Tuning print speed of just the y axis
Hi everyone!
New MK2S owner here. Today I was tuning down the printing speed on a delicate print because the rapid movements were causing the print to move. Then I realized, the only axis where rapid movements are a problem is the Y axis, and that's because it's moving the bed rather than the extruder.
Is it possible to reduce the speed of just the Y axis to 40%, while keeping the speed of the X and Z axes at 100%? This way I'll solve the problem of the print detaching because of rapid movements, while not sacrificing too much print speed.
Thanks,
Ram.
Re: Tuning print speed of just the y axis
As I understand it, M203 sets the absolute maximum speed the printer will move at,
and any feedrates set with movement commands (Like G0 X0 Y0 F9000, for example) will be limited to the max feedrate set with M203.
(Note that the G0/G1 F### parameter is in mm/minute, while M203 is in mm/second)
M503 lists current settings.
M203 Y### sets maximum feedrate in mm/s for the Y axis to ###.
M500 saves current settings.
If you want it for just one print, add the M203 Y### command to your slicers start script instead.
Re: Tuning print speed of just the y axis
Thanks bredo.o!
Re: Tuning print speed of just the y axis
Rather than solving the symptom of the problem, you may find it better to solve the actual problem.
If your prints are detaching, it's not because of Y movement, it's because of lack of adhesion. Most likely a dirty bed or incorrect Live Z adjustment.
Peter
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