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Robin
(@robin-2)
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How to ensure tool travel goes around tall sequential parts

I am printing sequentially a part which is roughly 7mm deep x 6cm wide, x 10 cm tall.   I can easily fit 6 of these on my build plate without worrying about crashes by placing them as see in the picture.

..however, the only issue i may have is when the tool travels from part 2 to 3, and 4 to 5 as the tool path is in a straight line between the two.

How can I make the tool go around these two parts?

Just a thought, but this would be a nice feature to have.... automatic ability for sequential printing layout and tool paths...instead of manually figuring out all clearances.  The built in diameter and height is useless I find....more of a reminder than anything else.

Posted : 15/12/2022 5:53 pm
Neophyl
(@neophyl)
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RE: How to ensure tool travel goes around tall sequential parts

Well if you are sequentially printing those id swap positions 3/4 for a start.

As for the other then no.  Its all manual.  Go post on one of the several issues open on github in the PS project.

Posted : 15/12/2022 10:56 pm
mrstoned
(@mrstoned)
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RE: How to ensure tool travel goes around tall sequential parts

I usually dont print that high, but i usually make my prints staggered in a Z-formation front to back/side to side depending on printer and start /end of printhead movement.

Prusa Mini+ kit. BondTech extruder. FW 5.1.2
Prusa MK3S+ kit. Stock. FW 3.11.0
Prusa MK3S+, used. Stock. FW 3.13.3

Posted : 16/12/2022 8:31 pm
Robin
(@robin-2)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: How to ensure tool travel goes around tall sequential parts

The right side of the extruder assembly is wider than the left side, so I typically like to print left to right so I can get parts closer together and print more parts. 

This turned out to be a none-issue in this case, because the extruder moved up in the z-axis before moving to the next part.  No collision.

Posted : 16/12/2022 9:37 pm
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