Stringing Nightmares: How Cura's Travel Settings Can Save 3D Prints |
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https://pages.itsmeadmade.com/fdm-glossary In this video, we'll walk you through all the settings you need to know when it comes to the travel settings panel in Ultimaker Cura. Whether you're new to 3D printing or a seasoned pro, understanding these settings can help you achieve better print quality, reduce print time, and avoid common issues like stringing and oozing. We'll cover everything from the basic travel speed and retraction settings to more advanced options like combing, z-hop, and wipe. We'll explain what each setting does, how it affects your print, and provide some tips and best practices along the way. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid understanding of the travel settings panel in Ultimaker Cura and be ready to fine-tune your prints for optimal results. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let's dive into the world of 3D printing travel settings! JOIN THE FREE YOUTUBE COMMUNITY DISCORD HERE: 🔴 https://discord.gg/yUhNE59yCc JOIN THE PATREON HERE: 🔴 https://www.patreon.com/itsmeadmade String Test File: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2640671 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Skip ahead?… 00:46 - What is Retraction? 01:13 - What is Combing? 01:28 - Retraction Issues 03:15 - Retraction Tests 03:44 - Display Settings 03:55 - Travel Settings 04:04 - Enable Retraction Settings 04:26 - Retract at Layer Change Setting 05:15 - Retraction Distance Settings 05:24 - 2 Retraction Tests 06:26 - Auto Towers Plug-in 07:56 - MeaD’s Soap Box 08:41 - PRINTED Retraction Tower 10:44 - THANK YOU! 11:31 - String Test 11:39 - Thingiverse 11:59 - Setting Up String Test 16:52 - Retraction Speeds 18:39 - Retract Extra Prime Amount 20:59 - Retraction Minimum Travel 22:39 - Maximum Retraction Count 25:19 - Combing What is it? 26:22 - Combing Settings 29:00 - Max Combing Distance 30:16 - Retract before Outer Wall 30:53 - Avoid Printed Parts When Traveling 31:43 - Avoid Supports When Traveling 32:10 - Travel Avoid Distance 32:47 - Layer Start 33:22 - CLICK’ CLICK’ CLICK’ 34:21 - Z Hop when Retracted - 35:42 - Conclusion 36:25 - Settings I check 36:47 - Bloopers- |