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How do I generate supports in PrusaSlicer?
You can control this in PrusaSlicer by checking (or not checking) the “Generate support material” box under the “Support material” section in the Print Settings tab. Checking this box will generate support structures on your model wherever there are overhangs equal to or exceeding the default “Overhang threshold”.
How can I improve my bridging Prusa?
Open the settings in PrusaSlicer by right-clicking the model, then go to Object settings – Advanced – Bridge flow ratio. We recommend using lower speed for printing bridges and also lower bridging flow. The idea is to “pull” the string of extruded filament behind the nozzle, so it drops less.
How can I improve my bridging PLA?
A temperature between 180 C and 200 C should work well for PLA for instance (as long as you decrease the speed as well). Additionally, cooling of the material is also important. Ensure that the print head fans are running at full speed while bridging, to harden the plastic as soon as possible.
How do I add supports to Slic3r?
To set support material in Slic3r, click on the “Support Material” tab under “Print Settings”, then click the check box to enable it. Leave the “Overhang Threshold” to 0, as Slic3r is pretty good at detecting what areas need supports. Also leave the “Enforce Support for the First” to 0 layers.
How to prevent prusaslicer from using bridge flow?
When the print finishes, you can grab the raft and peel it away from the part. The vertical distance between the object and the support material interface. Setting this to 0 will prevent PrusaSlicer from using bridge flow and speed for the first object layer.
Why is pattern spacing important in prusaslicer?
Spacing between support material lines. Increase to make support removal easier. Support interface layers bridge over support material lines, if you increase this value too much, these bridges will start to sag and have an imperfect connection with the model. The pattern spacing also sets the internal resolution of PrusaSlicer’s supports grid.
Which is the best way to do bridging in Prusa?
The first bridging layer should be done with a lower flow of the material. Open the settings in PrusaSlicer by right-clicking the model, then go to Object settings – Advanced – Bridge flow ratio. We recommend using lower speed for printing bridges and also lower bridging flow.
What can you do with support enforcers in Prusa?
Another interesting use of support enforcers is to split long bridges into smaller ones by placing a support to the middle of the bridge. You can repeat this process and print shorter, near-perfect bridges while still making the supports easy to remove. When off, the overhang detection is off. Only support enforcers generate supports.