Vector 3D
Califlower Calibration Tool Mk2
Califlower Calibration Tool Mk2
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Description
The Vector 3D Califlower Calibration Tool Mk2 is an STL file and web calculator used to identify and correct printer scale and skew accuracy. Califlower offers simple step-by-step printer calibration and validation including easy copy-paste commands, 3D view, and results charts.
How to Access (After Purchase)
No downloading, just head to the Califlower page here or click the Califlower link in the header, and then login.
Upgrade Discounts
If you purchased a Califlower Mk1, directly from Vector3D.shop use the same account and the corresponding code below to get a discount. Codes do not combine, use highest value option, single use. Codes are authenticated on your account.
If you bought Califlower Mk1 use code, upgrd-flwr-mk1, to get £3 off
Alternatively, If you purchased a Mk1 calculator on Printables.com and would like an upgrade discount, you need to follow a short process so we can access use your Printables.com data to authenticate your purchase. Fill the form and see more info here.
Slicer Compatibility
Size is typically fixed in the slicer, below is the compatibility chart
Slicer | Fix Size | Ease |
Orca Slicer | Yes | Easy |
Prusa Slicer | Yes | Easy |
Bambu Studio | No (switch to Orca slicer)* | Not possible |
Cura | No (switch to alternative) | Complex |
SuperSlicer | Yes | Easy |
*Orca Slicer can sign in with Bambu account and easily transfer all profiles and printers and works basically the same, just better!
Firmware Compatibility
Skew is typically fixed in the printer firmware, below is the compatibility chart.
Firmware | Fix Skew | Ease |
Marlin | Yes | Easy - Complex* |
RepRap Firmware | Yes | Easy |
Klipper | Yes | Easy |
Bambu | Yes | Easy |
Prusa | No | Not Supported |
*In some cases Marlin will need to be recompiled to add skew correction feature which can be a complex operation.
Cali-Calculator Comparison
General
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
Spreadsheet Calculator + PDF Instructions | Yes | No | Yes |
Web UI | No | Yes | No |
Simple Instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Copy and Paste Commands | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Easy Access FAQ | No | Yes | No |
Skew Correction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Size Correction | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Results Charts with Indicators | No | Yes | No |
Score Summary to track and compare | No | No | Yes |
Release Date | Oldest | Newest | Old |
Firmware
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
Klipper | Yes | Yes | Yes |
BambuLab | Yes | Yes | No |
RepRapFirmware | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Marlin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Prusa ***** | No | No | No |
Skew Correction
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
XY Plane | Yes | Yes | Yes |
XZ Plane ** | No | No | Yes |
YZ Plane ** | No | No | Yes |
Iterative Skew Calculation * | No | No | Yes |
Size Correction
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
XY Shrinkage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Z Shrinkage **** | No | No | No |
Iterative Shrinkage Calculation | No | Yes | Yes |
Slicer
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
Orca Slicer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Super Slicer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Prusa Slicer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bambu Studio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cura *** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Support
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Community Discord | Yes | Yes | Yes |
License
Califlower Mk1 | Califlower Mk2 | Calilantern Mk1 | |
Non Commercial | Lifetime License | Lifetime License | Lifetime License |
Commercial | Lifetime License | Subscription | Lifetime License |
* Bambu Firmware has built in iterative skew calculation so is enabled without the features of this calculator
** Bambu has no skew correction for this plane. This calculator cannot do anything to add this.
*** Cura has limited compatiblity due to its own implementations of some features. It can work, but isn't recommeneded.
**** Z shrinkage is not required in most cases, and has proven very difficult to measure consistently so is currently not supported.
***** Prusa has no firmware modifications permitted and does not currently support skew correction.
License Policy
License Policy
License
Personal use license is only permitted for personal, non-financial, non-commercial, non-professional use. A single purchase permits usage for a single user or household on any number of devices within. It does not provide the right to reverse engineer, copy, distribute, sub-license, sell, or re-sell. The license is non-exclusive and non-transferable. Once lapsed, the license is no longer valid for use.
Commercial use license at the quantity of printers quoted in the license, allows the licensee use for financial, commercial and professional use. A single purchase permits usage for any number of users with the licensed organisation to manage the number of printers permitted in their purchase. It does not provide the right to reverse engineer, copy, distribute, sub-license, sell, or re-sell. The license is non-exclusive and non-transferable. Once lapsed, the license is no longer valid for use.
Subscription Policy
Subscription Policy
Subscription Policy
- Cancel anytime. You can cancel your subscription at any time and you will retain access for the rest of the paid period.
- Optional Auto-renewal. Don't want to keep paying? Select the fixed length licenses to disable auto renewal.
- If after the first year, you decide you don't want to use Califlower, and have not used it since the last payment was taken, we can issue a refund for this period.
- No cancellation fees. If you want to cancel, just cancel. No fees, no extra payments.
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Perfect for verify my calibration extruder and printer
Thank
Very usefull tool
It's a little unclear which settings it will affect on the prusa core one, but figured it out in the end and it's only expansion% not vectors fault but maybe make it more evident.
Funktioniert wie erwartet kann zur Vorgängerversion nicht sagen kannte sie nur vom video und youtubern , echt ein muss um es genau zu kalibrieren
very nice, and guided process. zero issues Understanding what was needed to be done.