Fix the Top Layers of Spheres in Bambu Studios

Bambu Lab printers are great but top layers of spheres can look worse than you'd like them to. Lets take a look at how to solve this issue using variable layer heights.

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[TapticDigital]

I think most printers struggle with spherical objects, but I had never considered variable layer heights as a method of compensation. The results seem to speak for themselves, thanks for sharing this!

[Scott-jtic]

I really appreciate your videos, short, to the point, no fluff

[jamiemacdonald]

I've had very good results with Bambu slicer by using the same technique you've used, but I also made one other setting change. Under the Quality tab change the setting for ONLY ONE WALL ON TOP SURFACES to "Not Applied". I get a nice concentric pattern all the way to the last layer. Hope this helps.

[virtuosoflux]

Bro. Your videos are literally the most useful, fast, easy to consume 3dp videos I've seen since getting one... which was like a week ago, but still.

[DodzilaMen]

Well, I wouldn't say that "Bambu Lab printers struggle with top layers", I would say you struggle to pick the correct settings for printing them. You literally picked different settings, and the same printer printed it well.

[daliasprints]

Adaptive layer heights can be nice but only really work well if there's no other geometry in those layers of the print. Otherwise you'll get banding effects on those other things where the layer height changes.

The big original problem with your sphere top is the solid fill lines sticking out. On Cura you can fix this by increasing the "extra skin wall count" enough that sloped surfaces show only these extra walls. Not sure if Bambu has a similar option. Just using more perimeters will fix it too, but of course has material cost.

[remconet]

Your opening statement is true for all 3d printers.

[Mestrenada]

Great video man, short yet detailed and very well explained

[SkywalkerAnakin]

Just got into 3d printing. Got my first 3d printer last week (Bambu lab a1 Mini for 199€, planing to upgrade next year. Wanted to start with the cheapest bambu printer)
You’re videos are really helpful to make prints look better

[BenleGentil]

You can also use a concentric Top surface pattern, which is going to help with the finish

[bryancaraher]

Thank you. I have been trying to figure out this issue since I started using Bambu a few months ago.

[LiquidRetro]

I had no idea you would manually adjust these with the slider on the right. Good video!

[samtoshner]

Concentric top layers also helps so you don't have the zig zagging dense infill pattern clashing with the round top. When going for a pretty piece, I always use concentric top layers when the object is round.

[Rampyuk]

Your videos are great, Short, sweet, and to the point thank you for your help.

[im_linus]

You can also change the "top surface pattern" to be "concentric" in combination with the variable layer height to get a even better result

[Kratom]

You are my hero! This week i will need to print some Products for our shop. I didnt look for a solution because the object is curved inwards and it does not affect its functionality but it will look soooo much better!

[jimlips]

Awesome! I've always hovered over that "Variable layer height" button, but never knew what it did until you explained it! I'm trying it now on a print to see how it comes out. Thank you!!

[MsJellyfan]

CURA also variable Layer height...with any printer

[lo-firobotboy]

I use a plugin for my slicer that allows the print to run as a continuous spiral instead of layered circles. It removes the knit line running you have on your spheres and smooths out the top

[GearSounds]

3D printers struggle with spheres in general, it has nothing to do with brand. If anything bamboo Labs Prince Spheres better than any printer in this price bracket.