Material Helper
Know the material before changing settings.
Most print problems are easier to solve when you understand how the material behaves.
| Material | Common problem | First checks | Hub path |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Bad first layer, heat creep, rough walls | Bed clean, Z offset, 195–215°C, cooling | First layer guide |
| PETG | Stringing, blobs, bed damage if too close | Dry filament, lower squish, 225–245°C | Stringing guide |
| TPU | Underextrusion, jams, stringing | Slow speed, low retraction, smooth feed path | Settings finder |
| ABS | Warping, cracking, fumes | Enclosure, bed heat, low fan, draft control | Warping guide |
Still stuck?
Use Hub for quick diagnosis, then move to STLBEAST AI Doctor, slicer settings, Beast Vault, or product pages when you need the next step.