what made this print look like this?

[formal karma]

I would try a new nozzle it looks like yours is partially clogged what’s the model supposed to look like

[rotund forge]

i just replaced it

might be clogged tho

if it is clogged how would I unclog it? last time when it was clogged I tried sticking the small needle in it while it was hot or something but it wouldnt come off

[formal karma]

Do you know what a cold/atomic pull is?

[rotund forge]

yeah was just about to say

did a cold pull too before, though i never got to finish it because the tube and the nozzle had a gap in between them

might try to do a cold pull again

since its actually working this time

you think the lines are also because it might be possibly clogged?

or is that retraction speed

[formal karma]

What’s your temp and retraction settings set to

Could be moist filament

[rotund forge]

yeah it might be moist, it was sitting out for a few weeks i think.
210c & retraction speed is 55mms

[formal karma]

Distance ? Printer type

[rotund forge]

ender 3 v2, whats distance?

[formal karma]

There’s retraction speed and then retraction distance

[rotund forge]

hm, dont see it in prusa

oh

nevermind

5mm

[formal karma]

That sounds like it may be a little fast but the problem wouldn’t be that extreme

[rotund forge]

must be moist or a clog

filaments been out for a few weeks too anyways

[rotund forge]

even though i couldnt pull out the bowen tube which is a problem for another time, I tried doing a cold pull with it in and didnt really get anything, and so i think it is because of how moist the filament is

its been out for a while anyways

[rotund forge]

tried using another filament that has been sitting in a box for a while, but that ended up the same, a bit broken down and crumply. if it isn't moisture, then it has to be the nozzle or something?

i mean when I manually extract it, it comes out fine

[formal karma]

To test if it’s retractions print a cylinder in vase mode

[rotund forge]

okay ill do this then

[formal karma]

👍

[formal karma]

make is bigger like alot bigger

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-how-do-i-print-this-printing-help/printing-in-vase-mode/

[rotund forge]

hm okay

yeah i did it in vase mode

okay its like tripple the size now

[rotund forge]

how it kinda ended up

[formal karma]

your issue has nothing to do with retractions then as vase mode has none

[rotund forge]

so what would it be possibly

don’t think it’s moist

but

it would be either the filament or the nozzle then?

[formal karma]

That or your extruded is acting up and skipping

Did you change anything on the printer or slicer between when it was working and now

[rotund forge]

apologies had to leave

erm no i did not

[formal karma]

check for extruder skipping or slipping

tell the printer to extrude with a hot nozzle and kinda pinch the fillament between ur hotdog grippers to see if its pulling

[rotund forge]

i dont think so, i dont feel anything abnormal but also when looking and feeling the actual extruder i dont see any skipping

came out like this

[formal karma]

I think your extruder is on the way out

[rotund forge]

oh really?

i got this printer a couple of months ago

what causes damage to the extruder then?

[formal karma]

its a crappy design from the factory

[rotund forge]

ah okay, so you just recommend I get a whole new extruder?

[rotund forge]

@formal karma sorry question, would it be the physical extruder, or the screw that controls the filament? i mean i already ordered a new extruder but trying to figure out what part of it made it bad

[tired coral]

@rotund forge you filament is wet.

[tired coral]

Wrong.

It is wet filament

I had the exact same issue.

It will cause under extrusion and hella stringing.

Wait nvm I just read above,,.

@rotund forge is your Bowden tube clogged?

[rotund forge]

no i’m pretty sure it’s fine, doesn’t seem clogged

sorry for late response

[rotund forge]

ah really that’s just wet filament?

i mean i wouldn’t be surprised if it was, it’s been sitting out for weeks

[rotund forge]

it visually doesn’t look clogged and i can easily put in filament without feeeling anything abnormal, so shouldn’t be

[tired coral]

Hmm.

Do you have the ender 3?

[rotund forge]

mhm v2

[tired coral]

Ah nice.

[rotund forge]

is it an extruder issue?

