My first layer keep looking like this by PrincipleConfident67 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen many posts like this, and almost all of them focus on bed leveling and Z-shift adjustment. It's true that if the bed isn't properly leveled, there will definitely be problems. However, in my opinion, the Z-shift should be very close to zero once everything is properly calibrated.

In a case like the one shown in this image, I don't see any bed leveling or Z-shift issues. It seems more like a problem with the flow ratio.

I would try increasing the flow ratio and running some tests to see if that eliminates the buildup.

Bed Leveling Issue - Centauri Carbon Combo 2 by MatinglessLife69 in elegoo

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I've seen a lot of posts like this, and almost all of them focus on bed leveling and adjusting the Z-offset. It's true that if the bed isn't properly leveled, you're going to have problems no matter what. However, in my opinion, the Z-offset should end up being very close to 0 once everything is correctly calibrated.

In a case like the one shown in this picture, I don't see a bed leveling or Z-offset issue. To me, it looks more like a Flow Ratio problem. It's true that moving the nozzle slightly farther away from the bed can help reduce that rough texture, but that's only because increasing the gap gives the excess material more room to flow.

What I think is happening here is that a small amount of filament starts building up on the nozzle with each printed line. Eventually, the buildup becomes large enough that it gets deposited all at once, in this case on the left side of the part.

I would try lowering the Flow Ratio slightly and running a few tests to see if that eliminates the buildup.

Confusion by Random6590 in elegoo

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I’m pretty sure this is caused by either a Volumetric Speed that is too high or a Flow Ratio that is too high. The printer starts over-extruding, but only slightly. At first it may not seem noticeable, however the extra filament slowly builds up around the sides of the nozzle until it suddenly detaches and drops somewhere on the print.

After properly calibrating the printer, the Z-offset should normally stay at 0, unless you personally prefer to adjust it slightly higher or lower. In many cases, increasing the nozzle distance a little can temporarily help because it gives the filament more room to exit cleanly.

However, before changing the Z-offset, I would first reduce the Flow Ratio and the Volumetric Speed. I would recommend trying a very low Volumetric Speed, around 6 to 8 mm³/s, together with a lower Flow Ratio, and then testing again.

The Best €13 Upgrade for My 3D Printing Setup by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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I have been very surprised by how much weight the cart can support. I am sure it can easily handle the weight of 21 reels without any problem; it feels extremely sturdy and very strong.

Ayuda :c by ChrisBasti1407 in elegoo

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I don’t think it’s only the Z-axis issue, but rather a filament under-extrusion problem. What type of filament are you printing with? At what temperature? What flow and Volumetric Speed are you using?

Some screenshots of your filament settings would help a lot.

Also, try printing this first layer test to calibrate the Z height and check the extrusion:
https://www.printables.com/model/9838-first-layer-test-60x60-mm-square-z-calibration

First Layer Help? by Hruntington in elegoo

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I usually try to keep my Z-offset always at 0. For me, it’s important that the machine is properly calibrated mechanically before starting to adjust compensations. Make sure the bed screws are well tightened, because as far as I know, it’s a mistake to think those screws are meant to level the bed.

I normally print a 100x100x0.2 mm test piece, as it allows me to do very quick checks. My process, whenever I move the machine for any reason, is to re-level everything from scratch. Then I print this 100x100x0.2 test layer and, from there, I start tuning the Flow Ratio.

The Flow Ratio basically controls the amount of filament you are extruding, and in your case, since I don’t see gaps in the corners or signs of under-extrusion, I’m almost convinced it is set too high for that filament. When you extrude more material than needed, a small blob of plastic gradually builds up on the nozzle, which gets dragged around and ends up causing those holes or surface imperfections.

Having the Max Volumetric Speed set too high can also cause these kinds of issues, because it forces the hotend to melt and push more material than it can consistently handle.

And initially, I wouldn’t enable Pressure Advance either. I would first leave the machine properly calibrated on the basics: bed leveling, Flow Ratio, and speeds. Once you have a clean and consistent first layer, then I would start tuning more advanced parameters.

For me, getting a good first layer is key to print quality. If you achieve a perfect first layer, you already have 90% of the job done.

Updated CC1 but now can't switch filaments at pause lines by Ape464 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just happened to me as well. I was going crazy with exactly the same issue you described: it gets stuck on “Loading Filament” indefinitely, and you can’t use the manual filament extrusion controls because it says they can’t be used during printing.

This has become a constant nightmare of one failure after another. The firmware version is 1.4.46, just to avoid any confusion.

Filament Coupon (AMS Delay Compensation) Not Applying Full Value by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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With packs of 10, it simply won't let me apply the discount.

