25+ FUNCTIONAL Last Meter 3D Prints!

[@dgurevich1]

If anything, the 'print each object separately' setting is definitely a great discovery for me. Will definitely try this next time.

[@richard3365]

It has its uses, but it also has its drawbacks. Anything taller than the distance from the tip of your nozzle to the next largest piece (typically the heat block) requires lots of extra space to prevent the print head from crashing into the existing parts, for one.

[@Sylfa]

It's especially useful if you have a print that works great as a single, but if you tried multiples they fail. By printing them by object the previous layer doesn't get extra time to cool down which is likely the cause of the fail. Especially if you're printing without an enclosure.

[@The-Anathema]

I always keep filament scraps around (I literally have a box of them) for pins (hinge pins, melt-in-place "rivets" etc), doesn't matter much if they absorb some ambient moisture since they're mostly for alignment, fixing things together, etc. Very useful.

[@WwAiRtRhIiOnR]

Got a 3d-pen for my leftovers (now mainly my kids use it) And a filament connector (simple ceramic magnetic one you have to use a lighter to melt the filament) to connect them to longer strains for prints that don't need a specific color or look better that way

[@garfieldwithissuez]

You know the Whole Foods safe pla thing always makes me laugh, considering the kinds of plastic I microwaved and ate out of as a child.

[@diablo2haveskill809]

You need help man......

[@garfieldwithissuez]

@diablo2haveskill809 you know with all of the chemicals and lead and whatnot that I ingested over the course of my childhood decades ago I don't think there's much help that can be sent my way at this point. LOL

[@ZeorGaming]

Its not the fact that its plastic that is the problem. PLA itself (not counting any special additives some brands might use) isn't toxic. Its the layer lines on 3D prints that make it nearly impossible to clean. Those ridges in the layers hold onto bateria and will rapidly grow after a single use and give you a very real chance of getting sick from using it again. Thus his single use comment in the video. While the other plastics you used weren't the best thing to be using in the world, they were actually food rated and were more or less safe.

[@garfieldwithissuez]

@@ZeorGaming so I appreciate your attempt at clarification, and unfortunately for me very often my tone doesn't come across when I'm replying to comments. But just to be clear, I understand the porous nature of 3D printed material can allow for bacterial growth,. But seeing as how I use wooden cutting boards and have used metal utensils with plastic mixing bowls and whatnot I'm not super afraid of that either especially since I habitually use white vinegar and or starsan to clean porous stuff in my kitchen anyway to good effect. My comment was really meant to be tongue-in-cheek referring to having done things like microwave food in non bpa-free plastic and whatnot. My goal was really just a quick simple laugh at the old guy and not to imply I disagreed with being careful around 3D printed Kitchen products

[@guestc142]

I probably have lung cancer from the amount of abs smoke I've inhaled

I’m just researching fun projects to hijack my husband’s printer when he’s not using it, BUT DANG. The way you talk about filament is the same way knitters and crocheters talk about yarn 😂😂😂😂 It makes me so happy, some common ground. ❤

[@tenchuu007]

This is the best of these kind of videos I've seen. No random junk and those collar stays are a game changer!

[@TheFoxalot]

1. Magnetic fridge push pin (add your magnet) 2. 12oz Coke can slide lid cover to prevent bees 🐝 from getting in 3. Golf tees 4.tiny fidgets 5.ar15 frame tensioners inserts 6.rings jewelry ish 7.lego brick keychain 8.marbles for marble run machines 9.darts for blow darts 🎯 10.book marks in single color semi shallow/skeletonized 11.folding or non folding phone stand 12. Spinning top 13. Guitar pick 14. Single fidget clicker button 15. Croc 🐊 charms 16. Tiny cord organizers 17. Leaping print in place push frog 🐸 Just a few of the top of my head

[@TheHoodGuru]

layed it out nice. I love how watching a video every now and then can unlock situational future events. The print by object was what I needed to hear.

[@FounderOf4]

This is not only one of your best "best of or best way" videos but I really laughed at your commentary. Great stuff!!

