As a new 3D printer owner this video is probably the single most important one I've viewed out of a few dozen so far. The actual printer part is mostly common sense. The Cura side is more subtle and this is very helpful.
Thanks David! When I was new it was all difficult so I am glad you're making better progress than me lol Seriously though thank you for commenting and I am happy this video helped you. Slicer-related information can be difficult to grasp, happy to hear this style was easier to absorb. Welcome to the community and good luck !!
Thank you so much! I've actually started adding some quiet background music to my newer videos because I hate the sound of my voice lol I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thank you very much I appreciate that. My goal with these videos is to help, and I'm so excited and amazed to hear from people when they actually do help. So thank you for not only watching but for taking the time to let me know! Happy printing!
Nicely done sir. The pace was just right for a tutorial. I gave Cura a try with my Aquila with mediocre results. (particularly with printing functional parts with holes) I've tried other peoples profiles and still no luck. Cura works great with my FLSUN Q5. I'm quite confident that you won't find a better print on the Aquila than one sliced by Voxelmaker. It's amazing. Maybe I'll give Cura another try after watching part 2. Thanks!
Thanks for the thorough response and giving the tutorial a shot. I have had similar results with my Eryone ER20, where SuperSlicer just gives me the better prints. So I've been giving SuperSlicer a shot and really liked it, but then I started running into issues using SuperSlicer for my printers that have Klipper installed lol. So maybe it's a good idea to have a working knowledge of more than one slicer. Part 2 is really the meat of the slicer so it should be good!
I use prusa for mine. Using the standard ender 3 v2 profile and changing build volume it works amazingly for me and I have gotten godlike prints. Just in case someone wants a plug and play slicer.
I wonder how different Prusa is from SuperSlicer, because I have been messing around with SuperSlicer with great results for some other printers. I haven't tried the Aquila yet but maybe I'll give that a try. Thanks for commrnting and helping out!
Awesome, so glad to hear that! I try and make my videos cover a range of topics, so that as your progress in the 3d printing world I should hopefully have resources for you!
Great! I really need to come back to this small series and do a bit of an overhaul with all of the newer offerings from Cura and other companies. I'm glad this was still able to help you.
Thank you for the nice compliments! I'm glad to have you on board and I hope my upcoming videos and information (including my website) will be useful for you!
@@PrintsLeo3D I always learn something from your videos. I like that you go through everything explain why something is done. Most people assume the audience knows what they're doing 😆 I definitely do not
Well thank you, that's the reason I do it. I know learning new stuff can be hard, so if I can over-explain to answer some questions that viewers may have, I'm happy to do it.
For some 3d printers there is no "known" printer already setup within Cura. The best you can do is find one similar to it and then edit some parameters to make it match. I don't know enough about the Voxelab X3 plus model, but if most of the "guts" of the printer are the same as the Aquila (which it appears they are) you can follow the instructions in this video, just change the bed size and max height to match the X3. You'll also need to add one like to the start gcode, which would be G29 right after the G28. If you need more instructions let me know and I can help.
Hi there Im new to 3d printing and Ive just watched the first video and I think its brilliant and wasy to follow. there is a update on Cura are they the same settings. once again brilliant thankyou. the best one yet, i hope you do another on the update for cura 5.4 I think. I am going to watch your second video now.
Yea I haven't gotten a chance to walk through the newer upgrades but most all of these basics should be compatible. I appreciate you watching and if you have any problems let me know !
Bob that's a great question and I'm not sure how much detail I went into on that with this video. After you've sliced the print you want to export the file to the SD card you will be printing from. Of course you would have needed to already connect the SD card into the supplied USB adapter and plug that into your computer. Afert the file is exported to that SD card it should be ready to print. Take the SD card, plug it into the printer , and then you should have it selectable under the Print menu. Let me know if this cleared anything up for you.
Here's the repository for Alex's upgraded firmware: github.com/alexqzd/Marlin I have a bl touch video for the Aquila, and at the midway point I go over the process to upgrade your firmware (as well as the screen firmware which is seperate). ruclips.net/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/видео.html If for some reason you need some other help with firmware please let me know .
