🤖 Machine Calibration
Get Your Machine Printing Within Spec
CaliLantern - A Quick Rundown
The CaliLantern is a critical first step in making sure than your machine is capable of producing the parts for this build accurately. Be sure to tune this with the profile you will be using to print. You will also want to be sure that your parts are cool to the touch prior to measurement as this will affect your results.
Max Flow Test for Ideal Material Properties (MFTFIMP?)
We get it; you want your parts now. The best way to save time is to avoid needing to reprint parts. A great way to find the best part strength for your machine is to run a Max Volumetric Flow Rate Test in OrcaSlicer. The way to determine where you start to lose layer adhesion is as follows:
Allow the test to finish
Allow the part to cool
Use pliers or tweezers to start pulling the layers apart slowly working your way down the part
Once you reach a layer that is difficult (or significantly different from above layers), you have found where you should set your flow rate for functional parts
Stock Hotend Max Flow should be set to around 9-10mm^3/s and with a CHT nozzle around 14-16mm^3/s at a nozzle temperature of 270-280c.
TV Cube Fitment Test
After your machine has been properly calibrated using the CaliLantern, we recommend you print our 30mm test cube. Ours specifically helps to test the 8mm bearing fitment in both the Hexagonal and Circular orientations. This is important as these components should not be too difficult to install (and certainly should not require a mini-sledge!)
If at the conclusion of this test, your bearings are fitting nice and snug without too much work to install them, then you are ready to begin printing!
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