I am new to 3d printing, especially when it’s about small parts. I have created a 3dhubs account some days ago and have problems with printing marvin.
The problem is especially about the retraction settings. If you use Simplify3d or have other advises for me please comment on this, I’m thankfull for every response. ( I’m using a leapfrog Creatr HS with their standard PLA. )
I took a screen grab of my settings for PLA. These work for me, but I’m still learning my through all the nuances in S3D settings… especially retraction. Hope it helps.
Also make sure to not use the default temps in S3D - it typically is way too hot for a given material - especially PLA. Took me close to a month to get everything dialed in - but we’re talking an hour a day max, 2 or 3 days a week.
I will test your settings soon. I think it is very hard to get perfect settings and even if i find a problem it’s difficult to find the reason, too less coasting and too hot temperature cause similar problems. Especially since marvin gets printed slow there is very much time for the filament to heat up, i will lower the temperature and report how the results change.
Is the purpose of printing 2 marvins at a time that the layers have enough time to cool down ? If so then i’d like to know what speed you use (and retraction settings if you use simplify3d)
Hi!
On my Kossel Mini, with a Nema17 geared extruder, I can happily use a retraction speed of 50mm/s. With only 1mm, yours is a direct extruder I suppose (without bowden), would love to try one. : )