Hello, would you recommend using the slicing sofware that now comes with the Voxellab Aquila v2, VoxelMaker? I ran an stl file thru it and it was off center on the bed and often tells me my print isnt on the bed, when i correct it, it ruins the print.
I've never really used VoxelMaker outside of a few trial prints. If you feel comfortable with that software than Cura is the next logical step, as VoxelMaker is a branch of Cura. Right now I have been highly recommending OrcaSlicer, as it is fast, the UI is nice to look at , and it includes a lot of built in calibrations.
Happy to help! I will say newer uses tend to gravitate towards Cura. It makes sense because everything is easy to understand and compact. OrcaSlicer I think is a better slicer overall but it might be harder to get into initially. That all being said trying a few different slicers as you start, and getting a feel for what works for you, might be the best solution.
Hey chaos, sorry for the late reply I was away on vacation and had no cell service. Is the missing menu the one that moves the model (translate, scale, etc) or the menu that manipulates how it's printed(infill, temperature, etc)? I'll do my best to help so let me know, and sorry again for the late reply.
Yes this is tutorial will work for the Aquila c2! In this video I use the Ender 3 Pro profile which has a bed size of 220x220 which is the same as the Aquila versions. You should be able to start with this profile and get a good base for how the printer works.
You're very welcome. Because the Aquila D1 is structurally the same as the X2 all this information should be identical. You may need to add a line to the start gcode though if it is using a bed leveling probe.
Lilly, that's perfectly fine! Cura is a method to create the gcode files that you can put into your SD card , and then insert into your printer. While Cura does have 'wired connection' capabilities, it's normally just used as a method to 'slice' your models and turn them into gcode. Let me know if this helps, if not I can explain it better or more thoroughly! Thanks for watching!
@@PrintsLeo3D for now cura will not slice anything correctly. it slices to where only about 10% prints properly and the other % either doesnt print or it is completely busted. i wasted a lot of my plastic trying to print a model thinking it was just showing weird
Yes, absolutely! The base Aquila and the Aquila X2 are basically the same printer, and for this purpose you can apply all the same techniques I talked about in this video!
Thanks brother. This tutorial helped me a lot. Make sure you are saved and we see each other in heaven. Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ~1 Corinthians 15:1-4 God bless you!
Captain, the v slot covers I'm using o designed, and I created then to be support free. If you want to give them a shot you can find them on my website : PrintsLeo3D.com and then check under the Models section. Thanks for watching!
Thank you, thank you! I love 3d printing and all the different aspects of it, so I'm glad you found me and hopefully some more of my videos can help you out.
I recommend what's called Alex's firmware. This is community created firmware that is updated frequently and has a lot of added features and GUI upgrades. When you look to download this firmware it can seem overwhelming because there's a lot of options. If you watch my BL Touch video, around the 20 minutes mark or so I go over all the different variations and how to install the firmware. This is the best firmware available right now. ruclips.net/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/видео.html
Yes it will! Even though there are differences between the Aquila models (x2, c2, etc), the things that matter for the slicer are all physical properties, and they are all identical.
Yes it does for the most part. The D1 id a direct extruder, so you'll need to adjust the retraction distance (to something like 0.5mm) so you don't pull the filament back the same length you would ad a Bowden. Other than that it should all line up.
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks…what recommendations could you give me for D1 and slicing in Cura. I’m new in this world and I have printed 5 things but all results are bad
Sorry, I'm surprised I didn't link this in the first video : ruclips.net/video/ejTC82nLS9g/видео.html I'll make the correction now. I appreciate the assistance!
I have never used voxelmaker slicer myself, I've always found Cura to be very friendly for newcomers, and I'm happy that you are able to take this video and apply it. Glad to help and thanks for viewing and commenting.
