Closed-loop motion · 16384-count encoder · from $250

Servo drives that hold ±0.009 mm — not just chase it.

A3DP builds closed-loop step/servo drive upgrades, curates engineering-grade filament, and publishes the tuning tools we run on our own machines. Free calculators, real measurements, no vendor theater.

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Tools and Guides

Large-format printing
>_ flow

Flow Rate Calculator

Measure actual extrusion throughput and calibrate flow the way that survives a real print, not just a test line.

INPUT line width · layer height · measured length → OUTPUT flow %
>_ pa

Pressure Advance Calibrator v2

Auto-generates PA test gcode and reads the results for Klipper, Marlin, and Duet — tuned towers, no spreadsheet.

INPUT filament · speeds · PA range → OUTPUT PA value
>_ pick

Filament Picker

Answer 12 real-world questions — flexible, food-safe, outdoor, engineering — and get an honest material pick with store and budget options.

INPUT your use case → OUTPUT material + links
>_ troubleshooting

Print Troubleshooting

Identify print defects by their marks, then find the corresponding Klipper, Marlin, or Duet fix.

INPUT visible print defect → OUTPUT diagnosis + fixes
>_ flashing

Flashing Klipper on A3dp Printers

Follow the existing A3dp printer firmware-flashing guide.

INPUT A3dp printer → OUTPUT flashing steps
>_ tuning

Getting Started: Tuning Order

Work through printer tuning in the order that keeps later adjustments meaningful.

INPUT printer setup → OUTPUT tuning sequence

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