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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

Brilliant just looking at 3d printing for my model plane parts great combination

[@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!

[@milespeterson5049]

Thanks! I was doing it all wrong! I was having issues with Z-offset and leveling, and I now realize that I have to move the BED, and not the nozzle! I also have an Ender 3 V3 SE, and with that, you have to move the nozzle. It also has auto-leveling. Sure, an Ender 3 V2 is older, but it still functions, just differently! Thanks a LOT!

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@robertjennings5558]

I'm in the process of learning, and purchasing, my first 3D printer. In the first 4 minutes of your video I've learned a few new things that no one else addressed. Thanks for sharing.

[@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!

[@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!

[@brickonblock5183]

Same for me. Thanks

[@NAMJESTAJIN]

Please for me

[@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!

[@miljanzivaljevic7900]

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!! 😊

[@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.

[@epicchillman]

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

[@xt3hdkx]

@@epicchillman 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@gilaadnir1130]

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

[@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.

[@daniellarkey6573]

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

[@DZ181]

Mate this is such a great post, from the basics straight through, 10/10 well done mate

[@DZ181]

@Troy--McMillan what’s that?

[@woolgathered]

Thank you so much for this video! My son and I are getting into 3D printing and decided on this model. Your video was so detailed I even sent it to my Dad who is also an engineer. We were all very impressed and are so excited to start!

[@PanDanout]

I'm just getting into 3D printing and found your video super helpful and to the point with good visuals. Thanks for the good info. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@josevieira218]

Great tutorial I feel like I am in a classroom. I didn’t know anything about 3D Printing and now I feel like I can do pretty well when I get my first printer Thanks for sharing your expertise

[@michaelcoe1506]

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

[@TroyMcMillan]

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

[@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

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, thanks for explaining all this, im looking at getting my first 3d printer which will be the ender 3 v2, your video has been the best I’ve seen, thanks again mate, cheers

[@TroyMcMillan]

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

[@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.

[@jlb9133]

My man, thanks a lot! Just started printing. It’s very addicting!! Lol. New sub!

[@george398]

Wow T. I just got a ender 3 pro and your tips really helped me to start out. Subbed.

[@afellowpotato]

I don't usually comment on videos but I feel the need to thank you. I thought it would take me days to figure out how to put the 3D printer together, but this video made it take only an hour and a half.

[@therocktm2001]

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

[@bobp5356]

Just found your channel. Great video. You helped me decide which 3D printer to get. I have subscribed and look forward to your other videos.

[@1AloneX2]

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

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you!!

[@squidboi8955]

im getting into 3d printing to mostly make karambits and knifes like a butterfly and some other stuff and this was really informative!

[@contract17]

i just got my first 3D printer and im so glad this is the first channel i find

[@leesuschrist]

That savage bobber is one awesome looking plane. I haven't had an interest in model planes since I was a kid and I think I just had that interest reignited. I'm saving this video.

[@johnwittman171]

Can you make a video showing how you can print your own CAD creations on this printer

[@danielst.germain554]

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.

[@robertdodd2087]

Your site was mentioned in the BMFA magazine, just got my first printer, thanks for your guide, very useful.

[@blacklablover2982]

Fantastic! I have some cognitive issues as a result of a severe brain haemorrhage and I need a hobby that ‘taxes’ the brain. I think I have found it. Your delivery with explanations is first class, thank you so much, I’m very grateful. Subscribed and I intend watching your vlogs from the beginning. Kind regards

[@KB_Grimweaver]

This was very entertaining and inspiring! Thank you for sharing this with us! You know what's really wild-- you look a lot like my grandfather when he was your age, and one of the hobbies he loved was... building model airplanes as well!

[@chinox7116]

Very informative video, thanks for this! I just got a 2nd hand Ender 3, and this will certainly help me get started 👍 Cheers from France!

