Grid Alignment Print Aid
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:10 pm
Hello y'all,
If you print two identical parts on the same platform that turn out to have different actual values, it is probably due to your calibration. I have learned a few tricks over the span of 6 months and I would like to share my experiences.
Whether you are using the +10 close up lens or the +4/+1 both have barrel distortion that will make the parts along the extremities larger than intended. A good diagram is actually from sprintray.us that make the moonray
Following the videos from wistia in the calibration only the overall length was measured while distortion was not taken into account. I created a simple set of grids to aid in the calibration and setup of your Solus. If you do manage to print the grid in color, the red cross hair will be visible while the black would block light. Try putting the grid upside down for a cool way of visualizing the distortion
Link to AI files & jpegs:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2uI3Q ... sp=sharing
If you print two identical parts on the same platform that turn out to have different actual values, it is probably due to your calibration. I have learned a few tricks over the span of 6 months and I would like to share my experiences.
Whether you are using the +10 close up lens or the +4/+1 both have barrel distortion that will make the parts along the extremities larger than intended. A good diagram is actually from sprintray.us that make the moonray
Following the videos from wistia in the calibration only the overall length was measured while distortion was not taken into account. I created a simple set of grids to aid in the calibration and setup of your Solus. If you do manage to print the grid in color, the red cross hair will be visible while the black would block light. Try putting the grid upside down for a cool way of visualizing the distortion
Link to AI files & jpegs:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2uI3Q ... sp=sharing