I have recently purchased an Aquila 3D printer. Your videos are extremely clear and easy to follow. Many thanks
Great to hear! Glad I'm doing something right. I have part 2 of this video coming up within days, stay tuned! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Yes there are...I got the same one Aquila
As a new 3D printer owner this video is probably the single most important one I've viewed out of a few dozen so far. The actual printer part is mostly common sense. The Cura side is more subtle and this is very helpful.
Thanks David! When I was new it was all difficult so I am glad you're making better progress than me lol Seriously though thank you for commenting and I am happy this video helped you. Slicer-related information can be difficult to grasp, happy to hear this style was easier to absorb. Welcome to the community and good luck !!
Super video for someone just starting, You are easy to listen to and no crappy music, Thanks
Thank you so much! I've actually started adding some quiet background music to my newer videos because I hate the sound of my voice lol I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thank you!! Total noob here and you were very helpful. Bless you!
Awesome to hear, and I hope you're still enjoying 3d printing!
Thank you so much for your time that you have put into your videos. They always have the answers and knowledge that I'm seeking .
Thank you very much I appreciate that. My goal with these videos is to help, and I'm so excited and amazed to hear from people when they actually do help. So thank you for not only watching but for taking the time to let me know! Happy printing!
I was so confused on what to do and this really helps me out. Thank you.
Glad to help! This is a slightly older video of mine, and I am looking to make an updated version for a slicer called Orca Slicer!
Nicely done sir. The pace was just right for a tutorial. I gave Cura a try with my Aquila with mediocre results. (particularly with printing functional parts with holes) I've tried other peoples profiles and still no luck. Cura works great with my FLSUN Q5. I'm quite confident that you won't find a better print on the Aquila than one sliced by Voxelmaker. It's amazing. Maybe I'll give Cura another try after watching part 2. Thanks!
Thanks for the thorough response and giving the tutorial a shot. I have had similar results with my Eryone ER20, where SuperSlicer just gives me the better prints. So I've been giving SuperSlicer a shot and really liked it, but then I started running into issues using SuperSlicer for my printers that have Klipper installed lol. So maybe it's a good idea to have a working knowledge of more than one slicer. Part 2 is really the meat of the slicer so it should be good!
@@PrintsLeo3D I'll definitely check it out.
Thank u....I'm going to watch all of these videos to learn👍🏾
Awesome !! Let me know if you need any hekp or anything else.
I use prusa for mine. Using the standard ender 3 v2 profile and changing build volume it works amazingly for me and I have gotten godlike prints. Just in case someone wants a plug and play slicer.
I wonder how different Prusa is from SuperSlicer, because I have been messing around with SuperSlicer with great results for some other printers. I haven't tried the Aquila yet but maybe I'll give that a try. Thanks for commrnting and helping out!
Thanks this is the only video that help me
Awesome, so glad to hear that! I try and make my videos cover a range of topics, so that as your progress in the 3d printing world I should hopefully have resources for you!
Thanks. this helped a lot
Great! I really need to come back to this small series and do a bit of an overhaul with all of the newer offerings from Cura and other companies. I'm glad this was still able to help you.
Very clear and helpful video! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
only because of this video i subbed and liked
this is the best vid for 3d printing everr
Thank you for the nice compliments! I'm glad to have you on board and I hope my upcoming videos and information (including my website) will be useful for you!
Maybe not the best video ever, but I sure enjoy it :) thanks again for commenting !!
Thanks Leo! I needed this
Anytime! Thanks for watching and for always taking the time to drop a comment, I appreciate it!
@@PrintsLeo3D I always learn something from your videos. I like that you go through everything explain why something is done. Most people assume the audience knows what they're doing 😆 I definitely do not
Well thank you, that's the reason I do it. I know learning new stuff can be hard, so if I can over-explain to answer some questions that viewers may have, I'm happy to do it.
Hi, I wanted to add my printer to the ultimaker cura software but I can't find the voxelab x3 plus model, how can I do it???
