The Essential Calibration Set
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About this print
A collection of calibration test pieces covering a range of common printer checks, including thin wall tests, dimensional accuracy cubes, overhang tests and bridging assessments. The set gives printer operators a structured way to assess machine performance and tune settings when commissioning a new printer or trialling a different filament. PLA is the usual choice for calibration work, as its consistent behaviour makes it straightforward to identify and correct print quality issues.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By coasterman on Thingiverse · CC0
I've taken all the calibration prints out there and condensed them into one place. I have here:
.5mm thin wall
20mm box
20mm hollow box
50mm tower
perimeter width/t tester
precision block
overhang test
oozebane test
bridge test
and more to come.
All designs are my original work and not taken from other users. But they are inspired by other users.
The 20mm box, thin wall, and 50mm tower are ideas from Spacexula's great calibration set http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2064, and the other ones are my ideas and not influenced by others. After Spacexula's calibration set, there is quite a derivative tree.
Here are some combos I have found with my MK5 extruder:
(In order of: Layer Height, Width/Thickness, Feedrate, Flowrate PWM)
.36, 1.528, 34.1, 255
.3, 1.789, 42, 255
.2, 2.521, 35, 197 *This is still experimental, most prints I try with it fail :(
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing The Essential Calibration Set
For The Essential Calibration Set we would normally reach for PLA — it is the easy, economical default and suits the majority of models. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
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| Designer | coasterman |
| Licence | CC0 |
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