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.
Great iron, previoulsy bought cheaper ones from ebay but this is such a good price I should have bought this in the first place. Heats up really quick and this basic pack has exactly the right sized tip I needed. Luckily I had a laptop adaptor that had the correct basic wattage and amps so I was ready to go. Highly recommended.
Great tool; easy-to-follow instructions. A little bit expensive to be in everybody's toolkit but if you have a skew problem this is the BEST way to get unskewed.,
This tool is a very easy to undertand method to calibrate and adjust your 3D printer and filaments for scaling based on how the printer and specific filaments print out the Calilantern and are measured, inout into the formula and outputs how to adjust the scaling. Recommended when you need the most precise output from your 3D printer.
Works well enough, but Bambu users should stick to the Califlower since Bambu doesn't allow for Z correction.
The Lantern can still technically handle XY just fine but you'll want to prevent the top half of the model from printing or you'll just waste material.
I'd like if the Lantern had markings on the bottom so it's that much easier to tell which side we're measuring on.
I have used the Califlower for sometime and found that it was great. So having upgrade one of my printers to a core xy machine I decided to upgrade my calibration as well. It is more complex but well worth the effort and the website takes you through the measurment process so well.
Second to none. One of the best calibration tools available.
These are perfect for Klipper builds.
I only wish it came with a pre-made JST pigtail for the DC input because I don't have the proper tools to make my own. I got through it with minimal difficulty but would have paid extra to not have to do that part myself.
Love it, both flower and lantern, helps to bring 3 different printers together in terms of skew/dimension.
Realment ha anat molt bé i molt senzill gràcies a la guia gràfica que inclou en web. Ha solventat una petits problemes que tenia a la impressora i que, amb un simple copiar i enganxar, han quedat arreglats. Bona feina