Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 15, 2016 10:21AM |
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Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 16, 2016 03:22AM |
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dc42
Slicer does have a "Lift Z" option, it's in the retraction settings for the extruder. I use it all the time on my delta printer.
Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 16, 2016 04:30AM |
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dc42
Slicer does have a "Lift Z" option, it's in the retraction settings for the extruder. I use it all the time on my delta printer.
Yes, but the retraction (and thus the lift) is only triggered when it changes from one layer/piece to another doesn't it? I have it setup to lift .2mm with a .15mm layer height, and I am still seeing it drag for this piece.
Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 16, 2016 08:45AM |
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No, retraction occurs for any travel move whose length exceeds the "Minimum travel after retraction" setting.
Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 16, 2016 09:29AM |
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Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 16, 2016 09:42AM |
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Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 17, 2016 05:15AM |
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dc42
Are you sure it's not a stringing problem? Retraction won't cure that, but reducing the temperature might.
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Try slicing in Cura. Tool paths often makes more sense in Cura. Turning on "combing" will reduce the 'border crossings", I think.
Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 17, 2016 09:23AM |
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Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 17, 2016 12:00PM |
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Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 20, 2016 04:15AM |
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dc42
What filament are you using, that the manufacturer recommends a minimum temperature of 230C for but still works OK at 215C?
Are you certain that your firmware is correctly configured for your hot end thermistor?
Re: Avoid printed layer (drags) [slic3r] June 20, 2016 08:28AM |
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