Cura 3D Slicer For Beginners! In Depth Tutorial

[@JayeStyp]

Literally been searching for hours on why my prints wouldn't come out right. I followed you step by step and now they come out GREAT

[@garylcamp]

As a beginner, there seems to be a lot of steps to making a model and printing it. From the context here, it seems the model is designed in a cad program and then loaded into a "slicer". It would be helpful if someone did an overview showing how these relate to each other and what works with what. There seem to be a lot of ways to build models and different kinds of files. What works with what?

[@SuperFurry68A]

Thanks so much for creating this excellent tutorial, Jack. I'm a 3D printing newbie, and this has helped a lot!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide you. I would recommend the KZbin Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey. Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).g

[@barrykinnan2918]

I just want to say good job on the video man, I am a almost 20 year construction that not in the service just I’ve been doing construction in my entire life, I have never been computer savvy but your video made these beginner steps so much easier in within the first five minutes of you explaining how to use Cura you answered all of my questions, thank you very much for your time I will definitely like and subscribe.

[@connorlancaster7541]

Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide you. I would recommend the KZbin Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey. Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).u

[@thegentlemanmaker]

Thank you. As a complete novice to 3D printing I found this to be a very clear, concise and worthwhile tutorial on setting Cura up. Now I'd best get printing!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide you. I would recommend the KZbin Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey. Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).g

[@flybe146]

I haven't bought a 3D printer yet but you made this video so well and demystified a lot of stuff that I didn't understand that now I may well do so thank you so much.

[@samfriedman2301]

I think that SelfCAD is the best for beginners

[@justaminute3751]

Sam Friedman is selfcad need to pay for print ?

[@raygilfillan]

i went from clueless to understanding in under 15 minutes, perfectly explained.

[@waywardhero1177]

So I was going into 3D printing without knowing about slicing too much, this video really helps me out and gets me excited for what I can do in the future thank you.

[@thedoctor8527]

I’ve had my 3D printer for two years, the first six months I wasn’t able to use due to the fact that my mom did not like the smell of burning PLA, then I just took 3 days to understand the settings and how the machine works and how to start it since it needs a little hand holding as I call it. But after I got the test print done I was intimidated by the whole idea of having to make a actual print. So for the last year and a half I haven’t touched it. Thank you this was very helpful

[@JayquanDeMarcusWashington]

Thanks for the content. I'm in a product and tool design class, and i'm currently learning 3D printing. I even ordered my own to use at home!

[@DillioGherkin]

My 3d printer arrives on Sunday. I am going to start setting up cura tomorrow. This makes things alot easier. I learned a lot! Thanks for the video!

[@macgyyver_ca]

I learned more watching your video than the last day and a half trolling KZbin trying to prevent making NOOB errors! Thank you. Many times over.

[@bobmckeon3998]

As a nooby, this was exactly what I was looking to find. Easy to follow and understand. Thanks!

[@csufjeff]

Outstanding instruction...I taught at a Junior College Drafting and 3D printing....Great tone and verbal pace...Cheers Jeff

[@obijohn1]

What a great video, this has taken all the fear i had about slicing away. thank you so much. im looking forward to my sidewinder x1 to be delivered and to get printing for the first time ever.

[@cathyzampogna1200]

This was great! Very basic for us newbies! I understood what you were saying. Please keep them coming!

[@mechanoid5739]

Thanks for the tutorial. Just got my first printer so this is all new to me. This was really useful.

[@euro2984]

Always wondered if i could 3D print a firecracker, so i designed one in CAD, I am trying out the Tri-Hexagon infill pattern, it is supposedly one of the strongest. Also printing it at 220C, bed temp is 65.

[@goshko102]

This was a really good introduction. It will be even better to make such educational video for the advanced settings. Keep up the good work my friend

[@RBCskater]

Most intuitive video I’ve seen yet.. I’ve watched about 100 today. THANK YOU

[@barrykinnan2918]

And just now I took the time to read a couple messages and I see that I’m not the only person that you’ve helped, great job man …

[@huntergarlow6756]

3 years later still super useful thank you my good sir😁

[@tiafighter]

Omg. Thank you so much for this. Been researching for the longest time.

[@01pinny59]

Thank you for this useful tutorial -often skipped or rushed through on other sites

[@stevem6259]

Thanks so much for a very clear, informative and helpful introduction to Cura. Great job!

[@AKhan-bs3cd]

Thank you for this perfect tutorial, answered all the questions i had about cura. 👍🏻

[@zebyurd9530]

Only question I still had was whether or not the Ender 3 v2 works in ender 3 pro settings because there aren’t any for the v2

[@jrahll]

Thanks for this video. I just got my first 3-D printer and this is exactly what I needed to get started.

