Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[jfkansas]

Yea, I know but I was really just wanting to see how it handled it. It was just an experiment to see how the printer did and I was also curious to see how the object would come out at that resolution. I might try another at a different resolution to see what the difference is, for fun that is and to learn.

Good tips though, thanks.

No problem, also remember the rule of 40. In the Z axis every 40 microns is a full step. so 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280 etc. are your prime layer heights. I've done some amazing stuff at 160, and most think it is 100 micron or less.

[wirlybird]

No problem, also remember the rule of 40. In the Z axis every 40 microns is a full step. so 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, 240, 280 etc. are your prime layer heights. I've done some amazing stuff at 160, and most think it is 100 micron or less.

I see, so in theory I would want either 80 or 120 for instance and not 100? Is it then a good rule of thumb to have the layer height a multiple of 40 so if someone wanted .3 you could do 280 or 320?

[jfkansas]

Yep, 280 - 320, but with a .4 nozzle I would error on the side of 280. Better squish of the layers = better adhesion.

I see, so in theory I would want either 80 or 120 for instance and not 100? Is it then a good rule of thumb to have the layer height a multiple of 40 so if someone wanted .3 you could do 280 or 320?

[wirlybird]

Yep, 280 - 320, but with a .4 nozzle I would error on the side of 280. Better squish of the layers = better adhesion.

So if I just set the layer height to .28 how is that going to create a squish vs. .3 or .32?