Help with first print (MK3 Kit)
Trying to calibrate and tune the new kit MK3. I am unable to get clear prints:
At this moment
Live Z is at: -1.115 (which is not recommended)
Bed to Nozzel: 0.724
Bed to Sensor: 1.562
Please help.
Re: Help with first print (MK3 Kit)
Looks like Pinda is a little too low. I found a good write-up on setting probe height but can’t seem to find it to link for you. I “think” mine is set with a .92mm split between the nozzle and probe. Based on your measurements, looks like one full turn up would put you in the same range. Do some adjusting and see what you find.
Re: Help with first print (MK3 Kit)
Thanks Allen,
I adjusted the Pinda and did a factory reset. I have relatively better print(s). The Live Z adjust is still -1.175mm. Is this a concern, given that its higher than 1mm.?
Re: Help with first print (MK3 Kit)
It's a bit big, ideally Live Z should be under 1mm.
if memory serves me well the pinda thread is M8 fine which has a pitch measurement of 1mm.
moving the pinda up one thread will make the Live Z about 0.175mm which is probably a bit close... so you might consider moving the pinda say 1/2 to 3/4 of a thread up...
this should give you enough adjustment to correct for different working temperatures with different filaments.
regards Joan
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Re: Help with first print (MK3 Kit)
It's a bit big, ideally Live Z should be under 1mm.
if memory serves me well the pinda thread is M8 fine which has a pitch measurement of 1mm.
moving the pinda up one thread will make the Live Z about 0.175mm which is probably a bit close... so you might consider moving the pinda say 1/2 to 3/4 of a thread up...
this should give you enough adjustment to correct for different working temperatures with different filaments.
regards Joan
Thanks Joan, I got away this time with some adjustment in Live Z and PID and temperature calibrations, this time. And, looks like found the "sweet spot".
What helped also,:
- increasing the bed temperature by 5 degrees.
- Keeping the fan on during the first layer (Manually)
- changing the filament (dont know, if this was a real contributor)
- Live z to -0.9xxmm
- flipping the models (upside down) to suite the brim and support better