Root 4 carriage print orientation?

Root 4
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I am starting to print parts for a root 4 build. I found the print orientation recommendations for root 3, but not for root 4. What is your recommendation for the carriage? Its the part I’d like to start with.

Or can I assume that when I load STL files in PrusaSlicer, the orientation of the part is as it should be printed?

Thanks!

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Hi Jodldoe,

Welcome to the Root CNC forum!

I would recommend printing the parts as per the Root 3 print orientations. As most of the Root 4 part shares the same DNA as the older brother. So please use the Root 3 print orientation as a start point.

I know a couple of missing and I’ll endeavour to get those updates. Those changes might take place on the new Wiki site - so keep your eye out there too! www.wiki.rootcnc.com

Which carriage are you looking to print? and I’ll post a photo here to get you going?

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thanks pete!

i have started printing XY_Carriage.STL

after loading the file into prusaslicer, it was placed upright, which didn’t make sense to me (though i’m pretty new to this) so i oriented it with the logo side down and it seems to have printed ok. what would be your recommendation?

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Hey

I would recommend printing the part in this orientation:

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This is the way I’ve printed all my carriages and they have turned out perfectly - also its doesn’t need support this way!