Any intention of implementing new "Michigan" printing algorithm, cut print time in half?
Heyo Prusa team,
I just read this article about this new algorithm developed that can cut printing time in half, by upgrading the firmware to compensate for mechanical vibration while printing at higher speeds, known as the "Michigan algorithm". Here's the article: https://all3dp.com/algorithm-3d-printing-time-michigan/
I just wanted to bring it to your attention. If you guys were able to implement that, I think it would boost the Prusa reputation a lot. Of course, being open source, maybe the community can figure it out as well. I'm a programmer, but haven't done any firmware stuff, and am new to 3d printing in general. Just wondering if you guys saw this and had any ideas about it 🙂
Best wishes,
Ryan
Re: Any intention of implementing new "Michigan" printing algorithm, cut print time in half?
It certainly sounds awesome. I'm sure it could be done on a Prusa if it works on a clone.
Re: Any intention of implementing new "Michigan" printing algorithm, cut print time in half?
OK, I will be the one to mention that MK3 is already 2x faster than that "Michigan" printing algorithm.
Basically, what they did is use really sloppy and untuned printer and used firmware to compensate for hardware flaws (vibrations, loose belts, underpowered steppers etc), bringing the speed from 50 mm/s to whopping 100 mm/s. FYI MK3 is capable of 200 mm/s with current firmware.
Re: Any intention of implementing new "Michigan" printing algorithm, cut print time in half?
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Re: Any intention of implementing new "Michigan" printing algorithm, cut print time in half?
Cool, thanks pavlo and oliver. Yeah, wasn't sure how it would play out. Guess I was assuming it didn't matter the machine's base speed (ie. 200mm/s), if they implemented the algorithm to increase it relative to itself. I suppose it isn't necessarily any special algorithm, just lots of tuning the parameters based on the machine, which I'm assuming would be kind of a pain the more efficient you're trying to get. Anyway, thanks for the feedback guys.