Strings across features

[RAMTechRob]

Alright folks, I am new to the 3D world, but trying my best. I have a few of the simple prints done already, but need to get some harder ones done. I have a fairly simple design of an outer wall, with 4 towers in the center. When the nozzle transverses between the towers, it leaves strings between them. Can you guys and gals help me out with a new setting for this?

[img]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/07/pybe9yga.jpg[/img]

[img]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/07/jyna6aba.jpg[/img]

Specs:

PLA set at 195 nozzle and 65 bed
4 solids layers and 70% fill. 2 perimiters.

I'm not sure what else to re-set to stop the strings. I can put bridges between the outer walls and towers, but I doubt that is needed with your help.

Thanks!! Love the machine and love the forum so far!!

[Eaglezsoar]

Are you using Repetier and Slic3r to slice your file?

[RAMTechRob]

Yes, I am using both of those.

[geneb]

Try backing off the temp a bit.

g.

[RAMTechRob]

I tried it at 195 witha heated bed. Do you think 190 nozzle and a 40 bed would work better?

[gajtguy]

Doesn't the retraction value have something to do with this as well?

[DavidF]

Doesn't the retraction value have something to do with this as well?

Yep. What are your retraction settings?? the temp for the hot end is right for pla, but bed temp is a little high.. When I first started printing I did not have retraction enabled and thats the same thing that happened when I was printing......