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Calibration Models with Instructions | FlashForge LAB

📊 FlashForge guides Studio 🎯 Systematic approach to calibration

Each model has exact slicer parameters. Use OrcaSlicer or FlashStudio.
190° → 230°C

Temperature Tower (Compact) Orca/FlashStudio

Beginner

5 levels (190-230°C for PLA). Use auto temperature change script in slicer.

⚙️ Where to change in slicer
Nozzle Temperature (change per layer) 190 → 230°C
Tab: Filament → Temperature
PLA/PETG~35 min10-15 г
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180°C – 260°C (10 levels)

Temperature Tower (Full, 10 lvls) Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

10 levels for PETG/ABS (180-260°C). Insert M104 Sxxx commands in G-code at required layers.

⚙️ Where to change
G-код: M104 S210 (at layer 50) Filament → Temperature
PETG/ABS~1.5 ч30-40 г
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20 mm

XYZ Calibration Cube 20mm Orca/FlashStudio

Beginner

Accuracy standard. Print with 2 perimeters, 0% infill. Measure with calipers.

⚙️ If size ≠ 20mm
Motor Steps (M92): Firmware → Steps/mm
Any filament~10 min~3 г
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Calibration Cross (Accuracy) Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Check axis accuracy and backlash. Assessed by looking through lines on the bed.

⚙️ Backlash Correction
Firmware → Axis Backlash
PLA/PETG~20 min~8 г
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Gap 20 mm

Retraction Test (2 towers) Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Two towers 20mm apart. Increase retraction until stringing disappears.

⚙️ Where to change
Filament → Retraction (Length / Speed) 0.5–2 мм / 30–60 mm/s
PETG/TPU~25 min5-8 г
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10, 20, 30, 40 мм

Retraction Test (4 towers, adv.) Orca/FlashStudio

Advanced

4 pillars at different distances. Shows retraction behavior at different distances.

⚙️ Additional Settings
Travel Speed 150–300 mm/s
All materials~40 min12-15 г
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10 → 50 мм

Bridging Test Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Bridges from 10 to 50mm. If sagging, increase cooling and adjust bridge speed.

⚙️ Where to change
Cooling → Bridge Fan Speed 100%
Speed → Bridges 10–20 mm/s
PLA~30 min~12 г
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10° → 80°

Overhang Test Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Angles from 10° to 80°. PLA holds up to 70°, PETG up to 60° without supports.

⚙️ Where to change
Cooling → Fan Speed 80–100%
All filaments~40 min~18 г
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All-In-One

All-In-One Micro Test Orca/FlashStudio

Advanced

Bridges, overhangs, small text, thin walls — all in one quick model.

⚙️ Key Settings
Quality → Layer Height 0.12–0.2 мм
PLA/PETG~45 min~15 г
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ECHO

Ghosting Test (Ringing) Orca/FlashStudio

Advanced

Echo after corners = vibrations. Reduce acceleration and check belts.

⚙️ Where to change
Speed → Acceleration 500–1500 мм/с²
Speed → Jerk 5–10 mm/s
Any filament~20 min~10 г
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Clearance 0.1–0.5 mm

Tolerance Gauge Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Check clearances 0.1-0.5mm. If fused — adjust Flow and Horizontal Expansion.

⚙️ Where to change
Quality → XY Size Compensation -0.1 до +0.1 мм
Filament → Flow Ratio 90–100%
PLA/PETG~25 min~8 г
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1 wall

Flow Calibration (Flow Cube) Orca/FlashStudio

Advanced

Hollow cube with 1 wall. Formula: New Flow = (0.4 / Actual thickness) × 100%.

⚙️ Where to change
Filament → Flow Ratio Adjust
Calipers~8 min~2 г
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3D Benchy — Boat Orca/FlashStudio

Intermediate

Universal test: bridges, overhangs, details. Community standard.

⚙️ Default Settings
Quality → Layer Height: 0.2 мм Infill 10%
Any~1 ч~13 г
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Step Test (Z-Wobble) Orca/FlashStudio

Advanced

Detects Z-axis waviness. Uneven lines = lead screw problems.

⚙️ Hardware Check
Check Z lead screw for lubrication & alignment
Z axis~30 min~15 г
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⚠️ Recommended calibration order:
1️⃣ XYZ cube → 2️⃣ Flow Calibration → 3️⃣ Temperature tower → 4️⃣ Retraction test → 5️⃣ Bridges → 6️⃣ Overhangs → 7️⃣ Ringing test → 8️⃣ Benchy boat

📌 OrcaSlicer / FlashStudio: All settings are in the Filament, Quality and Speed tabs.
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