Let’s Print a Smart Temperature Tower

Today I make a temp tower in Ultimaker Cura and teach you how to make your own. In the video, I’m using Cura 4.8.0 for my Ender 3 V2. If you are also using Cura as your slicer it should be easy to follow along. If you aren’t, your slicer should have a similar function. Update 4/2/23 - there is now a plug-in that generates temp towers, among others, for Cura. It works well: https://marketplace.ultimaker.com/app/cura/plugins/Kartchnb/AutoTowersGenerator It came out after I made this video. But I’m glad so many people have found it helpful! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and STL download 01:24 Load STL file into Cura and set initial settings 03:40 Finding the 9 layers where the temp should change 07:06 Setting the temp changes in Cura using Change At Z Height 12:35 Inspecting the tower after printing 14:29 Conclusion The Smart Compact Temperature Calibration tower can be downloaded from: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2729076 In this video I use the first downloadable file for PLA 180-225 Temperature changes on the tower are achieved by modifying the G Code. Go to Cura's top bar menu, select extentions - post processing - modify g code. Then we are using the Change at Z command in this video. After you save the file, remember to delete the extra G code commands! You don't want them accidentally inserted into your next print and ruining it. Music credit: "Pop Topper" by Spanish Anchors via Apple iMovie license