Topic: calibration test need advice
here are some photos off a test print i did, can some explain how to fix the drops and the sloppy connections? any advice is appreciated
Re: calibration test need advice
What printer do you have?
SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.
3 2014-11-15 04:02:41 (edited by AZERATE 2014-11-15 04:03:23)
- AZERATE
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Re: calibration test need advice
1) Calibrate the extruder
2) Adjust the Z height. You want the first layer to be fat and flat like a ribbon.
3) On "bridging" sections, set the speed higher if needed. Speed can be adjusted under Slic3r settings SPEED
4) If you do not already have an enclosure, make one.
This looks like some of my first prints, and once I did these I got better results.
Printit Mason and Printit Horizon printers
Multiple SD2s- Bulldog XL, E3D v5/v6/Lite6, Volcano, Hobb Goblin, Titan, .9 motor, Lawsy carriages, direct Y drive, fishing line...the list goes on
Filawinder and Filastruder #1870.....worth every penny!
Multiple SD2s- Bulldog XL, E3D v5/v6/Lite6, Volcano, Hobb Goblin, Titan, .9 motor, Lawsy carriages, direct Y drive, fishing line...the list goes on
Filawinder and Filastruder #1870.....worth every penny!
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Re: calibration test need advice
Might need a fan for bridging as well.
SD2 - Glass Bed, Fans on PCB and Y motor, Custom enclosure
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Re: calibration test need advice
I am currently using a solidoodle 2 expert with the rev-e board. I do have the enclosure installed, but by calibrate the extruder do you mean the flow rate of 100 mm when you extrude 100 mm cause i already did that, and it extrudes the proper amount now. i can play with the z height but i am not having any problems with sticking or lifting ( b/c of the elmers glue ).
how do i know if the bridging speed needs to be increased?
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Re: calibration test need advice
If you are bridging too slow, then the filament is extruded over air and then cooled resulting in stringing. As wire10ga said, you could also try mounting a fan to cool the filament faster.
Adjusting the speed probably won't get it perfect without the fan, but it is an easy test.
Printit Mason and Printit Horizon printers
Multiple SD2s- Bulldog XL, E3D v5/v6/Lite6, Volcano, Hobb Goblin, Titan, .9 motor, Lawsy carriages, direct Y drive, fishing line...the list goes on
Filawinder and Filastruder #1870.....worth every penny!
Multiple SD2s- Bulldog XL, E3D v5/v6/Lite6, Volcano, Hobb Goblin, Titan, .9 motor, Lawsy carriages, direct Y drive, fishing line...the list goes on
Filawinder and Filastruder #1870.....worth every penny!
Re: calibration test need advice
yea i adjusted the bridging speed, after cleaning, adjusting the z-tab, and releveling. i also updated my slic3r in repetier host and its all working a lot better. im going to keep playing around with it and probably make the fan when i feel up to it. but thanks for the help!