Califlower Calibration Tool Mk2

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.

We no longer offer auto-renew subscriptions. For commercial license, the license will end each year an would need to be re-purchased to continue usage.

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	No	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
Email	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.