[tired coral]

Most likely.

[rotund forge]

i mean i can go and buy some more filament tomorrow and see if it is because of the filament

won’t be able to return it tho lol

i’ll keep it

[tired coral]

Would you really complain about some filament??

[rotund forge]

nope not at all

the more the merrier

alright i’ll come back here tomorrow and see if it is the filament or not

[tired coral]

Could you send a image of your extruder?

[rotund forge]

sure give me a few

[tired coral]

Does that silver wheel spin?

[rotund forge]

yep

[tired coral]

Does the golden wheel look worn down at all?

[rotund forge]

eh no it doesn’t

quite new too, few months

[tired coral]

Is that filament I see around the extruder?

Like little bits?

[rotund forge]

uh yeah some of it

yes

[rotund forge]

it is around the extruder, but not inside

[tired coral]

@rotund forge loosen that screw

[rotund forge]

really that screw?

that screw holds the spring in place i believe

don’t think it has anything to do with the exyruder

extruder*

[tired coral]

It adjust the tightness with the extruder

[rotund forge]

oh really

[tired coral]

Yes

[rotund forge]

hm okay let me do it then

[tired coral]

After that I want to you try to print the cylinder again and I’ll check on it when I wake up,

[rotund forge]

alright will do

have a good night

[tired coral]

You to. (If it’s night for you)

[rotund forge]

i think i found the issue

it’s not even extruding it

or when it is it’s very inconsistent

[tired coral]

Try to tighten the bolt then.

[rotund forge]

alright

[tired coral]

I forgot if it was loosen or tighten.

[rotund forge]

lol

let me see then

[tired coral]

That roll dosent look the best.

Is the filament sticking to the roll?

[rotund forge]

uh no i don’t think so

doesn’t look like it

[tired coral]

Can you pull on the filament and see if it’s hard to pull?

[rotund forge]

nope, seems easy to me

and extruder screws are turning now so let’s see how it goes

[tired coral]

Good!!

[tired coral]

How long does that print take?

[rotund forge]

believe it’s like 35 minutes, i’ll give you an update in like 5 minutes because usually by then you can tell how it’s going to end up, then you can go sleep hah

[tired coral]

Alright.

[rotund forge]

so ending up the same way

i noticed the base layer it made was smooth with no problem but when it started going up that’s when it just gave up

[tired coral]

Okay hold on..

[rotund forge]

maybe this old print might give an idea

[tired coral]

Okay well I have to head to bed but I would like to hop in a voice chat with your tmrw to talk about this and try and see what’s going on. So if you don’t mind me asking what is your timezone?

[rotund forge]

est, so its almost 2 for me

appreciate you trying to help

[tired coral]

Same here.

[rotund forge]

may not be free until tomorrow night though, i’ll let you know if that’s fine

[tired coral]

All good just lemme know a time your free.

[rotund forge]

thanks for all this, will message you later then

[tired coral]

Okay.

[rotund forge]

hey, can I call you in a few minutes?

[rotund forge]

new filament, no difference

[tired coral]

Give me like 10-30 minutes.

[rotund forge]

alr lmk when you can

[tired coral]

I can now.

[rotund forge]

@tired coral got a new extruder, no difference. i mean besides the first layer being better nothing changed

just starts going up and very inconsistent layers

[tired coral]

Idk man..

[formal karma]

What extruder did you get

[rotund forge]

Creality Upgrade Ender 3 Extruder, Ender 3 V2 Upgrades Metal Extruder Aluminum MK8 Bowden Extruder 40 Teeth Drive Gear for Ender 3 Pro/Ender 5 Pro/Ender 5 Plus/CR-10 Series 3D Printer https://a.co/d/gUVp9JZ

[formal karma]

are you using cura as a slicer?

[rotund forge]

nope, prusa

[formal karma]

Check filament diameter

[rotund forge]

yeah thats fine too

[formal karma]

What is it set to