How to Use Ultimaker Cura 5: A Beginner's Guide 2023

[@mikewadams1]

I am a noobie and been pouring through tutorials. This is the best one of them all. Dude you are a gifted teacher. Looking forward to going through your library!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Wow. Thanks a lot. I’m really happy to hear I could help you! Best of luck with your prints!

[@MorrWorm8]

Facts! Thank you for this!

[@roddraym]

Well stated! He is a gifted teacher :)

[@OssieRankin]

Agreed

[@stephentweneboah]

@@ItsMeaDMaDeme too

[@tonyt3484]

I have been an instructor for 34 years and let me say that you are a natural. Your way of teaching is as complete as I have seen. You are so comfortable talking to the camera and your explanations are to the point. I just started learning about 3D printing. Your numerous videos on 3D printers, Tinkercad, Cura and most important, your video on what can and will go wrong and how to troubleshoot it, are OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you for sharing with the rest of us.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Wow. You made my day. Thank you so much for all the kind words. Teaching is my passion. I hope one day I can just do this and teach everything about this awesome hobby.

[@TK-ng9lj]

Your tutorials are by far the most helpful ive watch. Being new to 3d printing your videos are very much appreciated

[@oljobo]

Great Service to all the beginners in the world in 2023‼️ On behalf… Thank You‼️🙏😃

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thank you! I’ll do whatever I can to help people get into this amazing hobby!

[@larryfroot]

I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone starting out. Excellent presentation, as always.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks so much. It was a big one to work on. Lots of work but it would be worth it if we can just get more person in the hobby 🤩

[@jeffkirk9529]

This video everyone that is new to 3D printing needs to watch...So glad I found this. Great video thank you

[@Fatcatbaz]

As a total beginner your video is invaluable to me. Great content, well thought out and clearly articulated. Many thanks for all the time and effort that you put in to your videos..

[@danja5512]

Second that!

[@mtstvnsn]

Spending an hour watching this video will save me countless hours in the future!! Thanks so much!!

[@SaiyanParmos]

Thank you for this, I am so a N00b to 3 Printing. This is the software for the printer. I was lost till this video. You're the real one.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad I could help.

[@tamsinp7711]

A good introduction for people new to 3D printing. Just a couple of comments: 1. Shell thickness - in Cura 5 (and other slicers using Arachne engine), it is possible to print walls which are narrower or wider than the nozzle size. But that's for more advanced users. 2. Tree supports can actually use more filament than normal supports; it depends on the model. 3. Saving files - it's good practice (particularly for projects with multiple prints) to include estimated time and filament usage in the file name as it helps with organising your printing schedule, eg Gecko_4h06m_172g

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks for the comments.

[@Zartimus]

Putting estimated time and filament usage in the file name is a great idea! Thanks!

[@eventhorizon2733]

Fantastic tutorials, excellent teacher, quality audio and video. Among the best on You Tube. Thank you.

[@MyOldNameWasTaken]

Thanks!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks so much. Hope the video helped you!

[@brettallenthomas]

yeah,, this is a great vid for beginners.. covers all the stuff you need to know, without overwhelming someone with advanced stuff..

[@tommymartin7378]

Great video. I've been 3D printing for over 5 years and I still picked up some good information from this video. That's what I love about this hobby.. you never stop learning.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks so much. That’s great I could help someone with that much experience!

[@Jbzy3000]

I’ve had some successful prints and sold a couple of things. You have saved me some headaches and I thank you.

[@giorgosstolis3322]

After watching your video I am going to be a devoted user of Cura .Thank you !!!

[@MuscaNinja]

Super informative and well articulated. Just got a 3D printer and I had so many questions and concerns I feel way better after watching this.

[@rebelmead1516]

I have watched so many video tutorials I was becoming extremely overwhelmed. Most of them just say “adjust this setting” but don’t explain how. Your going in depth for the different settings is immensely helpful. Thank you!

[@LTGuitar51]

Absolute the beast tutorial I have ever seen!!

[@theresamartinez1445]

Thank you. Your tutorial are so helpful. I wanted to just sell my printer but now I feel more comfortable that I understand the basics. Can't wait to watch more tutorials and learn more. Thank you again.

