S3D PLA defect fix

[jim2386]

Hi all,

I'm trying to tweak in my S3d profile settings for PLA using my lulzbot mini. I loaded the latest profile and I've been noticing some defects I can't get rid of, yet Cura seems to handle things perfectly. If anyone has some suggestions on how I could fix these small issues, please let me know.

So far I've tried turning down the flow rate %, I've increased retraction from 1.5 to 1.7, I've tried extra cooling, I've tried adding Zhop (This is actually why cura shows stringing...Adding Zhop increased stringing in S3D as well on a different print)

I'm not sure what else to try. Any suggestions?

FFF file posted below


Thanks
Jim

[CompoundCarl]

It looks like it's most likely your retraction settings since the dots seem to be at the start or end of the perimeters. So this is a good guide to start with: https://www.simplify3d.com/support/prin ... s-and-zits

[jim2386]

I've upped my retraction distance a bit without any change at all to the print.

Would you suggest I try messing with "extra restart distance" and, since it looks like it's over extruding, put in a slight negative number to prime the nozzle less?

Thanks
Jim

[CompoundCarl]

Yup, that's one thing you can try. The link above explains how to determine if you should be using negative extra restart or coasting, so be sure to give it a good read