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76 | <p>When 3D Printing moves into public beta, you're going to want to get the word out. And fast! One of the best ways to advertise ourselves across the entire Stack Exchange network is through community ads. </p>
<h3>So what are these "Community Ads?"</h3>
<p>Graduated sites allow the community to advertise relevant p... | [
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### So what are these "Community Ads?"
Graduated sites allow the community to advertise relevant products or serv... | I'll try my hand at it and try to get the ball rolling.
[](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/) |
151 | <p>Are there any official naming conventions for tag names on Stack Exchange? And if not, how should tags be named?</p>
<p>From what I understand, one typically adds a <em>dash</em> (-) where you normally would leave a <em>space</em>, but how about tags that derive from words that are <em><a href="https://3dprinting.m... | [
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From what I understand, one typically adds a *dash* (-) where you normally would leave a *space*, but how about tags that derive from words that are *[CamelCased](https://3dprinting.meta.stackexchange.com/q... | Looking at other SE sites, the most common approach seems to make everything lowercase (including names and trademarks) and using hyphens whenever there would be a space or hyphen in normal usage.
As such:
* MatterControl becomes mattercontrol
* Makerbot becomes makerbot
* Post-production becomes post-production
* Po... |
264 | <p>I can't find an answer to this question on the "mother" meta website; hope this is not related to my choice of words in the search box. </p>
<p>The statistics of the <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/">3D Printing</a> on <a href="http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/82438/3d-printing">Area51</a> sh... | [
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The statistics of the [3D Printing](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/) on [Area51](http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/82438/3d-printing) show that only few items (question... | This post, [3D Printing SE Beta Status](https://3dprinting.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/197/3d-printing-se-beta-status), by tbm0115 highlights the *three main* sticking points (IMHO clearer than the Area 51 page):
* Questions per day
* Users vs Reputation
* Visits per day
Once those reach the required levels then... |
303 | <p>There are times when certain standardised comments are called for.</p>
<p>Here are some examples (the links go to the various sections below, under the Answers):</p>
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<li><a href="https://3dprinting.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/303/do-we-have-standardised-comments#answer-305">General comments</a></li>
<li>Pr... | [
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Here are some examples (the links go to the various sections below, under the Answers):
* [General comments](https://3dprinting.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/303/do-we-have-standardised-comments#answer-305)
* Prompting user to accept an answer - *i... | Comments
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> Hi and welcome to SE.3DP! Please do not ask new questions in comments. Without wishing to sound harsh, StackExchange is a Q&A site, and not a forum of threaded messages. The reason for this is to aid the search for answers to issues, and prov... |
314 | <p>Our site is dealing with electronics and practical engineering, so we use formulas in questions and answers on occasion, most usually when we have to figure out electronic ratings. </p>
<p>When we talk about the <a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/760/analytic-equations-to-make-algorithm-of-3d-p... | [
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When we talk about the [design](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/760/analytic-equations-to-make-algorithm-of-3d-printer) or... | $$\text{3D Printing Stack Exchange} \subset \text{Stack Exchange sites that use MathJax}$$
There are [~17 posts](http://data.stackexchange.com/3dprinting/query/879802/mathjax-inline) that could use an edit. Most of those are prices that have been converted into MathJax. You can fix that by escaping the dollar sign:
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132 | <p>When you add a raft in Slic3r, the first layer of the raft prints at the first layer speed. After the raft is finished, the first layer of the print prints at the standard speed. How can I make the first layer of the actual print slow down to the first layer speed?</p>
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"text": "<p>You shouldn't need to. The purpose of a slower first layer is to help with need adhesion. With a raft the first lay... | 2016/01/13 | [
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**A useful alternative for similar problems:**
A problem very similar to this would be to use different settings for different parts of a model in Slic3r. For most settings, this can be achieved through [modifier meshes](http://slic3r.org/blog... |
259 | <p>Let's say I print a part out of ABS and wait for it to cool. I could theoretically do this with several copies of the same printer, modified to use print beds of different compositions.</p>
<p>Will the material a bed is made out of affect how long it takes a part to cool?</p>
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Will the material a bed is made out of affect how long it takes a part to cool? | **What bed material cools faster?**
I found an [extensive list](http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thermal-conductivity-d_429.html) which relates various materials to their *thermal conductivity*, k [W/mK]; the lower thermal conductivity, the better the material insulates, and the slower the print bed will resist chang... |
296 | <p>From what I understand, when you hook up the <a href="http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B007KG0ZYI">Switching Power Supply 12v Dc 30a 360w</a> to the wall outlet, you have to be <strong>very careful</strong>; careful not to get the wires mixed up; careful not to have anyone or anything touch the leads (in fac... | [
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"text": "<p>It is okay to just use bare wires in the type of screw connector found on your power supply. They're design... | 2016/01/16 | [
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If you want neater wire termination, you should use one of the spade type ones. Pick the smallest size t... |
403 | <p>There is a little circuit board, or breadboard or something <a href="http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3_Rework_Electronics_and_wiring#Wiring" rel="nofollow noreferrer">in the diagram of the wiring for the i3</a>.</p>
<p>And it's mentioned that the z-axis motors need to be <a href="http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3_Rewor... | [
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And it's mentioned that the z-axis motors need to be [wired in parallel](http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3_Rework_Electronics_and_wiring#Motors_wiri... | In the diagram, they do show the wires connecting together, which is right. You can accomplish that just about any way you like, so long as you pair up the wires correctly from one motor to the other.
I'm assuming both "Z" motors are the same type and have the same color-coding for their wires. If not, you'll need to ... |
454 | <p>I'm using Cura as my slicing/printing software and I just started using the BuildTak printing surface.</p>
<p>The BuildTak is damaged by pushing a hot nozzle into it and my printer's (Robo3D R1+) autoleveling feature works by pushing the nozzle into the build surface.</p>
<p>Is there a way to configure Cura so tha... | [
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The BuildTak is damaged by pushing a hot nozzle into it and my printer's (Robo3D R1+) autoleveling feature works by pushing the nozzle into the build surface.
Is there a way to configure Cura so that it runs the Z p... | In Cura (and Slic3r), you can 100% customize what the printer does before printing your actual model through custom **start/end g-code**.
If you navigate to the `Start/End-GCode tab in Cura`, then select `start.gcode`, you can see what operations are run before each print begins. Lines prefixed with `;` are comments, ... |
456 | <p>I am wondering how people that use standalone 3D printers (printers that have the ability to print autonomously from SD Card) feed in filament, prime the printhead and/or change filaments without a laptop ?</p>
<p>Do the printers have a menu to arrange all these tasks ?
I often only see the options to preheat the h... | [
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Do the printers have a menu to arrange all these tasks ?
I often only see the options to preheat the head to a c... | My printer (IdeaWerk 150) is very basic and doesn't have any options for this from the screen.
I wrote a really simple GCODE file that brings the nozzle up to temperature, then runs the extruder for a few seconds, then waits, then extrudes for a bit again. I think it does this 3 or 4 times then stops. I can put the fi... |
711 | <p>What is the proper way to give printer settings to CuraEngine? Is it possible to put all these settings into a file (like Json formatted)?</p>
<pre><code>CuraEngine.exe -v -o "c:\3d\test.gcode" "c:\3d\test.stl"
</code></pre>
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```
CuraEngine.exe -v -o "c:\3d\test.gcode" "c:\3d\test.stl"
``` | I'm not sure if it's possible, but on github is code for setting CuraEngine up. Maybe you'll find this link, [CuraEngine/src/settings/settings.cpp](https://github.com/Ultimaker/CuraEngine/blob/master/src/settings/settings.cpp) helpful.
The latest release has more speed customization. You can change first layer speed... |
850 | <p>I was in the process of printing a 16 hour print, but I must have failed to copy the G-code correctly, because the print stopped after 107 of 223 layers. Looking at the G-code, It also stops there. </p>
<p>However, I had the full G-code on my computer, and decided to try and resume the print from layer 108. It seem... | [
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However, I had the full G-code on my computer, and decided to try and resume the print from layer 108. It seemed to work... | According to the RepRap.org [list of G-Code commands](http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code), see **[G0 & G1: Move](http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#G0_.26_G1:_Move)**:
>
> The `Ennn` command is *The amount to extrude between the starting point and ending point*.