[@andljoy]

From maker world i like: - Nano Screwdriwer Handle for Plankton and fun - Spudger Set (Electronic Disassembly Tools) - TUBknife - a triangular utility blade holder

[@jorble_dorble]

I like to print blades for my scraper. I'm more likely to swap to a new blade sooner when I have way more blades than I need. Just makes things easier.

[@paulhuckaby]

The spool divider is genius!! Great for scraps and samples. This is going on my TBP list

[@tyrannicpuppy]

A few really good options in here I might find a use for. Thankfully, to date, the AMS has saved me having to make such decisions. I just let it finish one roll then start feeding in the next one automatically without even needing my input. And I have been keeping at least one of each RFID core as I finish the rolls just in case I wanna put something else similar in colour and type onto a roll and lie to the machine about what it is. Haven't done so just yet, but I've got them if I do decide to.

[@sleepib]

My smallest functional print was also my most valuable. 0.12g for the part itself, but about double that in actual filament used because of the purge line and supports. Was to fix a tiny hose nipple that broke off in an $800 CPAP machine that would otherwise have been thrown away.

[@boyensn4233]

omg I already printed out that zipper pull and will have to pront two more soon, because my sport bag has such cheap pulls that they just break 😂. Printed it in PLA and glued it with hot glue and until now it holds up great after like 4 Months at Temps from 3°C to 53°C

[@vintageludwig]

...or, just throw it in the recycling. I already toss supports and bird's nests of failed prints. I see no need to hang onto tail-ends and non-reusable spools. If you re-order the same filaments often, you can just let the runout sensor trip and load the new roll, for those without AMS units.

[@TheRealPlato]

0:41 heads up that you may need to measure and set extruder radius and z clearance, in addition to enabling sequential print

[@TheMotoDude420]

Recently I have found myself printing a lot of functional items that when in use aren't actually seen, such as speaker mounts, spacers, etc. If I know it wont be seen when in use, i will use all my scrap filament and load it into my ams. when 1 roll runs out, I slap in the next until the print is finally done. I have speaker mounts in my car that are 4 or even 5 different colors, but they still work perfect.

[@RupertFoulmouth]

One of the features of my new printer that i like best is the ability to auto-pause the print, load new filament and continue seamlessly.

[@BurntMemoriesAlt]

Bambu Labs?

[@Vortex-gz8se]

That is nothing special, just requires a filament runout sensor. Pretty common.

[@IstasPumaNevada]

@@Vortex-gz8se Nobody said it was special, just that they liked it. :)

[@ColorPopKnits]

Be careful with it since the one color on two different spools could differ a bit, and it would be visible in your print

[@blendervendor2220]

I love the idea of printing bearings in PLA to get rid of scraps

[@makedaevilmage]

0:05 No. I switched over to eSun re-fills. So i just been using my same spools over and over. Less cost and less waste (saves about 6 euro per spool, not bad I'd say).

[@sahie]

If you have 2 metres of filament left and it’s not a filament that’s documented on the Filament Library, they accept donations. It’s an awesome site where they print a swatch, capture a picture in high res and document it. We have more than a few filaments not listed there, so we’re planning to send some in. ☺️

[@kivulhepy]

I love this idea, thank you for the video

[@reynardjon15]

At 2:26 you didn't blur the tire valve stem cover. Wanted to point it out in case that was overlooked since you blurred it later in the video

[@diywithhaz1559]

@@reynardjon15 I think it was supposed to be blurred 😂

[@Devon7839]

Shopping cart keys are no joke my most popular print to give away to friends family and coworkers. The Loonie Key I personally print is also a great first layer test with its first layer ribs and second layer bridging. If I'm making sure my entire bed is good to go, I can easily print off over 40 in one go which still uses barely any filament and they fly off the breakroom table and family members are constantly giving them out to people they know.

[@GVDub]

Keeping it meta, a bed scraper so you get you print off the bed without scratching the PEI/G10/whatever layer. Works for pretty much any filament except that last scrap of TPU-which becomes hose washers or non-skid pads for other 3D printed stuff.

