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  1. spankurmonkey

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    any idea what would cause this weird looking edge on the 20mm cube test?
     

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    Care to highlight what specific feature you are questioning?
    I see a 'line' where the starting points for each layer are at ... if you want to avoid that set the slicer to randomize the starting point for each layer. Then the little dimple will not always be in the same spot (nor even always on the outer perimeter if you don't have it set for outside-in)
     
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    My photo is not the greatest... I am talking about the back left corner. All other corners are good, smooth, etc... but the back left is distorted. In S3D how do you do the randomize thing you mention ?
     
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    Also take advantage of the resources they offer :) You paid for them.
    They have outstanding video tutorials.

    We have a fair number of folks who use it so all is not lost of you post here.
     
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    I will check that out.... I am also running the bridge test http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:284380 and the bridges are sagging a bit... slightly better with the fan mod but still not perfect but I am not sure what to change in S3D to improve this. I am printing with PLA at 212c and in S3D my print speed is set to 45.0 mm/s - on the Other tab Bridging as follows - Unsupported area threshold - 50.0 sq mm, Extra inflation distance 0.00mm, Bridging extrusion multiplier 100%, Bridging speed multiplier 100%
     
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    Most of the issues are not going to be printer specific unless something is wrong mechanically (like not enough cooling from the parts cooling fan).

    Many people add extra cooling fans or ducted fans.

    Personally I have one robo with a ducted fan and another with the stock parts fan configuration and both work fine.
     
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