>
>
>
However, according to [this](https://github.com/daid/C... |
871 | <p>I obtained the following wire 22 Gauge Stranded Hookup Wire from Radio Shack:</p>
<pre><code>Type/Style: AWM/1007
Wire Gauge: 22 AWG
Insulation Thickness: AVE. 0.42 mm
Rated Voltage: 300V
Temperature Rating: 80°C / 176°F
</code></pre>
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```
Type/Style: AWM/1007
Wire Gauge: 22 AWG
Insulation Thickness: AVE. 0.42 mm
Rated Voltage: 300V
Temperature Rating: 80°C / 176°F
```
>
> Use Limitation: Internal wiring of appliances; or where exposed to oil
> at a temperature not... | 22awg wiring is good for a max of 7A in this usage case. Your power supply can provide 30A. So it is definitely not large enough wire gauge for good wiring practice -- in the event of a short, you want the PSU's over-current protection to kick in before the wiring overheats. That would mean 14ga between the PSU and boa... |
948 | <p>I can download a file from Tinkercad as any of these:</p>
<pre><code>.STL
.OBJ
.X3D
.VRML
</code></pre>
<p>Is there a way to convert any of those file types to .DWG?</p>
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```
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Is there a way to convert any of those file types to .DWG? | For designing your part, especially considering the repetitive mathematics involved, I would consider to learn to use OpenSCAD. I've learned the program and it fits your modeling requirement quite well. I feel it's easy to learn and is somewhat easier for folks who have a programming background. I don't have one, but i... |
1,120 | <p>I'm trying to set up <a href="http://octoprint.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">OctoPrint</a> on my Linux Ubuntu 16.04 desktop to work with my Micro3D printer. The printer works fine on Mac and Windows:
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Kmil9.png)
I've installed OctoPrint with the [M3D Fio Plu... | I just discovered that OctoPrint only reads .gcode files for printing (apparently, unless you have a slicing software embedded in it), so I installed [Slic3r](http://slic3r.org/download) separately, and ran
```
./slic3r mystlfile.stl
```
to generate a .gcode file (in the executable directory).
Then I uploaded the .... |
1,362 | <p>I have a (HIC) version of the Prusa i3. I have recently installed the E3D v6 hotend and titan extruder. After fixing some other issues, I noticed that there is no filament being extruded. In addition, the gear looked like it was going in the wrong direction. How can I fix this?</p>
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1,465 | <p><strong>Before the question, here is my setup;</strong> </p>
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<li>Prusa i3 (with mainboard Mks Gen v1.2)</li>
<li>Repetier as slicer</li>
<li>Marlin source code </li>
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<p>My main task is to convert my 3D printer into a chocolate printer.
I have replaced the filament extruder with a chocolate extruder. An... | [
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* Prusa i3 (with mainboard Mks Gen v1.2)
* Repetier as slicer
* Marlin source code
My main task is to convert my 3D printer into a chocolate printer.
I have replaced the filament extruder with a chocolate extruder. And it is there that my issue began. Because, the new extru... | The Y-Max setting does not help, because it is the software end stop for the other end of the axis.
The Y Home position also doesn't help as it only changes the coordinate that the printer assumes for when it hits the home position. That is used for printers (like deltas) that home to the max end switches.
What could... |
2,607 | <p>I own a delta 3D printer. The problem is that, at the beginning of a print the extruder outputs dirty filament. I want a clean filament flow at the start of my prints!</p>
<p>How can I make the hotend exit the print surface (glass plate) by 10mm, extrude the bad filament and go back to printing again? Can this be d... | [
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How can I make the hotend exit the print surface (glass plate) by 10mm, extrude the bad filament and go back to printing again? Can this be done with G... | You can achieve this using the `G1` command. I don't know your exact printer, but you should be able to use something like this (add to the start G-code in your slicer):
```
G1 X0 Y62 Z0.2 F9000 ; Move slightly past edge of bed
G92 E0 ; Zero extruder position
G0 E1 F100 ; Extrude 1mm of filament
G92 E0 ; Zero again... |
2,701 | <p>I have a Mini Kossel and I am going through calibration.</p>
<p>I can home carriages and find the bed with paper-test getting some Z value with <code>M114</code>. Then I run the effector almost full height <strong>up and then down</strong> - and now <strong>Z value for the bed is greater</strong>!</p>
<p>If I repe... | [
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"text": "<p>According to discussions in comments, I'm pretty sure the problem lies in too low current. </p>\n\n<p>Please... | 2016/08/29 | [
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I can home carriages and find the bed with paper-test getting some Z value with `M114`. Then I run the effector almost full height **up and then down** - and now **Z value for the bed is greater**!
If I repeat the process I get greater and greater values in pap... | After some more testing I checked that the problem shows up only on Z tower and is not related with current. Examining the tower I found very dumb mistake. Pulley on the motor didn't have a setscrew! Don't know how could I missed that. The fact that it could somehow run is even more amazing. Thanks @tom-van-der-zanden ... |
2,815 | <p>On their website they say the following</p>
<pre><code>0.25 mm nozzle: 150 to 60 micron
0.40 mm nozzle: 200 to 20 micron
0.60 mm nozzle: 400 to 20 micron
0.80 mm nozzle: 600 to 20 micron
</code></pre>
<p>That confuses me. Why can I go down to 20 micron with the 0.40, 0.60 and 0.80 nozzle but only down to 60 micron... | [
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```
0.25 mm nozzle: 150 to 60 micron
0.40 mm nozzle: 200 to 20 micron
0.60 mm nozzle: 400 to 20 micron
0.80 mm nozzle: 600 to 20 micron
```
That confuses me. Why can I go down to 20 micron with the 0.40, 0.60 and 0.80 nozzle but only down to 60 micron with the much smaller 0.2... | You need a certain minimum flow rate to achieve consistent extrusion. Flow rate is the product of print speed, extrusion width (proportional to nozzle size) and print speed. If you use a very small nozzle and very low layer height, you'd need a very high printing speed to achieve a reasonable flow rate. Therefore, it's... |
2,909 | <p>If the hot-end is at ~0 on the Z axis and I go to level it, as it approaches X = 0 it begins scraping along the bed, then when moving back to probe the center of the bed (after homing X to 0) it will scrape the bed again.</p>
<p>I want to add a glass plate but am worried this aggressive homing will smash the glass.... | [
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] | If the hot-end is at ~0 on the Z axis and I go to level it, as it approaches X = 0 it begins scraping along the bed, then when moving back to probe the center of the bed (after homing X to 0) it will scrape the bed again.
I want to add a glass plate but am worried this aggressive homing will smash the glass. How can I... | I realised the simplest fix for this shortly after posting the question. In either your slicer or your printer controller (I use octoprint, so I added this there) add to the starting G-code something to lift the head so that it is above the point it is scraping across.
For example, change your starting G-code from som... |
2,986 | <p>Has anyone succeeded in installing the auto bed levelling on a Rumba board with Marlin firmware?</p>
<p>I have the last stable version <a href="https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/releases/tag/1.1.0-RC6" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1.1.0 RC6</a>.</p>
<p>I would appreciate some direction especially about:</p>
<... | [
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I have the last stable version [1.1.0 RC6](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/releases/tag/1.1.0-RC6).
I would appreciate some direction especially about:
* How and which pin to activate for the servo?
* How to tes... | General note, I do not have this board so I cannot test these steps myself, read the documentation in configuration.h, it is very detailed and should guide you pretty well. I am specifically looking at Marlin 1.1 RC7 on Github, so the lines below may vary slightly from what you see.
As to the pins to connect on the bo... |
2,996 | <p>I have an old Solidoodle 2 that I bought broken from a garage sale that I am converting to use RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin Firmware. All the motors work correctly, I am just having issues getting the endstops to work.<br><br> </p>
<p>I am using a regular limit switch with NC going to the signal pin and the other to groun... | [
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"text": "<p>try uncommenting the following lines to enable endstop detection on all pins for troubleshooting.</p>\n\n<pre><cod... | 2016/10/29 | [
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I am using a regular limit switch with NC going to the signal pin and the other to ground. I have this sw... | try uncommenting the following lines to enable endstop detection on all pins for troubleshooting.
