Snapmaker U1 Shutter Timelapse tool
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⚠️ Important:
Install the shutter holder everytime only AFTER bed leveling.
If you leave it mounted during calibration/homing, the printer may hit and damage the holder.
📸 Easy Timelapse Mod for Snapmaker U1
Hello everyone!
I created a simple shutter timelapse setup for the Snapmaker U1 that lets you easily create smooth timelapse videos using your smartphone and a cheap Bluetooth remote shutter. Timelapse videos are perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
They make the printing process look fast, satisfying, and engaging — great for growing your audience or showcasing your prints.
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🧰 What You Need
- Bluetooth remote shutter (AliExpress / Amazon)
- Smartphone (iOS or Android)
- Timelapse editor app:
- Premier Pro
- DaVinci Resolve (Desktop)
- Velocity Lapse / CapCut (Mobile)
🛠️ Installation
- Mount the shutter holder onto your Snapmaker U1 frame.
- Insert the Bluetooth shutter button into the printed holder.
- Secure the two-part locking clips (“fingers”) onto each hotend. Before installing them on the printer, repeatedly open and close the clips a one time so they loosen up and move smoothly.
- Position your phone so the nozzle moves out of frame during each photo.
- Modify your timelapse G-code (see below).
- Enjoy
🧾 Timelapse G-code Setup
1. Open printer settings
2.Paste my modified g-code to “Layer change G-code”:
;AFTER_LAYER_CHANGE
;[layer_z]
SET_PRINT_STATS_INFO TOTAL_LAYER={total_layer_count} CURRENT_LAYER={layer_num+1}
G91 ; relative positioning
G1 Z0.6 F1200 ; small Z-hop
G90 ; back to absolute positioning
G1 X250 Y265 F18000 ; move diagonally first
G1 X265 Y265 F18000 ; then move along X to final parking position
G4 P100 ; short 0.1s pause
G1 X255 Y265 F18000 ; move 10mm left after shutter press
G4 P2000 ; 2-second pause for phone to take picture
3. Save settings with new name
Due to many requests for commercial licenses for my 3D models I created a Patreon page. You can become a member to get permission for commercial use or just want to support my work:
https://www.patreon.com/c/PlasticDreams3D
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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