AMS Purge Calibration V2 by Ciuf_Ciuf

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Description

General description

After the great success of the drainage project, I am proposing a simpler and more intuitive version, especially for new users and beginners who are approaching the world of multicolor.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/54909#profileId-56456

The basic purpose is always to minimize purging material as much as possible to save on color changes and drastically reduce the amount of discarded material

I have decided to update the model and make it more user-friendly

The basic idea was to make it a standard Bambulab Calibration, similar to the K calibration

So, lines with numbers to instantly identify which value is the most accurate to assign to the purging of the respective material

Being a test, it must be as economical as possible, so a test strip requires only 2 grams

I'm leaving you the video of a guy who explains in detail how to use this type of calibration

I thank him for considering my project for the creation of a video on YouTube, and I'm pleased that I've shared his video

Pre-print Procedure

*Edit 03-01-2024*

From one of the various print profiles you download, you'll need to set the color combination you desire

In my case, I'm calibrating these purge combinations, and the model will result like this

If you want to change the color combination, simply use a different type of filament

and the print profile will adapt to the combination you have set, as in this case

The model will update in real-time, allowing you to see immediately which color you are changing

I've implemented additional print profiles to significantly streamline the procedure.

While the process can be fast for those with a single AMS, it might be quite lengthy for those with multiple using the previous print profiles.

With these new print profiles, there is also increased compatibility for the A1 Mini model.

The idea of implementing the print profiles in this new way was suggested by Michael when he uploaded his print profile for the V1 model. I'll leave you the link to his Makerword channel (https://makerworld.com/en/u/2954682459)

As on the previous model, it is necessary to reduce the purging material to allow us to calculate the material quantity adequately.

The only significant difference is that this time we set all purging quantities to 0

On the dual-object print profile, you can also do it manually.

However, on the other print profiles, if you want to expedite the process, you can set the multiplier to 0, instantly reducing the purge to 0

Now you can start the printing process

Note: Do not touch any other parameters I've set, or the colors won't be printed in the correct order

Calibration reading

After completing the print, for calibrating the K factor, we need to read and determine the most accurate value to set as the purging quantity

What you will find in front of you will be this

As you can see inside the two green rectangles, that is the exact moment when the material is purged, and the next color takes over.

At this point, all that's left is to identify the correct value and set the purging quantity for that specific color change

For these tests, it's highlighted that 150mm^3 of material is required to perform the color change

In this specific case, the quantity is identical for both color changes, but for other combinations, it may vary

As you can see, the difference between the default values of Bambustudio and the ones just found is significantly lower.

This allows us to reduce material waste and significantly cut down on print times, decreasing the time the printer takes to change the filament

Comment & Rating (408)

@o9kayt

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

guess I did it wrongly LOL will try again. but I get the intention and will update again.

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

If you printed from bambuhandy and it's not working well, you need to open it with the slicer and choose the colors. Most likely, you forgot to set the purge quantity to 0, as I mentioned in the project description. I appreciate that your comment is constructive. Try as I told you and let me know!

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@printer_head23

I am having the same problem. Please update when you have discovered a solution.

@o9kayt

indeed, the handy app has some limitation. best to download the .3mf file, open it with either Bambu studio or orca, choose the colour accordingly and just print. I used the P1S nozzle setting that come with the .3mf file for my X1C without any issue. excellent purge calibration file! love it!

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@fullycycled

A public spreadsheet of some kind would be great. I've got every basic and matte colour from eSun which I can create profiles for. Being able to share these around would be amazing!

@devondevriendt

You should post this to the subreddit. Would be extremely helpful.

@user_1192036365

I would certainly contribute if needed! Great idea!

@JoeMike

Here ya go: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-AXr4HuEdfcQQ8Tj8pXjL4qMiFILUHJCgOnVNUyEZtU/edit?usp=sharing

@juanclazaro

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Re-printed it correctly and it worked great. Good support as well. Thanks

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The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

Hello, don't worry. Certainly, it shouldn't turn out like that. Did you change any settings I had set? Because it seems like the first layer infill is not correct. If you can, check that the first layer infill angle is set to 0 degrees? Most likely, you imported the file into Bambustudio, and when it asked if you wanted to transfer the settings, you told it not to. If it set the slicer's default settings, it probably reverted it to 45 degrees. Setting it back to 0 should fix it. Anyway, check what I told you, and 99% you should solve it. I expect your feedback, and if necessary, a change in your evaluation!

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@juanclazaro

Replying to @Ciuf_Ciuf :

Thanks a lot for that. You nailed it. It was my fault as I clicked no as you said without even being aware of it. One doubt, based on the picture, I could say that a good value from gray to white could be 125 and from white to gray 100 or 125. Am I on the right path? Thanks again and sorry for the scoring, I will change it right away.

