Ultimate Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing - With Creality Ender 3 V2

Using the best entry level 3D Printer the Creality Ender3 I will show you step by step how to start your first print, level the bed and tell you all about the different filaments there are for your printer.
Propeller Wall Art: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/p...
0:00 3D Printing Basics Intro
1:30 How to Assemble a New Ender 3
2:32 How to adjust Ender 3 belts
3:08 Different types of 3D printing filament
5:16 What is the difference between an STL and a GCODE?
6:53 How to install Cura?
8:09 How to download a free STL file from Thingiverse?
9:17 Why is my part greyed out on Cura?
11:00 How to level a 3D printer bed?
13:20 How to load new filament into a 3D printer?
14:43 Best bed adhesion method for 3D printing?
16:10 How to get a good first layer with 3D printing?
19:29 How to set up a stringing test for a 3D Printer?
21:28 Ender 3 Retraction settings
21:43 How to set up Planeprint test part
24:09 How to set up TPU on a 3D printer?
Spool Holder STL: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/...
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Airplane STL files:
www.planeprint.com
www.eclipson-airplanes.com
3dlabprint.com
www.3daeroventures.com
3d-printz.at
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--------Print Settings-----------
*These are the settings I used for my Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer with PLA. These settings are not going to work with every printer, or every PLA. Printers have different length bodin tubes, and PLA’s have different melting points. These may not work exactly for you, but should give you a good base to start with if you have a similar size printer. Good luck!
---------Pliers
STL:www.thingiverse.com/thing:291...
Cura Settings:
Quality:
Layer Height - 0.16
Line Width - 0.4
Walls:
Wall Line Count - 3
Top/Bottom:
Top Layers: 4
Bottom Layers: 4
Infill:
Infill Density - 20
Infill Pattern - Grid
Material:
Printing Temperature - 215
Build Plate Temperature - 60
Flow - 100
Speed:
Print Speed - 100
Outer Wall Speed - 50
Inner Wall Speed - 50
Travel Speed - 100
Travel:
Enable Retraction - Checked
Retraction Distance - 7.5
Retraction Speed - 35
Retraction Extra Prime Amount - 0
Combing Mode - all
Avoid Printed Parts When Traveling - NOT Checked
Cooling:
Enable Print Cooling - Checked
Fan Speed - 100
Mesh Fixes:
Union Overlapping Volumes - Checked
Special Modes:
Surface Mode - Normal
Experimental:
Slicing Tolerance - Middle
---------Planeprint Profile 3
Test Wing STL: www.planeprint.com/print
Cura Settings:
Quality:
Layer Height - 0.25
Line Width - 0.4
Walls:
Wall Line Count - 1
Top/Bottom:
Top Layers: 0
Bottom Layers: 0
Infill:
Infill Density - 0
Material:
Printing Temperature - 215
Build Plate Temperature - 60
Flow - 100
Speed:
Print Speed - 100
Outer Wall Speed - 50
Inner Wall Speed - 50
Travel Speed - 100
Travel:
Enable Retraction - Checked
Retraction Distance - 7.5
Retraction Speed - 35
Retraction Extra Prime Amount - 0
Combing Mode - all
Avoid Printed Parts When Traveling - NOT Checked
Cooling:
Enable Print Cooling - Checked
Fan Speed - 30
Mesh Fixes:
Union Overlapping Volumes - NOT Checked
Special Modes:
Surface Mode - Surface
Experimental:
Slicing Tolerance - Middle
-------TPU Settings
Cura Settings:
Quality:
Layer Height - 0.25
Line Width - 0.4
Walls:
Wall Line Count - 2
Top/Bottom:
Top Layers: 4
Bottom Layers: 4
Infill:
Infill Density - 10
Infill Pattern - Grid
Material:
Printing Temperature - 210
Build Plate Temperature - 60
Flow - 100
Speed:
Print Speed - 100
Outer Wall Speed - 20
Inner Wall Speed - 20
Travel Speed - 100
Travel:
Enable Retraction - Checked
Retraction Distance - 7.5
Retraction Speed - 35
Retraction Extra Prime Amount - 0
Combing Mode - all
Avoid Printed Parts When Traveling - NOT Checked
Cooling:
Enable Print Cooling - Checked
Fan Speed - 100
Mesh Fixes:
Union Overlapping Volumes - Checked
Special Modes:
Surface Mode - Normal
Experimental:
Slicing Tolerance - Middle
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[@mirandanovash8069]

This was such an incredibly helpful video. Thank you for the clear, accessible instructions! We had been struggling for two days to make a successful first print, and this video finally showed us everything we needed to know. We really appreciate it!

[@ninjacatg6423]

I'm not even 10 minutes into the video and I've already learned a lot! I don't own my Ender 3 v2 yet, but I'm trying to learn as much as I can until I can save enough to buy it. Thank you for this amazing video! You earned a sub!

