Hi guys! 2 years ago I built a prusa and loved it. I used a RAMPS for electronics bases, and hook it up to an LCD for feedback. I stopped having time for this project, and I would like to come back to it. But i've forgotten many things :S Waht is new in the REPRAP world (what id I miss?) And what new goodies (hardware, software or firmware) can I get to my prusa? Also, how do I connect, and build parts on a Mac? same old post about MY prusa: [forums.reprap.org] thank you! Its good to be back :P https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191300#msg-191300 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:16:12 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363739#msg-363739 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363739#msg-363739 I've been away so long that feels crappy being newbie again..
Long time since I was pioniring reprap adding an LCD to a RAMPS and tweaking the firmware.

well.. gotta get my reading ON! thanks :)]]> macsoft General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:28:58 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363707#msg-363707 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363707#msg-363707
On software, I mainly use Ponterface, and some times Cura. I use Slic3r, and just started trying Kisslicer. I'd say pick one and try it, use Sublimes Calculator to get you close. Calibrate, Calibrate, Calibrate... You will learn what does what as you make changes... Sometimes you just have to jump in to learn to swim, just remember your Google water wings and you'll be fine...]]> madmike8 General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:53:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363703#msg-363703 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363703#msg-363703 Personally I'm down for 1.75mm because it's less plastic with each step- increased accuracy. But if you can get good prints with 3mm, I don't think it's really worth it, unless you already planned to rebuild things.]]> MrDoctorDIV General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:41:32 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363698#msg-363698 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363698#msg-363698 dissidence General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:20:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363686#msg-363686 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363686#msg-363686 I still got a spool of 3mm, dont know if its still good.
When searching for PLA spools for sale, I see a lot more 1.75mm filaments. Is this the norm now? Will this work with my extruder an nozzle, or do I have to change some things?
thanks again]]> macsoft General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:46:38 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363681#msg-363681 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363681#msg-363681 I've installed the arduino controls.. and I can't connect to my printer :S
I have a Prusa, so I've chose the Mendel90 printer.. no?]]> macsoft General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:36:22 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363645#msg-363645 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363645#msg-363645 madmike8 General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:47:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363608#msg-363608 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,363608#msg-363608 I will have some time to work on this now and I need a little more info.
I work on files on a Mac, but my Prusa is connected to an old laptop with winXP.
Witch software should I run on the Laptop with WinXP to send commands to the printer?
Thanks.]]> macsoft General Sun, 01 Jun 2014 15:43:41 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,193138#msg-193138 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,193138#msg-193138
I'm finishing the assembly of my newly buyed reparappro mendel.
Bought it from reprap.com and the only issue I found so far (besides the delay of the delivery) is that they send you some parts that are new and should be assembled following the latest manual and others that require you to follow an older version. A bit tricky, because you have to have two versions of it for the assembly ...

I'm also from Portugal, Lisbon. Were are you from?

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> Thanks,
> now about the other questions, can someone help?
> about online stores, I'm in Europe, Portugal, if
> that makes a difference.
> thank you]]> psilva General Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:53:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191941#msg-191941 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191941#msg-191941
The slicers being discussed are just for generating the G-code. You need something else to feed it to the printer.]]> cobrageek General Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:22:01 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191917#msg-191917 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191917#msg-191917 macsoft General Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:16:03 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191736#msg-191736 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191736#msg-191736 RepRap Buyers' Guide]]> rhmorrison General Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:57:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191555#msg-191555 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191555#msg-191555 -------------------------------------------------------
> Printing Material Suppliers


Thanks,
now about the other questions, can someone help?
about online stores, I'm in Europe, Portugal, if that makes a difference.
thank you]]> macsoft General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:36:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191519#msg-191519 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191519#msg-191519 Printing Material Suppliers]]> rhmorrison General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:56:35 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191516#msg-191516 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191516#msg-191516 I loved to teak my firmware and machine, and I now must remember it all again.

Will the J-Head hot-end fit my extruder head? please check movie to take a look at my old post to see my extruder head:


also, in my time, we mostly used 3mm PLA. Is that still the best Diameter/Material ?
If not, what diameter hotend and PLA/other material should I get?

can you post a link where I can get a good deal on a J-head in Europe, and some PLA?

kisslicer and slic3r are to CREATE shapes, or to transmit them to the machine?

Thanks.]]> macsoft General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:47:03 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191506#msg-191506 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191506#msg-191506 -------------------------------------------------------
> There are now about a gazillion printer designs
> out there, most are "open source" and a few are
> actually open source.


LOL!!!
Thanks for the laugh this morning!!

I'm too new the the game, but slicer has been doing a great job for what I've printed.]]> Mogal General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:13:19 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191495#msg-191495 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191495#msg-191495 -------------------------------------------------------
> Are these softwares Slic3r and kisslicer for mac
> also?
> I remember my hotend was acting up. i may need
> another. What should i get now that works with my
> prusa, but has some more quality?
> What about firrmware for RAMPS, any new thing I
> can try?
>
> thanks

+1 for a j-head mk5 - works fantastically!

Yes kisslicer and slic3r are both available for mac. I would recommend kisslicer, but slic3r is also great.

Marlin firmware is awesome and definitely worth trying.]]> konwiddak General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:49:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191489#msg-191489 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191489#msg-191489
I just built a MendelMax 1.5 to replace one of my other printers and installed the Repetier firmware on it. Together with the Repetier host software they are a really nice combination. Changing all the most important options of the firmware directly from the host software GUI is much nicer than having to look up cryptic G-Codes or recompiling and reflashing the firmware.]]> ttsalo General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:34:41 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191454#msg-191454 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191454#msg-191454 I remember my hotend was acting up. i may need another. What should i get now that works with my prusa, but has some more quality?
What about firrmware for RAMPS, any new thing I can try?

thanks]]> macsoft General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:45:19 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191404#msg-191404 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191404#msg-191404
Printing is often done with much thinner layer heights - my standard is 0.2mm and I regularly use 0.1mm on a 0.5mm nozzle.

Slicer software has come a long way in terms of print quality and ease of use. Slic3r and kisslicer are now very popular and produce fantastic prints. A few people still use skeinforge though because there is so much you can tweak.

Also delta robots are starting to be popular (search rostock)

Lots of printers are moving away from a threaded rod design and using extruded t slot aluminium or sheet material for much stiffer and easier to assemble frames. (look for mendel 90 and mendelmax)

Bowden fed extruder are now relatively common, but the classic geared extruder is still very popular and works very well. Direct drive extruder using 1.75mm filament are quite popular.

There are now about a gazillion printer designs out there, most are "open source" and a few are actually open source.]]> konwiddak General Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:53:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191300#msg-191300 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,191300,191300#msg-191300
2 years ago I built a prusa and loved it.
I used a RAMPS for electronics bases, and hook it up to an LCD for feedback.

I stopped having time for this project, and I would like to come back to it.
But i've forgotten many things :S
Waht is new in the REPRAP world (what id I miss?) And what new goodies (hardware, software or firmware) can I get to my prusa?

Also, how do I connect, and build parts on a Mac?

same old post about MY prusa: [forums.reprap.org]

thank you!
Its good to be back :P]]> macsoft General Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:59:10 -0400