{"id":809,"date":"2021-11-10T20:47:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T23:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevo.impresion3d.website\/?p=809"},"modified":"2021-11-10T20:47:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T23:47:47","slug":"how-to-calibrate-extruder-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/como-calibrar-los-pasos-del-extrusor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calibrate the Extruder Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

You've probably heard about calibrating the extruder steps; this is a crucial task that will allow you to produce accurate, high-quality prints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I'll show you how to calibrate the extruder steps on your 3D printer, specifically the Ender 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calibrating the extruder's steps will ensure that the amount of filament pushed out by the extruder is exact and precise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Heat the print nozzle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Remove the compression fitting from the extruder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Set an initial reference point<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Extrude 100 mm of filament and make a second mark<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Measure the distance between the two marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Calculate the extruder steps and make the adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Save the new values so they aren't lost<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Check to make sure the extruder is properly calibrated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What are extruder steps, and why should they be calibrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The extruder steps refer to the amount of steps per millimeter<\/strong> that the motor needs to push the filament. This means that to extrude a certain amount of filament, the printer must have stored in its memory the number of steps the motor must take to perform this action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simply put, extruder steps are the amount of filament that moves through the extruder during printing. These steps are controlled by the extruder motor and are measured in units known as \u201csteps\/mm.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Calibrating the extruder steps is important because, if the steps are set incorrectly, the amount of filament extruded may be incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Failure to calibrate the extruder steps can lead to problems with under-extrusion<\/strong> or of over-extrusion<\/strong>, that is, the engine push more or less filament<\/strong> than I should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You should calibrate the extruder steps because this will ensure high-quality 3D prints with more precise dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Calibrate the Extruder Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To show you how to calibrate your printer's steps, I'm going to use mine as an example. It's a Ender 3<\/strong> using a standard factory extruder, and we're going to do it together, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tools You'll Need<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 1 ruler (preferably metal), or a manual or digital caliper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A marker or pen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A little bit of filament for testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      1. Heat the print nozzle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      As a safety measure, most printers will not allow the extruder to move unless the nozzle is hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Select \"Preheat\" and wait for it to reach the preset temperature, which will be approximately 200 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once you've done that, you'll need to remove the union fitting located on the extruder.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Heat Nozzle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      2. Remove the pneumatic coupling from the extruder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To allow the filament to move freely, you will temporarily remove the pneumatic coupling from the extruder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This will allow you to make a couple of marks with a pen so you can take measurements in millimeters using a ruler or caliper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Use a wrench to unscrew the air fitting, and then manually feed a small amount of filament through the extruder.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Remove the pneumatic coupling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      3. Make the first mark to use as a reference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Feed a small length of filament through the extruder, and use the pen to make the first mark on the filament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This mark is important for determining how many millimeters will be extruded by the motor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Make the first mark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      4. Extrude 100 millimeters of filament and make the second mark.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      In your printer's menu, you'll select the command to extrude 100 millimeters of filament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once you've done that, you'll perform a second brand <\/strong>to take the measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You should make the markings as close to the extruder as possible, always in the same spot, to ensure that the measurements are as accurate as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Extrude 100 millimeters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Make the second mark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      5. Measure the distance between the two marks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To determine whether your printer's extruder is calibrated, you'll need to measure the distance in millimeters between the two marks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Remember that you set the extruder to extrude 100 millimeters; if the measurement is the same, then you won't need to make any changes, since the extruder settings are correct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Now, if the measurement is larger or smaller, you'll need to make an adjustment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Measure the distance between the two marks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      A gauge will be more accurate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      6. Calculate the extruder steps and make the adjustments.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To perform this calculation, we will use the following formula: (Desired distance \u00d7 printer steps) \/ Actual distance = New parameter<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To find the default settings on the Ender 3\/Ender 3 Pro, you'll need to look in the menu: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Control \u2013 Movement \u2013 Steps\/mm \u2013 E-steps\/mm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In your case, you'll need to find the steps that are configured by default by looking in the menu under your printer<\/strong><\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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      Steps\/mm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Continuing with the Ender 3 example, the formula would be applied as follows (100 mm \u00d7 93 steps) \/ 98.63 mm = 94.29 steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      So the new value to save in the printer's firmware would be 94.3 Esteps\/mm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      7. Save the new values so they aren't lost.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If you don't save your changes to memory, the next time you turn off the machine, all the data you've entered will be lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To do this, go to the menu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Control \u2013 Save to Memory<\/strong> (Store Settings in English)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you've done it correctly, you'll hear a beep from the printer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Save the settings in \u201cStore settings\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      8. Check to make sure the extruder is properly calibrated.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Repeat the process of extruding 100 millimeters of filament and performing a check. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If the result is 100 millimeters, then you've done it! Your extruder is now properly calibrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can reconnect the Racor coupling and start printing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Verify that it extrudes 100 millimeters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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