Extruder Calibration Cura

[@mayhemsmiley]

In case you get the point where you press enter and expect filament to flow and it doesn't, enter G92 E0 and hit enter, this will reset the extruder. Then enter the G1 E100 F100 and hit enter, it should work. Just an FYI an even simpler method discovered by accident helping out Wolf Puder kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbXq2Wkmblqm6M

[@russkiebetta]

Dude thank you so much for your efforts! I'm using all your videos to debug my printer quality issues. Very grateful for your time and efforts! Thank you! That 120mm plastic piece you use to measure your filament is very handy! Is it something you designed and printed? If you did it, would you be able to share it? Thank you!

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi @@russkiebetta thanks for letting me know they're useful, I really appreciate the feedback and encouragement. More soon :)

[@mayhemsmiley]

Sorry forgot the file line@@russkiebetta drive.google.com/file/d/1-Ruf6-ag1nMbTu2Pqaf_aQLsDRHbl7C6/view?usp=drive_link

[@russkiebetta]

@@mayhemsmiley much appreciated, thank you!

[@russkiebetta]

Looking forward :) @@mayhemsmiley

[@zombitesfx7984]

I was suffering with my Anycubic Kobra Neo because all of the videos just said to extrude x millimeters and I didn't have the option. Finally I can configure it Thank youuuu!!!!!! 🙌🏻✨

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hey Zomb, thanks for letting me know the video was useful. Just an FYI here is an even simpler method discovered by accident helping someone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbXq2Wkmblqm6M What kind of things do you like to print?

[@IAMCANAD]

Wonderful explanation of how to calibrate the extruder and fix issues! I was off a whopping 55mm! I couldnt figure out why it was off so badly after doing an upgrade to my machine (auto bed leveling), best guess is that when I flashed base settings, I overwritten factory settings with the newly downloaded configuration text files.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi IAMCANAD, Thanks for letting me know it was useful. Your explanation makes sense to me too. Cheers from a fellow Canadian :)

[@NikitaDugin]

Hi there! My Kobra have already arrived. I've already finished some orders on it. Direct-drive looks nice. I like it more than bowden. But since the head is very heavy you can't really speed it up. Right now looking at their new fast printing lineup and debating further upgrade on Black Friday. Happy to see your content.

[@mayankdhiman5486]

Dude... u r AWESOME. And I see ur video skills have hugely improved 😊

[@mayhemsmiley]

Awww thanks Mayank 😊 this one was inspired by you and another individual 😊

[@inconnu_connue]

Really thanks you i'll find if my Kobra 2 is welle calibrated or not... I really like your videos and i hope that yo'll continue to help more people trying there best to print without any drowback!!

[@mayhemsmiley]

HI Inconnu, thanks for letting me know they help. Doing my best to improve and definitely more to come. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@corsair396]

that jig is brilliant!

[@geraldwalton7853]

Add jig is amazing wish I had

[@corsair396]

first couple uses of pronterface is intimidating for sure. last last week i was getting frustrated it would not connect to my printer just to find out cura and pronterface could not be running at the same time as both where connected to the printer

[@mayhemsmiley]

Wow interesting I wonder if that's what I encounter with pronterface connection issues in the past. Good info to share

[@chrisc3433]

Thank you for this. I was intimidated to do this but you made it wasy.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hey Chris, thanks for letting me know.

[@andyb7754]

Very interesting video, thank you. One problem, when you have Cura or anything with the numbers up it's slightly blurry. I even used a magnifying glass to see if it was my eyes or the video. The other pictures, printer, are clear. Just FYI.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Andy thanks so much for your feedback. I'll really appreciate constructive feedback. I have great mechanical and electrical skills, but lighting and video are a work in progress. I'm having a blast and getting feedback that I'm helping people in the community which is awesome. 😊

[@kenwoods9657]

Thanks for the video-! My Artillery Sidewinder X1 did not read the notepad++ code, saved as name.gcode....I also tried using the USB (it has both) but no joy. Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch.

[@kokodin5895]

i have one nitpick if you home printer and extrude filement in the home position directly on the table, you may get wrong resoult becauseblob of filement created on the table might restrict the flow it would be safer to home the printer and then move z azies by 10-50 mm up so it does not make a blob that cause restriction that put strain on extruder , that way you have much less of a chance to have skiped steps during calibration also you might want to do 2nd step in calibration, being measure actual thickness of the filement and put it in slicer you use, because even if you calibrate esteps and have filement that not 1,75 but 1,70 or 1,69 you would still get underextrusion, and if filement is over 1,8mm overextrusion. you might think that filemnt is always the same thickness but it might vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, oreven filement type and later your flow rate might be offf. especially frustrating with multicolor systems

[@mayhemsmiley]

Morning Ko I appreciate all the feedback Always room to improve Firm the monitor tab on Cura, the print head can be maneuvered to your preferred location.

