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overhang test
bridging test
traditional supports
tree supports
45-degree rule
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