[@thegreeklife2854]

Newbie 3 months in using Buildbee, tomorrow I start with Cura because of you and your skills both as teacher & technical translator putting everything into easy to understand format , I applaud you as I think everyone else does Thank you Sir !!!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Oh wow thanks so much. I wish you the best of luck with printing in Cura.

[@mimiwilson3810]

Best video, by far, for complete noob like me. Thank you for talking on my “noob” level.

[@jonathangrant6138]

This was so helpful to me! As a beginner I now have the confidence to print my first file from Cura thanks to you!!!

[@danielharrison5731]

This is absolutely the most comprehensive and easy to follow guide I have found so far. I love your work man. Please keep it up❤

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Much appreciated!

[@sethg7897]

Watched another channel's Cura Beginner "tutorial" before this one. Learned a little bit, but got blasted with "life advice" midway through the presentation. This, however, is top-tier education. Learned so much from this and it encouraged me to dig in more.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Ha ha. I think my only life advise is 3D print more 🤣. I’m really glad this could help you. Best of luck printing!

[@moahmadelsheikhy2405]

Thank you so much for this video. Now I feel I have a solid ground to start my 3d printing journey.

[@johnx9318]

Twice through is another hour invested! Thanks Chris.

[@rodgertaylor3204]

Thankyou for this tutorial and up and coming tutorials. This will be a massive help to all people that have 3d printers, cos there has been massive influx people buying 3d printers and are just learning the basics. Great job will be watching to see any pointers that may help me more.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Your welcome and to your point that is exactly why I created this. Anything I can do to help new people starting out. I remember the frustration I had when I got into 3D printing 9 years ago. Back then there wasn’t much out there but forums. 😅

[@Checkitfirst]

I just ordered my machine today and have been watching videos all day on how to run the software and your video is by far the best detailed I’ve seen so far

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad I could help! Hope they turn out to be useful for you! Good luck printing. Be sure to join the free discord to ask questions if you ever get stuck.

[@StevenOsburn]

Wow - great tutorial! I bought a 3D printer several years ago on a Prime Day impulse buy, and never used it because I soon learned that there was too much to learn - but this video is really helping me get started. I just hope my printer still functions after sitting idle for 4 years! Thanks so much for putting this together! I plan to watch the Tinkercad one next!

[@richardsimmons6470]

So often The instructor just speaks too quickly YOU ARE REALLY GOOD Thank you

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Awesome thanks a lot. I like to explain it so everyone can understand it some of this stuff can be confusing to someone starting out.

[@richardsimmons6470]

@@ItsMeaDMaDe So many videos are so quickly spoken Its really important to be able to stop and run a bit again PS your amazing moustache was slightly out on the right hand side - please ensure its matching !!!!!!

[@matay.J4350]

Thank you for your effort I haven't found one that explains it in such detail. simply great 👍👍👍 Greetings from Germany

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

You are welcome! I’m so glad it could help you!!

[@rockyo967]

Thanks!

[@johnbagley374]

New to 3D printing. your video made things so much easier to understand. Definitely a subscriber!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s fantastic welcome to the addiction! 😅. Glad I could help you!

[@leoceh6073]

Thanks

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thank you so much Leo!!

[@ericforgeron2200]

I don't usually leave comments on videos but just wanted to say Thank You for the tutorial. This was super helpful.

[@TVStudioMPSD]

This is by far the best tutorial that I have seen. Thank you so much for your time. I learned SO much!!

[@ivanyamanaka26]

Thanks for posting in a clear ez to understand tutorial! without unnecessary music! New ito the 3d world, I Subscribed!

[@kevinlavery6194]

Thank you so much! My son wants a 3D printer for Christmas and I am clueless. This tutorial helped me so much. I feel confident getting him started now.

[@TheCreativequest]

Thank you so much for this. I had no idea HOW to get started. Happy to subscribe and look forward to learning more.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s awesome I glad I could help you out. Thanks for the sub!

[@Zartimus]

Top notch! I thought I knew enough about Cura, turn out there's always something new to learn.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s great glad I could help give some new info!

[@maggiethemonkey]

I have recently started my 3d journey. Thank you for a easy to follow and understand tutorial on Cura.

[@MasJets]

Wow , I have been watching lot off videos, but this is the best so far , thank you very much I can recommend this to any beginner 👍👍

[@Warthog71]

The most comprehensive Cura slicing tutorial. Thank you so much! New sub here!🇺🇸

[@pheonixblayne8135]

I learnt more from this one video that the previous 12 i just watched, thank you

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s awesome I’m glad I could help you out!

