PA & OrcaSlicer Calculator

Calculate pressure advance from OrcaSlicer test pattern height measurement

Height on test print where corners look best

Direct Drive: 0.002 PA/mm step | Bowden: 0.02 PA/mm step

Calculated PA Value

Pressure Advance
Extruder Type
Step Used

Klipper Configuration

📝 Notes

📖 How to Use

  1. Print OrcaSlicer PA test pattern (linear ramp)
  2. Visually inspect where corners look sharpest (no bulging or gaps)
  3. Measure the Z height where quality is best
  4. Enter the height and your extruder type
  5. Copy the calculated PA value to your printer.cfg
  6. Test with actual prints and adjust ±0.005 if needed