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BenHark
(@benhark)
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Change first layer inset distance?

I notice that the first layer is inset a bit.

I'm having problems with the first layers printing some parts that have holes quite close to the perimeter. 

I think if I can make the first layer the same as the ones above, it will help.

Thanks, Ben

Posted : 08/04/2020 4:07 pm
Sembazuru
(@sembazuru)
Prominent Member
RE: Change first layer inset distance?

That is what is called "Elephant foot compensation" and the setting is in the Printer/Advanced page here (I included the tool tip in this screenshot):

Also described here (as well as many other places, see your favorite web search engine):

https://help.prusa3d.com/en/article/elephant-foot-compensation_114487/

 

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Posted : 08/04/2020 5:13 pm
BenHark
(@benhark)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Change first layer inset distance?

@sembazuru

Thanks, I did search for it first but of course didn't know it was called "elephant foot compensation'!

Posted : 08/04/2020 5:23 pm
BenHark
(@benhark)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Change first layer inset distance?

@sembazuru

Thanks, I did search for it first but of course didn't know it was called "elephant foot compensation'!

Posted : 08/04/2020 5:24 pm
freeman_vincent
(@freeman_vincent)
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RE: Change first layer inset distance?

Elephant foot compensation - weird 

Posted : 08/04/2020 8:07 pm
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