Thanks! yes, the green 3.07mm does feel more fussy going through the Bowden than the Silver 2.87mm.
I just rechecked all the have:
The light Green gives readings like: 3.04mm, 3.09mm, 3.11mm, 3.06mm
The Pink: 2.99mm, 3.00mm, 3.01mm, 3.02mm, 2.96mm
the light blue: 3.01mm, 2.95mm, 2.97mm, 3.00mm, 2.99mm
the silver: 2.88mm, 2.89mm, 2.90mm, 2.86mm, 2.87mm
What should I do, is anything over 3.0mm a no no?
Stop using the green since it may clog or damage the machine? (or just be annoying by giving random results)
Do you think the others will be fine? They do not move as smoothly as the silver, but certainly move easier than the green.
PLA Source question: - I used amazon and did NOT order from one seller who had poor reviews for just this issue (too large), and ordered from a seller who DID have good reviews. Is there an official/unofficial rating system or any kind of QC rating for PLA manufacturers? Maybe I need to find a more reputable supplier, feels a little like the wild west out there.
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If your filament actually measures at 3.07mm diameter, then there's a good chance it's going to get stuck in the Bowden. Higher friction against the tube walls could well cause random under-extrusion patterns.
How does it feel just sliding a clean piece of filament through the Bowden by hand, compared to the 2.85mm PLA?
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