[@kerryjones1508]

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 :)

[@msindisimtengwane9456]

Very informative man. Thank you so much. Subscribed👍

[@captaingigglez1605]

Awesome video, I just started my first ever print! Time to learn

[@Ryan-rg5ks]

I’m doing the exact same 3-D printer model for Christmas and so I’ve just been watching as many videos as I can to see what I can do with my new 3-D printer when I get it and I have a different version than you have I have a newer one, and it doesn’t let me do all the tiny little details for the settings

[@James_Blonde88]

Such a great video I hope you have more, that was very confidence inspiring .

[@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 :)

[@dereknieva5478]

As a beginner, I wanted to say thank you very much for showing me how much this works

[@rckeith]

Great video just right for RC guys. A friend has just bought an Ender 3 and I'm sending him this video link. He's new to 3d printing so this will be invaluable to him. I think your eagle made him finally purchase one. Great channel.👍👍👍

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you SO much!! I hope it helps!

[@brodymeier7839]

Thank you so much for this video. This is our first printer and we are now printing because we watched this video

[@2._-1.-_]

Thank you! A friend just sent a Ender 3 V2 to me. Very helpful!

[@adamflight1]

You my friend are quickly becoming a 3D printing Channel has a side hustle. And I love it!

[@TroyMcMillan]

Thank you, I'm working on it 😉

[@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.

[@adamflight1]

@@TroyMcMillan thanks man. I just ordered one. And thanks for reaching out to your followers. You're doing a great job.

[@TroyMcMillan]

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

[@s197stang8]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Joseph_Repanas]

How do I know what temperature it should be? And also how much does it cost for a print by itself? I need to know because im getting a 3D printer to save money by printing it instead of buying it

[@d3ad2r1ghts]

just purchased thanks for the video!

[@insomniareflection8569]

Thank you I'm new to 3d printing

[@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!

[@spoff72]

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

[@MagiqFingersShorts]

this is the only video claiming you need bed adhesive that i have seen, i am 2 prints deep and havnt used and was fine, i thought thats why it heats the bed? is this something actually worth worrying about or just a more general tip

[@karolgolden231]

I'm going to buy that or maybe some other 3D printer. Thank you very much for your time!

[@chasehare2367]

Thanks so much for the video. Just got one for christmas and i was struggling but this video made it 100 times easier

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

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 :)

[@stevec5000]

The glass bed on mine seems to be warped and lower in the middle so it won't level over the whole surface. I found that the print head will hit those clips when put in the center. Also, the filament won't stick to the bed even if I put glue on it! Finally solved the problem by turning the glass bed over.

[@1karlturgeon]

Wow!, thank you ! Very clear !

[@415bryant]

Just bought this printer because I was tired of buy TPU parts for our 5" racing drones. Didn't realize it was going to be this challenging. Now I know why they charge so much for these parts. Thanks for the video, I am learning a lot.

[@kawasaki3070]

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

[@Lyamsandoval7861]

Bro I enjoyed your video helped me as a beginner

[@rpatty1973]

I need a noobie video. I don’t know what any of the settings in the video mean.

[@R.JoshField]

Yeah I came here looking for that too. Title is a bit misleading, but great video for thin walls

[@scottrichard6579]

@@R.JoshField It’s been 2yrs. I’ve learned a lot but still don’t know enough. 😂

[@RajPunjabDa]

Thanks brother..U help me alot..thankss

[@ravendevino6419]

The more I'm watching these tutorial videos, the more I'm excited to get my first 3d printer!

[@vinayakvinayak143]

Hi very much interesting May I ask you a doubt Cura specification given by you for different websites can we apply the same for 3d lab print stl files Kindly clear mine, And what about slicing is it be needed for 3d lab planes if we are using ender3v2

[@robertwalker7457]

Very helpful thankyou.

[@sundaramarie599]

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

[@Creality3D]

Great video, thanks for doing this.

[@TroyMcMillan]

It is an awesome printer! Thank you!

[@TheRossicle]

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

[@TroyMcMillan]

I'm so happy I could help :)

[@carterscoconuts6224]

Plan on buying this printer soon and since it’s been a year, do you have any better suggestions?(the prints do look good)also any new websites that have developed in the past year?