[@RCBound]

Just picked up a P1S and am impressed. For context I run a CNC shop and so that stuff is impressive enough on a large scale. But back in 2013 when I was 22 I got the awesome opportunity to be the main operator for a Stratasys Fortus 250mc. That was wildly impressive back then, very reliable, very propriotary...and very $60,000. Plus maintenance subscriptions and such. The university bought it which explains a lot, apartently a lot were sold to universities through grants. I've also ran some super cheap older 3D printers, constantly unreliable. I have never needed to own one, but I have a 15mo boy now and have many other excuses to get one. I wanted something reliable and consistent, I think I made a good choice with the P1S. Don't have the AMS yet, so room to grow. I'm not afraid to trouble shoot and learn though if things don't always go smooth, and they won't. Spent have a day today cleaning an air system and solenoids on one of my CNC machines today. Gotta be done once in a while. Enjoy your content, keep it up.

[@enosunim]

If you have 'last meter' you should really print filament movement sensor = ))) A really functional 3d print, which really prevents having trouble with 'last' meters. There are no last meters anymore. Just print and change the spool when it is empty. And no incomplete objects anymore.

[@magnumjgjg]

I'm definitely going to try those swatches out. I just bought a bunch of fancy filaments for Christmas presents, and wanted to make a few. I didn't really like the plain flat swatches, since most of the stuff I bought has different optical goodness at different angles and depths, so this is really perfect timing

[@TheMrMorten]

Great selection of actually useful models!

[@logicalfundy]

Honestly, I've never thought about printing a zip tie using 3D printing. How well do they work?

[@spartan001zadkiel]

definitely going to look into the zip ties and swatches

[@donnyriggz]

Swatches are usually the first thing I print with a new roll, but I've been using up my scraps with filament clips for a while and I'm just about to run out. Luckily I have a bunch of nearly empty spools waiting to be used up so the timing works out perfectly.

[@alfadex50]

i like the idea print a benchy with every filament, that is great!

[@Arne.Bornheim]

haha love this! I have so many of those filament leftovers and always happy to have an excuse to print more stuff

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video. Thanks for sharing as someone new to 3D Printing this will be very helpful.

[@GonnerMeLeggies]

Honestly, time to clean up my filament rack.....Thanks for this these are great

[@deadly_dave]

I've been 3d printing for years and I have never printed a benchy and I am not about to start now. You did have some good ideas in there for using up old scraps though :)

[@JacksMacintosh]

That SpoolSplitter thing is actually pretty ingenious, I'd never have thought of that Guess I gotta go buy Bambu spools now

[@jasonlewis6805]

You can print them😉

[@dragonjaw95]

I usually just put the last meter filament into small test print or just use it with new roll of same color when possible. Other than that i also sometime use it to print bases for my minis or connector for terrain. Also some tokens or coins to gradually replace cardboard one in my boardgames or just blank circle and square tokens to use when making my pnp boardgame set

[@pavelperina7629]

Next video: best storage / display system for benchies: 8, 24, then stackable, gridfinity and that hex-wall-thing compatible.

[@theianmce]

I love Hitchhiker's too, I love that you love it

[@LordWiseWolf]

Really looking forward to the multiboard video. It’s something I really wanna try but haven’t pulled the trigger on yet.

[@The3DPrintingGrandad]

My spoolholder is designed to hold Benchys and temp towers, or whatever test print you want.

[@PaulVannatto]

When explaining the new (to me) feature "Complete individual objects", you went waaaay too fast. I had to watch that clip a half a dozen times to try and capture the few milliseconds where you showed where that setting was - very frustrating. I know and use this feature in Bambu Studio, but didn't know Prusa Slicer also had it.

[@thenextlayer]

Sorry about that and thanks for the feedback. I actually asked ChatGPT for feedback on the original script and it said to cut down that explanation because it was too boring and technical. Guess I shouldn’t listen to it next time!

[@Mattggiano]

One of my favourite videos ❤

[@nathanl6598]

If you have an ams then I'm pretty sure there's an option to switch filament in the middle of a print when it runs out. Could be useful if you have another roll of the same one, or you don't care about the color changing.

[@yusky03]

AMS, AMS Lite, Box Turtle, 8-Track Raven, ERCF, etc. Best use for last meter.

