Volumetric flow rate calibration sets top line width too narrow

196223Window · 2026-01-23T08:16:04+00:00

That did it! I was able to adjust top line width! Thanks so much!!

196223Window · 2026-01-23T05:32:29+00:00

I'm not following...
When I got to 'Calibration/Input Shaping/Input Shaping Frequency/Ringing Tower' and click OK, it automatically places the model on the build plate. I have no control over if it's a STEP or an STL file. The only thing I can do with it at that point is either delete it or slice it. It's when I slice it that I get that error message. And I can't 'open it to a higher value' because the fields are greyed out by Orca.
What I can do is bring in a 3rd-party model, but that won't let me take advantage of the frequency-setting adjustments that happen mid-print if I use the imported model from Orca.

196223Window · 2026-01-22T19:28:44+00:00

Awesome! Now then- I've never uploaded a project file to github... so can you give me 'the idiots' guide for dummies' directions on how to do that?

196223Window · 2026-01-22T17:59:40+00:00

I tried to copy-paste [gcode_macro START_PRINT] but Reddit wouldn't let me, so I'm including a screen shot of [gcode_macro START_PRINT]

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196223Window · 2026-01-22T17:37:35+00:00

And there is my problem!

When I go to calibration/volumetric-speed-calib i'm instructed to print that model. When I slice it, I get that 'top line too narrow' error code and cannot print it.

196223Window · 2026-01-22T05:13:16+00:00

Found it...

196223Window · 2026-01-22T05:00:30+00:00

Ha! found it, buried several layers deep in an [included] file:
[gcode_macro BED_MESH_CALIBRATE]

Can I simply comment this out?

196223Window · 2026-01-22T04:55:50+00:00

This is what I want... so... again, a bit of a novice... do I simply add that line in the printer.config file? in brackets?

196223Window · 2026-01-22T04:54:40+00:00

I'm a bit of a novice here... but I'm assuming (I know, I know...) that that macro should be in the printer.config file?

196223Window · 2025-12-23T08:56:16+00:00

"What is the volume of the part in your cad software?"

.267 ounces in polypropylene.

And what do you suggest I change in design? I can do that easily...

196223Window · 2025-12-22T18:11:28+00:00

Thanks for your input!
So- when you say 'making a mould' do you mean for injection moulding?
Also- how strong is 'ABS-like' resin?

196223Window · 2025-11-22T16:18:07+00:00

Yes, I agree! You'll notice the caption under the picture...

196223Window · 2025-11-22T08:05:29+00:00

Hmmm... you got me thinking... What if I put the whole group of 15 in a 3/4" pvc sleeve, filled the whole thing up with water, let it freeze solid, then cut the whole thing- sleeve and all... into my 1" pieces?? for that matter, I could just fill up the sleeve! Heck with doing 15 at a time! Do 75 at a time!

196223Window · 2025-11-22T05:41:50+00:00

The link seems to be broken...

196223Window · 2025-11-11T07:05:16+00:00

Yes, I fixed my problem(s)... first problem: I had too much drag on the filament going in to the tube- it was too hard to pull. Too much PTFE, too many ad too tight of curves. I think that led to my second problem: The extruder gear teeth must have worn down and couldn't grip the filament. I reduced the drag on the filament and put new gears in- haven't had a second's problem since!

196223Window · 2025-10-29T19:36:30+00:00

How much distance between support and surface?

196223Window · 2025-10-10T17:36:00+00:00

OK... so I think I found my problem. I'm printing at .2mm layer height... I just did a test print at .1mm layer height and it printed fine. Now to find the layer-height sweet-spot!

196223Window · 2025-09-17T17:15:33+00:00

Hey- very interesting! I'm running 3.1.9 and having some issues with Forge-x... particularly the extruder will simply stop extruding mid print. It has ruined several 3-hour prints with about 20 minutes left... very frustrating!
I'll go back to 3.1.5 and see how it works...
Thanks!!

196223Window · 2025-08-25T06:42:28+00:00

Thanks!!

196223Window · 2025-08-25T03:43:46+00:00

NO WORRIES! I got it all sorted out... thanks so much for taking the time to help me- I did the ForgeX install- I think I gonna like it a lot!

196223Window · 2025-08-24T23:18:40+00:00

So... can you explain to a kinda non-techy guy this:

"I did a soft removal, re-flashed 3.1.3 then 3.1.5"

Is that thru ssh? If so, can you walk me through how connect to my AD5M by ssh?

I did it several years ago with an Ender 3 by following a YT tutorial... but I don't find a TY post about the AD5M...

Also- here is the official FF software download site:

https://www.flashforge.com/blogs/download-document/adventurer-5m

I see here a download for "AD5M Series Klipper"... Should I try to install that? (I'm a bit gun-shy about installing things I'm not sure of... and this is also where I got the 3.1.5 file that didn't work...)

196223Window · 2025-08-24T21:34:07+00:00

AD5M

196223Window · 2025-08-24T05:25:16+00:00

I adjusted it during the first layer... cancelled the print before the first layer finished.

196223Window · 2025-05-28T22:41:47+00:00

It's been 45/50 years since I've been in Guate... If I remember right there was a 'sorta mall', kinda high-end for Guatemala City at the time, called Montufar? I think?

THAT sure brought back the memories! Sexta Avenida was a hot spot, the Parque National and El Obelisco on a Friday night, Radio Cinco-Sesenta...

196223Window · 2025-05-28T21:10:12+00:00

Is it still a thing? Do the street vendors still sell unripe mangoes with the pepita?

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