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I am having a devil of a time trying to get this damn thing to print. Any advice is appreciated. Most of the issues seem to be around the supports and I just can't find a good position for it to print. Settings are posted below

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[–] StreetSweeper_Arms@forum.guncadindex.com 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What is it doing? Warping? I also would recommend tree supports, and make sure supports only come from the bed plate not starting on the part either.

[–] WW1Historian@fosscad.io 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

It's doing a little bit of that on the back edge, what it's mostly doing is when it prints over the supports it doesn't come out smooth, it looks ragged. I added some pics below the settings ones

[–] StreetSweeper_Arms@forum.guncadindex.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You will need to dial in your support interface settings and cooling then, also if your bed is too hot or cold it can warp. For PLA+ I usually stick at 55-60c.

[–] WW1Historian@fosscad.io 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've got it at 60-65 for the bed and 225 for the nozzle (230 for first layer)

[–] StreetSweeper_Arms@forum.guncadindex.com 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I would bring the bed temp down some and keep the heat the same or down to 220. Cooling settings?

[–] WW1Historian@fosscad.io 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

ok. i have the cooling fans running at max after the first layer.

[–] StreetSweeper_Arms@forum.guncadindex.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Probably too much cooling, for PLA+ I never use full fan.

[–] WW1Historian@fosscad.io 2 points 2 weeks ago

I will give this a try thanks!

Run that bitch hot and fan at 15% max with new printers 50% on bed slinger architecture. Tune your supports and print it slow