12 posts tagged with "calibration"

Introduction​

Imagine you've spent hours waiting for a 3D print to finish, only to find it has these unexpected and unwanted stripes or lines across it. This issue, known as Z banding, is a common headache in 3D printing. It's like when you're drawing a straight line but your ruler keeps slipping, leaving you with a jagged line instead of a smooth one. Z banding can make your 3D printed objects look striped instead of having a smooth, even surface.

But why should we care about fixing this? Well, these lines are not just a cosmetic problem. They can make your 3D printed items weaker and less functional. Think of it like building a tower with blocks; if the blocks aren't lined up properly, the tower won't be as strong. That's why it's important for anyone using a 3D printer, whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, to understand how to tackle this issue. This guide is here to help you do just that, turning those frustrating lines into a thing of the past and helping you get the best results from your 3D printing projects.

Introduction​

The Bambu Slicer goes well with how fast and well the Bambu machines are. It has a lot of features, is easy to use, and produces high-quality prints. Still, it's not perfect and has some flaws of its own.

Orca Slicer comes into play at this point. OrcaSlicer adds some interesting features to the basic Bambu Studio. You get more printer presets, more detailed print settings, and a bunch of other advanced tools that all make 3D printing better.

This page will talk about everything Orca Slicer. What it is, why it exists, and why it is a good option to its original source. Hold on to your boats because we're going to go deep into Orca Slicer and look at it in detail.