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00:00:00 – 00:14:05
The YouTube video follows the setup and assembly of a Makers Select Plus 3D printer received as a gift. The creator encounters challenges during assembly but manages to overcome them. They demonstrate connecting cables, ensuring proper grounding, and calibrating the printer. The user addresses issues with the extruder not heating up initially. Finally, they load filament, test extrusion, and begin the printing process by loading a model and observing the printing results. The video concludes with plans to explore creating custom designs to print.
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In this segment of the video, the creator unboxes a Makers Select Plus 3D printer received as a Christmas gift. They start assembling the printer according to the instructions, attaching the tower frame and securing it with hex screws. The creator encounters some challenges with the assembly process, skipping a step that seems impossible due to the design. They proceed to level the surface and components, attaching the spool holder bracket and plastic nut as per the instructions. This part of the video focuses on the initial setup and assembly steps of the 3D printer.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates connecting cables labeled A, B, C, and D to their corresponding locations. They then proceed to tighten nuts and ensure the power switch is off before plugging in the cord. The home all button is searched for in the system settings and pressed. The presenter also checks for grounding using an anti-static wrist strap. The next step involves checking the nozzle height relative to the build platform using a piece of paper, adjusting the knobs if necessary.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the user adjusts the build platform and loads PLA filament. They start by tightening the platform and ensuring the nozzle height is correct. They then load a spool of PLA filament, which was bought separately. Following the instructions, they turn on the device, heat the build platform, and adjust the z-axis. There is an issue with the extruder not heating up initially, but the user troubleshoots and resolves it by checking the cord connection. This step was not in the paper instructions.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the key actions include loading filament into the extruder with a diagonal cut, feeding it in, and verifying that extrusion is working properly. The speaker demonstrates how to start feeding filament and shows the filament coming out of the extruder nozzle. The next step involves cleaning the extruder, inserting the SD card correctly, and initiating the printing process by pressing the back button twice and then pressing print.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker picks a thumb screw model to test. They demonstrate pressing Continue and adjusting the position for better visibility. The speaker observes the model being printed, noting it is a chair not in the provided files, handling hardware, and finding the resolution neat. The video concludes with plans to learn how to create custom designs.