```
//#define USE_XMAX_PLUG false
//#define USE_YMAX_PLUG false
//#define USE_ZMAX_PLUG false
```
This way the M119 will show any changes.
The only thing I can think of is that either the switch is plugged into the wro... |
2,999 | <p>I'm using the Marlin firmware (1.1.0-RC7 - 31 July 2016) for a 3d printer. Currently the printing is not perfect due to slight inaccuracies in movements along the x and y axis. I'm trying to change the feedrate for speed along the xy axis whilst the printer is in operation to make sure the printer stops on time and ... | [
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"text": "<p>You have the lines to adjust the feed rate.\nThe first one (line 742) is relevant to the maximum feed rate XY w... | 2016/10/30 | [
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```
G0 X10.0 Y15.0 Z3.0 F9000
```
indicates a move to (10,15,3) at a feedrate of 9000 mm/min. If F is not specified,... |
3,031 | <p>I finally manage to setup the ABL on my Prusa.
I run G28 to home all axes (for z I use the same probe used for ABL). Then
I run G29 E ( I use E because otherwise for some reason I have not understood yet, Z does not lift during probings) probing 4 points on the corners of the bed.</p>
<p>finally I get the map of th... | [
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I run G28 to home all axes (for z I use the same probe used for ABL). Then
I run G29 E ( I use E because otherwise for some reason I have not understood yet, Z does not lift during probings) probing 4 points on the corners of the bed.
finally I get the map of the bed:
``... | I found the issue. As I mentioned in my question UPDATE, trying to print something that cover the full bed, the ABL was not working.
The issue was the Gcode I added after the G29.
In fact for some reason I added a G28 X0 after the G29 and that basically cancel the data acquired in the G29.
I learned something new, do n... |
3,112 | <p>Should it be possible to directly send G-code to the printer serial connection using pipes under Linux?</p>
<p>Example:</p>
<pre><code>echo M106 > /dev/ttyUSB0
</code></pre>
<p>My controller runs at 250000 baud, I have tried setting the TTY baud rate to 250 kBd with: </p>
<pre><code>stty -F /dev/ttyUSB0 25000... | [
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Example:
```
echo M106 > /dev/ttyUSB0
```
My controller runs at 250000 baud, I have tried setting the TTY baud rate to 250 kBd with:
```
stty -F /dev/ttyUSB0 250000
```
But, unfortunately, this particular bau... | For direct low-level printer control from a terminal, without specific software, I found the following solution with full credit thanks to user: <http://stackexchange.com/users/6463673/meuh>
Sharing here as may be of use to other users in the 3d Printing community, and I was unable to source a "complete" solution to t... |
3,165 | <p>I am planning a mechanical 40% keyboard build and are coincidentally on the home stretch of a homemade CNC project.</p>
<p>The only thing the CNC needs to do for the keyboard project is to drill 7*48 holes. So what I need to do now is layout those holes in SVG. Therein lies the question. What resolution should I us... | [
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The only thing the CNC needs to do for the keyboard project is to drill 7\*48 holes. So what I need to do now is layout those holes in SVG. Therein lies the question. What resolution should I use for the... | I found one of those printer things that puts ink on dead trees and tested to print a simple SVG file.
```
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
width="400px" height="800px">
<rect x="10" y="10" width="72" height="72" fill="#999999" />
<rect x="10" y="100" width="378" height="378" fill="#999999" />
</svg>
... |
3,233 | <p>I started to write an application that calculates the estimated total print time from the G-code file for an already sliced model.</p>
<p>The program works and it's pretty accurate.</p>
<p>It works as follows: </p>
<ol>
<li>It scans the entire G-code file to identify all of the movements</li>
<li>It calculates th... | [
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The program works and it's pretty accurate.
It works as follows:
1. It scans the entire G-code file to identify all of the movements
2. It calculates the time for each move by dividing ... | I have tried looking into the printer firmware to see how the *Acceleration* setting affects the machine movement. From what I could tell, *Acceleration* seemed to be implemented differently depending on what firmware I looked at and was also affected by what the settings used on the printer were. I didn't look any fur... |
3,304 | <pre><code>Nozzle diameter = .4
Extrusion multiplier = 1
Extrusion Width = .45 <-- I feel like this could be reduced to fix it?
Layer Height = .3
</code></pre>
<p>I'm using Simplify3D.</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SsiMS.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/SsiMS.jpg" alt="ente... | [
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Nozzle diameter = .4
Extrusion multiplier = 1
Extrusion Width = .45 <-- I feel like this could be reduced to fix it?
Layer Height = .3
```
I'm using Simplify3D.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SsiMS.jpg)
[![enter image description here](https:/... | If it's on each corner, and not the layer change corner, it's a combination of overshoot and the short "pause" of the printer when it changes direction.
You can minimize it, but it won't go away 100% (due to overshoot from direction changes), usually models with a slight rounded corners work great. If you, say, incre... |
3,375 | <p>Under FreeCAD, I sketched on the face of a solid as follows :</p>
<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qe4nu.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qe4nu.png" alt="sketch"></a></p>
<p>My problem is, when I use "Pad a selected sketch", the solid created comprises also the original solid... | [
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[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Qe4nu.png)
My problem is, when I use "Pad a selected sketch", the solid created comprises also the original solid.
[](https://i... | Ok, I got help on [this forum thread](http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19756)
Using `Part Extrude` instead of `Pad a selected sketch` on the sketch will create an independent solid.
It also turns out that, instead of creating the second solid to do a boolean difference, the good way to "cut" my solid i... |
3,389 | <p>I'm trying to use one of the RAMPS GPIOs to control an external device that requires a 5V low-current logic level signal from Marlin. In order to do this programmatically, my host software (Octoprint) is sending an M42 command. I am using the following syntax:</p>
<pre><code>M42 P4 S255
</code></pre>
<p>according ... | [
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```
M42 P4 S255
```
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```
#define SENSITIVE_PINS { 0, 1, \
X_STEP_PIN, X_DIR_PIN, X_ENABLE_PIN, X_MIN_PIN, X_MAX_PIN, \
Y_STEP_PIN, Y_DIR_PIN, Y_ENABLE_PIN, Y_MIN_PIN, Y_MAX_PIN,... |
3,392 | <p>I'm trying to gear down a servo even further. I notice that the majority of the gears are made of nylon, and I want to create new gears that come close to the resolution and strength of the existing gears. I have a Replicator 2, but the resolution does not seem to come close to what I need. Any suggestions on how I ... | [
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```
#define SENSITIVE_PINS { 0, 1, \
X_STEP_PIN, X_DIR_PIN, X_ENABLE_PIN, X_MIN_PIN, X_MAX_PIN, \
Y_STEP_PIN, Y_DIR_PIN, Y_ENABLE_PIN, Y_MIN_PIN, Y_MAX_PIN,... |
3,420 | <p>I've got a Monoprice Mini Select (15365) and it takes FOREVER for me to manually spin the dial to get the printhead to raise all the way up so that I can perform maintenance (clear blockages in the nozzle or apply new tape to the bed, etc).</p>
<p>So, I was thinking about writing a snippet of gcode that I could jus... | [
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So, I was thinking about writing a snippet of gcode that I could just run whic... | Yes, on machines which will execute "standard" gcode, this will do what you request. Some good resources are <http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code> and <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-code> |
3,470 | <p>I have a Tronxy P802M (very similar to the Anet A8, but using a Melzi2.0V5 board) that seems to work fine (I just finished building, and axes movement and the integrated display work) but when I try to connect to the printer from my Simplify3D on Windows 10, I get the following:</p>
<pre><code>[...]
Connected to ... | [
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```
[...]
Connected to machine!
SENT:... | The [Simplify3D support site](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/faq/#faq-4630) mentions to disable the "wait for startup command" option in the firmware configuration for S3D.
