As commented before, I have been working on converting to using PrusaSlicer for my 3d printing and slicing. This has the advantage of a stock, supported configuration for the i3MK3s. However, it has required quite a bit of adjustments to the configuration, in order to run “well”.
I continue to have challenges with supports, especially on small models. My test case has been HeroForge miniatures, which print well, but have a lot of overhangs. As a result, support is critical and plentiful, using the automatic generation. I have made some improvements – the last model I printed I was able to clean up the supports eventually, but I would not consider it “easy”. Some of course was the positioning – there is a lot blended into tight spaces which is expected and not a concern. But other pieces continue to be attached overly securely, and overall I have the impression there is just too much. More work on my part is necessary to try to reduce the density, so it can be reliable, but removable without damage.
If you have any suggestions or settings that have worked, I am very interested. Of course, there is a manual option in PrusaSlicer, but it isn’t very intuitive, so I haven’t really learned the process as of yet.
On Simplify3d, this wasn’t much of a concern – I had adopted a manual support definition, so they were never very numerous.
However, the big success I have had is with the print speed itself. By default config, the i3MK3s prints at about 60 mm/s – far below the capabilities. With some adjustments, I was able to dial this up to 180 mm/s, which of course reduces print time significantly. So far, the print quality does not seem impacted at all, though of course the perimeters are printed at a slower speed.
After a couple more days of use, I will post a copy of the config file, for others to benefit from.