[@epadprime]

thanks a lot this video solved my under extrusion problem really great

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi epad, thank you for letting me know it was useful.

[@jeromeweaver809]

Thanks for this video. Question? Is there a way to set up filament change on Anycubic Kobra Max other than Cura? If not, how do you make it work in Cura?

[@mayhemsmiley]

Morning Jerome, I cannot answer specifically for a MAX because I own a GO, but you can try this through Cura kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYrbqXp4pJ6ch5Y Let us know if it works, valuable info for others too.

[@corsair396]

i finally figured out my main issue right now is Z seam , might be worth a video.

[@mayhemsmiley]

I'll investigate and need too anyways cause I'm working on trying to print one of those retractable swords. Trying to print it in one shot. Failed test prints so far. 🤪 trying it on the kobra go

[@ProTimax]

Hello, I noticed that you're using Ender profile for Kobra Go. I know that Kobra Go is a knock-off of Ender 3, but does the Ender profile works any better, are there any changes (in settings) necessary?

[@mayhemsmiley]

Morning ProTimax, I started using the Go before they had their own slicer. I liked the Ender profile at the time because of the priming stripes of the nozzle on the printer settings. No big differences.

[@DerGeileHaralt]

sooooo... i just got my printer and it pulled only 20mm... i feel like there is something bigger off that just the steps... it doesnt feel right putting 475 as the m92 value

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi DerGeile, what brand and model of printer do you own? When I get unusual results I always double check in case the human factor is at play, sometimes it's me :) Let me know

[@DerGeileHaralt]

@@mayhemsmiley i have the Kobra Go, bought it used. He showed me the print, wich were pretty good. i dont really changed anything except i did the auto-Leveling.

[@Sladki666]

i have cobra neo and my result is 647.

[@samarawallace1760]

Hi, I'm trying to calibrate my Kobra max, I have cura version 5.6.0. on a MAC. I get up to putting the code on the SD card. However whenever I start it, it always starts at 70%. I'm at a complete loss.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi Samara, I don't understand it starts at 70% Do you mean that it shows 70% complete on the printer control screen? Let me know

[@samarawallace1760]

Hi yes, on the control screen it shows the progress as 70% and will only extrude around 15mm@@mayhemsmiley

[@Zuriel.L]

Hi there!, i´m having some problems whit the filament just going about 20 mm instead of the 100mm the gcode says, do you know what could be the problem? i´m using a Kobra Neo :c

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi Zuriel, are you referring to just after the 3 minute mark in the video?

[@Zuriel.L]

Well, I tried to put the line of code into cura connecting my printer and didn't work, then I tried using the gcode you gave us exactly as you have it, but it only moved 20 mm and not the 100mm it should. I'm new to this, I don't know if I miss a step

[@SteadyBlazin]

So I got to the site where I enter the g code G1 E100 F100 and hit enter and it’s not doing anything at all any ideas why? It’s pre heated aswell

[@mayhemsmiley]

Type in G92 E0 and hit enter. Then try again. That command resets the extruder.

[@SteadyBlazin]

@@mayhemsmiley that worked!! And I guess my e step was perfect already! Idk why my prints are so bad sometimes, it seems like the first layer is getting smushed at spots but if I back the z offset up at all the the first layer has gaps in it 😅 it’s got a auto leveling bed too it’s the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo

[@cdnbrit]

Did mine it was just a few mm more than yours. All set now. Doing some Tests now.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Keep us posted how you make out.

[@cdnbrit]

@@mayhemsmiley have you done PID tuning? I can't do a heat tower or it throws an error code.

[@mayhemsmiley]

@@cdnbrit Unfortunately no I haven't done PID tuning

[@cdnbrit]

@@mayhemsmiley every time I try to do an a temperature tower it stops on code E1. To which I found out it's PID tuning for the nozzle. Something about this machine doesn't like to do the five Celsius steps up on a tower.

[@mayhemsmiley]

@@cdnbrit I've heard of some peeps having temperature issues unfortunately. I have seen posts where others have overcome some of their temp issues. Anycubic may have some quality consistency issues with their product line.

[@richaelgoncales3446]

If I can't understand, I have to put this notepadd++ file on the card. I put it on the card, and put it in the machine I couldn't print anything happened I'm stuck here

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi Richael Here is an even easier method kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbXq2Wkmblqm6M The other method the file has to be saved as a .gcode maybe that's why? Let me know how you make out

[@minimiggiegamer6864]

Hey man, I need some help with my kobra go. There seems to be a random squeaking/scratching noise occuring when I print and it really frustrates me.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hey Mini I hear you. finding the source of creaks and scratching can be frustrating. Most importantly is your nozzle scratching the bed surface? Are you getting prints in spite of the peculiar noises?

