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Mike
 Mike
(@mike-6)
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Suggested change to First Layer Calibration

I'm sure I'm not the first person to think of this, but would Prusa consider changing the First Layer Calibration function so that the heater stays on and you can start another calibration line immediately?  Currently, the calibration function runs a calibration line, then automatically turns off the heaters and exits.  If the calibration was inadequate, the user will then need to scroll down to re-enter the function, then wait for the heaters to stabilize, etc.  If Prusa were willing to keep the function and heaters active, it seems to me to be a lot more convenient doing first layer calibrations.  Thanks.

Posted : 31/07/2022 1:28 am
Diem
 Diem
(@diem)
Illustrious Member
RE:

Not a good idea.

If, as is most common, the first layer calibration is done in one pass; or even if, as in your scenario, it takes two: the heat remains on and unless the user remembers to shut it off, filament quietly bakes solid in the nozzle causing worse issues down the line.

Cheerio,

Posted : 31/07/2022 5:27 am
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jsw
 jsw
(@jsw)
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RE: Suggested change to First Layer Calibration

If you think you will be doing multiple internal Z calibrations, you can go right into preheat as the calibration finishes to keep it warm as you examine and remove the finished calibration print.

Posted : 31/07/2022 6:10 am
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