First layer extrusion multiplier Gcode question
Going back to the pre-conversion MK4, I occasional had trouble with PETG goobers building up on the nozzle during the first layer of large prints. At some point, I found (on this forum) some "Before Layer Change G-code" to reduce the extrusion multiplier for only the first layer. I've done a number of large PETG prints since then and by using that Gcode to drop the first layer to 96%, the problem seems to be solved. I'd like to use the same preset for all of my printing, and don't like the idea of needlessly under-extruding the first layers when using materials that don't require the reduction.
I don't have a coding background (G or otherwise), so please forgive my ignorance here. I'd like to add a material qualifier to only run this for PETG. Borrowing a piece from another "if" statement I use in my start Gcode to skip absorbing heat, I'd like to know if the following syntax will work in the "Before Layer Change G-code" section to accomplish this.
;BEFORE_LAYER_CHANGE
G92 E0.0
{if layer_num <= 0 and filament_type[initial_tool] ~ /.*(PETG).*/}
M221 S096 ; first layer ext 96%
{elsif layer_num >= 1}
M221 S100
{endif} ;
This came up this morning because my son asked for help setting up PrusaSlicer on his laptop. I decided to review the custom gcode before sharing it with him. At one point this had been on my to-do list, but had fallen off of my radar. Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
-J
RE: First layer extrusion multiplier Gcode question
You're missing an "=" before the "~" in that.
I'd simplify this:
M221 S{if layer_num <= 0 and filament_type[initial_tool] =~ /.*(PETG).*/}096{else}100{endif}
RE: First layer extrusion multiplier Gcode question
You're missing an "=" before the "~" in that.
I'd simplify this:M221 S{if layer_num <= 0 and filament_type[initial_tool] =~ /.*(PETG).*/}096{else}100{endif}
Thank you. I'll use this instead. 👍
-J