[@ceegeefpv2676]

Very helpful for beginners like myself,You my friend just got another sub,Thank you

[@GlobalIdiot101]

Super helpful introduction to Cura. Really breaks down the basics into an easy to follow format.

[@LanviLauri]

Thanks a lot! This quick tutorial really jogged my memory and updated me on this software easily! I've used Cura 14.07 a few years ago and now I have the opportunity to use a new printer so I need to update my knowledge on these once more. Great work! :) Have a nice day!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide you. I would recommend the KZbin Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey. Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).r

[@honestlee4532]

Got my first 3D print working now. I think that adjusting the filament size made a big difference. After that, just needed to made small adjustments on the bed and I was good to go.

[@ColinWatters]

7:29 Really stupid question but how exactly do you pan around the model in Cura? I can do it easily in Fusion 360. Are there some magic keys you must hold down while moving the mouse?

[@markdavies8037]

Love your videos, they are very concise. If you could answer this question i would be very gratefull please. I had printed off a tiny print, and all came out fine, i used cura to enlarge by 300 percent and it printed a larger size but only to the same height as the original, do uou have any idea what happened please.

[@2ahillbilly14]

I want to thank you very much you just showed me more in this video. Than 50 videos I watched THANK YOU VERY MUCK

[@toyotatrd]

Thanks so much now I finally know what slicing is and how to do it, you got a new subscriber!

[@madbren]

Thx mate wonderful tutorial as I just got my very 1st 3d printer, just have to assemble it and calibrate etc. But have found this vid extremely helpful as Cura is the software that came with it. A whole new steep learning curve I have ahead of me but like with all hobbies its part of the fun. Cheers buddy another subscriber to your brill channel

[@mcorrade]

thanks great and simple description. One question on the supports. I was confused on what you said for a setting. Can I just use the "recommended" tab and that will setup the supports correctly?

[@laurenmilbank3775]

I have an item to print and it has 'text' as the last set of layers. I don't need the item to be as tall as it is. Is there a way to reduce the bottom half of the item before print? I am completely a novice but am really glad I have found your Tutorial.

[@LeanBiff]

Thanks for explaining! Would love to see an updated version for v4.8

[@tomanderson3007]

At around the 7:30 mark you talk about zooming in. Would you happen to know how to do this using a typical touchpad on a laptop?

[@3DNow]

I believe it's the scrolling gesture on the touchpad. That is usually scrolling with 2 fingers.

[@gun_shine_st8137]

Man I had a ton of questions prior to watching this video. Thank you for the tutorial it was helpful.

[@joachimschnoor2849]

Hi 😊 Thx for that good explaining of the settings. But I still have one big problem: I don't know how to connect my cura 4.10 with my Anet A8.... Am I to stupid, or isn't it possible? Thx for your help. 👍😊

[@patrickreyes7228]

I have a question i had these issue with my one stl file it doesnt print properly it never prints on the buildplate.just going sideways. I hope you can help me this issue

[@ericnickel3280]

Great vid! I just got my first printer and used your vid to get me started w this software.

[@austinwalker3139]

I am brand new to Cura and this is so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@thanhnguyen-cg7ve]

very good clear explain.i am cnc mastercam programer so how to convert the 3d pic from mastercam to the 3d printer cura software ?thanks

[@alf_dapro3039]

Thanks for the tutorial I have 1 problem when I added my print it was flat instead of 3d would you know why it does that?

[@catherinerrosa8070]

Thank you so much for weeks now I been searching how to use Cura Slicer! I have the new Cura 4.9 it has more information to settings.

[@sambam4110]

Wow. Great explanation of Cura. (I had no idea this was possible.)

[@playtech7165]

You can import multiple models? To print 3 o4 models at the same time, to leave the printer working at night

[@williamwolfe1986]

Thanks great work on the video .....i get my new ender 3 tonight your video is a wonderful help!

[@MxPilot259]

Nice video, I am new to Cura recently loaded 3.4.1 and just assembled my CR-10s. I printed my first test part the other night with ABS and noticed a couple things will need to be adjusted. I was wondering what settings you use for your CR-10 when printing ABS. Thanks in advance and I will check out your other videos.

[@3DNow]

I actually don't print with ABS, so you may want to check out other resources for that answer.

[@MxPilot259]

3D Now sounds good I will, that's for responding.

