hictop i3 on 1.6.1
I'm losing about .7mm per 100mm on a print (both x and y), is the best method to resolve this to change the default axis steps per unit? currently set at x 80 and y 80. 80x1.007 is 80.56 so it looks like I can be ~.07 under, or ~.06 over.
...or is there another way?
adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
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Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
Esteps calculation is the best way. If your firmware allows edits to be saved, you can do it there. My CR-10 does not so I have to run a M92 line with the settings on my code start up
Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
M92 will just set the steps/unit though. Can I do partial steps? Also, what does the M92 line look like for X and Y?
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Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
Well, for example, my first line of GCODE for my CR-10 looks like this...
I did 20mm calibration blocks and used the calipers to find out how far off I was.
Now this video shows you how to calibrate the extruder, but you can carry on this lesson on the X, Y and Z axis too
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M92 x81.12 y81.08 E108.13 Z417.18
Now this video shows you how to calibrate the extruder, but you can carry on this lesson on the X, Y and Z axis too
Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
Thanks. I'll have to do some test'n'measures.
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Digital calipers are your best friend!
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That's how I found the .7mm discrepancy.
Printing calibration tests now.
Printing calibration tests now.
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Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
A discrepancy of .7 mm isn't a whole lot. Keep in mind that some plastics shrink as they cool down, and this may differ per filament, color, etc. If you really need accurate parts, you should probably print a new calibration cube every time you use a different spool.
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Re: adjusting for dimensional accuracy?
Good point. I seem to find some colors of the same brand print a bit differently....with white being the worst to dial in