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@Ciuf_Ciuf

Replying to @juanclazaro :

Don't worry. You know how many times I accidentally press it without realizing it due to haste, and then the settings don't match😂 I think it happens to everyone. A bit of communication, like you did, and problems get resolved That's what matters. I'm glad everything is sorted now. I would set it from gray to white at 150 and from white to gray at 100

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@Holmes4

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I was astonished at how low the purge volume could go between a strong color (orange) and a light one (white). Studio calculated 480 but 175 would work according to this print!

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

Wow! It's crazy. I rarely use white, so I never realized this. Your comment is also helpful to me for future prints!

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@Patrick1179

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Leider Drückt er das 2 Filament durch so das man nicht erkennen kann ab wann 1 Filament aus dem Exdruder drausen ist .

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

Hello Patrick, Did you read the project description and how the pre-press procedure should be carried out correctly? Are you sure you have lowered the bleed to 0, because from the photo, it doesn't seem like you did to me. I recommend double-checking your work and reviewing your evaluation. I provided very clear instructions on how to perform the printing.

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@wolfakevin

Replying to @Ciuf_Ciuf :

Hate when ppl 1 star something when they didn't follow the instructions properly :(

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@Chato829

🤡

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@TomsPropertyCar

what if you get results like this? the bars aren’t straight.

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

Hello, don't worry. Certainly, it shouldn't turn out like that. Did you change any settings I had set? Because it seems like the first layer infill is not correct. If you can, check that the first layer infill angle is set to 0 degrees Most likely, you imported the file into Bambustudio, and when it asked if you wanted to transfer the settings, you told it not to. If it set the slicer's default settings, it probably reverted it to 45 degrees. Setting it back to 0 should fix it. Anyway, check what I told you, and 99% you should solve it. I expect your feedback

@TomsPropertyCar

Replying to @Ciuf_Ciuf :

I did not change anything on Orcaslicer other than flush volumes and set the multiplier to 0. I found another comment with the same issue and I'm also looking for the infill angle setting to change from 45 degrees to 0. EDIT: Orca didn't ask me to transfer or change any settings. I opened the file, wondered why there was 2 plates, selected the one with 2 strips on it, set flush volume multiplier to 0, selected my filament colors, slice, and hit print.

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@TomsPropertyCar

Replying to @Ciuf_Ciuf :

I think I found it under Strength > Infill direction > 45. In case anyone else finds the same problem and wonders where this setting is.

@EngineeringProj

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

I saw other comments and we could say that 150mm is the lowest value to be accepted for every X1C. PLEASE: 1 I would suggest to remove the first part of your page , it makes confusion 2 This test purge is ONLY for this model right? 3 How so I calibrate the purge for a model I wanna make before I print? or this 150mm is already acceptable for every future model?

@bryan.cabrera

The purge is not model dependent. It is to test the necessary amount of filament to purge from one color to the next. Once you determined the value, you would use it on any project using the color combinations. So if you came up with a value of 125 to go from black to white, you would enter this in the Flushing volumes dialog before slicing. Hopefully I understood your question correctly.

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@EngineeringProj

Replying to @bryan.cabrera :

Ok , but it can't never be that value for every color mixing. Each color or multicolor print, I think , it should be tested right? Otherwise you have bad mixing

@bryan.cabrera

Replying to @EngineeringProj :

You set the color mixing for each combination. For a 3 color print using white, orange, blue you would set the flush volume for ea of those combos. In the below example I printed a test for every combo White > Blue, Blue > White, Blue > Orange, Orange > Blue, Orange > White, White > Orange and I set the flush volumes accordingly. In this example I set 150 to go from white to blue, and 250 to go from white to orange and so on. Anytime I use any of these combinations I can use those values.

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@Blackgem

I would like to know if it would be feasible to cut the unnecessary numbers and lines as much as possible so that 12 testers could be placed in a single bed and I think that this way I could check all the combinations of an AMS in a single printout. Right now I have my AMS busy for a couple of days, or else I would try it for myself. That and it is a No Derivates and I respect your work. I really think that by only having a template with numbers and lines we could easily use them as a guide with other plates that only had lines.

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

Thank you for your feedback. It's something I've been thinking about. I read all the comments that are left and try to extract all suggestions to release a new version, aiming to continuously improve usability and efficiency. With this version, I've tried to simplify the usage significantly, albeit sacrificing a bit of efficiency. If you have a more advanced experience, I recommend checking the previous version. A user has uploaded a print profile that allows calibrating all 4 colors with just one print, it could be a good alternative while waiting for V3. https://makerworld.com/en/models/54909#profileId-56456

@Lollipop

Taking the time to optimize is going to be much, much easier and instantly yields much better results thanks to this. MUCH appreciated!

The designer has replied

@Ciuf_Ciuf

As I mentioned on the official Bambulab Facebook Group, I'm glad you liked it. It's nice to see how it can be useful to everyone and especially to see that it's actually being used. I might be repetitive, but yours is a concrete demonstration of what I wanted to be done with this project!

@NHaviland78

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

these take patience to use, but got the job done on me being able to tune my flow/purge setting for all the color I have. I'm currently doing every combination of bambu Lab Basic PLA

@ashley_manser

Would you be willing to share the results?

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