Gap between top layer and side wall
First day using Prusa Slicer and I'm looking to dial it in
I'm getting a gap between the top layer and the side wall. Does anyone know of a setting that I can use to correct this?
Ender 3 V2 Neo, PLA, disk size = 0.7" (17mm). 0.4 nozzle
RE: Gap between top layer and side wall
try increasing
Infill - perimeters overlap.
It's an Expert mode option in Printer settings . advanced
regards Joan
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Do you have a micrometer? Measure the diameter of your filament in a few places and average it. This can occur if the filament is a fraction undersize in which case entering the true value into PrusaSlicer (and saving a preset for that spool) is a better fix.
It looks like you may be getting some warping too, unusual on a small part; what does the underside look like?
Cheerio,
RE: Gap between top layer and side wall
I tried that at 50% and 100% and there was no change
try increasing
Infill - perimeters overlap.It's an Expert mode option in Printer settings . advanced
regards Joan
Do you have a micrometer? Measure the diameter of your filament in a few places and average it. This can occur if the filament is a fraction undersize in which case entering the true value into PrusaSlicer (and saving a preset for that spool) is a better fix.
It looks like you may be getting some warping too, unusual on a small part; what does the underside look like?
Cheerio,
RE: Gap between top layer and side wall
I check the diameter of the filament and its pretty consistent for at least the length of this print.
Here's the bottom
If this is a Prusa printer the usual advice about a scrupulously clean print sheet and accurate first layer applies. That patch of poor adhesion isn't helping.
Try again with a clean sheet.
Cheerio,
RE: Gap between top layer and side wall
Thank you for taking the time to help me Diem
In my first post I did mention that this is a Ender 3 V2 Neo. I didn't mention that the build plate is new, only used 8 times and meticulously cleaned before being used (soap and water then alcohol).
If you think this is bad, you should see the first thing I printed using PrusaSlicer. I'm printing these small disks to help me dial in the slicer before I proceed with something useful.
If this is a Prusa printer the usual advice about a scrupulously clean print sheet and accurate first layer applies. That patch of poor adhesion isn't helping.
Try again with a clean sheet.
Cheerio,
I did mention that this is a Ender 3 V2 Neo.
My apologies, so you did.
Are you using one of the Creality presets provided in PrusaSlicer?
Cheerio,
RE: Gap between top layer and side wall
The Creality presets are still in Alpha and really didn't work at all (I did try just in case). I took all the settings from I had from Cura and transferred them into Prusa. Most of them I got right but others have different labels so I guessed. I know what I need to do to make the bottom better but my main concern is that gap on the top.
I like to only make one change at a time so I can better understand the results
I did mention that this is a Ender 3 V2 Neo.
My apologies, so you did.
Are you using one of the Creality presets provided in PrusaSlicer?
Cheerio,
The Creality presets are still in Alpha and really didn't work at all (I did try just in case).
Excellent. Write up and report your problems with the alpha and so contribute to the effort.
Show us some of the alpha problems and if together we come up with any improvements report those as well.
Cheerio,