Missing Microsteps Test

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As I wasn't thrilled with the print quality of my Wanhao duplicator I3, I began investigating what could be wrong. After tweaking and fine-tuning all the mechanical components, I still encountered strange lines in my Benchy prints. The image of my benchy here is a snapshot before the mechanical adjustments, but you can clearly see the issue on the cabinet of the benchy – diagonal lines were apparent. The more I dialed in my printer, the more pronounced these lines became. So, I created a drawing using Onshape: two sides are parallel to X or Y while the others aren't. The printer struggles to print those lines smoothly due to missing microsteps. If you print this and experience similar weird lines in your prints, you might also be suffering from missing microsteps. Print Settings Printer Brand: Wanhao Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 10%