Stringing Nightmares: How Cura's Travel Settings Can Save 3D Prints
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 Published On May 9, 2023

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In this video, we'll walk you through all the settings you need to know when it comes to the travel settings panel in Ultimaker Cura. Whether you're new to 3D printing or a seasoned pro, understanding these settings can help you achieve better print quality, reduce print time, and avoid common issues like stringing and oozing.

We'll cover everything from the basic travel speed and retraction settings to more advanced options like combing, z-hop, and wipe. We'll explain what each setting does, how it affects your print, and provide some tips and best practices along the way.

By the end of this video, you'll have a solid understanding of the travel settings panel in Ultimaker Cura and be ready to fine-tune your prints for optimal results. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let's dive into the world of 3D printing travel settings!

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Skip ahead?…
00:46 - What is Retraction?
01:13 - What is Combing?
01:28 - Retraction Issues
03:15 - Retraction Tests
03:44 - Display Settings
03:55 - Travel Settings
04:04 - Enable Retraction Settings
04:26 - Retract at Layer Change Setting
05:15 - Retraction Distance Settings
05:24 - 2 Retraction Tests
06:26 - Auto Towers Plug-in
07:56 - MeaD’s Soap Box
08:41 - PRINTED Retraction Tower
10:44 - THANK YOU!
11:31 - String Test
11:39 - Thingiverse
11:59 - Setting Up String Test
16:52 - Retraction Speeds
18:39 - Retract Extra Prime Amount
20:59 - Retraction Minimum Travel
22:39 - Maximum Retraction Count
25:19 - Combing What is it?
26:22 - Combing Settings
29:00 - Max Combing Distance
30:16 - Retract before Outer Wall
30:53 - Avoid Printed Parts When Traveling
31:43 - Avoid Supports When Traveling
32:10 - Travel Avoid Distance
32:47 - Layer Start
33:22 - CLICK’ CLICK’ CLICK’
34:21 - Z Hop when Retracted -
35:42 - Conclusion
36:25 - Settings I check
36:47 - Bloopers-

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