How many cases in the database?
100+ as of 2026-05. Growing by 5-10 new ones each month from real customers.
3D Printing Problem Diagnostics
Describe the symptom - get the diagnosis and solution
Print warping off the bed? Stringing everywhere? Layer shift mid-print? This diagnostic tool covers 100+ typical problems - describe the symptoms or upload a photo, and the tool gives you probable causes and a step-by-step fix plan.
Available with the Pro plan (15 EUR per month). The printed book includes 3 months of Pro.
Key features
100+ typical problems
Warping, delamination, stringing, layer shift, under-extrusion, over-extrusion, bed adhesion, brim, supports, bottom texture, blob, zit, blob over Z.
Image recognition
Upload a photo of a failed print - AI identifies the problem in 5 seconds.
Stepwise diagnostics
Not just "X is possible" - but a concrete plan with 3-7 steps in order.
Calibration links
To First Layer Tuner, AutoTowers, Test Print Designer - for calibrating specific parameters.
Your case history
Save every solved problem - next time it shows up, one click.
Multi-tech
FDM, SLA, SLS - each technology with its own set of problems and solutions.
How it works
- 1Pick the technology (FDM, SLA, SLS) and describe the problem - or upload a photo.
- 2The tool shows 1-3 most likely causes, ranked by probability.
- 3For each cause - 3-7 fix steps in order.
- 4After applying - flag which one worked. The system learns and improves rankings.
Who it's for
Hobby user
Don't know why the print failed again? Photo → diagnosis → fix.
Print service
Fast diagnosis on multiple concurrent issues. Save hours of guessing.
Beginner
Educational - you see not just what to do but also why the problem occurred.
Expert
The database is larger than your personal one - you find rare cases.
Frequently asked
How do I get access?
A physical-book code gives Pro access to all instruments for 90 days; the PDF edition - for 30 days.
AI photo analysis - is it reliable?
For 80% of typical problems (warping, stringing, layer shift) - yes, ~92% accuracy. For rare cases - needs description plus photo.
What data do you collect?
Only photos and descriptions you upload (anonymized, no EXIF). No personal data. See privacy policy.
Want full access to all 148 instruments?
The Big Book of 3D Printing includes 90 days of Pro access to every instrument with the physical book's code - 30 days with the ebook. Calculators, wizards, comparisons, generators, and more.
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