[@CostlyFiddle]

You are the first KZbinr I've heard pronounce PETG as Pet-G. I don't feel so weird now. 😂😂

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Ha ha. Yeah makes more sense that way.

[@mitblan]

I used to work in a factory that used PetG and that's how we always said it. Not sure why people spell it out

[@kenspaceman3938]

A very good tutorial on Cura for beginners, thanks!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Shawny460]

Thank you so much, you explained Cura in a way that all beginners should be able to understand it. Good job!!

[@m47tito]

A big compliment, clear explanation and visual representation. Thank you for this explanation and if I can't find something I will open this explanation and I will probably find it. Thank you very much!

[@danja5512]

Thank You for this great intro! I'm pretty new to 3D Printing and that's why appreciate the detailed explanations and the depth of your tutorial.

[@johnwalker2014]

Great video, Very usefull. Nice easy step by step. Thanks for doing this.

[@kcimable]

Great tutorials, thank you!!!!

[@richardsimmons6470]

Just as a matter of Interest if you are getting reasonable Models - Just Print a few while you are listening to this Video - you can then look at waht is going wrong So far the best Videos so far

[@LarryLindsay-x7q]

An excellent tutorial. Very thorough and easy to follow. You are a very accomplished instructor Muchas gracias.

[@CalebHartEngineering]

Super helpful video. Thank you for keeping it simple and easy to follow!

[@axor]

Just subscribed. Your way to teach and explain is near to perfect. Thanks for your video.

[@LeonardDubois]

What a fabulous tutorial, Thank you so much. You are the best instructor by far!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Wow, thank you!

[@erikandersen3416]

Fantastic overview! Very helpful.

[@sheamccolley9988]

I just bought my first 3d printer. an ender 3 s1 pro, and I have been looking for a great tutorial on Cura. I have to say this is a top-notch guide and I learned so much from it. I will be checking out as much of your stuff that I can. I wish more people made in depth videos like this. It's so hard to follow some of these other videos because I think they forget that if your new to this you might not know what the hell there talking about. AWSOME JOB!!! I can't wait to learn more. # new subscriber!

[@Cferg]

Great video. I’ve only been printing for 6 weeks and learned some things.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s great. It’s a super fun hobby. Good luck and happy printing.

[@stuartwilliams7903]

Hi just a word to say THANKS FOR A BRILLIANT VIDEO I am a fairly new to 3D printing I started off using Cura , but never really liked it ,so moved on to Prusa , that had its fault's but , I had forgotten the little bit I knew of Cura . But after watching this video I have realised I did not know that much of Cura, you explain everything so simple and at the correct speed for taking it in. I can not thank you enough I have got a different look to Cura now, I think this is my go to now. THANKS STUART

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Hey Stuart! I just want to say thank you as well. That was the goal of this video. Help people get comfortable with the program it has a lot offer and it can do just about anything you can think of as long as you have the right settings

[@peterv.d.wijngaard2015]

Thank you very much, your tutorial is amazing and at an understandable speed. I was able to look at my own settings during the presentation. Compliments!

[@WarrenPenner]

Fantastic overview with plenty of helpful info. Much appreciated!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

No problem glad I could help you out!

[@chopperchuck]

You rock And don't let anyone ever tell you differently

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Ha ha ha! Thanks so much and I won’t 😉

[@algauthier]

Excellent pace and level of detail for a newbie. Thank you! Super helpful!!

[@nula5509]

I am fairly new to 3D printing and wanted to know everything about Cura before actually printing something. Currently, I am about halfway through all of the settings in Cura and have to say that your in-depth videos are amazing. Sure, you are not covering EVERY setting in each category, but most of what are important and that is great anyway. I hope you are doing well and look forward to your next video. Have a good one.

[@soup85mn]

Really helpful. You are a fantastic teacher, and I've seen a lot of technical instructors. Keep up the good work!

[@ΞενοφωνΜαργαριτης]

Absolutely perfect tutorial for beginners like me.

[@stevelaw745]

Excellent tutorial! Sure I will be watching all the Cura tutorials, As of yesterday I start using Elegoo Cura,

[@wilneliagonzalez208]

the best tutorial i came across! Thank you.

