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  1. #1
    Student
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    Weird bottom layer!?

    I have the aluminum HICTOP Prusa i3...i have gotten some great prints out of it but lately it seems to be getting worse. i get the stripped bottom layer and am not able to print higher than .1 layer height... ive used 3 diff types of plastic all ABS different brands. my temps are good and by my two bubble levels my bed is pretty spot on. anyways here a picture any help would be great.

    BTW; Printer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

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  2. #2
    Engineer-in-Training
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    Looks like your extruder may be clogged.

  3. #3
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    yea im still working with it. seems like either a retraction problem or something with the extruder. maybe slipping?

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainObvious View Post
    Looks like your extruder may be clogged.
    also nozzle assy is new. got a pack of 10 ea

  5. #5
    Engineer-in-Training
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    You can get a brand new nozzle clogged if some dirt gets into it.
    But now that you mention it could also be the extruder mechanism slipping, did you notice a buildup of plastic on the toothed wheel or clacking noises from the stepper motor skipping steps?

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