Things to Look For on a Benchy Print

1. Hull Surface (Sides of the Boat)

• Should be smooth and consistent
• Look for layer lines, ripples, or ghosting
• Roughness may indicate vibration, speed, or belt issues

2. Overhangs & Roof

• The roof and curved bow test overhang performance
• Drooping or sagging suggests insufficient cooling or temperature too high

3. Windows & Door Frames

• Should be clean and sharp
• Blobby edges may mean over-extrusion
• Gaps or thin walls may indicate under-extrusion

4. Chimney (Smoke Stack)

• Tests fine detail and cooling
• Should be round and clean
• Melting or deformation suggests poor cooling or excessive heat

5. Text on the Back ("3DBenchy")

• Should be legible and crisp
• Blurred text indicates poor resolution or motion issues

6. Stringing Between Structures

• Look inside windows and around the cabin
• Stringing suggests temperature too high or retraction needs tuning

7. First Layer & Bottom Hull

• The bottom should be flat and clean
• Warping or elephant’s foot indicates bed temp or leveling issues

8. Bridging (Across Open Areas)

• The cabin roof spans open space—this tests bridging
• Sagging bridges suggest cooling or speed problems

9. Seam & Layer Consistency

• Look for a visible vertical seam
• Uneven layers suggest inconsistent extrusion or Z-axis issues