A Surprising Start
New day at the office, new surprise. Even though I had already spotted it on the Live Feed, it was still a bit of a shock to see the printer in the morning: the print had shifted halfway through. Frustrating, since an error like this means hours of work down the drain.
What Is Model Shifting?
Model shifting in 3D printing happens when the layers no longer line up, leaving a visible step or offset in the object. Common causes include:
- Loose or improperly tensioned belts on the X and Y axes
- Excessive print speed or acceleration
- Collisions between the nozzle and the print
- Insufficient part cooling, causing edges to warp
- Mechanical issues or obstructions in the motion system Typical fixes are checking belt tension, slowing down print speed, improving cooling, and ensuring the nozzle moves without obstruction.
My Analysis
In this case, the belts were tight, there were no obstructions, and cooling was fine. That pointed strongly to the acceleration settings in Creality Print as the culprit. I decided to cut them down drastically — to about one-fifth of the original values. Fingers crossed this keeps the print aligned.
Setting the Pace
It’s funny: I had barely been at my desk ten minutes before the project decided the rhythm of my day. If this print holds, tomorrow I’ll finally be able to start filing the bamboo tubes down to the right diameters and testing how they fit into the lug. That’s the kind of hands-on progress that keeps me motivated.
New Features in Hugo
In the afternoon, I explored some new Hugo features. One idea stood out: embedding a 3D webviewer directly into posts. With a simple shortcode, I can now add models like this:
Reflection
Creality printers might not always be the most reliable, but they’re fun machines to work with. Every issue feels like a puzzle worth solving.
“Setbacks aren’t roadblocks — they’re just part of the rhythm.”