1 Topic by n2ri (edited by n2ri 2014-11-19 23:18:58)

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Topic: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

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avoid crossing perimeters setting does NOT lift Z (extruder) as many here have posted. all it does is use a defferent path when moving to avoid last layer laid. no Z height changes ever. so it still hits some detail parts knocking them loose.

small parts tend to curl while cooling putting them up into path of extruder.

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Re: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

Your right, Z-lift is the setting that actually lifts the Z axis.

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Re: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

wardjr wrote:

Your right, Z-lift is the setting that actually lifts the Z axis.

never seen such a setting in Slic3r. where would it be?

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4 Reply by n2ri (edited by n2ri 2014-11-20 20:51:17)

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Re: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

if you mean in printer settings. isnt that permanent/fixed setting? it dont say its associated with the avoid perimeters box in printing tab. wait just saw when hovering over it. when retraction is triggered. so whats a good hieght? .1-.3mm

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Re: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

It is in the Slic3r Configuration, "Printer Settings" tab; under "Extruder 1" option...in the Retraction area...this will drop the Z axis by whatever you specify for any non-printing / retraction moves.  It is called "Lift" as it origins are for milling machines where the spindle is the Z axis...

EDIT:  Just saw your edit...I tried my SD2 at .5 for .3 Layer Thickness and it worked pretty well...try some different values and see what works for you.

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Re: Slic3r settings for Z-lift?

cool thanks for explainng

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