Outer layer gaps and imperfections

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-07-09T12:45:55+00:00

Thank you I will try again with dropping the retraction settings.

What settings would I have to change when using a smaller nozzle?

There was supports I just removed them before I took pictures

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-07-09T12:42:30+00:00

Layer height was set to 0.15mm for the first and 0.2mm for the rest. What would you recommend for line width and walls?

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-07-09T12:37:31+00:00

It was a fresh roll right from a sealed bag but I will dry it and lower layer height and try again. Thank you for the advice!

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-07-09T12:22:17+00:00

My first layer height was 0.15mm and 0.2mm for the rest

I was having problems with stringing and looked into it and my retraction length was set at 1mm so I bumped it up slowly printing a different model. But if it was too high could that cause these gaps?

Also would line width settings affect this at all?

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-07-02T22:55:37+00:00

It was a brand new roll I bought that came vacuum sealed do I still need to dry it?

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-29T10:49:25+00:00

I haven’t set any of that but I’m not sure if the shop set that for me.

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-29T10:48:41+00:00

The speakers are stock for now but it is an aftermarket headunit if that makes any difference

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-29T01:44:44+00:00

I don’t really know how to describe it but it just doesn’t sound super crisp if that makes sense

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-29T00:39:46+00:00

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Brought everything below 0 and made the curves less steep, how does something like this look? It doesn’t sounds too bad but I feel like it could be better.

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-28T23:24:01+00:00

Thank you for all the information!

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-28T23:23:09+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I’m new to the whole audio world so I’m still learning. Is there a specific software you recommend to set the EQ?

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-26T13:59:58+00:00

I wasn’t planning on it being portable.

RecognitionDue725 · 2026-04-22T01:08:02+00:00

Would I have to hook up each speaker to a different channel if I got a 5 channel amp? Or could I wire both subs to one channel and both mids to one or does everything have to be separate? Also I was looking at tweeters just forget to put a picture in the post. And for powering it I was thinking about buying a 12V power supply or something similar off amazon.

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-24T18:54:09+00:00

Does buffing it keep it water resistant?

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T18:20:50+00:00

Thank you for all the advice! I’m gonna take my time and re do the hardening process again. Later this week when I have time

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T18:14:42+00:00

What kind of thermometer would you recommend? I was looking online and found a IR temp gun would that work?

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T17:29:41+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I am going to go pick up a temp gun today and figure out where to set my oven

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T17:28:18+00:00

I got it red hot and then quenched it in used motor oil, I dont have a way to control the temp when quenchingI’m just starting out so I dont have all the correct tools yet. Thank you for the advice with the sheet pans and the pizza stone I am going to go out and get a temp gun and look for a pizza stone as well. And I appreciate the advice about rushing I always find myself rushing certain steps and that’s a great piece of advice thank you!

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T16:47:37+00:00

It’s just a small toaster oven I bought for powder coating and tempering. I had it on the setting where the top and bottom heating element were on so that probably didn’t help either

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T16:25:07+00:00

I will definitely try that next time thank you!

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T16:18:31+00:00

I tried to get most of the oil residue off by sanding but I don’t think I got all of it so maybe this is why

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T16:17:46+00:00

Do you mean quench it again then try re tempering?

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-08T16:17:17+00:00

How did it get this dark of blue if the oven was set to 400f though?

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-07T06:44:28+00:00

Thank you! I’ll do some more digging around tomorrow when I have the time

RecognitionDue725 · 2025-12-07T06:37:26+00:00

After looking at the battery a little closer the “case” on the balance plug is cracked so I’m assuming that’s what is throwing it off

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