[@CGamePro]

holy this is one of the best tutos ever of 3D printing for beginers tysm but a question do 3D models when you are about the print them do they take a lot of space on my pc?

[@juggernautxtr]

this was an good tutorial of Cura, great refresher for me as i am looking at getting a neo 3d and start printing again........tanx for the great vid.

[@EinarHagen]

Exactly the video I needed now. Big thanks, heading to my printer after a long and frustrated break. :)

[@bagginsbilbrough]

Excellent presentation. The mustachio is a tad distracting - but I'm sure the dog loves it.....

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad you like the video

[@drjatomkins]

Thank you for the video. I found it really informative. I have been using Cura for about a month and getting awful results. Now I have a little insight hopefully I will get better prints. I intend to follow along on all your 3D printing posts. Thank you for the effort you put in.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s great! I’m glad it helped you. I have a full deep dive series where I explain everything you need to know about Cura once your ready to really get in the weeds with the program.

[@ponvenkat1]

A very nice valuable presentation. Hats off to you. Thanks.

[@dracarnoir7606]

Great tutorial

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks!

[@stephenf98]

Excelent Tutorial - Thank you - learned a lot..

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s great! Glad it helped you!

[@wolfman75]

Amazing Stuff!!! Makes Me More Excited!!!! Thank You Chris!!!! 🔥👍🙏😎

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

You are very welcome!

[@jamesmulanax1424]

This is a fantastic tutorial! Awesome job!

[@AlexPhillips-i1p]

I’m just starting 3d printing and this video was very informative

[@andrewsuderman]

So happy I found this tutorial, got me off to a great start!

[@andrefreitas3907]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much! ^_^ Ideal for anyone who needs to learn about FDM 3D printing like me. (In this case I am transitioning from SLA to filament). Thank you very much. Very well taught

[@danielson101]

nice moustache!

[@BasBoyRC]

I have been printing for sometime and just make sure is was flat to the baseplate. I never found the right video to simply explain Cura. Being older finding out how things work in a simple way is brilliant. Loved this video so now will try more in the settings, the supports trees and touching build plate helps a lot.

[@ahmetjensen-n5t]

You are awesome buddy, i paid for a tutroial but you did it better. Supcsriped big time!

[@TeslaNails2022Barnett]

Thank you Chris! Can I add text to models in Cura?

[@csxkaki]

Very professional, I enjoy every moment learning from you, everything is clear and simple I think I'll buy a Crealty printer

[@gooosfrabaYT]

Very nicely delivered. I learned exactly what I needed to know. Thank you so much MeadMade.

[@myname-fr7ve]

Excellent information & very clear for beginners like me. My biggest issues are finding a genuine 3D model & unzip it to turn it into a G code. The rest can be figured out. Thank you

[@geforcegtxnvidia7408]

Great content..helped me understand a lot in an hours time

[@bubblepuppie6341]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, I now know what I have been doing wrong, I was about to send back my printer but now I know it was my fault and not the printer.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Your very welcome. I’m glad I could help!

[@kb45656]

Great job. Definitely going to watch more.

[@MorrWorm8]

BRO! This is what I needed! Thank you so much

[@fraid5508]

Fantastic! Thank you very much!

[@michaelaxmann7245]

Thanks Bro ! I watched this video/tutorial A few times and I still didn't take in all the information. Great work 👏 I'm a novice and this helped me a SH!T ton.

[@leoceh6073]

As always great tutorial on cura I had a hell of a time adding my Sovol sv04 to it literally took hours and hours lol once I figured it out it actually took a Minute to do 🤦🏼 Ps it amazes me that you don’t have a lot more subs your content is so helpful I literally use all your settings and since doing that my prints are turning out amazing 🎉

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

I’m glad you liked it! To your point about subs… we’ll I’m hoping to keep growing my only goal is to help as many people as I can. The hobby can be super rewarding and frustrating when you can’t figure things out. I just want it to be more of the former for people. Thanks for the comment and your continued support!

[@stabbawivagun]

Watched at x1.5- much easier to get through, thanks for the advice. I subbed + liked 😂

[@phantomvtr9057]

Booommm...!! Super presentation. Thank you so much. Appreciated

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonlitson]

Great video! Thanks so much for your time and help.