Skirt prints only partial single loop (Default Slicer Parameters)
Quote from Rick Vanemon on 2021-05-04, 05:15So using Default Slicer under the Skirt settings, no matter the Loop Count I get about 90% of one loop printed. On small parts this is not enough to prime the filament.
So using Default Slicer under the Skirt settings, no matter the Loop Count I get about 90% of one loop printed. On small parts this is not enough to prime the filament.
Quote from Norbert Fekete on 2021-05-04, 15:09Hi Rick,
Thanks for the find! This is a bug.
There is a setting missing from the user interface: the Skirt's maximal length. It is using a default value, and can't be changed because you can't see it yet.
Sorry for the inconvenience! We're working on it, stay tuned for updates.
Regards,
NorbertPs.: If you're interested in the technical stuff behind it:
The Skirt is generated using creation rules, everything is basically a "script" for the engine which evaluates it and at the end the Skirt area with extrusion lines is created.
So, this "script" for Skirt includes also a post-processor which cuts the extrusion at a given length. This is what is now missing from the user interface so you could have control over it, and will be included in a release ASAP.Until then you can try to work around this problem with altering the Skirt rules:
- Using the "chain in the black circle" icon add the "Segment parameters -> Extrusion Width" binding to the Skirt. Set it to for example 0.6 or 0.8 and you'll get a higher extrusion if you are using a 0.4mm nozzle.
- To make sure the extruder can handle it, slow down the Skirt. Set the "Feed rate" to around 50%, so it can print out nicely the thick Skirt line.(Fun fact: Because of the high flexibility of the engine, you can even change the fill type for Skirt as well. By default it uses concentric fill, but it can even use honeycomb if you're into "shake-the-printer" stuff)
Hi Rick,
Thanks for the find! This is a bug.
There is a setting missing from the user interface: the Skirt's maximal length. It is using a default value, and can't be changed because you can't see it yet.
Sorry for the inconvenience! We're working on it, stay tuned for updates.
Regards,
Norbert
Ps.: If you're interested in the technical stuff behind it:
The Skirt is generated using creation rules, everything is basically a "script" for the engine which evaluates it and at the end the Skirt area with extrusion lines is created.
So, this "script" for Skirt includes also a post-processor which cuts the extrusion at a given length. This is what is now missing from the user interface so you could have control over it, and will be included in a release ASAP.
Until then you can try to work around this problem with altering the Skirt rules:
- Using the "chain in the black circle" icon add the "Segment parameters -> Extrusion Width" binding to the Skirt. Set it to for example 0.6 or 0.8 and you'll get a higher extrusion if you are using a 0.4mm nozzle.
- To make sure the extruder can handle it, slow down the Skirt. Set the "Feed rate" to around 50%, so it can print out nicely the thick Skirt line.
(Fun fact: Because of the high flexibility of the engine, you can even change the fill type for Skirt as well. By default it uses concentric fill, but it can even use honeycomb if you're into "shake-the-printer" stuff)
Quote from Rick Vanemon on 2021-05-05, 02:48Thanks for the clarification, thought it was something I was missing.
Thanks for the clarification, thought it was something I was missing.
Quote from Simon BD on 2021-08-27, 12:30One other Issue with the Skirt is using it in combination with Patterns.
This results in multiple self disturbing Skirt Lines.
One other Issue with the Skirt is using it in combination with Patterns.
This results in multiple self disturbing Skirt Lines.
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Quote from Magori Andras on 2021-08-27, 16:16Dear Simon,
It behaves this way by design. In this case the "Per Mesh Slice" was enabled. So every object had their own slice process, with their own adaptive layer thickness, own adhesion (skirt in this case), own head settings, and so on. Despite the different processes, they are aware of each other, so they cut them from each other, so no skirt line is generated under the objects.
If you print patterns (or more pieces of the same object), I advise you to turn off the permesh slice. That way it will be one process, and they will have a common skirt too (and faster slice).
You can see the difference in the attachments!
Best Regards,
András
Dear Simon,
It behaves this way by design. In this case the "Per Mesh Slice" was enabled. So every object had their own slice process, with their own adaptive layer thickness, own adhesion (skirt in this case), own head settings, and so on. Despite the different processes, they are aware of each other, so they cut them from each other, so no skirt line is generated under the objects.
If you print patterns (or more pieces of the same object), I advise you to turn off the permesh slice. That way it will be one process, and they will have a common skirt too (and faster slice).
You can see the difference in the attachments!
Best Regards,
András
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