[@Janus1000]

The shower drain cleaner also works well declogging my Dyson when I get a little ambitious with what I am trying to clean up 😅

[@marcayres8567]

I'm expecting my first printer today! Very excited! 💚🇬🇧🌱

[@thni1703]

Thanks for the vid, a lot of cool uses for odds and ends :) Looks like you are printing a lot of this on your bambu ... try changing wall to infill to 20%, that should remove the small holes near your perimeter.

[@jamesharris5336]

Instead of printing a purge tower on multi-color print systems why not print something small, but useful?

[@NateSchoonoversAdventures]

I was just researching laser marking and learned about UV lasers. They mark plastics really well without melting them!

[@NateSchoonoversAdventures]

Add on stackable painting pyramids as a quick last meter print. :)

[@I.C.Weiner]

Heres an idea. Create a life size replica if yourself, break it down to small pieces and use the left over filament to print the pieces. And in the end you will have a multi colored statue of yourself.

[@digidex4557]

2:25 that tire valve steam cap, I was not ready for that! 🍆🫣

[@MattManuel]

Good video. Thanks for the ideas.

[@goatelope7539]

All hail the algorithm! Love these videos

[@rastamouse7861]

Whistles are a great way to use up your last bit of filament and are great for coaching your kid's sports teams or also just annoying your neighbor.

[@TheophilusGogo]

I'm favoured financially with Bitcoin ETFs approval, Thank you buddy.$28,600 weekly profit regardless of how bad it gets on the economy.

[@PattyEdge-w7b]

YES!!! That's exactly his name (Steve Miley) so many people have recommended highly about him and am just starting with him from Brisbane Australia...🇦🇺

[@ElizabethSerah-i1g]

Steve Miley has really set the standard for others to follow, we love him in Canada🇨🇦as he has been really helpful and changed lots of life's

[@GoodNess_te02yem]

He's mostly on Telegrams, using the user name.

[@GoodNess_te02yem]

StevMiley That's his Username ✓

[@EdwardCoblah]

Omg 😮This is the kind of information that we don't get from most KZbinrs I will get in touch with him right now

[@boog172]

If you have an AMS and use cardboard spools, i like printing the 8 minute trim

[@michaelbraaten]

My wife and I have a bunch of Lego sets that she had previously built and taken apart when we moved... so pieces here and there have gone missing; I will definitely need to print some when we rebuild the sets at our next place lol

[@CrypticBore]

The by object option in orca sounds really cool. Im yet to buy a 3d printer and i think im going for one that supports multi colour printing but it got me thinking does any splicer or 3d printer support an algorythym that can calculate the size of the nozzle arm and clearence in the 3d space and calculate a build by least colour changes so like say you were printing many different models at once that had the same colour on different levels it would jump between models maybe delay starting one model untill the first model has reached that colour etc cause i see many multi colour printers besides the prusa xl which can support multiple heads creating lots of waste via purge or poop is that wat you folks call it.

[@BahnR92]

Woho, made it into the video 2:16 😁 I didn't wanna be mean with that comment 😉Thanks a lot for sharing these models to everyone here and for your work!

[@GeekDetour]

I kept watching just to see your daily situations acting 😂❤

[@Drivenapollo]

I’m not sure if you changed anything, but the audio is super clean and clear on this video. Either way, great video! I’ve always measured in grams. Is there a benefit to measuring in meters? I heard you mention a meter for a bin, and didn’t know anyone who measured in meters. Thanks!

[@st0mper121]

I broke down and ordered a A1 combo. i am very worried about waste. can i make the purge block a object from gridinfinity? or lego's ect? make the purge block useful?

[@thenextlayer]

Absolutely why not

[@mattriding5588]

I love the top layer sign idea. Any information on tutorials for this? Could there be a followup tutorial video? BTW great video and ideas!!!

[@Yash-c3v]

A benchmark should include printed as part of it, the filament, printer, and any relevant slicer settings

[@hunbiased]

Fantastic topic for a video.

[@deathless12345678]

Oh I will definitely be printing lego. There ya go bud. Engagement has been farmed

[@JürgenNiemann-k2h]

doesnt bambulab also have a function to automatically switch from an empy to an full spool of the same colour? might be mistaken though.

[@MiroSays]

They do

[@CisnerosShop]

Do bambu lab slicers say how much length of filament it will need or only how many grams?