This allows me to make a rudimentary connection to control the printer, however e.g. during the bed levelling wizard of S3D, the connection st... |
3,471 | <p>I received a Monoprice Maker Select v2 (I3 V2 clone) from my wife for Christmas. The sample .gcode files that came with the printer generally print great with no noticeable defects.</p>
<p>However, when I try to print miniatures for use with table-top gaming (D&D, primarily), I tend to get a lot of oozing and ... | [
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However, when I try to print miniatures for use with table-top gaming (D&D, primarily), I tend to get a lot of oozing and stringing. On t... | I've not done much miniatures printing, but I have the same printer and I happen to have the exact same filament loaded. Also, I've been doing a lot of tuning lately, including [this z-brace mod](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948) which has improved my overall print quality, so I thought I'd take a pass at print... |
3,582 | <p>I´m currently writing my own firmware for a custom delta printer. Therefore I also need to read G-code from programs like Slic3r. Even with an small example like an cube I´m struggling to find out where the z-coordinate is hidden in the code. Here is a small example of the code.</p>
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```
; generated by Slic3r 1.2.9 on 2017... | It isn't hidden at all. It's just that the Z-axis position only changes with each layer change, so the Z coordinate is only passed at layer change. On line 17 of your example G-code, it starts the first layer at Z=0.5mm:
```
G1 Z0.500 F7800.000
```
The next time you should expect Z to appear is on the next layer. |
3,587 | <p>According to Wikipedia, Tetrahydrofuran dissolves PLA. It also apparently dissolves PET.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>THF is considered a relatively nontoxic solvent, with the median lethal dose (LD<sub>50</sub>) comparable to that for acetone.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Wikipedia further states that it's not particularly dang... | [
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"text": "<p>From what I have read, THF is not super effective, it seems that Dichloromethane or DCM is actually a bette... | 2017/02/14 | [
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>
> THF is considered a relatively nontoxic solvent, with the median lethal dose (LD50) comparable to that for acetone.
>
>
>
Wikipedia further states that it's not particularly dangerous provided you keep it away from air ci... | According to Shuichi Sato, Daiki Gondo, Takayuki Wada, Shinji Kanehashi & Kazukiyo Nagai: *Effects of various liquid organic solvents on solvent‐induced crystallization of amorphous poly(lactic acid) film* in *Journal of Applied Polymer Science*, Volume 129 Issue 3 (2013), p1607-1617[source](https://onlinelibrary.wiley... |
3,596 | <p>I have a Prusa i3 that homes properly when you use the menu. After adjusting the bed and homing several times, it keeps the head at a reliable distance. However, when I try to print from an SD card, the printer buries the hot end in the heat bed.</p>
<p>What needs to be adjusted to fix this issue?</p>
<p>G-code from... | [
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What needs to be adjusted to fix this issue?
G-code from one of the 2 f... | The correlation between the endstop switch -- or sensor -- and the surface of the bed is not known *a priori* . In your case, there are two possibilities. I'd say the more likely is that your g-code generator is not setting the Z-height offset from the bed correctly. The other is that your bed is tilted, so proper Z-ho... |
3,641 | <p>Marlin offers a bunch of different choices for auto-levelling and assisted manual levelling for bent build plates (mesh levelling), but for the moment I want to level things completely manually.</p>
<p>That is, I want to move Z to 0, disable steppers, and then move around the print head and adjust the distance betw... | [
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That is, I want to move Z to 0, disable steppers, and then move around the print head and adjust the distance between bed an... | Write a few pieces of gcode to do this. Place it on an SD-card (I assume you have a reader) and select the file you want to execute.
Home all:
```
G28
G1 Z0
```
Do you really want to home it directly? I would say you want to take it down slowly and adjusting end-stops incrementally.
First:
```
G28
G1 Z10
```
Th... |
3,659 | <p>I have a Wanhao Duplicator i3.</p>
<p>I have done many excellent prints with this printer, and have first hand experience that it can do a pretty much flawless print.</p>
<p>But... Recently, I am experiencing weird results. My "flow" seems uneven. When laying down the first layer of the raft, I can see it looks li... | [
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I have done many excellent prints with this printer, and have first hand experience that it can do a pretty much flawless print.
But... Recently, I am experiencing weird results. My "flow" seems uneven. When laying down the first layer of the raft, I can see it looks like it "beads" in ... | Write a few pieces of gcode to do this. Place it on an SD-card (I assume you have a reader) and select the file you want to execute.
Home all:
```
G28
G1 Z0
```
Do you really want to home it directly? I would say you want to take it down slowly and adjusting end-stops incrementally.
First:
```
G28
G1 Z10
```
Th... |
3,696 | <p>I have been playing around with creating scripts to generate some custom G-code for a Malyan M180 and I am having trouble understand what commands to use to switch nozzles. Sometimes I can get the nozzles to switch and it doesn't recenter but sometimes it does.
I have been using:</p>
<pre><code>G54
M108 T0; switch t... | [
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I have been using:
```
G54
M108 T0; switch to left
```
... | No, M108 does not do that. You are looking for **T#**, where # is the tool position you want:
```
T1 ; switch to tool position 1
T3 ; switch to tool position 3
```
This tells the processor to send all heating, cooling and flow commands to this tool until another tool change is specified, and invokes the X/Y(/Z) o... |
3,700 | <p>In trying to understand 3D printers, I have watched some YouTube videos where the crafters make items with hinges. That in itself blows my mind. It is hard to grasp how something with moving parts can be printed. But specifically I am wondering if the concept can be extended to food printers to make, for example, a ... | [
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```
T1 ; switch to tool position 1
T3 ; switch to tool position 3
```
This tells the processor to send all heating, cooling and flow commands to this tool until another tool change is specified, and invokes the X/Y(/Z) o... |
3,795 | <p>I replaced the controller board in my Monoprice Select Mini with an Arduino/Ramps setup and compiled an uploaded Marlin 1.1.0-RC8 to run it. I've got most everything calibrated and working with one exception.</p>
<p>I tell the printer to home for xyz and then level my bed with a piece of paper then start a print an... | [
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I tell the printer to home for xyz and then level my bed with a piece of paper then start a print and the nozz... | I found the issue. When the hotend and bed are at temps for PLA everything works fine but at temps for ABS the Z offset would get all messed up. After a bunch of testing I was able to track it down to a single gcode statment `G1 Z15.0 F6000`
At the higher temps my Z stepper skips steps at that feed rate.
The "Custom... |
3,904 | <p>What are the "magic numbers" people refer to regarding print resolution on the Monoprice Select Mini?</p>
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3,925 | <p>I broke up my electronics and now the output for X is not working. The stepper is OK. </p>
<p>There is any simple solution to remap the output pins? I want the E1 output to act as the X output.</p>
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There is any simple solution to remap the output pins? I want the E1 output to act as the X output. | When using [Marlin firmware](http://marlinfw.org/) you could easily change the pin layout of the extra extruder (E1) with the broken X stepper pins by changing the [pins\_RAMPS.h](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x/Marlin/pins_RAMPS.h) file.
[Download](http://marlinfw.org/meta/download/) the firmware ... |
3,967 | <p>I'm struggling with my new printer, and I just want to make sure that I have the basic configured correctly. </p>
<p>What motherboard ID in <a href="https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x/Marlin/Configuration.h" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><code>configuration.h</code></a> is appropriate for MKS BASE V1.5... | [
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What motherboard ID in [`configuration.h`](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/1.1.x/Marlin/Configuration.h) is appropriate for MKS BASE V1.5 in Marlin Firmware? | Marlin appears to support older versions of the board (and possibly this one) according to this line
```
#define BOARD_MKS_13 47 // MKS v1.3 or 1.4 (maybe higher)
```
in `boards.h` which can be found [here](https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/blob/RC/Marlin/boards.h).
The company also has a [gui... |
3,973 | <p>For the Anycubic Kossel Linear Plus I have to upload data to the 3D printer from a software called Arduino and then close it. Then I open Pronterface and put in the right port and baud rate that is in the Arduino files and then click "connect". Afterwards it says </p>
<pre><code>connecting...
</code></pre>
<p>and ... | [
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```
connecting...
```
and that is all it does and do... | I know this is coming very late, but I'll post anyway in hopes that it may help somebody else experiencing the same frustration.
I received all of the same suggestions again and again on the forums -- about baud rate, COM ports, and a lot else which failed to get Pronterface to connect.
At last I posted to the Anycub... |
4,173 | <h3>TL;DR</h3>
<p>I need a complete list of fasteners (bolts, nuts and washers) for the <em>Sintron Kossel</em>.</p>
<hr />
<p>Has anyone bought this kit, and knows the answer, or knows where this is documented?</p>
<p>A complete list would be great, but in particular, I need the dimensions (M2.5/3/4/5? and length) and... | [
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I need a complete list of fasteners (bolts, nuts and washers) for the *Sintron Kossel*.
