SeeMeCNC Rostock MAX v2, Assembly Manual

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Rostock MAX v2 Assembly Guide
The filament Diameter parameter tells the slicing
engine the size of the material you're printing with. When
starting a new roll of material, you should pull off about 2
meters of material and check it in 10 spots along the
length using a digital caliper. Average those samples and
plug the result into the
Diameter field. This is a good way of getting a good estimate of the material
you're actually using. This allows the slicing engine to deliver more consistent results instead of
depending on the generic size of the material.
You'll notice that the Diameter field is highlighted in orange. This means that the parameter is
part of a predefined material configuration. When using a new spool of material for the first time, it's a
good idea to create a new profile for it when you're taking the sample measurements of the diameter. A
good rule of thumb is to include the date you started using the filament as part of the material profile
name. Note the date on the spool label if it has one and add one if it doesn't. This will help you track
individual spools of the same color and manufacturer.
The Extrusion Multiplier parameter allows you to tweak the flow rate of the material coming
out of the hot end. A basic rule of thumb on this is to restrict the max value to 1.1 and the minimum
value to 0.9. Note that these aren't hard limits but are simply a guideline to utilize until you're familiar
with the effects this parameter has on print jobs.
The Extruder Temperature is the
temperature for the hot end, Bed Temperature is the
temperature for the heated bed. As you can see, both
of these are part of the currently selected material
profile. Each material class has a general
temperature range for the hot end. For example, ABS extrusion temperatures can range from 195 to
240C. PLA likes anywhere from 180 to 215. The specific temperature that your material works best at
varies by manufacturer and chemical blend. It's not unusual to see different “sweet spot” temperatures
among identical colors of material, even with the same manufacturer.
The Bed Temperature parameter typically has a lot less of a range than the extrusion
temperature does. A good rule of thumb here is 55-60C for PLA and 80-100C for ABS.
Retraction covers how the slicer
“retracts” the filament during travel operations
where it's not actually laying down plastic. Good
retraction settings help keep your part free of
little strings and blobs during printing.
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