Every printer has its own dimensional signature (nozzle, speeds, cooling, material, slicer profile). To ensure a snug fit that neither binds nor wobbles, it’s essential to print a few test connectors before running full plates and assembling.
You have to validate compensation (elephant foot, XY) before any production run and assembly.
Standard tenons are stored in c:\Users\[Username]\Documents\Split3r\Tenons\...
we advise you try the connector-flat.stl first
The bed-side bulge skews dimensions and makes fits too tight.
Enable elephant foot compensation.
Start with 0.30 mm over ≥ 2 layers (tune per printer/material). (Fig. bellow)
Inspect the underside: edges should be sharp, not flared.
Still bulging? Increase by +0.05 mm or add one more compensated layer.
Even with elephant foot fixed, outside dimensions can drift (slight over-extrusion, rounded corners, etc.). Correct with XY size adjustments:
Global XY Size Compensation: shifts all external walls (positive = larger, negative = smaller).
Hole/inner feature compensation (if your slicer supports it): allows different offsets for male vs. female features.
Try a connector in the socket.
If it won’t start or pushes parts apart : apply negative XY (e.g., −0.05 mm) to the connector then reprint a couple of tenons.
If it wobbles (too much play) : reduce clearance: +0.05 mm on the connector or −0.05 mm on the socket.
Iterate in 0.05 mm steps until insertion is smooth, firm, and the joint line stays tight.
1. Elephant foot compensation: 0.30 mm ≥ 2 layers (adjusted OK).
2. XY compensation tuned (increments ±0.05 mm) to snug, no spread.
3. Test passed on 5–6 connectors across the bed (check edge vs. center).
4. Same slicer profile will be used for the production run.
Do these quick trials first, and your full connector plates will assemble cleanly the first time.