---
Has anyone bought this kit, and knows the answer, or knows where this is documented?
A complete list would be great, but in particular, I need the dimensions (M2.5/3/4/5? and length) and quantity of the bolts (and ... | After examining the guide ([Kossel mini instrution by sintron technology\_v2](https://gr33nonline.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/kossel-mini-instrution-by-sintron-technology_v2.pdf)) and the printed parts kit, I came up with an 99.9% complete parts list. The lists relating to the effector and autoprobe mount maybe slightl... |
4,177 | <p>I have a Tevo Tarantula with a MKS Base 1.5 board and dual extruders. I am running Marlin RC8 Tevo Community build for the dual extruder, large bed and SN04 sensor. </p>
<p>All temperature sensors work and give accurate reading but <code>E1</code> when activated runs at 100% until the overtemps kicks in and shuts... | [
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All temperature sensors work and give accurate reading but `E1` when activated runs at 100% until the overtemps kicks in and shuts down the system. Like ... | I am not sure what the hardware config is for the **Tevo Tarantula**
Make sure your `configuration.h` file is setup for your hardware.
The extruder defines are describe in [Conditional\_LCD.h](https://github.com/JimBrown/MarlinTarantula/blob/bugfix-1.1.x/Marlin/Conditionals_LCD.h)
It looks like the [configuration.h f... |
4,180 | <p>I've always had trouble getting prints to stick directly on my bed, but had great reliability when use rafts. This didn't present a problem when I was using PLA, but I recently got a roll of PETG and it is very hard to remove rafts, so I am once again trying to figure out whats wrong.</p>
<p>I am printing the same ... | [
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I am printing the same file (curr... | You could experiment with the 'cleaning' part of the startup gcode shown [here](http://reprap.org/wiki/Start_GCode_routines)
```
G1 X100 Y0 F4000 ; move half way along the front edge
G1 Z1 ; move nozzle close to bed
M109 S200 ; heat nozzle to 200 degC and wait until reached
G4 P10000 ; wait 10 seconds for nozzle lengt... |
4,216 | <p>I'm near the end of the build of a i3 MK2 clone and have run into a problem with the Z-axis motors. Specifically, the Z-axis will move down (and trigger the endstop) but it will only make a quick noise if I try to move it up.</p>
<p><code>M119</code> shows all endstops open. Min software stops are currently disabl... | [
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`M119` shows all endstops open. Min software stops are currently disabled, as I try to set th... | UPDATE: Turns out to have been a faulty RAMPS. Replaced the card and made NO changes; z-axis is now behaving properly. Thank you all. |
4,251 | <p>I am using Marlin firmware with a RAMPS board on an Anet A8 printer. </p>
<p>The bed size for the printer is 220 x 220 mm and that is stated in the <code>configuration.h</code> file. When using mesh bed leveling, the nozzle jumps to the first corner on the bed perfectly after setting the x-min to 5.0 but the next t... | [
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The bed size for the printer is 220 x 220 mm and that is stated in the `configuration.h` file. When using mesh bed leveling, the nozzle jumps to the first corner on the bed perfectly after setting the x-min to 5.0 but the next two points are off the... | ---
*None of the answers address your question to solve it! The only sensible contribution comes from a comment of [@TomvanderZanden](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/26/tom-van-der-zanden).*
---
For the sensor to stay *within* the limits of the bed (considering the offset of the sensor and the size of the... |
4,256 | <p>I want to add auto bed leveling before each print. When I enable auto bed level in <code>configuration.h</code>, it only shows <strong>auto bed</strong> in menu. I found this code in <code>cardreader.cpp</code></p>
<pre><code>void CardReader::openAndPrintFile(const char *name) {
char cmd[4 + strlen(name) + 1]; ... | [
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```
void CardReader::openAndPrintFile(const char *name) {
char cmd[4 + strlen(name) + 1]; // Room for "M23 ", filename, and null
sprint... | Rather than modifying the firmware to handle this, have you considered a pre-processing script on your computer, greping for a `G29` in the G-code, then adding a `G28`/`G29` pair at the start of the file if no `G29` is found? |
4,263 | <p>I configured Marlin 1.1.3 for auto-leveling with a fix mounted sensor connected to the Z end-stop pin.</p>
<p>I have the following settings in my config:</p>
<pre><code>#define X_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 25
#define Y_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 20
#define Z_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 0 // Z offset: -below +... | [
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I have the following settings in my config:
```
#define X_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 25
#define Y_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 20
#define Z_PROBE_OFFSET_FROM_EXTRUDER 0 // Z offset: -below +above [the nozzle]
... | Yes, with the proper equipment.
Printing wax filament (at 51 seconds): <https://youtu.be/tibkVZB_n9c?t=51s>
There are also options for melting wax, filling a heated reservoir head, and printing with that. I recommend doing this with a cold ambient temperature, so that the wax solidifies quickly. There's no point in j... |
4,267 | <p>I have a Monoprice architect which is a barebones clone of the FlashForge Creator Pro, or Replicator 1 Dual. I have upgraded the power supply and added a heated bed and, after getting fed up with MakerBot software, I've started using Cura to slice then post process with GPX.</p>
<p>I did a lot of searching and fina... | [
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I did a lot of searching and finally found ... | Yes, with the proper equipment.
Printing wax filament (at 51 seconds): <https://youtu.be/tibkVZB_n9c?t=51s>
There are also options for melting wax, filling a heated reservoir head, and printing with that. I recommend doing this with a cold ambient temperature, so that the wax solidifies quickly. There's no point in j... |
4,304 | <p>I have spent ages debugging this problem but I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.</p>
<p>I have a Wanhao duplicator i3 (Prusa i3 clone) and until recently I used Wanhao's adapted version of the Cura slicer. But it's quite an old Cura version and I wanted to make use of the improved supports in the new Cura.</p... | [
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"text": "<p>This problem is most commonly caused by infill speeds which are too high.</p>\n\n<p>Instead of printing line... | 2017/06/28 | [
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I have a Wanhao duplicator i3 (Prusa i3 clone) and until recently I used Wanhao's adapted version of the Cura slicer. But it's quite an old Cura version and I wanted to make use of the improved supports in the new Cura.
Unfortunate... | This problem is most commonly caused by infill speeds which are too high.
Instead of printing lines, the filament is caught on one of the lines of the previous layer, leaves a blob there and only restarts extrusion when it hits the next line. Instead of extruding continuously the filament comes out in blobs at the loc... |
4,421 | <p>I have Ramps 1.4 and would like to get answer on extrusion in Marlin firmware. I have NEMA 17 stepper motor 1.8 deg, set to 1/16 step. Mk7 direct drive.
38 teeth in extruder drive gear. I bought it from <a href="https://www.robotics.org.za/RDKIT-00?search=extru" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this website</a>.</p>
<p>He... | [
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38 teeth in extruder drive gear. I bought it from [this website](https://www.robotics.org.za/RDKIT-00?search=extru).
Here are my current settings:
```
#define DEFAUL... | According to the description, the drive gear you have has a `10.8mm` diameter. This means that (in the ideal case) one full rotation of the drive gear will advance a length of filament equal to its circumference, which is `pi x 10.8mm` or approximately `33.93mm`.
Your motor rotates `1.8` degrees per step, so it takes ... |
4,637 | <p>I have make a little test with 4 dots aligned with A tower, B and C tower. Distance W and S are the same in the stl but not in the print. I have tried diferent values of diagonal root but S always is smaller than W, and all S are equal (more or less 38.20mm) and all W are equal (more or less 40.80). I expect that W ... | [
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your bed is not clearly horizontal
I've recreated your picture with some assumptions (for example that your SW calculates properly and your steppers and motors act well).
Take a look here:
[](... |
4,646 | <p>I'm building my own DLP printer with UV LEDs. I use a 20A relay to power them on, since they require high power and can't be directly driven by arduino or Raspberry.</p>
<p>I'm planning to use them with NanoDLP on Raspberry + GRBL on Arduino.</p>
<p>Is it possible to make NanoDLP tell GRBL to power on (send digita... | [
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I'm planning to use them with NanoDLP on Raspberry + GRBL on Arduino.
