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Topic: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

Hi,
I recently flashed my davinci 1.0 and installed repetier firmware. I have been playing with it for some time now, but I still won't print well at all. I've got it to stick to the bed, but after 3-4 layers it comes up. I am using hair spray and the bed temp right now is about 100c. Before it "peels off" the bed, the print quality looks atrocious. It seems there is too much filament being extruded and and it creates little bumps with the zig zag pattern in the first few layers. I believe there is a setting to change that, but I not completely sure. I also tried printing with cura and without the repetier host. I get the same quality with that.
P.s. I included most settings even though they may be irrelevent
layers and perimeters

Layer height: .3
first layer height: .3

perimeters: 3

solid layers, Top: 3, Bottom: 2
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infill
fill density 10%

combine infill every: 1 layer

solid infill every: 0
fill angle: 45
solid infill threshold area: 70
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skirt and brim

loops: 1
distance from object 6
skirt height: 1
minimum extrusion length: 10

brim width: 2
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support

overhang threshold: 0 (auto detect)
enforce support for the first: 0 layers

raft layers: 0

contact Z distance: .2
pattern spacing: 3
pattern angle: 0
interface layers: 2
interface pattern spacing: 0
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speed

perimeters: 40 mm
small perimeters: 70%
External perimeters: 70%
Infill: 60 mm
solid infill: 75%
Top solid infill: 50%
support material: 20 mm
Bridges: 10 mm
Gap fill: 10 mm

Travel: 175 mm

first layer speed: 40%

max print speed: 80 mm
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filament settings
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Diameter: 1.75
extrusion multiplier: 0.9

Extruder: 215c
Bed: 110
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Cooling

Fan speed, Min: 35 Max 100
Bridges fan speed: 100
Disable fan for the first 3 layers

enable fan if layer print time is below: 60 seconds
slow down if layer print time is below 5 seconds
Min print speed: 10 mm

2 Reply by carl_m1968

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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

For starters turn your max speed way down. The stock extruder can only do 50mm/s at the most snd that is pushing it. Also raise your layer temp to 220.

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3 Reply by Tin Falcon (edited by Tin Falcon 2016-06-05 23:43:19)

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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

First thing  set extrusion multiplier to 1 and manually extrude 50 mm. before you extrude mark a line on the filament 75 mm from the extruder. Then manually extrude  50 mm. the line should end up  25 mm from you extruder but I expect  it will be a lot closer.  then adjusts the steps per mm accordingly.
The settings you mention appear to be RH  software settings not firmware settings both need to be set corectly for your printer as do the slicer settings.
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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

I will be trying this as well. I feel like my prints haven't been as nice as they were when I had xyzware. So far the only benefit is the lack of a cartridge eeprom. Yes I know it's just me but I've tried all but dropping speed.
my top layers look bumpy and uniformly scraggly like a knit sweater or like a hotend just dragged across the layers.

My supported undersides look like complete garbage. any recommendation for support settings?

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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

Im in the same boat with you guys.Bought a 1.0A got it next day ran a few prints with the included white ABS that looks amazing. Ordered some PLA filement and flash to Repetier 0.92 and now my prints are trash even after leveling the bed and playing a whole host of settings, i cant get this things dialed in. About to send it back to newegg so i can get XYZware back.

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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

Hello, be patient , 1.0A works very well with repetier , change one parameter , try , and don't forget the bed adjustement .

I have flashed my printer 4 days ago and it is a real pleasure .

Have a nice day .

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Re: xyz with repetier, bad print quality

bernathtyler wrote:

Im in the same boat with you guys.Bought a 1.0A got it next day ran a few prints with the included white ABS that looks amazing. Ordered some PLA filement and flash to Repetier 0.92 and now my prints are trash even after leveling the bed and playing a whole host of settings, i cant get this things dialed in. About to send it back to newegg so i can get XYZware back.

When you flashed it, you voided your warranty and teturn option. It is yours now unless you can sell it. If you followd the proper flash process you should be able to get nice prints. The biggest thing is calibration and making sure the steps per mm on the extruder are correct.

Printing since 2009 and still love it!
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Anycubic Predator, massive Delta machine. 450 x 370 print envelope.