First First Layer Calibration- more to go?  

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

You need to go lower.  Your filament is not sticking on the zip zag and it appears to be not fuzed in the rectangle.  .  

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

Much more to go.

The actual value you get is different for each printer, it compensates for tiny variations in the manufacturing process.

If you are having difficulty with the built in calibration process take a look at this thread:

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-assembly-and-first-prints-troubleshooting/life-adjust-z-my-way/

You are aiming to print a single layer *sheet*. It should be possible to peel it off in one and fold it without the threads seperating. If it breaks into lines it is too high, not squished enough. If it is a single sheet but with wavy lines or drag marks on it you are too low.

Hth, Cheerio,

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

Getting Live-Z right is definitely a goldilocks exercise. I've put together some notes and pics showing the Live-Z process here that you might find useful.

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

@bobstro

That is one of the best write-ups in the net.  

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

Posted by: @cwbullet

That is one of the best write-ups in the net.  

Thanks. I've tried to capture all the little details that would've helped me understand it all early on.

RE: First First Layer Calibration- more to go?

@bobstro

We often forget the tactile learning that occurs as we get mroe experience.  We have a feel for the right Z level over time.