Is it possible to make NanoDLP tell GRBL to power on (send digital 1/+5V) the rela... | I have no experience with either GRBL or DLP printers, but the
```
M7
M8
M9
```
coolant control codes should be able to be sent by NanoDLP to GRBL. Those seem to allow for direct digital output.
Apparently you can set the pin you want them to use in the `cpu_map.h` file, with the standard being Analog Pins 3 and 4 f... |
4,660 | <p>I have a <a href="https://www.alunar.net/m508-self-assembly-3d-printer.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Alunar M508 machine</a> that I am trying to get new firmware on. The firmware that was loaded on the machine wasn't very good. The x axis was mirrored and the home point was way off. I was looking into Marlin to pu... | [
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4,681 | <p>I am new to Fusion 360 and I think I'm going straight to something complicated. Is there a way to make a nose cone for a model rocket? What tools would one you to accomplish this?</p>
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The concept is simple. Create a single line sketch that would represent the desired curve, starting from, in this example, the nose of the cone and traveling to the base. Create only one-half of the nose... |
4,735 | <p>A while ago, I created some simple command buttons in Octoprint to help with bed levelling, by hopping to particular points on the bed. I realised that what I actually want to do is move Z up 10mm, move, and then home Z though, to avoid ploughing the nozzle along the bed if the level is badly off.</p>
<p>So I did t... | [
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So I did this:
```
... | NO if you want to smooth your print, gently heat the plastic and with a utensil smooth out the plastic. A hair dryer is a good way of doing this but be careful to only lightly melt the outside of the model. |
4,745 | <p>I'm having a Prusa i3 derivative printer with a capacitive sensor for the z-axis. It switches a tiny bit before the nozzle hits the print bed and hence needs a z-offset to be configured.</p>
<p>In Slic3r I have configured the z-offset to <code>-0.1</code> on the <em>General</em> page of the <em>Printer Settings</em... | [
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In Slic3r I have configured the z-offset to `-0.1` on the *General* page of the *Printer Settings*, but currently I'm evaluating Cur... | You can trick the printer into applying an offset using the `G92` command:
```
G0 Z0
G92 Z0.1
```
First, we move the nozzle to `Z=0`. Next, through the `G92` command, we tell the printer to, from now on, treat the current position as `Z=0.1`. This effectively applies an offset of `-0.1` to the Z-axis, since if we n... |
4,792 | <p>How can I center a model at the middle of the printing area of the printer when creating a g-code with CuraEngine. </p>
<p>Are there any parameters I can add to <code>ultimaker2.def.json</code> to achieve this?
Thanks.</p>
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Are there any parameters I can add to `ultimaker2.def.json` to achieve this?
Thanks. | Found a solution.
This need to be applied under `"settings"`
```
"command_line_settings": {
"label": "Command Line Settings",
"description": "Settings which are only used if CuraEngine isn't called from the Cura frontend.",
"type": "category",
"enabled": true,
"children": {
"center_object":... |
4,822 | <p>I've successfully installed <code>mjpg-streamer-experimental</code> from <a href="https://github.com/jacksonliam" rel="nofollow noreferrer">jacksonliam</a>/<a href="https://github.com/jacksonliam/mjpg-streamer" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>mjpg-streamer</strong></a>.</p>
<p>I just can't figure out how to set th... | [
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I just can't figure out how to set the parameter I need in order to rotate my camera 180 degrees (I have my webcam mounted upside down for a cus... | **Edit: Having now installed Octopi myself, I have found that they made it easy to rotate the image right from the interface. If you open the "Settings" and look under "Webcam & Timelapse", there are settings for flipping the image horizontally or vertically and for rotating 90 degrees.**
---
There are a few ways to ... |
4,824 | <p>I am writing some G-code for my DIY 3D printer. From what I understand, <code>G4</code> is dwell and its expressed in milliseconds. So my extruder takes about 30 seconds to heat up. Do I just type </p>
<pre><code>G04 30000
</code></pre>
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```
G04 30000
``` | You are correct about needing to specify the dwell value in milliseconds. However, the RepRap Wiki indicates that you need to use the `Pn` argument, and not just an unadorned number as the argument to the command. To adapt the Wiki's own example, you will need to use:
```
G4 P30000
```
This should cause the firmware... |
4,826 | <p>On the reprap wiki it says using Znnn it sets a new axis position. But then it says "No physical motion will occur". What would the line <code>G92 E0</code> be used for?</p>
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4,877 | <p>I am working on g code for my homebrew 3d printer and i have found the line <code>G1 -2.000 F2400.000</code>. From what i understand there should be an axis before the number and x and y shouldnt have negative. I am using grbl which is for cnc milling but and i have been deleting this line with no problems but i am ... | [
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> G1 -2.000 F2400.000
>
>
>
Is not valid G-code. As you note, `-2.000` should be prefixed with an axis (X,Y,Z or E).
Marlin would ignore the `-2.000` bit and simply treat the command as equivalent to
```
G1 F2400.000
```
which doesn't perform any movement, but sets the feedrate for any future moves to 2400mm... |
4,900 | <p>I have a Prusa i3 (from FLSun). I have assembled the printer, calibrated it (fairly decently), and have successfully demonstrated extrusion manually. However, when I try to run a print job (the G-code clearly contains E commands), the extruder motor never rotates. Is this a common problem? Any suggestsions for how t... | [
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* No reassignment of the extruder in the Gcode
* You can extrude if you push the filament by hand
* Extruder motor works when switched to Z driver
* Z Motor works
I come to the conclusion that some of your electronics or the motor have fried.
What have fried? I tried to make a step ... |
5,035 | <p>I am modelling a few cut templates to be used on an hexagonal grid (honeycomb) material using OpenSCAD. Basically, from a reference cell, I need to select all cells that are within a given range and given angle.</p>
<p>I implemented this by creating an in memory grid that covers an area larger than what I need (ex... | [
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I implemented this by creating an in memory grid that covers an area larger than what I need (extra range, ... | I ended up finding a reasonable solution myself:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/mp3ET.png)
Basically, I diffed two identical, non-hollow geometries, in which the first one had the cells larger than they needed to be (so overlapping with others), and th... |
5,048 | <p>The short version of my question is:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Are 3D printed parts made of ABS likely to survive for <strong>one year</strong> in an incubator at <strong>80℃</strong>?</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Please read on for more details.</p>
<p>I am printing some parts that will be used inside an incubator ... | [
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>
> *Are 3D printed parts made of ABS likely to survive for **one year** in an incubator at **80℃**?*
>
>
>
Please read on for more details.
I am printing some parts that will be used inside an incubator in a lab. They are likely to be used at 80℃ for at least a year, possibl... | To answer your question briefly: **No, ABS will not survive for a duration of at least one year at 80-100°C**.
![1]](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6X0uY.png)
If you look at the chart above (from Tiganis/Burn), you'll notice, that the blue line (ABS 90°C) is decreasing. I did an eyeball calculation of the graph and arrived... |
5,066 | <p>I recently bought an Anet A8 (<a href="https://pevly.com/anet-a8-3d-printer-review/" rel="noreferrer">https://pevly.com/anet-a8-3d-printer-review/</a>). I've managed to get everything up and running, leveled the board, but am now running into a problem.</p>
<p>At the start of the print, the printer moves to 0,0,0, ... | [
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At the start of the print, the printer moves to 0,0,0, bumps into the switches a couple times (I assume to calibrate or so?), and then star... | I switched to different firmware (the latest Marlin), now the problem has been resolved. So it seems to me that those random movements are not in fact normal, but a flaw in the firmware. |
5,078 | <p>I work on communication devices for people with disabilities that prevent them from speaking. This can be anything from a board with symbols on, to a relatively sophisticated app. </p>
<p>Some potential users also have sight issues and have to distinguish symbols by feel (these particular users have cognitive dis... | [
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Some potential users also have sight issues and have to distinguish symbols by feel (these particular users have cognitive disabilities an... | If you install inkscape, pstoedit and ghostscript version 9.21 (not the latest as pstoedit is incompatible) you can get the file into a format that openscad can
import using two commands in a cmd file
```
"C:\Program Files\Inkscape\inkscape" -E "traffic lights.eps" "traffic lights.svg"
"C:\Program Files\pstoedit\pst... |
5,151 | <p>I'm designing a few mechanisms with OpenSCAD, and one of the parameters that need adjustment between printers/filaments is allowances between pieces that need to be assembled together (for example, if I want a "5 mm diameter pin" to fasten two pieces together, how much larger than 5 mm will the holes / how... | [
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"text": "<p>Well, the tolerances will depend on material to be used for fabrication of the required part and also... | 2017/12/20 | [
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* *Tolerance... |
5,183 | <p>I'm trying to print a cylinder with Flashprint. Problem is, that the .stl file i created (with OpenSCAD) is totally ruined once loaded into Flashprint. With ruined I mean the round outline is now with spikes and steps everywhere. And by loaded I mean directly after loading, not even creating the .gx files. The outpu... | [
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5,268 | <p>As first layer is so important, I am looking for an easy way to generate the gcode to print just the first layer.
