To calibrate the extruder, you need to measure the amount of plastic being extruded. Start by heating the extruder to your preferred temperature, 200-220 °C is the ideal range for most filaments. Next ...

[Tim] is working on building a 3D printer and using it as an excuse to learn as much as he can. The first big issue he tackled was accurate temperature control, so he made an interesting write-up on ...

I have an old Prusa i2 that, like an old car, has been getting some major part replacements lately after many many hours of service. Recently both the extruder and the extruder motor died. The ...

Anyone who has been having problems with a 3D printer extruder ruining prints by either jamming or not providing an even flow of filament. Might be interested in a new smart extruder which is being ...

If seeking to sort out linear dimension accuracy on a 3D printer, it might be an idea to avoid sharp-cornered calibration cubes, such as the one in the photo, and go for something with rounded ...