E-Steps Calibration

Calibrate your extruder for perfect extrusion

Extruder type

Mark distance

Mark your filament at the chosen distance from the extruder entrance

Heat the nozzle and run the G-code command

⚠️ Heat the nozzle first!

G1 E100 F100

Measure the remaining distance between the mark and the extruder

Current E-steps (steps/mm)

Requested length (mm)

Remaining distance after extrusion (mm)

Extruded length: mm

Results

New E-steps

Difference

Warning: If the difference is greater than 10%, check your extruder for mechanical issues.

G-code command

Save to EEPROM

M500

Formula:
New E-steps = (Requested / Measured) x Current

Tip: Repeat calibration 2-3 times for better accuracy. Make sure the nozzle is hot before extruding.

✓ Settings saved