Calibration

Version 3 (Matt Maier, 08/16/2014 07:04 pm)

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should already be done
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XYZ steps/mm set to calculated values "calculator":http://prusaprinters.org/calculator/
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if that doesn't work "config axes":http://reprap.org/wiki/Builders/Config/Config_Axes
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things to keep in mind
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plastic shrinks as it cools down. this should be compensated for by the model, not by the printer
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belts and fasteners loosen over time. make sure they're tight and check again if problems appear later
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before printing
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motor current (correct stepper motor current)
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axes (all axes parallel/perpendicular)
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bed surface (ensure proper plastic adhesion)
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bed level (extruder the same height at all points on bed)
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extruder temperature
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E steps/mm "commissioning":http://reprap.org/wiki/Commissioning
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now you can print
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layer height (adjust by .01 till beautiful)
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infill (1.0 solid cube)
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perimeter width (nesting blocks)
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ooze control
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bridging
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overhang
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references
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* http://reprap.org/wiki/Calibration