Trying to optimize the first layer consistency for bridges.
The width of the element starts fine but then gets very narrow. Running Bambu Studio flow calibration (on Cool Plate) made the problem worse. Also tried Orca Calibration with similar results.
Set up as follows:
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 0.4 Nozzle
Printing with Bambu PLA Basic on Cool Plate
Using the default settings for Bambu PLA Basic
Standard Speed
0.16mm Optimal @ BBL X1C
Slicer - Orca V1.6.1 based on Bambu Studio 01.05.00.61
An Update
I assume that folks will suggest slowing down the print speed and I agree that would help. But I think there should be some other options. Here’s why
The above photo is still printing with all the standard settings as the original entry. I even powered the printer up/down to clear the flow calibration settings from Bambu Studio.
The left bridge is 5mm wide and the right is 13mm.
Notice on the 13mm bridge that the width is consistent for a much longer distance.than the 5mm bridge. They seem to get narrow at about a similar distance from the end of the bridge. I think the distance where it narrows is much too long for PA to help.
Also, it should be noted the additional printed layers for the bridge look great and are very consistent (as do the other aspects of the print).
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