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Why 3D printer time estimates are wrong and how to fix them

Teaching Tech 62,577 3 years ago
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You slice a model to 3D print, observe the time estimate, only to return when it should be done to discover it has run over time. If you are trying to meet deadlines, an accurate print time prediction is essential. For everyone else, it’s a quality of life feature. In this video we explore the reasons the estimate is inaccurate, and a range of ways to fix it. 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Slicer calculation method and inaccuracy 3:43 Discrepancy 1 - Start gcode sequences 4:56 Discrepancy 2 - Speed vs acceleration 6:05 Discrepancy 3 - Jerk/junction deviation/SQV/MISC Prusa calculator: https://blog.prusa3d.com/calculator_3416/ 7:07 Discrepancy 4 - miscellaneous 8:21 Gathering data for a fix 8:51 Simplify3D Simplify3D forum post on preset values: https://forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?t=12822 9:07 PrusaSlicer / SuperSlicer 10:02 Cura 10:52 RRF print simulation 11:17 Octoprint plugin Print time genius: https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/PrintTimeGenius/ Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5] https://3dprintersonline.com.au/ Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech

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