i was wondering if there is no topic like this, at least i couldn´t find it, so i decided to open a new one.
i received my X1C last week and i am absolutely happy with it so far.
Now i want to start printing different filaments (for now, mostly PLA), that is why i wanted to ask if anyone of you can suggest me any routine or stl files, which you´re using to verify and check/set any (non-Bambu)-Filament.
are you testing the basic Temp Tower, a calibration cube for flow or any specific speed tests for max volumetric flow?
Or are you using basic settings as a start for all filaments?
i still have many different roles from different manufacturers and so i am looking for a method to check all of them in most quick way.
if you have any suggestions how to check on new filaments i would be very thankful
From my point of view I use OrcaSlicer (fork of BambuSlicer by SoftFever) and use the build-in calibration tools: TempTower, max volumentric flow, flow calibration and PA.
Especially for max volumetric flow I found that for a lot of filements the generic PLA preset is too conservativ and with the flow calibration it is easier to fine tune it and not to depend on LIDAR (which doesn’t work on my textured PEI anyway according to Bambu).
To add: I do it mostly intially for new brands or if the material from the same brand is reacting differently during prints.
thanks to both of you. @Wylaryzel i will have a look at orcaslicer, but for now, is i am just a complete beginner when it comes to Bambu Studio, i will try to understand this software first, even though (if i get it right) a fix option to test alle of it sounds great.
will definitely look at it as i proceed in knowledge.
When it comes to max volumetric flow:
i did a test last week for a generic PLA (sunlu) and realised that conservative setting too.
i changed from the default 12 (?) to ~20 after doing this test and it´s running without any problems so far.
@Christian Thank you, luckily most of the brands i am using are listed on your topic, therefore i will not change the default values for now, until i run into problems.
The OrcaSlicer by SoftFever is virtually the same as the Bambu Slicer. If you can work in one you can use the other. They can both be installed and do not conflict with each other. OrcaStudio syncs to your Bambu account just like Studio does, looks and feels the same.
The main reason to use SoftFever instead of Bambu’s Studio is the addition of the very Calibration tools your looking for. For example a Temp Tower in Bambu Studio requires you find and download an STL, then copy and paste or manually insert G-Code commands into the slicer for each temp change. Then you have to remember to remove them for your next print!
To do a Temp Tower in SoftFever it’s THREE CLICKS! Open Calibration Menu (1), Choose a filament type; ABS, PLA, ASA, etc (2) and OK (3). Temp Towers are just one of the cool tools available.
SoftFever’s is actually easier than Studio. All the settings look the same, it’s the SAME software. He just modifies it and fixes bugs much faster than Bambu’s process since he’s a “one man band”. As for how “safe” is it - Bambu has used his code in their Studio software already, that’s about as good a recommend as you get, eh?
I used Studio for a week before getting it, and instantly was hooked on OrcaSlicer, so even if you’re “new at this” you’ll do fine. All the Bambu Studio info, Guides, Tutorials, etc works exactly the same in OrcaSlicer.
Here’s the Calibration Wiki, take a look -
The Flow Rate and Pressure Advance tools are easy and really let you tune your filaments for excellent prints. You should always do them for a new filament, you can then save them and one click get them back when you use that filament again.
Here’s the main page and the download -
You don’t even have to “install it” you just unzip it to a folder and create a shortcut to bambu-studio.exe . Your done.
Cheers and welcome!
