Calibration Models with Instructions

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Temperature Tower (Compact) Orca/FlashStudio

Temperature Tower (Full, 10 lvls) Orca/FlashStudio

XYZ Calibration Cube 20mm Orca/FlashStudio

Calibration Cross (Accuracy) Orca/FlashStudio

Retraction Test (2 towers) Orca/FlashStudio

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

Bridging Test Orca/FlashStudio

Overhang Test Orca/FlashStudio

All-In-One Micro Test Orca/FlashStudio

Ghosting Test (Ringing) Orca/FlashStudio

Tolerance Gauge Orca/FlashStudio

Flow Calibration (Flow Cube) Orca/FlashStudio

3D Benchy — Boat Orca/FlashStudio

Step Test (Z-Wobble) Orca/FlashStudio

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Temperature Tower (Compact) Orca/FlashStudio

Temperature Tower (Full, 10 lvls) Orca/FlashStudio

XYZ Calibration Cube 20mm Orca/FlashStudio

Calibration Cross (Accuracy) Orca/FlashStudio

Retraction Test (2 towers) Orca/FlashStudio

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

Bridging Test Orca/FlashStudio

Overhang Test Orca/FlashStudio

All-In-One Micro Test Orca/FlashStudio

Ghosting Test (Ringing) Orca/FlashStudio

Tolerance Gauge Orca/FlashStudio

Flow Calibration (Flow Cube) Orca/FlashStudio

3D Benchy — Boat Orca/FlashStudio

Step Test (Z-Wobble) Orca/FlashStudio

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