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Topic: Help with random voids in prints

So I'm fairly new to 3D printing and I've recently noticed that on smaller prints there have been multiple random voids.

I tried changing multiple settings and the only thing that really changes is where the voids form.

They always pop up in different places so I'm not exactly sure what to do about it.

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2 Reply by Tek465

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Are you using the stock xyz software? It just does not give enough fine control adjustments for small details.

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

I use to use the XYZ software it is to be honest awful it somethimes dont even slice a model just does like two lines and that's it

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

How small exactly are the prints?  If they are around 2 or 3 inches, then the quality is surprisingly LOW.  I would think the extruder mount is having problems, either with cooling and heating or just downright jamming. Are you using stock software?  Try printing at 0.4mm if not already doing so and see if that makes a difference, slowing it down and using less infill could help too.  Also just print one at a time because I can see some oozing residue on all the pieces.

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Tek465 wrote:

Are you using the stock xyz software? It just does not give enough fine control adjustments for small details.

Yes I've been using the xyz software. I didn't know that it had software limitations to what I could print. What sort of software should I use instead?

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Ripred wrote:
Tek465 wrote:

Are you using the stock xyz software? It just does not give enough fine control adjustments for small details.

Yes I've been using the xyz software. I didn't know that it had software limitations to what I could print. What sort of software should I use instead?

Post the stl or a source, so we can try with our settings and see what we get.

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Alright, here's the file. I mostly print it where its height is around 2 inches.

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Kinda forgot to add the file.

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Re: Help with random voids in prints

Sorry, apparently it was too large to upload. Here's where I downloaded it from.

makershop (dot) co/shop/fantasygraph/item/faceless

Apparently I cant post links either? Weird forum.