Weird or expected behavior different sized first layer
Hello everyone,
While slicing some random part recently I encountered something kinda strange. The first layer seems to be smaller in x/y size than the following layers. That is, the perimeters following the first layer stick out just a little bit if you view it in the slicer. It happens with the most basic shapes so if this is expected why is this even happening? What are the advantages/disadvantages?
Thanks in advance
Best Answer by fuchsr:
Normal behavior. It's called elephant's foot compensation. You can adjust it in print settings. The way the first layer is put down often results in a bit of squish, so the dimensions are slightly pushed out in xy directions, leading to a small bulge, the elephant's foot. Elephant's foot compensation, well, compensates for it.
Normal behavior. It's called elephant's foot compensation. You can adjust it in print settings. The way the first layer is put down often results in a bit of squish, so the dimensions are slightly pushed out in xy directions, leading to a small bulge, the elephant's foot. Elephant's foot compensation, well, compensates for it.
Weird or expected behavior different sized first layer
Ah thank you. I couldn't find the setting for it before, but now I see.