Common G-code commands (G0, G1, G28, M104, M106) in 3D Printing - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

1fill in blank

easy

Complete the code to move the print head quickly to a new position.

3D Printing

G[1] X10 Y20 Z5

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A1

B104

C28

D0

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using G1 instead of G0 for rapid moves.

Confusing G28 with movement commands.

The G0 command moves the print head quickly to the specified coordinates without extruding filament.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the code to move the print head while extruding filament.

3D Printing

G[1] X50 Y50 E10

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A1

B28

C106

D104

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using G0 instead of G1 for printing moves.

Mixing up M commands with G commands.

The G1 command moves the print head to the specified coordinates while extruding filament, which is indicated by the E value.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the code to home all axes.

3D Printing

G[1]

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A104

B106

C28

D1

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using M commands instead of G28 for homing.

Confusing G1 with homing.

The G28 command homes all axes, moving the print head to the origin position.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to set the extruder temperature and turn on the cooling fan.

3D Printing

M[1] S200
M[2] S255

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A104

B106

C28

D1

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Swapping M104 and M106 commands.

Using G commands for temperature or fan control.

M104 sets the extruder temperature to the specified value (200°C here). M106 turns on the cooling fan at full speed (255).

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to home axes, set extruder temperature, and start a controlled move with extrusion.

3D Printing

G[1]
M[2] S210
G[3] X100 Y100 E20

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

A28

B104

C1

D106

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up G and M commands.

Incorrect order of operations.

G28 homes all axes. M104 sets the extruder temperature to 210°C. G1 moves the print head to X100 Y100 while extruding 20 units of filament.