Clear PETG Calibration Project Update, Transparency is the goal

Summary

In this video update, the creator shares their first sponsored product, the EOS Cyclopes filament dryer, from Ebos, emphasizing transparency and honesty. They discuss their progress on printing transparent PETG and share insights on optimal settings such as temperature, speed, and infill adjustments. Despite facing some limitations with Orca slicer software, the creator plans to release a comprehensive 3MF file for users to fine-tune their prints. They express gratitude to Ebos for supporting small creators and helping improve 3D printing for the community.

Takeaways

• 😀 First product received as a YouTuber: EOS Cyclopes filament dryer.
• 😀 The YouTuber emphasizes transparency and honesty with future product reviews and sponsorships.
• 😀 The project is focused on printing transparent PETG, with a lot of interest from viewers.
• 😀 The YouTuber purchased Overture PETG after hearing it’s the best for transparency in printing.
• 😀 A 240-250°C temperature range is crucial for successful PETG prints.
• 😀 The importance of using less than one layer height in the printing process is highlighted.
• 😀 Adjusting infill to 99.999% instead of 100% improves the final result.
• 😀 Printing without a fan is crucial for the transparency of PETG prints.
• 😀 A print speed between 20-40 mm/s is ideal, with minimal difference noticed between 30 and 40.
• 😀 Orca slicer lacks some important features, like combing not in skin, which causes issues with the nozzle leaving visible lines.

Q & A

What is the Clear Pet G project about?

The Clear Pet G project is focused on improving the process of printing transparent PETG using 3D printers, with a particular emphasis on getting the best quality and settings for printing clear objects.

What product did the YouTuber receive for the project?

The YouTuber received the EOS Cyclopes filament dryer, a product provided by the company Ebos to aid in the Clear Pet G project.

Why does the YouTuber emphasize transparency in their review?

The YouTuber emphasizes transparency to maintain honesty with their audience about any products or sponsorships they receive, ensuring viewers are aware of the sponsored nature of the review.

What brand of PETG filament did the YouTuber purchase for testing?

The YouTuber purchased Overture PETG, which is considered to be one of the best options for printing transparent PETG.

What is the optimal temperature range for printing transparent PETG?

The YouTuber found that the optimal temperature range for printing transparent PETG is around 240-250°C.

Why is infill percentage important when printing with transparent PETG?

The YouTuber discovered that setting the infill to 99.999% instead of 100% helps improve the print quality and reduces unwanted visual artifacts, likely due to how the filament is laid down.

What printing settings are recommended for transparent PETG?

The recommended settings include printing with no fan, using a speed of 20-40 mm/s, and ensuring the layer height is less than one layer height.

What issue did the YouTuber face when using Orca for slicing?

The YouTuber found that Orca does not have as many settings as Cura, particularly lacking a 'combing not in skin' option, which is important to avoid nozzle lines on the printed object.

What solution is the YouTuber planning to release for Orca users?

The YouTuber plans to release a 3MF file with various settings for each tile, allowing users to select the best settings for their needs, and will also release a guide on how to make Orca believe multiple filaments are being used while avoiding filament swaps in G-code.

What kind of support did the YouTuber express for Ebos?

The YouTuber expressed gratitude towards Ebos for supporting small creators and providing the EOS Cyclopes filament dryer, which will help the project and potentially benefit the 3D printing community.