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RickM
(@rickm-3)
Estimable Member
Gaps in solid infill for layers 2 and up

We've had this issue before but has become more pronounced with 2.6.0 and the changes to 2nd and higher layers.  We print a lot of MMU items with lettering or other cosmetic designs.  First layer looks great. But for the 2nd layer it no longer uses rectilinear everywhere, which I assume is by design.  However for small items there are many more gaps than there used to be.  Gaps that are easily big enough to be filled.  Not necessarily a huge deal since layer 1 is good, but if you are using a translucent filament for the text for 3 or 4 layers you can end up with colors that aren't consistent.

Attached are some photos.

First pic is layer one.  Nicely filled in. 2nd pic you can see the big gaps in the 2 and in the S.  

Can sometimes be improved by changing number of perimeters, though that usually causes the same issue in other places.  Or sometimes improved by changing from Arachne to Classic perimeters.

Gap fill is checked.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Posted : 06/08/2023 9:18 pm
FoxRun3D
(@foxrun3d)
Famed Member
RE: Gaps in solid infill for layers 2 and up

I'd try a height range modifier and increase the extrusion width on those layers. But yes, letters are a tough one 😖

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Posted : 07/08/2023 10:28 am
Neophyl
(@neophyl)
Illustrious Member
RE: Gaps in solid infill for layers 2 and up

Its the new infill method added in 2.6.  It is basically this issue that was opened on Github https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/issues/10677   

Posted : 07/08/2023 11:07 am
RickM
(@rickm-3)
Estimable Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Gaps in solid infill for layers 2 and up

Ah, OK, I'd done a search and hadn't found it referenced. I'll take a look at the Github case.  Thanks!

Posted : 07/08/2023 3:38 pm
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