Extrusion multiplier calibration

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This tool was designed to help you determine the ideal extrusion multiplier for your slicing software. It generally works with Slicer. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Print this object using your current settings and recommended temperature for your filament. Keep the current multiplier at 1.0. 2) Measure the wall thickness of your print using a caliper or micrometer. 3) From your slicer, determine the perimeter extrusion width based on your nozzle size. For a 0.4 mm nozzle, this is typically around 0.42 mm. 4) Divide the measured value by the one from your slicer to get the new multiplier you need for optimal extrusion flow in your slicing software: (measured value / slicer value) = (0.42 mm / 0.45 mm) = 0.93. For example, if your measured wall thickness is 0.45 mm and your slicer's perimeter extrusion width is 0.42 mm, your new multiplier would be 0.93. To fine-tune your settings, try printing multiple objects with varying temperatures - for instance, one at 200 degrees Celsius and another at 210 degrees Celsius. This will help you determine whether the issue lies in the flow rate or temperature, or possibly both. Give it a shot! Share your results, and let's see how you calibrate your printer. What method do you use to optimize your prints? Show us your progress before and after calibration.