thats not quite accurate.
the gap between the model and the support on the Z axis is 0.15mm
and the gap between the model and the support on the X and Y axis is 0.75mm
it has nothing to do with layer resolution
It’s just an air gap to help removal of the supports. Increasing it would make the overhang a mess and alter dimensions.
i’m not talking about the gap of the x and y axis.
How can the gap between the model and the support on the Z axis be 0.15mm if for example: you are printing with 0.1mm layer height?
Then the gap will, depending on the firmware, be 0.1mm or 0.2mm. That’s why i’m asking if you are printing with 0.75mm layer height.
It has everything to do with layer resolution.
For me this sounds like the perfect solution!
Thanks everyone, I’ll probably make a few adjustments to the model first, then try some of your suggestions on a scale model first before printing it full size!
I often print a solid support first with PVA (dissolves in hot water).
You can than insert the support just before it’s actually needed and the print will be perfect.
When it’s done you just wash the support off.
That is an interesting suggestion for when you don’t have dual extrusion option.
That’s right, printed it without supports and it bridged just fine
super another achievement done!
Hey Bud,
You should do a extruder temp test…
We have the exact same printer, and I know for a fact it is capable of doing a much cleaner job. Download some test prints from thingaverse, and do some baseline testing.
Different filaments will have different ideal temps etc, and doing a quick extruder test with the different types of filament will give you a good baseline to start with to make adjustments.
Just a thought 
Cheers,
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