[@Hxzii]

I was about to order one and this gave me a head up making this thanks 😁

[@AlexanderBegoon]

Many thanks for sharing these advanced techniques!

[@TroyMcMillan]

I hope it helps! :)

[@alvinlee5328]

Thank you for making this video!

[@angry_zergling]

After buying an Ender 3 V2 like a year ago, half-building it after delivery, then throwing it in my closet...I finally finished putting it together a few hours ago! It took some troubleshooting to fix some crashing my sloppy assembly caused (had a motor plug inserted where the extruder plug should have been and vice versa) and finally, finally, I was ready! I was to print...a kitty cat. So I loaded up the file, more minor troubleshooting getting the filament to feed...then...it fed! But...but...the filament is just dragging itself all over the place. I've tried turning up the filament temp +30% or so - same with the plate temperature. I keep increasing it after its apparent it's not yet working. It's getting better, but I'm looking at what is supposed to be a cat and it's still a vaguely layered stack of spaghetti getting pulled to and fro. =( Is spraying hairspray or something else on the plate quite necessary? I don't have any in my house and its at night. The only non-cleaner I have in a spray can is Remington gun oil Dx. Despite this setback I'm super excited to try 3D printing, I've never done it before and it looks like a lot of fun.

[@lucassism6726]

13:30 ok so when I do that, the temperature goes up to 180 and then it tells me the extruder temperature's too low, and I can't do anything about that screen so I have to turn it off and on again, during which it drops 30-50 degrees and I can't print anything. so what do i do then? edit: since i was using this for a single project, the memory is hazy but i did fix this, there's usually a switch that lets you change the voltage, and it should work better. if i remember correctly.

[@stop-motionguy6413]

Did you figure it out 1 year later?

[@lucassism6726]

@@stop-motionguy6413 i just made an edit there's a switch to change the voltage

[@dimitrisktm1503]

There is something i have to do before power of my 3d printer? When should i clean him and i need to do auto home every time i power on him?

[@imasahm13]

I got lost between downloading the Thingiverse file and getting it into Cura. Then totally lost at settings. Probably going to have to watch this a few hundred times to get it...or go take a class somewhere LOL. We just got our Ender 3 S1 Pro and I haven't had a turn on it ... yet. The two men in the house have it completely tied up!

[@brianmi40]

watch all the videos until none of the words are a mystery any more. Start with CHEP and then CNC KITCHEN, look for the topics you're interested in, but they are the pros.

[@1230sandrag]

What is the measurements of the ender 3 foot print? I need to know what size table I should buy to put this on in my sons bedroom…

[@brianmi40]

Amazon.

[@richardmorris7438]

Thank you for such a fantastically helpful video. I've just ordered my Ender 3, and looking forward to starting the hobby.

[@robcampbell1056]

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

[@TroyMcMillan]

I am so glad I could help!!

[@Jakeypoo-di6hy]

@@TroyMcMillan- What is normal percent For X, Y and Z ?

[@gwendolynshaw532]

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

[@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

[@manuelpatino9812]

New to Ender 3 Series and am 51 years of age, learning new every day. Please forgive my ignorance. Recused an Ender 3 from being thrown away. I refurbished the machine. Machine Upgrades: 4.2.7 board with 2V screen, Cr Touch, and Spider hot end. What is a good firmware to use? Please and Thank you.

[@curlyvalentine9862]

Great video - we are having trouble with our unit's bed being way too high, even after autohome. You make this thing look easy, but it has been nothing but headaches for us. Hard to feed the filament, no idea how to get things reset, or even what a correct "home" position looks like. Any help you can provide is appreciated.

[@jaygold4972]

Can you use PLA+ with this?

[@badlandaircraft9504]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@danielhornung4310]

Can u copy items like a bottle lid for eg and print it

[@danieljones9823]

Do you build your own airplane parts or create them yourself? If you create them do you have to have software?

[@rigo7292]

super helpful. thank you for the video, man!

[@Monk160Harley]

Thank you so much for your videos. I didn’t think I could do this but now I am sure I can. I truly appreciate your time and video