[@peterellefsen3215]

That background music does my head in. Round and round and round and round and aarrggghhhh!

[@perrykappetein9685]

I am new to this. do you need to use Cura in order to create the files? I have some example files in STL format. but when i process in cura, I end up with some Gcode files. Do I need them both, or just the STL or Gcode file ? Thank you

[@Maximumtrack]

Thank you for making it easy to understand the basics so we can start printing. Great video. New sub.

[@matthewsisson2388]

How did you make the 3D image of yoda to start with and how do we make any 3D template

[@philldavies7940]

great video, just staring out, so really helpful. However Cura has been updated a number of times so some of the menus etc are out of date, can you update?

[@3DNow]

Yes! It's in the works

[@riallekeo8112]

Late watching this, but would this tutorial work with the 10s pro too? the custom says fff instead of fdm.

[@GaryParkin]

Thank you for doing these videos. My CR-10S is on its way and I'm learning as fast as I can. :)

[@deborahortiz432]

Definitely helped explain a lot of what I needed to know! Thanks

[@meande-man5351]

My Ender 3 turned up yesterday and this video helped a lot 👍🏻

[@samgreen9463]

Hi, I have a quick question if you don't mind. I was wondering if I could import an image of something. Let's say the outline of a giraffe's face cropped out on photoshop! Could I then take the image and make that 3d? not create a full giraffe's head, just the giraffe's face but with say a quarter of an inch thick. So if I stuck it on my wall it would stick out a little bit? (just an example lol!)

[@3DNow]

You would have to create a sketch of the outline in a CAD program and extrude it. Check out my videos on Fusion 360.

[@samgreen9463]

@@3DNow thank you

[@ziv6952]

Can I use this program to any 3D printer I want?

[@daveyJ213]

Awesome introduction; thanks for posting and sharing.

[@Clickbaiters]

New to 3D printing and this video helped me so much! Thank you for your efforts!!!

[@dragos4253]

Could you make one like this with out the background NOISE? ... I can not hear you over the noise! Thanks.

[@ayonbiswas4186]

Well, here the software was asking for x,y,z-min/max. Was it asking from gantry position point-of-view or from print-bed point-of-view?

[@Sackenstein]

Great video! You made it simple to follow. Thanks

[@drewbrackett6798]

I like your spacex background.

[@ixxloose]

Half a mill views and only 7k likes....come on now yall give the guy a well deserved like

[@unbreakableironman]

Using Cura 4.5. When I enable Supports on the red areas, when I go to slice and preview, the supports do not show. I tried a print and sure enough it did not print. Any help please. Googling this didn't get me a solution. I tried "everywhere" and "touching build plate". Same thing.

[@jeroenromarius7150]

I'm just getting started and still learning. I've printed a model, but halfway the filament got snagged. So the printer continued it's program but wasn't using filament. I want to print the top half of the model so I can stick it on the lower half. How do I cut the model in half and print only the top half? Or is there a way where you can let the printer restart from a certain layer?

[@3DNow]

You can do it in Simplify 3d, but it's hard. I'm not exactly sure how to do that because I only use cura.

[@KraftyNrd]

I have a question. Why did you not change the gantry height? I thought that this was what was wrong with my cr-10 s5 but now I’m not so sure.

[@paulaibarrola97]

Nice video! Which mac do you use?

[@blazez4fun]

Thanks for this video, man I almost gave up on printing all together not getting the print anything else then the tests on the micro card. And when I got I printing it printed only on the edge and not center plate. Hehe hard being a noob

[@marccamilleri2335]

I am really a beginner and I’ve got a Adventure 3 is it the same for that as it dosent pick up the printer

[@jsz7087]

Thank you for your time and knowledge for a newbie it is important to start somewhere.Easy to follow you,thank you again

[@justinbang965]

So can you design your own 3d models in cura or would I need to look into different softwares for that?

[@miodragkovacevic6473]

Hi mate,i bought a Mooz 2 3 in 1 3D printer and can't connect it to the computer in any way. Can you help me? I followed all the instructions in the user manual but it doesn't help. Is there a solution? Thank you

[@georgespapillon364]

Hi Jack ! Please could you tell me how to make sure the model seat flat in the slicer ? I noticed that sometimes it's under by a hair. There must be a command that makes sure it's seating flat on layer 0 Thank you

[@3DNow]

Hi! In cura just right click and arrange all models. That should work.

[@_rk_raju_]

How did the print time reduce from 1hr30 to 1hr10 in the video when you clicked on xray view , noticed the shot being cut. Was something changed ?

