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Overture Basic PLA Setting Tested value Nozzle temperature 215c Bed temperature 65c text/html 2026-11-06T12:51:41+00:00 N5JLD (phoebe@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=sidebar&rev=1793969501&do=diff Home Sidebar ---------- Ham Radio Ham Radio ---------- 3D Printing * Knowledge Base * Printers * Creality Ender 5 Plus * Creality Ender 3 V2 * Bambu Lab / AMS Lite * Hardware * Firmware * Slicers * Materials * Calibration * Maintenance * Troubleshooting * Electronics * Projects * Resources * Templates 3D Printing ---------- Drones Setups * Transmitters * Gimbal Setup * Flight Controllers * Speedybee F405 v4 * Complete Betaflight … text/html 2026-11-04T16:36:09+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=start&rev=1793810169&do=diff Home WORK IN PROGRESS This section is still new and is very much a work in progress. Pages going to be added, updated and improved pretty every day in the weeks to come. So if you're missing something, please be patient. It will come! Recent Updates: text/html 2026-11-04T16:27:54+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:troubleshooting:supports&rev=1793809674&do=diff Support Settings Optimizing PLA support removal in Bambu Studio comes down to adjusting the vertical gap (Top Z Distance), interface layers, and switching to tree supports. 1, 2] Key Support Settings for PLA (Single Material) * Support Style: Change to Tree (Slim) text/html 2026-11-04T16:27:15+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:troubleshooting:start&rev=1793809635&do=diff Troubleshooting Start with the simplest checks. Record the symptom, exact error, recent changes, and test results. * First Layer Problems * Stringing * Warping / Lifting * Under-Extrusion * Over-Extrusion * Layer Shifting * Clogs / Nozzle Blockages * Support Settings * General Print Failures Incident Log Date Printer Symptom / error Recent change Root cause Fix text/html 2026-11-04T16:09:53+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:calculators:start&rev=1793808593&do=diff Calculators Add verified notes, links, specifications, procedures, and revision history here. Reference Record Item Details Manufacturer / source Model / version Compatibility Date verified Notes ---------- Online Calculators Print Cost Calculator text/html 2026-11-04T15:57:59+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:start&rev=1793807879&do=diff 3D Printing Knowledge Base Welcome to the 3D Printing Knowledge Base. Use this wiki to document printers, upgrades, materials, slicer profiles, calibration results, maintenance, and repairs. Quick Navigation * Printers * Hardware * Firmware * Slicers * Materials & Filament * Calibration * Maintenance * text/html 2026-11-04T15:54:15+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:printers:start&rev=1793807655&do=diff Printers Printer Inventory Use one page per printer. Record the machine's configuration, firmware, maintenance, and known issues. * Creality Ender 5 Plus * Creality Ender 3 V2 * Bambu Lab / AMS Lite * New Printers Inventory Record Field Value Manufacturer / model Serial number Purchase date Build volume text/html 2026-11-04T15:23:53+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:printers:bambulab:start&rev=1793805833&do=diff Bambu Lab & AMS Lite Use this section for printer-specific notes and multi-material system documentation. Topics * AMS Lite * Printer Maintenance * Troubleshooting * Filament & Process Profiles Machine Record Field Value Printer model Firmware version Nozzle diameter / type Build plate AMS Lite configuration text/html 2026-11-04T15:22:05+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:printers:ender3v2:specifications&rev=1793805725&do=diff Ender 3 V2 Specifications Verify specifications against the exact revision of your machine and installed components. Item Specification / installed value Build volume 350 × 350 × 400 mm (verify machine) Motion system Cartesian / CoreXY-style bed arrangement is not assumed; document actual setup text/html 2026-11-04T15:21:36+00:00 Jon (5wig1@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:printers:ender3v2:start&rev=1793805696&do=diff Creality Ender 3 V2 Machine Overview Document the current machine configuration here. Update this page whenever a major component is changed. 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Record the source and access date when adding important technical values. text/html 2026-11-04T14:23:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:printers:ender5plus:start&rev=1793802210&do=diff Creality Ender 5 Plus Machine Overview Document the current machine configuration here. Update this page whenever a major component is changed. Configuration Record Component Installed part / setting Date changed Notes Mainboard Hotend text/html 2026-11-04T14:19:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:firmware:start&rev=1793801966&do=diff Firmware * Klipper * Marlin * Configuration Management * Macros * Firmware Flashing * Firmware Troubleshooting Always keep a known-good configuration backup. Confirm exact controller board and revision before using pin definitions or firmware binaries. text/html 2026-11-04T13:35:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:hardware:start&rev=1793799336&do=diff Hardware Reference Document installed parts, compatibility, maintenance, and replacement procedures. * Hotends * Extruders * Nozzles * Build Plates * Motion Systems * Belts & Pulleys * Bearings & Linear Rails * Stepper Motors * Fans & Cooling * Power Supplies * Controller Boards & Electronics Part Record Template Field Value Part name Manufacturer / model Compatible printer(s) text/html 2026-11-04T13:19:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:electronics:start&rev=1793798347&do=diff Electronics & Wiring * Wiring Documentation * Schematics * Controller Boards * Sensors * Thermistors * Electrical Upgrades Wiring Change Log Date Printer Circuit / component Change Verification Electrical safety: Disconnect mains power before opening the electronics enclosure. Verify grounding, fuse ratings, supply voltage, wire gauge, connector ratings, and polarity. Do not work on energized mains circuits. text/html 2026-11-04T13:17:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.n5jld.net/doku.php?id=3dprinting:calibration:start&rev=1793798244&do=diff Calibration Calibration should follow mechanical inspection. Change one variable at a time and record results. * Bed Leveling / Tramming * Z Offset * PID Tuning * Extruder Steps / Rotation Distance * Pressure Advance / Linear Advance * Input Shaping * Temperature Towers Calibration Record Date Printer Nozzle Material Test Result / profile saved