Understanding general parameters
In this section, we will review the general parameters found in the General tab that you can see in Figure 17.2. The options are divided into three categories:
- Global Settings
- Nozzle Priming Settings
- Additional G-Code Settings
The most important settings are contained inside the Global Settings section, while the Nozzle Priming Settings and Additional G-Code Settings options are way too advanced for beginners.
Let’s look at the most important Global Settings options we have to learn (as a rule of thumb, we shouldn’t mess with parameters unless we are absolutely confident of their usage, as they can ruin our prints):
- Filament Diameter (mm): This is the diameter of our 3D printing filament. Most 3D printers on the market today extrude filaments with a diameter of 1.75 mm or 3 mm. If we want to be sure about the diameter, we can measure the filament using a caliper on multiple points. After measuring the...
