Category: 3D Printing
OrcaSlicer vs Cura — Which slicer should you use in 2025? (Practical comparison & setup tips)
Short answer: Both OrcaSlicer and Ultimaker Cura are excellent slicers. Choose OrcaSlicer if you want fast, modern controls and active feature development. Choose Cura if you want maximum compatibility and simple, stable profiles. Overview This article compares OrcaSlicer and Cura across features, speed, calibration tools, hardware support, and real-world workflow. It includes practical recommendations for both beginners and advanced 3D…
Rough Filament Estimate — “Turns per Meter” Method
This method gives only a rough estimate, but it’s fast and requires no scale, no measurements, and no math beyond simple division.
Filament Spool Calculator
This calculator provides an estimate only. Always allow extra filament for prints.
Upgrading a TwoTrees SP-5 to Klipper with Radxa Zero (512MB) & MKS Robin Nano V3.1 — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Summary: This hands-on guide documents a full-day upgrade of a TwoTrees SP-5 V3 to Klipper using a Radxa Zero 512MB host and an MKS Robin Nano V3.1 high-speed board. It covers the OS image, flashing, pin mapping, macros, input shaping, fan fixes, extruder calibration and final tuning for 350 mm/s operation. This is the exact…
Color Change Breakthrough: TwoTrees SP-5 V3 + Marlin 2.1 + OrcaSlicer
After days of trial, firmware tweaks, and testing, my TwoTrees SP-5 V3 finally performs clean, perfect color changes — all thanks to Marlin 2.1 Bugfix and OrcaSlicer. Here’s how I got it right. The Struggle If you’ve ever tried to print multi-color projects on a TwoTrees SP-5 V3, you’ll know how unpredictable filament changes can be.…
The Long Road to Perfect Color Changes on My TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D Printer
After spending days troubleshooting my TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D printer with the high-speed upgrade kit, I finally achieved smooth, flawless color changes. This journey took me through multiple firmware versions, slicer experiments, and plenty of trial and error. What began as a simple goal—printing multi-color objects using OrcaSlicer—turned into a deep technical dive into Marlin firmware, motion…