[@kdt85]

Why didn't you show the trolleys coin in use, I have a metal trolley coin like that and it doesn't work with the sliding inserts.

[@RileySisson-v8u]

Do you have any recommendations for having writing with a different filiment color on prints if your printer doesn’t support multiple spools with one print

[@disp3rsion]

Hey very cool vid. Just have one gripe: The Nike logo doesnt need that much support to print

[@kihgu]

I mean as someone that prints a lot of prototypes/ funktional stuff I just let it run out and change roll

[@jessejamesmcguire]

I save mine for my 3d pen to weld parts together

[@jacquescalvez]

Awesome video thanks

[@DreamsVoid]

3D printed Lego? Missed opportunity for #PrintABlok from the 3D Printing Professor! They are a fantastic last meter print as you can throw a bunch of the connector pieces onto the build plate, and you can never have too many connectors! Don't worry, I can offer a refresher on them when I see you at #SMRRF 😁 I shall be hosting the #Recreator3D table once again ❤

[@calyodelphi124]

I guess my only real complaint about the spool splitter is that you have to be very careful to use only one filament at a time from each split spool, because filaments that are sharing the same spool won't be able to unspool independently of each other. So if you have a last-meters print you want to print, and you just so happen to want to print it with filaments that share the same split spool, you're kinda SOL unless that last-meters print is one in which you can pause and manually change filaments out at the right layer.

[@sooeeren]

I just print my benchy on filament backup mode and i am fine :)

[@jckf]

Will definitely be printing a few of these. Side note: The top-down spinning b-roll shots are making me nauseous.

[@jareddehart9107]

Cart Coins are gonna get printed for sure, after that, maybe the swatches.

[@JimSlayton-t3o]

Does Bambu have the Complete Individual Object Feature?

[@JimSlayton-t3o]

Never mind--found it!

[@bleakraven]

Which laser engraver do you use? :D

[@thenextlayer]

I have a few.

[@kevinpan9008]

Sunlu filament connector ?

[@Chris-14all]

Too much expensive! I also would use a knive and a candle.

[@MariglenMusko]

Eyyoooo very goood and amazingg... Well done annoying the neighbor.... Keep it up 🤣🤣

[@vtowndegekste]

Great video, i am going to print a couple of those things. Whats the name of the song in the background if i may ask?

[@HighExplosiveOP]

You forgot whistle 😊 its good for sports, teachers or referees, or if it comes to the worst, staying safe while out and about

[@Enjoymentboy]

I honestly don't understand why the end of spool seems to be so problematic for people. It's not like filament is hard to swap out during a print with a direct drive. If a model will be painted i don't care about the base color so I'll just use up rolls as i can swap out as they run out. Otherwise i just use them for small prints, calibration tests, first layer tests etc. But I do need to confirm... do people actually WAIT until they finish a roll before they buy 10 new rolls of filament? I didn't know that waiting was required.

[@agasa_workshop]

just so everybody knows Cura has a function to print one part at the time too, it's under "special mode/print sequence"

[@thenextlayer]

People still use Cura?

[@agasa_workshop]

I never bothered switching personally so at least one person I guess

[@aedanhudson1825]

It’s okay I just found half a roll of old XYZ printing brand ABS on the shelf from 2014

[@אלוןאנגל-ה9ש]

Join on you should make a video about this topic earlier because it’s so relevant specially, the software that helps you print individual objects does walk with bamboo lab slicer or when is a way to use orca slicer on bamboo lab plants

[@Blake-p8s]

love your shirt

[@thenextlayer]

Buy one! They’re for sale ;)

[@nitzerebbhead]

Well over 6000 hours on my X1C and Qidi iMates printers...never printed a Benchy.

[@darkalleywaystudio3975]

0:06 my favorite part 🤫

[@ShyGuyMafia]

to help with the laser engraving, start with a fiber laser!

[@gingabeard7090]

Like the new edgy style! Chefs kiss for just the right amount of pizzaz!

[@Titan3DAZ]

Don't live with regret, print a benchy! I AGREE! Always benchies!

[@Yash-c3v]

You can also tell your ams to pretend it all the same filament and it'll auto switch for a longer print ...