Troubleshooting 3d Printing Problems

Over the last two years, my viewers have often struggled with the 3d Printing problems discussed in this video. If you are new to 3d Printing or even if you have years of experience this video is worth your time. The topics covered include:

00:00 Intro
02:10 Print Bed Leveling
05:19 Print Bed Adhesion
06:05 The Most Common Slicer Problem
07:52 Slow Down You 3d Prints
09:17 Speeding Up Your 3d Prints
10:23 Bowden vs Direct Extruders
12:10 Hidden 3d Printing Slicer Settings
17:26 Extruder Clicking
18:34 3d Printing Filament Challenges
18:57 Hot End Problems
20:21 Bowden Tube Basics
21:33 Clearing Clogged 3d Printer Nozzles

Here are some additional videos on the channel that related to the topics covered:

Bed Leveling Basics

Added Assisted Bed Leveling to Any 3d Printer

Build Plate Options

Advanced Slicer Settings for Better Prints

Using Supports in Cura

3d Printer Calibration

3d Printer Hot End Disassembly and Explained

Fixing String with Cura

Let's continue to learn together. Irv

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[ProtogenCube]

this man has helped me with everything related to 3d printing that i needed to know in just 2 hours. he is the messiah

[ronvanderwolf]

This gentleman is as clear as day in his explanations. Nice to see someone that can actually communicate information without making a topic totally confused and unusable. Keep up the good work DrVax, there are I am sure a lot of PPL that you have given a lot of clarity about 3D printing.

[Skaaptjop]

I can listen hours to you, speaking so clear, thank you!

[themountain]

Dr.Vax...you are probably the most positive person in the 3D comunity! Love your attitude!

[juliadandy]

Excellent video!! Thank you so much!
Trying to use some 3D printers my company has, but that have been "out of commission" for a while, so no idea on nozzle size, everything needs a *heavy* cleanup, etc, and the videos here on YouTube are making a huge difference, yours very included!

[sktyby]

Great philosophy Doc. I've really been digging deep into my creative side making things. Welding, CNC plasma, and of course 3D printing. These are all new hobbies for me and have done wonders for my anger management. The whole world just disappears when I'm creating things.

[DanCasciano]

You are a good educator and I like your style. Thanks.

[woodwaker]

Lots of good tips, especially about trying to speed up prints. I would rather have a good print succeed than a fast failure

[ChipEstrada]

I love your videos, your enthusiasm brings me joy! thank you.

[mattomite]

Thank you. As the other guy said you are are the messiah of 3D printing! 😂. You have helped me with so many different issues with starting my 3D printing journey. I wish my professors at college were as informative and engaging as you!

[brokenbullets]

Thank you for such an excellent Library of 3d printing.

[colinfielder]

Hi Ivr I love the way you manage to break it down and make things simple. We really are learning something together

[brianpercival]

Also clear a stubborn block with nylon and a cold pull. Heat up, insert nylon at a hot temp, turn off machine and let it cool down and pull out and check to see if it pulls out the blocked material. Repeat till it is only nylon coming out.

[felixniaou]

That was a very useful video. Thank you for your time and for the interesting and detailed information.

[Definitelynottheatf]

I've been using loctite spray adhesive.
It gets tacky when warm so I can release my prints easily when the bed is warm. It also stays for a few prints before I have to reapply. I also have a mirror made bed

[AGA]

Very good quality content! (well structured / documented / explained). Congratulations!

[rrrbb]

I got a Monoprice MP10, and figured out how to use it on my own; free in an office move. I had a failure with black filament one day, and got bad prints for a full week. I finally took apart the hot-end, and realized that it's not actually black. I turned the heat all the way off and melted off what I had assumed was a legitimate part. Yields went from 10% to 95%.

[bobblahbinski]

Bed adhesive... Probably already been stated, but might benefit from mentioning again. Elmer's School glue stick. Get the huge sticks/tubes (it just lays down more product faster, I'm lazy that way. Cheapest stuff on the planet & it cleans up fast with water. Gotta love it. Just make sure it dries on the platter before you start printing.

[PixieSpright]

Love your enthusiasm, Dr. That's the kind of infection we need...

[gordonclaridge]

Fantastic video! It's too bad that I can only hit the Like button once. Thanks for all your videos.