I use my printer for precision engineering parts. After this calibration everything is a perfect fit first time. Gears mesh perfectly. Bearings are the perfect friction push fit and I just could not achieve this before calibration.
One nozzle to rule them all.
Works really good. Online calculator is easy to use and the instructions for klipper were spot on. Was not able to verify on an actual dimensional important part but im sure it is accurate
So easy to use this tool and makes such a difference in precision. Would recommend to everyone to use it at least twice a year.
Amazing product that worked well for tuning in my prints
I bought the hardware kit, which provides a link to print the STLs. I had the plastic parts printed and waiting when the hardware arrived. The main parts I printed with Polymaker PETG-CF, highlight colour parts eSun PLA+ blue, and the iron grip DREMC grey ASA.
My iron is a Hakko 888D and despite the taper being the opposite way to most, the grip holds onto the silicone handle well and I've been pleased with the first few times I've used the press.
The design is tremendously well thought out, the instructions clear, and all the parts arranged so it was a delight to build.
When I did have questions Adam was available on discord providing guidance and rapid support to ensure it was complete the same night.
Overall this is brilliant - thanks!
Excellent products and the best service ever from Adam. Would highly recommend.
I've used both the Califlower and Calilantern, and found them to be extremely useful tools that are more informative than many of the models out there. The models themselves are well designed for quickly assessing dimensional accuracy, but the calculator that turns those measurements into specific fixes for your particular setup is what makes this so valuable.
My Ender 3 had a significant YZ skew issue that was creating problems on larger prints and I'm not sure that I would have identified it or known how to calculate appropriate fix values without something like this tool. The time saved and inaccurate prints avoided was well worth the price. The effort that went into the calculator and creating clear remediation instructions for various firmware / slicers must have been significant, and definitely deserves to be compensated.
This was very useful and helped me save at least half a spool of trial and error
Super fast delivery and the Pinecil works well
This resulted in a noticeable improvement in dimensional accuracy of my prints - especially rounds and holes. You should just get this test. It takes some time to use but gives great results.
I loved how much the Califlower improved my dimensional accuracy so I thought I would try this one too. I don't know what went sideways but the skew settings from this resulted in a 'Move out of range' as soon as calibration would end and the print would start.
Loved using this. Will offer one piece of advice. Only change one thing at a time.Tried changing size and skew together and getting nowhere.Once I dialed in size then worked on Skew. Make sure you start at the beginning and enter a new skew value And redownload itusingthe new value!!
3D Model, Instructions and Calculator to help you calibrate your printer.
Very nicely packaged kit, all parts in nice well labelled zip locked bags, followed the video on youtube at half speed although the pdf manual is brilliant. On my setup I used a Pinecil V2 iron with Heat Insert Adapter.
Printed all parts at 35% infill, NO SUPPORTS, I used PETG for the carriage parts, ASA for the soldering Iron Holder and PLA Plus for the other bits. All parts printed on Bambulab A1 and A1 mini.
Tip with the filament when fixing the trays and door in place, cut the end of the filament at an angle and use pliers to push the filament through the holes, pull back the filament a little and cut it so its slightly shorter, you can then push the filament inside the hole so that it cant be seen.
For STL files you get a link to download them from the supplier, however my link went to SPAM folder so check your spam folder if you dont get the link after purchase.
Make sure that you spend time balancing the unit, you need to make sure it goes back up smoothly and slowly, check my video out, make sure you fit the iron and the power cable before balancing and remember when checking balance to loosely fir the cover and screws as they affect the balance.
My Iron is a Pinecil V2 I achieved balance by omitting 7 of the washers from the counterbalance.
To fit the Pinecil you need to remove the green rubber sleeve from the iron and push the iron in to the clip rather than slide it in, I printed the Grip in ASA to help with the heat deformation although PETG might be ok.
Its also worth adjusting both adjustable carriage wheels to make sure that the carriages dont wobble and run smoothly up and down, it doesnt need to be too tight though.
Only slight criticism is that the supplied rubber feet are a lot smaller than the recessed hole they sit in, would have been better to have the holes recessed slightly more and the rubber feet be a snug fit this would really help the feet stay fixed and is a simple mod.
Overall once setup properly its a lovely piece of kit to use, I use it for a professional manufacturing process and its been flawless so far, highly recommend it.
Link To Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkE63K2gF1seyFAsDTHvgOkTZ5gFGh6b/view?usp=sharing
Easy to do and great results from calibration.
I think it's a good calibration tool and the form on the website is very helpful in correcting printer misalignments.
Instructions don't reference the tool very well. A few times I'd realized I'd turned the tool 90 degrees without knowing, and had to go back and redo measurements.
Also very awkward for left-handed people. Understand that's more a function of the calipers, but you can't prop up the tool on a desk to make it any easier.
I'm sure it does what it's intended to do, but was expecting better.
The VzLight (400mm) is well built and provides a very clean and bright light. I am using these it an enclosure for a larger size Bed Slinger printer, they provide great light coverage (2 VzLights, one mounted on each left and right top rails). No shadows when remote monitoring so you can see what you are printing well. Also, great time lapses and light for maintenance. I will be getting more of these.
Califlower Mk 2 is an excellent calibration tool for my printers, I know that I'll get the most precision out of them every single time with any filament.