Slic3r_lift_test.wmv

Some of my favourite things on thingiverse are the MakAlot pots and objects, but they are actually quite hard to print, especially if you print them small, you need a well calibrated machine and if you want to print them fast you run the risk of making a mess of your print or it becoming detached from the bed.

This part was slices using Slic3r 0.5.7 and printed using the Z axis 'lift' to step-over to the next point during the period of Extruder retraction, it gives awesome print results.

Before doing the print this way it got knocked off the bed the previous two times and had lower quality print results.

Many thanks to Nophead for pointing out that the Prusa Mendel Z axis is fast enough to 'toggle' during a print.

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  Science & Technology

[Ricardo de Sena]

Good morning another question, the glass is at the base where did you get? I follow his work and I want to build one but it will be an Orca but with other electronics.

[zeugundso]

it's simply moving the z-axis a bit up, a function within the gcode generator slic3r (Retraction - Lift Z(mm)

[Ricardo de Sena]

Good day I want to ask a question and I'm studying the lay repraps to build a system and I was curious that his re retraction, where you found this retraction system? Solenoid is? Where can I get this project?

A hug.

[Pezarito88]

This is impressive. I do not have a 3D printer yet but plan to make one this year. I can use all the tips I can get!

[karandex]

thanks