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zerod10
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flexifill 98a

Hi to everyone, I'm trying to print my first object wit flexifill, I've added the filament in riusa slicer.

The print start fine but after some minutes it's begin a strange sound, like a continuous "click" and the filament stop to extrude.

What I'm doing wrong? There are other settings?

Thanks for your help.

Best Answer by Baklin:

Also check for more instructions here: https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/flexible-materials_2057

 

Reducing the tension on the idler help too, as to much tension flattens the filament between the bondtech gears.

Posted : 03/01/2021 1:33 pm
JoanTabb
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RE: flexifill 98a

Try turning off retractions...   then reslice and print again!

 

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 03/01/2021 2:41 pm
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Baklin
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RE: flexifill 98a

Also check for more instructions here: https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/flexible-materials_2057

 

Reducing the tension on the idler help too, as to much tension flattens the filament between the bondtech gears.

Posted : 03/01/2021 3:04 pm
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zerod10
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Topic starter answered:
RE: flexifill 98a

@baklin

Thanks, and how can I do it?

Posted : 03/01/2021 4:31 pm
Baklin
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RE: flexifill 98a

You do that with the springloaded screw at the left side of the extruder. Turn that screw 1 turn counter clockwise to start with.

 

See step 34 of this manual for the screw and the starting point for normal filament. https://help.prusa3d.com/en/guide/5-e-axis-assembly_169235#170950

After printing with flex and switching back to other filaments you will have to turn it back.

Posted : 03/01/2021 5:44 pm
Swiss_Cheese
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RE: flexifill 98a

Is that Austin Powers high school pic?

The Filament Whisperer

Posted : 03/01/2021 10:15 pm
zerod10
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Topic starter answered:
RE: flexifill 98a

@joantabb

where can I turn off the retraction?

Thanks again

Posted : 06/01/2021 11:12 am
JoanTabb
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RE: flexifill 98a

@zerod10

Hi Zerod10, 

you can turn retractions off, in Printer Settings>Extruder1>Retraction>Length... it's a basic setting but this window was captured in Expert Mode... so there are more prompts than you will usually see... 


regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 07/01/2021 1:21 am
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