The (Best) First Layer Test.
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This will test functions that the simple squares cannot test.
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This model will test:
Z offset
Bed Cleanliness
First Layer Flowrate
First Layer Speed
Bed Temp
Round and Sharp Corners
Gapping
Bed Adhesion, and more!
I use this on my Neptune 4 to insure I have good settings, before committing to a long print. This reduces chance of the famous “Blob of Death” This is a great model to test first layer infill speed and line speed. It only takes 2-3 minutes.
Troubleshooting:
Nothing is sticking and it looks like spaghetti = Your nozzle is too high. Lower your nozzle (Z offset) Check Image Below
The straight lines are sticking, but not the round ones. = Clean you bed, and if issue persists, lower your nozzle (Z offset) Check Image Below
Every line stuck down, but the infill looks horrible = Your nozzle is too low. Raise your nozzle. (Z offset) Check Image Below
Every line stuck down, but there are significant gaps in the infill = Your nozzle is too high. Lower your nozzle. (Z offset) Check Image Below

Tips:
Clean your bed every 10-15 prints.
Don't touch your bed with your fingers or any oily substance. Pick it up at the edges to reduce this.
Use a scrapper! I like ThreeD Michaels's scrapper (https://www.printables.com/model/832209-optimized-bed-scraper-xl). If you want a gridfinity holder for it, check here → https://makerworld.com/en/models/1181792-optimized-bed-scrapper-xl-holder
Lower your first layer speed. Anywhere from 40-60mm/s is good.
I hope this model and these tips will help you, If so, please drop a boost or a like!