diff --git a/calibration/cornering-calib.md b/calibration/cornering-calib.md index 1235ac3..ffdce76 100644 --- a/calibration/cornering-calib.md +++ b/calibration/cornering-calib.md @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ # Cornering -Cornering is a critical aspect of 3D printing that affects print quality and accuracy. It's how the printer handles changes in direction during movement, particularly at corners and curves. Proper cornering settings can reduce artifacts such as ringing, ghosting, and overshooting, resulting in cleaner and more precise prints. +Cornering is a critical aspect of 3D printing that affects print quality and accuracy. It's how the printer handles changes in direction during movement, particularly at corners and curves. +Proper cornering settings can reduce artifacts such as ringing, ghosting, and overshooting, resulting in cleaner and more precise prints. + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> This test will help you find the Maximum Cornering settings your printer can handle without losing print quality. +> If you are not experiencing issues with corners in your prints and are satisfied with the print speed, you may choose to skip this calibration. ## Types of Cornering Settings diff --git a/calibration/input-shaping-calib.md b/calibration/input-shaping-calib.md index fbca799..fba194f 100644 --- a/calibration/input-shaping-calib.md +++ b/calibration/input-shaping-calib.md @@ -2,6 +2,13 @@ During high-speed movements, vibrations can cause a phenomenon called "ringing," where periodic ripples appear on the print surface. Input Shaping provides an effective solution by counteracting these vibrations, improving print quality and reducing wear on components without needing to significantly lower print speeds. +> [!NOTE] +> Some Printers have built-in accelerometers that can be used to **automatically** measure the resonant frequencies of the printer. +> If your printer has one, consider using it as it can provide more accurate results in less time and usually is autosaved into the printer firmware. + +> [!TIP] +> It's usually recommended to perform Input Shaping calibration once a year or after any mechanical or structural changes such as relocation, changing the support surface, new belts, motors, frame, etc. + > [!IMPORTANT] > RepRap can only set one frequency for both X and Y axes so you will need to select a frequency that works well for both axes. diff --git a/calibration/vfa-calib.md b/calibration/vfa-calib.md index 1057103..ebdac84 100644 --- a/calibration/vfa-calib.md +++ b/calibration/vfa-calib.md @@ -11,12 +11,15 @@ Vertical Fine Artifacts (VFA) are small surface imperfections that appear on ver The VFA Speed Test in OrcaSlicer helps identify which print speeds trigger MRR artifacts. It prints a vertical tower with walls at various angles while progressively increasing the print speed. -![vfa_test_menu](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_test_menu.png?raw=true) - -![vfa_test_print](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_test_print.jpg?raw=true) - -After printing, inspect the tower for MRR artifacts. Look for speeds where the surface becomes visibly smoother or rougher. This allows you to pinpoint problematic speed ranges. - -You can then configure the [Resonance Avoidance Speed Range](printer_motion_ability#resonance-avoidance-speed) in the printer profile to skip speeds that cause visible artifacts. - -![vfa_resonance_avoidance](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_resonance_avoidance.png?raw=true) +1. Set the VFA test parameters in OrcaSlicer: + ![vfa_test_menu](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_test_menu.png?raw=true) + - **Speeds**: Define your Speed range you want to test. This has to cover the full range of Outer Wall Speeds used in your prints (e.g., 20 mm/s to 200 mm/s). + - **Step:**: Define the speed increment between each section of the tower (e.g., 10 mm/s). +2. Check that Max Volumetric Speed is not limiting your speeds for this material. If it is, use a higher Volumetric Speed Material or recreate the test with a lower max speed. +3. Print the VFA test: + ![vfa_test_print](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_test_print.jpg?raw=true) +4. Inspect the tower for MRR artifacts. Look for speeds where the surface becomes visibly smoother or rougher. This allows you to pinpoint problematic speed ranges. + In this example, you can see how the Speed is Capping at 162 mm/s. + ![vfa_test_speed_check](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_test_speed_check.png?raw=true) +5. Configure the [Resonance Avoidance Speed Range](printer_motion_ability#resonance-avoidance-speed) in the printer profile to skip speeds that cause visible artifacts. + ![vfa_resonance_avoidance](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer_WIKI/blob/main/images/vfa/vfa_resonance_avoidance.png?raw=true) diff --git a/images/vfa/vfa_test_speed_check.png b/images/vfa/vfa_test_speed_check.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b1e4d51 Binary files /dev/null and b/images/vfa/vfa_test_speed_check.png differ