For some 3d printers there is no "known" printer already setup within Cura. The best you can do is find one similar to it and then edit some parameters to make it match. I don't know enough about the Voxelab X3 plus model, but if most of the "guts" of the printer are the same as the Aquila (which it appears they are) you can follow the instructions in this video, just change the bed size and max height to match the X3. You'll also need to add one like to the start gcode, which would be G29 right after the G28. If you need more instructions let me know and I can help.
@@PrintsLeo3DWhere do I see the parameters in the manual that I find inside the printer box?
Hi there Im new to 3d printing and Ive just watched the first video and I think its brilliant and wasy to follow. there is a update on Cura are they the same settings. once again brilliant thankyou. the best one yet, i hope you do another on the update for cura 5.4 I think. I am going to watch your second video now.
Yea I haven't gotten a chance to walk through the newer upgrades but most all of these basics should be compatible. I appreciate you watching and if you have any problems let me know !
your not showing me how to print i try just putting in the card but nothing happens how do i tell it to print the g-code on the card?
Bob that's a great question and I'm not sure how much detail I went into on that with this video. After you've sliced the print you want to export the file to the SD card you will be printing from. Of course you would have needed to already connect the SD card into the supplied USB adapter and plug that into your computer. Afert the file is exported to that SD card it should be ready to print. Take the SD card, plug it into the printer , and then you should have it selectable under the Print menu. Let me know if this cleared anything up for you.
I have an Aquila Pro, Can I use the same cura profile?
is it just the build size that changes for me?
Thanks dude!
Welcome! Glad I can help!
You mentioned Alex’s firmware for maximizing bed print size, where can I find that? I need the extra mm on an upcoming print
Here's the repository for Alex's upgraded firmware:
github.com/alexqzd/Marlin
I have a bl touch video for the Aquila, and at the midway point I go over the process to upgrade your firmware (as well as the screen firmware which is seperate).
ruclips.net/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/видео.html
If for some reason you need some other help with firmware please let me know .
when i import a file it doesnt give me a slice option just a save to removable drive and i cant save unless i slice?
Are you importing a .STL file?
excelente videooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo super bien explicadooooooooooooo graciass
Gracias!!!! I'm glad this helped ! Thanks for leaving a comment
Hello, would you recommend using the slicing sofware that now comes with the Voxellab Aquila v2, VoxelMaker? I ran an stl file thru it and it was off center on the bed and often tells me my print isnt on the bed, when i correct it, it ruins the print.
I've never really used VoxelMaker outside of a few trial prints. If you feel comfortable with that software than Cura is the next logical step, as VoxelMaker is a branch of Cura.
Right now I have been highly recommending OrcaSlicer, as it is fast, the UI is nice to look at , and it includes a lot of built in calibrations.
@@PrintsLeo3D Awesome, thank you for the recommendation! I'm very new to this so it helps a lot.
Happy to help! I will say newer uses tend to gravitate towards Cura. It makes sense because everything is easy to understand and compact. OrcaSlicer I think is a better slicer overall but it might be harder to get into initially. That all being said trying a few different slicers as you start, and getting a feel for what works for you, might be the best solution.
Hello! I have a problem on mine, when I lanch a print it goes too hight so it prints wrong, Can someone help me?
Is the nozzle not printing close enough to the bed ?
I have a problem when I load the STL model the side menu is missing and I am unable to manipulate the model.
Can you please help.
Hey chaos, sorry for the late reply I was away on vacation and had no cell service. Is the missing menu the one that moves the model (translate, scale, etc) or the menu that manipulates how it's printed(infill, temperature, etc)? I'll do my best to help so let me know, and sorry again for the late reply.
@@PrintsLeo3D No need I just reinstalled it and it works now. I must have screwed up the installation the first time. But thanks anyway.
Could have been something on Curas end also, but I'm glad you got it working !
Thanks this was very helpfull
You're welcomed. I appreciate you stopping by to comment !
What should I put for the Aquila x2?
