Snapmaker Academy: How to Print LED Letters with PETG

PETG is kind of a perfect alternative to either PLA or ABS. It is almost as easy to print as PLA, also durable and reliable as ABS. However, it can be a little demanding on printing skills. This video tutorial will show you how to handle PETG by printing LED letter with it. Have a sneak peek on our tips:

The basics:

• Printing temperature: 220 °C - 250 °C (keep fine tuning).
• A 60°C-80°C heated bed temperature recommended.

Solutions to PETG adhesion problems:

• Add a brim for a better adhesion.
• Print sticking too much? Use release agent or remove while hot.
• A textured PEI platform can do a lot.

How to avoid oozing and stringing:

• More Z offset for PETG.
• Slightly reducing the "Flow" in Luban.
• Reduce Initial Layer Line Width as appropriate.
• Enable "Retraction".