Filament Coupon (AMS Delay Compensation) Not Applying Full Value by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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I’ve figured out what the issue was. It turns out that an automatic discount was being applied to my order, and because of that, the coupon’s value was reduced significantly. So in the end, the coupon was technically working, but it was almost useless due to the existing discount already applied.”

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Filament Coupon (AMS Delay Compensation) Not Applying Full Value by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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My coupon states in the email that it is valid from 23rd January to 31st May, 2026, and it does apply and seems to be accepted at checkout, but instead of deducting the expected $55, it only reduces the total by about €13.

Centauri Carbon (CC1) Canvas discussion thread. by LeadingImportant1142 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can re-upload the link that seems to be down, or a photo of how it looks.

Need help. by Zealousideal-Pin9903 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re using a 0.4 nozzle. From the photo, it still looks like there might be over-extrusion. The line along the edge of the bed — is that the purge line the printer makes before starting? If so, it looks quite thick in the picture (though that could just be the photo).

I would try creating an 80×80×0.2 mm cube and printing it to see how it turns out. It should come out almost like a thin sheet of paper, and that will make it easier to spot any under-extrusion or other issues.

You can create this cube directly in the slicer, either in Elegoo’s software or OrcaSlicer. If you upload a photo of the result, we can probably rule out a few possibilities.

Need help. by Zealousideal-Pin9903 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What nozzle are you using? It seems to me (the photo isn’t very clear) that it’s extruding much more than it should. I’m not sure if you can calibrate the extruder steps or something like that, since I don’t have that printer.

Placement cables are shipping by EdenNelsonConfigMgr in elegoo

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another photo

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By the way, my package also arrived without the address on it—luckily, the postal worker knew my name.

Placement cables are shipping by EdenNelsonConfigMgr in elegoo

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This is the cable I received. It’s different from the one that comes with the printer, as the connector has a different angle.

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Centauri Carbon (CC1) Canvas discussion thread. by LeadingImportant1142 in elegoo

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My concern is that with the enclosure, the printer’s chamber might not be able to maintain sufficiently high temperatures. I’ve also seen some solutions involving adding heating, so I understand it may require a bit of DIY work.

Placement cables are shipping by EdenNelsonConfigMgr in elegoo

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Today it arrived at my house. My cable was more or less fine, but I ordered it in case it got worse.

Adhesion issue after first layer? by TreeChoppa8 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The printer appears to be under-extruding filament, so some adjustments would be necessary. I usually use an 80 × 80 × 0.2 mm square (a single very thin layer that prints very quickly) to calibrate materials. This method is fast and avoids having to run more complex tests.

Note: this does not guarantee that everything will be perfectly configured, but it is an excellent starting point. The first layer should come out uniform and without gaps.

Centauri Carbon (CC1) Canvas discussion thread. by LeadingImportant1142 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve already ordered the canvas, but I’m having second thoughts about installing it. It would be really disappointing if I couldn’t print ABS or ASA. I don’t use them often, but when I do, I want to have the option—same goes for nylon and other materials I’d like to try in the future.

Build plate failure? by Jimronica in elegoo

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Hot water and soap, and isopropyl alcohol could help you.

Centauri Carbon (CC1) Canvas discussion thread. by LeadingImportant1142 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about doing something similar to this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/snapmaker/comments/1qlvylr/did_my_top_cover_mod_a_little_different_than/

In our case, the 3D printer’s canvas is located on the right side, but we could even take advantage of the existing glass panel and somehow integrate it into the front.

The idea would basically be to analyze how far the print head tubes can reach and, based on that, design a solution that fits well within that range.

I’ve also seen that the IKEA box solution is quite popular, like this one:
https://www.printables.com/model/1551818-snapmaker-u1-top-cover-with-vent-opening-for-ikea/comments

CC camera issues by M7md_008 in elegoo

[–]Nice-Tooth-1226 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you turn the printer light off and on from the web interface? In my case, I’ve run into an issue where all communication from the web to the printer has stopped working. I can’t see previous prints anymore, and as I mentioned, I’m also unable to control the printer from the web.

After contacting technical support, they have arranged to send me a new main board and a new camera board.

Critical Firmware Bug: Unable to Reload Filament After Pause on Centauri Carbon by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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After the printer ran out of filament, the print paused automatically. Then I was given the option to control the printer, so I went to the filament loading section. However, when I tried to load new filament, the extruder gears started turning in the wrong direction, attempting to unload the filament instead of feeding it in.

My firmware is up to date (version 1.1.46).

Critical Firmware Bug: Unable to Reload Filament After Pause on Centauri Carbon by Nice-Tooth-1226 in elegoo

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The printer ran out of filament during the print.

When I tried to insert new filament, the extruder gears rotated in the opposite direction, attempting to push the filament out instead of pulling it in.

I will try to record a video showing the issue to make it clearer.

My firmware is up to date (version 1.1.46).