[@RebelBreed888]

Great video man! Just got my Ender 3 Pro and already printing!

[@Gallardo6669]

Great video. I just got my qidi x max. Looks like they let me download the cura slicer without the cura branding....

[@Openhotelsystems]

Excellent video. I am now subscribing. Thanks.

[@vazquezray29]

Well make video I like how you did step by step this help me more. I like to do hands on. Will ask a question if you don’t mind I have a lil trouble doing is my Skirtlayer. My bed is level more then one time. Making this - - - - instead_______________ I think is the setting on the program but am not sure

[@BobbyDotNet]

Would be useful if you touch on the cura choices at install, such as the arduino drivers.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Thank very much, I’m looking to purchase a 3D printer, I have a IMac and this has helped me heaps, I’m just not sure what brand to buy, I don’t need anything big I just want to learn so if you can steer me in the right direction this would be much appreciated, I live in Australia if this helps, I’m looking forward to seeing if you can help, thanks again mate. Matty 🇦🇺

[@3DNow]

Check out the links in the video description

[@MattysWorkshop]

3D Now thanks mate

[@saxonwolf888]

Good video to get going. My Ender 3 does not start in the middle. I have put in the table size 220x220x250. Any tips on how to get it to do that. Thanks J

[@3DNow]

The bed size should be put into the slicer in mm. Then you should be able to move the print to the center of the bed.

[@saxonwolf888]

Thanks. I selected Creality CR10 out of all the printers and changed the bed setting to the Ender 3. I see there are printer head settings which I assume they are creality CR10 are they the same as Ender 3. Where do you find the info on what to set other setting to like the printer head?

[@3DNow]

You should not have to change the printer head in the printer settings. It should be done when you are slicing your part.

[@saxonwolf888]

Thanks for being there it means a lot. I'm now on the right track and printing from the centre.

[@williamvan1764]

Today the right sidebar HUD thing disapeared, how do you get it back?

[@venger]

Bit late, but... I downloaded a 3D file. It's un 5 parts. How do I join them all together to make 1 object for printing at a smaller scale?

[@SargentRestoration]

Awesome video! Helped me a lot!

[@pratheeshtom4758]

Really very good and perfect presentation for new ones

[@dominasn]

Wondering how you got your slicer set up to print that Yoda bust in an hour and 10 min? I just downloaded Cura and thought I set up the parameters similar to yours and the slicer calculates almost 4 hrs and 1.5-2x the weight of polymer extruded. Any thoughts on what settings I might be able to change to get the fast print you achieved here?

[@3DNow]

Print speed, infill percentage, layer height, shell count, etc. There are many factors.

[@dominasn]

Totally get that, however I followed/double/triple checked all the settings you set, most of which you mention in the comment above, and the result never came close to a similar print time once sliced. I think I found the same, or similar enough model, from thingiverse, and scaled it to be as close to the dimensions as you had in the video too. I'm printing from an Ender 3Pro if that might make a difference. Thought there might be something non-obvious that would cause that discrepancy. Thanks!

[@3DNow]

There is nothing that's secret that will change the time that much. If you want to talk more you can join the discord 3dnow.cc/discord

[@toysbyus1]

EXCELLENT Video, sir! Just what I was looking for. I'm ordering an Anycubic Mega 3d Printer to replace my old Makerbot 2x Replicator......and was anxious as far as having to relearn the slicing software from scratch. Your video really saved my ass. Subscribing for sure.........

[@luist8868]

Hello, My Cura (3.4.1) slicer shows my print file at the hanging off the front right of the build plate. How do I reposition to the center of the plate? It also tells me that the print setup is disabled and g-code files can not be modified. How do I correct this?

[@3DNow]

Right click and select arrange model. That should fix it.

[@pinngaming8543]

i like that king of random subscription.

[@treeadventure7354]

Dude thanks!! I am new to 3D printing and it is sooooooo cool!!

[@terryarenas1953]

Ok I'm confused how to I get it to slice and how do I find measurements from my 3 d printer I have a instone printer tia

[@KordhNvdok]

Quick Question: I'm trying to configure the Cura application to the Pronterface UI in order to set a Z axis home. I cannot seem to find it on my windows 10 laptop. Can someone tell me how to change the preferences to Pronterface UI? Thanks

[@ZPdrumer]

is there anyway to change the sliver colors in layer view? In windows Cura there is a different color for shell infill helpers travel and extrude. But in mac it is all yellow (with PLA) really hard to see whats actually happening

[@3DNow]

Yeah, I believe you can in the layer view. In updated versions of cura it should also have different layer colors as well.