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Optimal settings?
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:41 am
by m4r1n5
I've finally started to see some decent calibration squares and will probably start printing something relevant in the next few days. I was wondering what is the optimal settings you are using in slic3r other than the basic one in the manual. Its REALLY slow and wanted to see some pics of the settings you all have that I can see how far I can take this printer.
Re: Optimal settings?
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:03 pm
by edward
Unfortunately I think the best answer to your question is that it is highly dependent on the individual machine. Sure, all MAXes should perform about the same, but so many here have modded this or that to improve performance, their settings may or may not work for you.
I would suggest that once you are confident that the machine is laying down the amount of material you expect it to, start turning things up slowly. I've found that keeping the inner and external perimeter speeds equal helps the perimeter finish, and also try cranking up the jerk setting in the EEPROM to reduce corner bulges.
Other than that, it really becomes a trial-and-error process that you will learn to adjust over time for the specifics of each part. I'm continually tweaking things as I print new parts, noting what does and doesn't work.
Re: Optimal settings?
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:40 pm
by m4r1n5
Thanks. I'll start reading more into what each setting does. Just your statement on the perimeter speeds gives me a good direction to go in.
Re: Optimal settings?
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:29 pm
by edward
Specific answers will also require anyone else to know what slicer you are using.
Good luck!
Re: Optimal settings?
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:26 am
by m4r1n5
Didn't know there was anything other than the one that came in Repetier.
Re: Optimal settings?
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:36 am
by geneb
Slic3r is included with Repetier Host, but they're two separate projects.
Kisslicer can be found at
http://www.kisslicer.com and is a popular, closed-source slicer.
Cura is another slicer - open source and getting more popular as it has made quality improvements over what KisSlicer provides. It can be found here:
http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Cura
Cura was designed for the Ultimaker printer, but it works equally well with pretty much any printer, including the delta printers like the Rostock MAX, Kossel and Cerberus.
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