3D Printing - G-code Fundamentals
You want to add a pause at layer 5 in your print by inserting a manual G-code command. Which approach is best?
You want to add a pause at layer 5 in your print by inserting a manual G-code command. Which approach is best?
hard📝 Application Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify how to pause at a specific layer
Layer changes are usually marked by comments; inserting M25 pauses the print.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Replacing all G1 commands breaks movement, M104 S0 turns off temperature, deleting commands stops printing.Final Answer:
Insert M25 after the layer 5 start comment in the G-code file -> Option AQuick Check:
Pause at layer = Insert M25 at layer start [OK]
Quick Trick: Insert M25 at layer start comment to pause [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Replacing movement commands with pause command
- Turning off temperature instead of pausing
- Deleting commands which stops print instead of pausing
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