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Buzz
 Buzz
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First layer opinion

Just wanted to get peoples opinion on the first layer, too high, too low?  I have had the printer for 3 weeks (first time printing) and was able to print a number of things and I have already adjusted the "Z" multiple times and am currently at -1.275.    I do get prints moving once in awhile even after warm water and dish soap cleaning.  So I am thinking maybe the "Z" is not right.

Here is a pic with the "Z" set at -1.275.  Do you think it is too high, too low, just right?

Also, do you think prints not sticking is more likely when the extruder is too high or too low? Or doesn't matter?

Posted : 21/11/2021 5:10 am
Dan Rogers
(@dan-rogers)
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Still quite high

Try going ten or twenty microns lower.  There should not be bumps between the lines and the bottom should look smooth and shiny

 

Posted : 21/11/2021 6:53 am
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 Buzz
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First layer opinion

Thanks Dan 

Posted : 21/11/2021 6:31 pm
Buzz
 Buzz
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First layer opinion

I just printed a few things with no problems and yes the first layer looks alot better.  I am now at -1.315.  I don't know if its perfect yet but I am consistently finishing prints.  Being new at this I realize now that there is definitely a learning curve.  Being impatient doesn't help.

Posted : 22/11/2021 3:57 am
Dan Rogers
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Looking better. Give it another ten.

It can still get smoother ... give it another 10 microns.  If it starts to look wavy on the first layer you went a little too low.

Posted : 22/11/2021 11:11 am
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 Buzz
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First layer opinion

I will go lower. Appreciate the help. 

Posted by: @dan-rogers

It can still get smoother ... give it another 10 microns.  If it starts to look wavy on the first layer you went a little too low.

 

Posted : 22/11/2021 5:27 pm
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