I see that with Slic3r you can cut from a Z
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I see that with Slic3r you can cut from a Z
But for test purposes I prefer just selecting a number of layers to be generated so I can easily generate different "first layer(s) tests" with different first la... | I understand your question like this:
>
> I know I could cut the mesh and just slice the bottom of my model, but since I am interested in a given **number of layers** and the heigh of a layer may change according to settings (e.g.: 0.2mm, 0.1mm, 0.05mm...), I want to find a way to generate an arbitrary number of laye... |
5,275 | <p>I've just finished building a new printer and I wanted to take advantage of a 32 bits board I ordered some time ago. The board is an MKS SBase 1.3</p>
<p>I've been researching the Smoothiware firmware but somehow I'm not convinced by it yet. One of the things pulling me off is the Z-Probe behavior. On my Arduino-Ma... | [
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I've been researching the Smoothiware firmware but somehow I'm not convinced by it yet. One of the things pulling me off is the Z-Probe behavior. On my Arduino-Marlin 1.1.8... | So, low-teck, old-style investigative work from my side.... I contacted [a company](http://www.filright.com) selling HDPLA and they got back to me with the following reply.
>
> We created HDPLA as an industrial PLA with special additives. As a result, our so called HDPLA has the advantages of ABS, but prints as easy ... |
5,294 | <p>So I am trying to get the XSD-Schema from this object. When I open the File I just get something like this code (snippet):</p>
<pre><code>¸†2¡Q·2ºyƒeCã2ï…w ïÀ|¼ðAøä[0Ÿ |>‚|ó‘å2²ºFƒ¼Æò1ùàåcj@Þ`ùиÌ{áÈ;0/|¾
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```
¸†2¡Q·2ºyƒeCã2ï…w ïÀ|¼ðAøä[0Ÿ |>‚|ó‘å2²ºFƒ¼Æò1ùàåcj@Þ`ùиÌ{áÈ;0/|¾
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``... | Three likely culprit:
* **The file is compressed but your machine can't detect it**. So for example the 3MF model has been zipped, and what you are trying to do is opening the zip archive in the text editor, rather than the file that is in the zip archive. Solution: try to see if common decompress utilities like zip, ... |
5,341 | <p>I am using python 3.6 with pySerial library to connect to the Hyrel System 30M 3D Printer. I am able to read the data from the device but unable to write any commands to it</p>
<p>Here is the code:</p>
<pre><code> ser = serial.Serial()
ser.port = 'COM4'
ser.baudrate = 38400
out = ser.readline()
... | [
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ser = serial.Serial()
ser.port = 'COM4'
ser.baudrate = 38400
out = ser.readline()
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```
ser.flush()
```
after your last line. This command will... well... *flush* anything into the buffer through the actual connection. |
5,346 | <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/xE1dA.gif" alt="enter image description here"></p>
<p>This is what is happening to my motor. Any suggestions would help.
1. I have tried adjusting the trimpot.
2. Rewire the connector to match the one on the motherboard.
3. Anything else I found on the internet.</p>
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This is what is happening to my motor. Any suggestions would help.
1. I have tried adjusting the trimpot.
2. Rewire the connector to match the one on the motherboard.
3. Anything else I found on the internet. | If the one in your question is your *complete* code, a possibility is that your computer is just buffering the output for the serial port, withholding it in memory. Try to add
```
ser.flush()
```
after your last line. This command will... well... *flush* anything into the buffer through the actual connection. |
5,382 | <p>Model of the printer is unknown, got it as present, probably something generic cartesian on arduino mega and ramps boards stitched together and with marlin firmware.</p>
<p>I've used accepted answer from here to try moving this thing from terminal.
<a href="https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/3112/how-to... | [
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I've used accepted answer from here to try moving this thing from terminal.
[How to directly send G-code to printer from a Linux terminal?](https://3dpri... | That's weird but i've got some code from here: <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6947413/how-to-open-read-and-write-from-serial-port-in-c> , changed it a little, removed few lines, ran it - and my port started working just fine. Here's the complete code (for Linux of course).
I guess that was the c\_lflag line that... |
5,447 | <p>When using <code>G1</code> command in G-code, what is the difference between <code>Z</code>- axis and <code>E</code>- axis?</p>
<p>I see all <code>E</code>, <code>F</code> and <code>Z</code> in</p>
<pre><code>G1 Z0.350 F7800.000
G1 E-2.00000 F2400.00000
G92 E0
G1 X96.753 Y95.367 F7800.000
G1 E2.00000 F2400.00000
<... | [
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I see all `E`, `F` and `Z` in
```
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G1 E-2.00000 F2400.00000
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* not all available commands make sense for a 3D printer
* some of the command do slightly different things than those one may intuitively thin... |
5,527 | <p>Is the firts time that I saw this movement after the printing has finishig and causes the nozzle crashes to the printed part and I noticed due the part is 14x8 and the nozzle is to near and below to the border of the shape. I supposed that some scripts has changed but, seems to be everything ok.</p>
<p>this is the ... | [
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this is the end script... | You can use:
```
G91
G1 Z10
```
`G91` make the printer use ralative positioning, while `G1 Z10` would move the gantry up of 10mm, reagrdless of its actual position.
In order to understand what's going on, you could experiment with the position of those lines in the script.
The safest bet it to insert them at the v... |
5,625 | <p>So like I sayed in the title, Why can't the Anet A6 do .05 layer height? I found that some printers can do .05 layer heights, but the Anet A6 can't? I am interested to know if it is the stepper motors or the threaded rods or something. Maybe this is something I can do a small "test print" on? </p>
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* The number of steps in the stepper motor
* The geometry of the lead screw
* The tolerance with which the lead screw... |
5,800 | <p>Note: I have extended my question as some of you mentioned that the question is not clear.</p>
<p>I am using a RAMPS 1.4 board with an Arduino mega 2560. I need to drive a stepper motor as an extruder using either E0 or E1. I am using Repetier-Firmware and can drive the extruder (stepper motor) using the E0 (RAMPS ... | [
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I am using a RAMPS 1.4 board with an Arduino mega 2560. I need to drive a stepper motor as an extruder using either E0 or E1. I am using Repetier-Firmware and can drive the extruder (stepper motor) using the E0 (RAMPS 1.4).
Now... | **The edited question** appears to mention that **the actual extruders of the print head need to home / limit themselves**. The answer is that this is not required. When operating direct or Bowden driven extruder setups, you know (or you can measure or find out experimentally) the distance that the filament has to trav... |
5,840 | <p>I have the same problem as <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/groups/tevo-tarantula-owners/forums/general/topic:29448" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this person</a> but I don't have those lines in my <code>RAMPS.h</code> file as seen <a href="http://joxi.ru/DmBgR75UNe8k52.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
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I've recently burnt my potentiometer on E0 so the motor isn't working properly anymore. I wa... | Another [posting](https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/3925/how-to-switch-motor-outputs-and-use-e1-as-x-in-marlin-firmware/5786#5786) already discusses how you can change the pins to use spare stepper controllers for broken controllers by changing the pin layout. Assuming you are using a RAMPS board and using... |
5,857 | <p>How does Z offset (<code>M851</code>) work with an auto leveling sensor? Does it add the Z offset to the offset of the <code>G29</code> mesh? or the <code>G29</code> value replaces the <code>M851</code>?</p>
<p>My printer is an Anet A8 with Marlin firmware, I was having issues with the autoleveling sensor and reset ... | [
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] | How does Z offset (`M851`) work with an auto leveling sensor? Does it add the Z offset to the offset of the `G29` mesh? or the `G29` value replaces the `M851`?
