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Topic: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

I think that I have everything calibrated and I've done all of the steps in the instructions for setting up Repetier, and then re-split my .stl file with the .1mm settings.

The print starts out looking like it is going to be awesome, but after printing a few layers, it starts looking awful and has all sorts of lines that are not sticking to the layers.

I am attaching some photos so you can see what I mean - it is easier to look at the photos than try to fully explain it all.

Based on the photos, what do you think is the problem here?  I am not sure what to check next.

Thanks!

Perlguy.

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2 Reply by nickythegreek

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Re: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

does the .3mm profile work correctly?

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Re: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

Yes, .3mm seems to work just fine.

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Re: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

Try slowing it down, plastic may be staying to hot as layer goes on top of layer, eventually getting those mushy edges you see.

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Re: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

I tried slowing it down by changing the Speed settings in Slicer (under Print Settings).

I then tried it on 2 different prints, just in case the first one that I had was messed up somehow.

On both prints, the first few layers (3 or 4?) seem to go down perfect - then all hell breaks loose.  The edges then start to look more like "lava rock", than anything else.

Am I missing something?  Doing something wrong?  I am still VERY new to this whole process and really want to learn!

I am again putting photos in this post so that you can see what I mean.

Thank you!
Perlguy

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6 Reply by DePartedPrinter

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Re: First .1mm attempt, need some tips

Can you post your .1mm settings?

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