Slic3r in Depth
• Avoid crossing perimeters
(Layers and perimeters - Advanced)
- Will force the nozzle to follow perimeters as much as possible to
minimise the number of times it must cross them when moving around,
and between, islands. This has a negative impact on both G-code
generation and print times.
• Randomize starting points
(Layers and perimeters - Vertical shells)
- As the extruder moves up to the start of the next layer any ooze can
result in blobs. If the same start point is used for every layer then a
seam can form the length of the object. This setting will move the
start point to a difference location for each layer.
Skirt
The
Skirt
setting adds an extrusion a short distance away from the perimiter
of the object. This can ensure that the material is flowing smoothly from
the extruder before it starts on the model proper.
Figure 3.33: Skirt settings.
• Loops
- How many circuits should be completed before starting on
the model. One loop is usually sufficient.
• Distance from object
- The millimeters between the object and the
skirt. The default of 6mm is usually sufficient.
• Skirt height
- The number of layers to lay down a skirt for. For
ensuring the material is flowing smoothly, one layer is sufficient,
however the skirt function can also be used to build walls around the
object in case it should be protected from drafts.
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