[@mgrantom]

Wow! I just stumble across your channel after acquiring a Creality Ender Pro 3. I am amazed at what you can do. As a former R/C model enthusiast I can appreciate how much 3D printing can offer. I can't wait to explore more of your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@FounderOf4]

This has to be one of the best videos on setting up the printer the first time. I have been looking at the brown box that mine is sitting in for months because all of the other videos scared me off, made me question my purchase. Thank you very much for taking the time to document this process.

[@Ouch.]

Brilliant stuff. I'm an RC Plane enthusiast and I've just ordered my first 3D printer. Your video was exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks!

[@Darkl0ud_Productions]

Like others have stated, an incredible helpful and informative video! I watched the intro, then skipped to the belt adjustments and NO OTHER VIDEO I have seen so far talks about this. Thanks already man!!!!

[@katanabatata]

i just love how you bring the video like its like you are talking to someone in front of you one to one. learning a lot here thanks for the help!!!

[@jessebenjamin4779]

Thank you so much for this video! This is the best walkthrough video I have ever seen in regards to this printer. My son saved up and got his very own and we put it together yesterday and tried to print but did not get the filament to stick to the plate. He had already seen your videos when he was researching the printers and kept talking about the glue stick. Today we tried the glue stick after cleaning the plate well with the alcohol and his first project is now successfully printing!

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[@ca8281]

Ordered my Ender 3 V2 yesterday, no experience with 3D printing at all. I am super excited to get started and build some cool stuff. This video helps a lot! Thanks.

[@denizinan979]

I’m glad to find your channel, for Christmas my son gave me Ender 3 and it’s my first 3D printer. Your video gave me a good overview on what to expect in a quick, no-nonsense manner. We’ll see how quickly I can learn to use this device to make stuff.

[@richardpinilla8526]

Excellent video. I just bought an Ender 3 V2 Neo for my architectural design classes and I can't wait to start using it. Thanks a lot.

[@ridzritz87]

Thank you for your video. I've just bought a ender 3v2 myself. After bed leveling, i still couldn't get a smooth print and blamed the "weak springs" etc. You showed me that it's possible to get the best results even at stock with the right settings. Subscribed to you now :)

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you so much :) I'm so glad I could help! It is a great printer, with just a little tinkering it prints perfectly!

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Same for me. Thanks

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Please for me

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Thank you, you answered most of my questions. Well actually all of them to start.

[@eccentricity23]

Just received my Ender 3 V2 earlier today. You have been an immense help getting started.

[@patchcs]

I hope you have fun with it! I’m still researching to see which one I should opt for. If Ender brand or another.

[@gilaadnir1130]

Thank you! I’m a newbie, spent all day putting the machine together and trying to troubleshoot. Your video drove it home.

[@kawasaki3070]

Thanks for the video! I just bought an Ender 3 V2 last week. Can't wait to jump into printing.

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I dont know what to say except EXCELLENT for us who dont know nothing about 3d (Begginer, i just want to print airplanes and subs from thingverse and convert them to RC). After many days looking for something useful "how to" for begginers this is what i need, you answered most of my questions and the best thing is you explain just what i need -from stl file to print-. Thank You.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I am so happy I could help!! 😊

[@dojo3175]

Great video, I learned a lot. For the complete setup on an Ender 3 V2 Creality actually has a really good video. Last night I was able to get mine put together, leveled and printing pretty easily. Only thing they didnt make clear is to snug all four of the leveling handles before trying to level the bed

[@therocktm2001]

Hey thx Troy for all that you do to help the less knowledgeable ppl stating out on this fantastic journey to creating art!

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one of the best tutorials out! A+ loving this channel!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you!!

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Alot of your older videos make more sense to me now thank you

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I'm glad it helped!! Your advice, go back to basics 😉

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Thank you for doing this video!!! Just getting started again and was needing step by step help!!!

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Great video. Simple and straight to the point. Thank you.

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[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you SO much!! I hope it helps!

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This was incredibly helpful. You've helped me get my first print going!

[@TroyMcMillan]

I'm so happy I could help :)

[@Vipcioo]

Interesting guide. Thank you for listening to the suggestion and using the new microphone. Now your audio is flawless. It is much easier to hear it.

[@TroyMcMillan]

I'm glad it sounded better!! Thank you for letting me know :)

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[@cameronharper9607]

Thank you so much. You make the setup easily understandable. Can wait to see what your A320/1 will turn out like.

[@TroyMcMillan]

thank you, I am glad I can help! I'm excited for that plane too

[@AlexanderBegoon]

Many thanks for sharing these advanced techniques!

[@TroyMcMillan]

I hope it helps! :)

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Excellent no BS lets get it done video. Thank you. My machine isn’t here yet but I’ll be back to see the rest of your stuff.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Happy I could help :)

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Troy, Thanks for your passion! Your videos have been extremely helpful. You have saved me hours of fine tuning my printer for 3D planes!!!