[@minimiggiegamer6864]

@@mayhemsmiley Did check for the nozzle scratching the bed, it isn't. I am still getting prints, along with some under extrusion. The extruder gear is also slipping when printing the purge line

[@minimiggiegamer6864]

Also watching your extrusion tutorial! You did an awesome job :)

[@minimiggiegamer6864]

@@mayhemsmiley Ha! I think I found the solution :^) After calibrating my E-steps (Thx for the video!) it solved the squeaking entirely and the underextrusion! Thx a lot 😁

[@ryanduncan2381]

Hello, I'm trying the micro sd card method on my Kobra Max but it stops extruding after 22.5mm. Any ideas on what the issue is?

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi Ryan, interesting problem, can you share your code in the comments and I'll have a look.

[@ryanduncan2381]

@@mayhemsmiley I found out I made a mistake. I didn't add the new value when I remade the gcode file. That's what happens when I try to do things after work.

[@mayhemsmiley]

@@ryanduncan2381 I hear you. I can be pretty fried after work too. Glad you figured it out.

[@Derp3D]

Connect your computer to your laptop?

[@mayhemsmiley]

Lol whoops connect your computer to your printer.

[@TheWhatwasthat]

How do you run the code?

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi the what was that, You place the code on an SD card then insert into your printer and press print It will heat the filament and extrude 100mm of filament. You will verify the accuracy by measuring what is left. Sorry for the delay Let me know if you have any questions

[@robertolson6686]

Not working for me. Kobro go refurbished, Cura 5.4.0 i enter said command and nothing

[@robertolson6686]

Edit: The Gcode didnt work in cura for the test, idk why. But i was still able to calibrate through notepad++. Thank you for all of your videos, very helpfull indeed for idiots like me LOL

[@mayhemsmiley]

@@robertolson6686 Thanks for the update. Given that we're males idiocy is a given. LOL

[@robertolson6686]

​@@mayhemsmileyno doubt. Keep up the good work my friend. Ive found there isnt really a while lot of info on the kobra go online specifically and seeing that u am new to 3d printing i just dont know what all can be considered multiplatform or is like general rules and such. Have fun

[@Make1978]

Thanks for good vid and little more g-code world 😊❤

[@mayhemsmiley]

Thanks for the encouragement :)

[@quaeft]

I don't know why I got this recommended but you defenetly got a new subscriber! This is awesome. Is that filament manual stepper (the red 3d printed circle) self made and is there a tutorial for that? EDIT: I just found it on your channel! Thank you very much!

[@mayhemsmiley]

Thanks for letting me know its useful 🙂

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

Hmm, perhaps its just me, but the gcode does'nt make sense in the way that it starts extruding, while the nozzle is pushed up against the table. Here is the code I used instead, to clear the head: ;FLAVOR:Marlin ;Generated with Cura_SteamEngine 5.2.1 M92 E95.00 ; after testing you will change 95 to your test result value M104 S200 ; set hot end temp M105 ; report temp M109 S200 ; wait for hot end temp M82 ;absolute extrusion mode G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder G28 ; Home all axes G1 X20 Y20 Z20 ; Move table out of the way of hot end G1 E100 F100 ; Extrude 100mm at a feed rate of 100 M84 X Y Z ;Disable all steppers but E M104 S0 ; switch off hot end ;End of Gcode

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hi Obssession, thanks for the feedback, what model of printer are you testing on?

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

@@mayhemsmiley Ender 5 Pro. I dusted it off for a couple projects and wanted to get it back to top condition.

[@jw6210]

So frustrated with my printer. Just about ready to toss it. Anything I try never works. Obviously back half sits too low and front half is too high.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Hey JW maybe time to mod and change the spacers to springs like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6HQYoWmp5t4r7M

[@darthjesus7742]

Only thing I would have to add on top of smileys comment is check the eccentric nuts. Mine were loose.

[@corsair396]

oh, and the S1 on the m420 command in the g code. my go likes to revert back to s0 even after multiple m500 saves in the firmwear so i make sure i have it saved in the g code in cura as well. smiley has a few videos on it.

[@bermchasin]

needs some good bed levelling

[@mayankdhiman5486]

Do not give up. Check out this channel for all your answers. I was exactly where u r, and then Mayhem helped me come into the light

[@janloos4952]

No need for a Computer. Every printer (should have) has a setting window where you can move the axes and the extruder.

[@mayhemsmiley]

Morning Janloos, unfortunately not all printer have the ability to calibrate the steps. Mine can move the various axis's, but you cannot adjust the steps through the control panel. I saw people struggling with trying to use Pronterface and realized this method might be easier for people starting out.

[@tRRickedOut]

​@@mayhemsmileycorrect. Unfortunately my Kobra 2 Max does not have Esteps available in the printer settings. This video helped me a lot with very good explanations. Thanks.

[@mayhemsmiley]

@@tRRickedOut thanks for letting me know.

[@michalvallo1533]

@@tRRickedOuthow did you connected with pc? Did you just put usb cable to port where usb goes ? I cant find any other port 😹😹