Default Retraction Distance Setting in Prusaslicer 2.4.0 for MK3S+ Incorrect?
Hi all. I'm still learning, but I am now at a point (after having printed a temperature tower for a new filament I am about to use) that I am reading up about retraction ie. retraction speed, retraction distance (ie. length).
So... I checked out the default setting in my prusaslicer and I was surprised to see a retraction length of 0.8mm, even though the hint box and other articles I have read says that the default should be 0.2mm.
Is the default setting (MK3S+) incorrectly entered?
Many thanks 🙂
RE: Default Retraction Distance Setting in Prusaslicer 2.4.0 for MK3S+ Incorrect?
Hi Walt,
the values set in prusa slicer profiles are starting points that should get you going,
the 'Hint' defaults are hereditary from the parent software (Slic3r)
I generally use 0.4mm retraction on my Mk3S, for PLA and PETG,
TPU I usually cancel retraction.
you are able to experiment with settings and find what works best for you, with the filament that you are using.
I had one white filament that was stringing like crazy,
I ended up changing the low temperature threshold to below 170C, so that I could print the filament at 170C...
Ordinarily, the Low Temperature threshold would inhibit extrusion at 170C and Below
regards Joan
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RE: Default Retraction Distance Setting in Prusaslicer 2.4.0 for MK3S+ Incorrect?
@walt
The defaults are only a starting point, and it's up to us (the user) to learn about, and configure slicer for the filaments and models we are printing.
My hint: every single model, and filament, should be treated as unique, and the slicer needs to be tuned for each. This does become easier with time, and experience, a lot easier.
Regards
Swiss_Cheese
The Filament Whisperer