For the purposes of the slicer, the Aquila I demonstrate in this video and the X2 are identical. So you can follow this along just the same 👍
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks so much
Anytime
Is this for voxelab Aquila c2 because the ender 3 is 100 mm bigger on all sides when it comes to print size. I don't know what to use
Yes this is tutorial will work for the Aquila c2! In this video I use the Ender 3 Pro profile which has a bed size of 220x220 which is the same as the Aquila versions. You should be able to start with this profile and get a good base for how the printer works.
michas gracias ¿Y para agregar Voxelab D1??? please, thanks
You're very welcome. Because the Aquila D1 is structurally the same as the X2 all this information should be identical. You may need to add a line to the start gcode though if it is using a bed leveling probe.
but what if your 3d printer does not connect to your pc but only uses an sd card only?
Lilly, that's perfectly fine! Cura is a method to create the gcode files that you can put into your SD card , and then insert into your printer. While Cura does have 'wired connection' capabilities, it's normally just used as a method to 'slice' your models and turn them into gcode. Let me know if this helps, if not I can explain it better or more thoroughly! Thanks for watching!
@@PrintsLeo3D it finally allowed me to use it. the gcode kept saying it was corrupted but it finally got fixed after i rebooted my stuff
Awesome! Sometimes 'turning it off and then back on' is the best solution lol
@@PrintsLeo3D for now cura will not slice anything correctly. it slices to where only about 10% prints properly and the other % either doesnt print or it is completely busted. i wasted a lot of my plastic trying to print a model thinking it was just showing weird
Will the ender 3 pro option work with the Voxelab X2 Version?
Yes, absolutely! The base Aquila and the Aquila X2 are basically the same printer, and for this purpose you can apply all the same techniques I talked about in this video!
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks so much!
You're welcome! Any and all of my videos for the Aquila (pei bed, bl touch, bed leveling, etc) can also be applied to the Aquila X2! Happy printing !
Thanks brother. This tutorial helped me a lot.
Make sure you are saved and we see each other in heaven.
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
~1 Corinthians 15:1-4
God bless you!
Thanks for watching and I hope this helped!
what v slot covers are you using
Captain, the v slot covers I'm using o designed, and I created then to be support free. If you want to give them a shot you can find them on my website : PrintsLeo3D.com and then check under the Models section. Thanks for watching!
@@PrintsLeo3D awesome much love I just found your channel thru this video I'll be watching some videos tomorrow
Thank you, thank you! I love 3d printing and all the different aspects of it, so I'm glad you found me and hopefully some more of my videos can help you out.
What firmware do you recommend for the Aquila?
I recommend what's called Alex's firmware. This is community created firmware that is updated frequently and has a lot of added features and GUI upgrades. When you look to download this firmware it can seem overwhelming because there's a lot of options. If you watch my BL Touch video, around the 20 minutes mark or so I go over all the different variations and how to install the firmware. This is the best firmware available right now.
ruclips.net/video/ARAhqgkfBMo/видео.html
@@PrintsLeo3D great, thanks much!!
does this with an aquila c2?
Yes it will! Even though there are differences between the Aquila models (x2, c2, etc), the things that matter for the slicer are all physical properties, and they are all identical.
Works for Aquila D1?
Yes it does for the most part. The D1 id a direct extruder, so you'll need to adjust the retraction distance (to something like 0.5mm) so you don't pull the filament back the same length you would ad a Bowden. Other than that it should all line up.
@@PrintsLeo3D thanks…what recommendations could you give me for D1 and slicing in Cura. I’m new in this world and I have printed 5 things but all results are bad
Y la velocidad? o parámetros de refrigeración??? para D1? thanks
Where is part 2
Sorry, I'm surprised I didn't link this in the first video :
ruclips.net/video/ejTC82nLS9g/видео.html
I'll make the correction now. I appreciate the assistance!
thanks a lot men voxelab aquila s2 the program is terrible , thanks for the video and show me cura
I have never used voxelmaker slicer myself, I've always found Cura to be very friendly for newcomers, and I'm happy that you are able to take this video and apply it. Glad to help and thanks for viewing and commenting.
He looks like Christian Andrew tate
I'm not sure who that is, but I appreciate you thinking of me! Thanks for watching and commenting.