Hey there, fellow 3D printing warriors!
So, I recently shared my latest creation, a 3d printed D20 dice container, and it sparked quite the curiosity. Many of you asked about a peculiar term I mentioned – ringing. Let’s dive into that, shall we?
Ringing (or ghosting), in the 3D printing world, is like the echo of the printer’s movements in your final print. It shows up as these subtle but noticeable lines following the path of the print head. It’s a tell-tale sign of the vibrations happening as your printer does its dance. My old faithful, the Ender 3 Pro, showcased a bit of this phenomenon. But, here’s where the magic happens – with a little help from Klipper.
Klipper, for those who are unaware, is like giving your printer a brain transplant. It’s a firmware that specializes in understanding and compensating for your printer’s quirks, like those vibrations we talked about. By running a few tests, marking down some observations, and doing a bit of math, I was able to feed new values to Klipper and significantly reduce the ringing in my prints.
The difference? Night and day. While not utterly perfect, the improvement was stark, proving that even our older printer comrades could step into the modern age with a bit of tweaking.
This journey wasn’t just about fixing a problem; it was about embracing the quirks of our machines and pushing the boundaries of what they can do. It’s a testament to the community’s ingenuity and the ever-evolving landscape of 3D printing technology.
So, to all my fellow creators and tinkerers, let’s keep pushing, experimenting, and sharing. Our adventures in printing are far from over, and with each challenge, we learn, adapt, and improve.