My printer is an Anet A8 with Marlin firmware, I was having issues with the autoleveling sensor and reset the Z offset to 0 and let `G29` get the mesh offsets ... | `G28` instructs the printer to home itself to the X an Y endstops and the Z sensor determines the homing of the Z axis; i.e. when the sensor triggers, this is not necessarily (and most commonly) not the position where the nozzle is at Z=0.
`G29` determines the shape of the bed by probing the bed. This will set the sha... |
5,921 | <p>My Printrbot simple metal's extruder is jammed and I need to heat it up to unjam it. Unfortunately, the printer does't want to connect to my laptop regardless of the program I'm using (Repetier-Host or Cura 15). </p>
<p>Is there a way to use a micro SD card to heat up the printer hotend but not print anything?</p>
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"text": "<p>Sure there is. As you use Cura, you can grab any G-code file (you already have) and use it to set hotend tempe... | 2018/05/06 | [
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] | My Printrbot simple metal's extruder is jammed and I need to heat it up to unjam it. Unfortunately, the printer does't want to connect to my laptop regardless of the program I'm using (Repetier-Host or Cura 15).
Is there a way to use a micro SD card to heat up the printer hotend but not print anything? | Sure there is. As you use Cura, you can grab any G-code file (you already have) and use it to set hotend temperature (delete the actual printing part from the file) to get something like this:
```
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5,962 | <p>Looking at the following code, from <a href="https://github.com/JimBrown/MarlinTarantula/blob/2ce73937f3c57aac28a8d5f11a6ed9135a27cdca/Marlin/pins_RAMPS.h#L139" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Line 139</a>, <a href="https://github.com/JimBrown/MarlinTarantula/blob/2ce73937f3c57aac28a8d5f11a6ed9135a27cdca/Marlin/pins_RAMPS... | [
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"text": "<p>At first it was unclear from where the snippet you posted is taken from as it was not stated in the question (<em>... | 2018/05/13 | [
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[![Screenshot of code snippe... | At first it was unclear from where the snippet you posted is taken from as it was not stated in the question (*this has now been addressed by a moderator edit*).
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5,971 | <p>I have a spool of translucent PLA filament that doesn't work well with the filament sensor on my Prusa i3 MK3. The translucency trips up the sensor, making it think the filament ran out. I thought I'd create a filament profile in Slic3r and disable the sensor in the "Start G-code" block that gets inserted at the beg... | [
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video: [3D printing guides: Calibration and why you might be doing it wrong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbn1ckR86Z8).
*However, this may not be a definitive answer to t... |
5,988 | <p>I've just installed two TMC2208 drivers on my RAMPS board. I followed a very good step by step tutorial and after some issues, I got it nearly to work.</p>
<p>One problem I still have is that when I tell the printer to lift the Z axis by 5 mm, it lifts it by 10 cm.</p>
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One problem I still have is that when I tell the printer to lift the Z axis by 5 mm, it lifts it by 10 cm.
I haven't changed anything regarding the steps/mm. Previous... | I don't have these controllers, but I read that with default settings the TMC2208 will interpolate the microsteps set by the I/O configuration pins to
256 microsteps. Please look into how you set up the dip switches / jumper caps on your board, it seems that only 2 are used (MS1 and MS2). Furthermore, can't you just de... |
6,046 | <p>I need to add some simple image renders of STL files to a document. I currently open the STL files in Preview or one of the slicers and grab a screen shot.</p>
<p>Is there an easier or automatic way to generate PNG images from STL files on a Mac?</p>
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Is there an easier or automatic way to generate PNG images from STL files on a Mac? | If you have [OpenSCAD](http://www.openscad.org) installed, this shell script will generate 100x100 pixel PNG images for each STL file in your current directory.
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6,050 | <p>I don't know how to say this but during the print, the printer will randomly have difficulty extruding the filament. I will have to give the filament a <em>boost</em> for it to keep going. Once I done the <em>boost</em>, the extruder keeps going perfectly fine for a while.</p>
<p>I am using a Prusa I3 clone bought ... | [
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] | I don't know how to say this but during the print, the printer will randomly have difficulty extruding the filament. I will have to give the filament a *boost* for it to keep going. Once I done the *boost*, the extruder keeps going perfectly fine for a while.
I am using a Prusa I3 clone bought second hand. I am using ... | If you have [OpenSCAD](http://www.openscad.org) installed, this shell script will generate 100x100 pixel PNG images for each STL file in your current directory.
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6,152 | <p>So as the title said my heated bed stopped heating mid print. </p>
<p>I'm pretty confident the bed itself is not the problem as I've ran continuity tests from the wires and a resistance check (which showed a total resistance of about 1.5 ohms, which is where it should be). I've done voltage checks across the input ... | [
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I'm pretty confident the bed itself is not the problem as I've ran continuity tests from the wires and a resistance check (which showed a total resistance of about 1.5 ohms, which is where it should be). I've done voltage checks across the input terminals ... | First you should check if the bed still works when applying 12V directly. You can then also check the voltage over the 12V output terminals to measure the power supply unit while it is powering the bed. It is unclear whether you measured the voltage of the PSU while it was powering a large load.
It is also a good idea... |
6,153 | <p>Im planning on building an enclosure for my CR-10S and am debating whether to use MDF walls lined with an insulation foam that reduces noise and keeps the heat in or going with double pane glass walls.</p>
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My main concern is not necessarily keeping the enclosure hot as it is for noise reduction. Obviously the wood with in... | First you should check if the bed still works when applying 12V directly. You can then also check the voltage over the 12V output terminals to measure the power supply unit while it is powering the bed. It is unclear whether you measured the voltage of the PSU while it was powering a large load.
It is also a good idea... |
6,179 | <p>I have got a problem that after upgrading my printer to an aluminum frame my extruder went from around 400 steps per mm at 16 micro steps (which did match the manufacturer's recommendation perfectly) to a bit over 1000 steps per mm at 16 micro steps.</p>
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This is a problem for me, since the limited amount of steps per seco... | Ok, thanks everyone for at least taking time to read or thinking about this.
The Problem is an absolute mess and there are two possible reasons:
-> the octoprint eeprom editor is broken
-> the ATMega2560's eeprom is broken. as far as i know companies buy used atmegas to cheapen the price and the >100k writes on my c... |
6,277 | <p>My G29 command reports</p>
<pre><code>+0.178 +0.281 +0.830
-0.614 -0.012 +0.371
-1.208 -0.849 -0.351
</code></pre>
<p>So should I tighten up the screw of the bed, close to 0,0 position or loosen it?</p>
<p>I have a feeling that when I loosen it, it gets away from zero and I expect the opposite to happen.</p>
<p>... | [
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So should I tighten up the screw of the bed, close to 0,0 position or loosen it?
I have a feeling that when I loosen it, it gets away from zero and I expect the opposite to happen.
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6,355 | <p>Ok, I did it, I ordered myself an Ender-3, a genuine 24V e3D hotend, inductive sensor and some better tubing/clamps to cope with the problem the CR10/Ender line has occasionally.</p>
<p>But now I need to fix up my Cura for the machine coming in. The start is the CR10, and fixing the dimensions is easy.</p>
<p>But ... | [
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But now I need to fix up my Cura for the machine coming in. The start is the CR10, and fixing the dimensions is easy.
But now comes the tri... | The lazy way: Skirt/Brim
------------------------
With my TronXY X1 I learned pretty fast, that this first bit of extrusion on an unheated bed can totally mess up the first layer by being just in the way, as explained in the question.
To some degree, this behavior can be avoided by adding a skirt of a certain length.... |
6,375 | <p>When I print large prints close to (but not exceeding) the maximum dimensions of the heated build platform on my Anet A8, the brim or skirt or the print itself is printed outside the heated bed, while there is some space left at the opposite sites. It appears as if the print is not in the center.</p>
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* Why is the print no... | When centered in the slicer correctly, without offsets defined in the slicer, the printer is most probably incorrectly configured! Luckily you can do something about that! Basically, you will have to calibrate the printer for a new center.
Printer origin?
---------------
First of all, the firmware determines where yo... |