Manual G-code modifications in 3D Printing - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to move the print head to X=50.

3D Printing

G1 X[1] F1500

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A100

B50

C0

D150

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using a value outside the printer's build area.

Confusing feed rate with position.

The command G1 X50 F1500 moves the print head to X=50 at a feed rate of 1500 mm/min.

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medium

Complete the code to set the extruder temperature to 210°C.

3D Printing

M104 S[1]

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A190

B180

C230

D210

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Setting temperature too low or too high for the filament.

Confusing M104 with M109 (which waits for temperature).

The command M104 S210 sets the extruder temperature to 210°C without waiting.

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hard

Fix the error in the code to home all axes.

3D Printing

G28 [1]

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AX Y Z

BX Y

CZ

DA B C

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using invalid axis letters like A, B, C.

Forgetting to include all axes to home.

The command G28 X Y Z homes all three axes: X, Y, and Z.

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hard

Fill both blanks to create a command that moves the print head to Y=100 and sets feed rate to 1200.

3D Printing

G1 Y[1] F[2]

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

A100

B1200

C1500

D50

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up feed rate and position values.

Using feed rates too high for safe printing.

The command G1 Y100 F1200 moves the print head to Y=100 at a feed rate of 1200 mm/min.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to create a dictionary that maps axis names to their target positions if the position is greater than 0.

3D Printing

{'X': [1], 'Y': [2], 'Z': [3]

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

A50

B100

C0

D150

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using negative or invalid position values.

Confusing axis names or values.

This dictionary sets X to 50, Y to 100, and Z to 0. Positions greater than 0 indicate movement targets.