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I just set up my printer nd this video really REALLY made things clearer for me. I still need to learn the differences in the settings you were using but all in good time.

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[@Creality3D]

Great video, thanks for doing this.

[@TroyMcMillan]

It is an awesome printer! Thank you!

[@ezcomezgo11]

Extremely good teaching video. Thanks. Keep up the good work. :)

[@YouBetterEnjotIt]

First printer and roll of tpu arrives tomorrow. Perfect video, thank you. I'll be printing fpv quad parts. But wow, your plane parts are amazing. I'm keen on printing building one of your planes and popping a camera on one too.

[@adamflight1]

Also, I've been looking for a video that just does this very thing. Beginning to end without a lot of filler and review of Whatever item they're looking at. Thank you so much. My Sapphire plus came and it was bent all over to Smithereens like an elephant sat on the package. We're waiting for another one. My son and I are really looking forward to printing. I'm considering getting him a little Ender 3 so he has one as well. Great video.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that! The Ender 3 would be a great supplement to the Sapphire, just a good side printer. I hope your next printer gets there soon and without damage.

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[@TroyMcMillan]

@@adamflight1 Thank you so much, I appreciate that!

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@@TroyMcMillan Hello Troy will like to know with this printer can printed your airliner you design?

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[@TroyMcMillan]

thank you very much! :)

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[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, I'm working on it 😉

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[@TroyMcMillan]

I'm so happy I could help!! Happy printing 😊

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This is the video I needed! Thanks

[@TroyMcMillan]

Hope it helps!!

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Great video helped me a lot!

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looking at getting into this thanks for the great video, to the point and simple!

[@coreyfink1412]

Thank you so much! Very helpful! I restarted my print a couple of times because it wouldn't stick. I'm going to try some hairspray and add a skirt to check my bed leveling! Great job!

[@crystaldore3745]

Thank you!!!!!!! Very informative!

[@aravagarwal7904]

thank you so much, this helped me so much in setting up my ender 3 v2

[@TroyMcMillan]

So happy to help :)

[@edwardkipp4911]

Excellent tutorial on 3d printing. I'm glad you include your printer settings in the description, you were going a little too fast for me to keep up to the video. could you do a video explaining the different materials you use for different parts of the planes? could you also maybe explain the difference on the Eclipson plans what the catagories are about such as "A, C, A-LW, C-LW" thankyou so much for all that you do!

[@chrisaviationrc]

As a complete beginner to 3D printing I have to thank you a lot for this video! But I still don’t have a clue on the settings on Cura. Could you maybe make a separate video on the settings and what exactly they do? That would really help me a lot!

[@carlbruschnigjr1757]

Crosslink and Maker's Muse are two very good people who have excellent videos on slicers and design programs.

[@badcontent2567]

you may have figured it out by now but the settings are in the description

[@xt3hdkx]

@@badcontent2567 he wants to know what the setting do not just copy paste them.

[@uainttheone]

No doubt me to . Best vid I've seen on this

[@lorrainebowden1016]

Agreed. Complete beginner to filament printing as well and normally use Chitubox for my resin printing. There must be a setting for showing more items in Print Settings as I didn't have most of the ones mentioned.

[@spoff72]

Awsome job. New to 3d prinyou saved me alot of pain lol. Thank you very much for this video.

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Thank you so much for this video ☺️

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Great video and good work, thank you 👍

[@TroyMcMillan]

I hope it helps :)

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Very cool, thank you!

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Thanks, really nice guide for me as a complete beginner. cheers

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Hey thanks man I learned a lot!

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I did Learn I lot from this Video ... Thanks for Sharing

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Awesome video. Thanks.

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Brilliant mate. Thanks.

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Very helpful thankyou.

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Great video, thank you

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If you’re not a teacher, I think you should be. You have a great talent for explaining things. Great video.

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you I appreciate it :)

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Bro I enjoyed your video helped me as a beginner

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Thank you I'm new to 3d printing

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Thanks brother..U help me alot..thankss

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‏thanks for all the help

[@joseantonioschannel]

Thank You Troy, this was very informative, detailed and helpful video. There are a ton of printer settings and obviously you can't show them all but, is there a video or booklet where one could learn more about the Ender 3 Pro 3D printer settings; what they do in particular? I'm a home owner, well the wife is the owner I just take up space here, and I've got quite a long honey-do list. I'm working a set of hanging lights and I found one of the pieces I need to create it is not manufactured on its own so... I've printed 10 so far and each one has improved a bit but I can tell itsagonna take a long time to get it right; and at this rate I don't think I'll be around to see it.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Great video; thanks for posting. New subscriber.

[@Dactylonian]

This was a super helpful video. We tried printing the pliers with the same settings as you, though with different brand of PLA. Got quite a bit of stringing but really good adhesion. In the future, how will we know if we should abort a print and adjust settings, or just let it run?