Any Printrbot user
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Any Printrbot user July 29, 2013 03:17PM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 16 |
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 29, 2013 04:45PM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 20 |
I am currently using a Printrbot. I watch this video before I got things going when I first got my printer.
[www.youtube.com] (skip to 20:40 for leveling)
Hope this helps!
[www.youtube.com] (skip to 20:40 for leveling)
Hope this helps!
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 29, 2013 08:54PM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 29, 2013 09:41PM |
Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 469 |
What slicer software are you using ? Might want to check to make sure there's no Z off set in the slicer software settings.
I would also recommend using a test cube for first print and adjustments
something like 20 mm cube
Good luck
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/29/2013 09:43PM by bigfilsing.
I would also recommend using a test cube for first print and adjustments
something like 20 mm cube
Good luck
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/29/2013 09:43PM by bigfilsing.
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 30, 2013 01:26AM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 20 |
Or you can adjust accordingly using the z-axis screw that determines where it'll stop.
That screw presses on a kill-switch, on which determines the end of the z-axis. The further away the screw, the lower the end of the z-axis.
So, if the z-axis is too high when you start printing, bring the screw further away from the kill-switch.
That screw presses on a kill-switch, on which determines the end of the z-axis. The further away the screw, the lower the end of the z-axis.
So, if the z-axis is too high when you start printing, bring the screw further away from the kill-switch.
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 30, 2013 02:24AM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 30, 2013 11:47AM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 30, 2013 10:57PM |
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Hi
Attached is the gcode file for "20 mm hollow cube" that prints correctly on my Air2 so i know the z starting point is on the bed.
It may not print correctly on your machine as inevitably your E steps will be different to suit your extruder but the Z starting point is correct.
Good luck
Attached is the gcode file for "20 mm hollow cube" that prints correctly on my Air2 so i know the z starting point is on the bed.
It may not print correctly on your machine as inevitably your E steps will be different to suit your extruder but the Z starting point is correct.
Good luck
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 31, 2013 10:06AM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 31, 2013 01:44PM |
Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 469 |
well if people took the time to watch the video they would realize the print bot has micro switches as end stops
and if people read the OP's thread properly they would realize he had set up the end stops manually.
It all about reading... most people think they do but rarely actually do ...like most forums
Do let us know how you get on with my Gcode
Good luck
and if people read the OP's thread properly they would realize he had set up the end stops manually.
It all about reading... most people think they do but rarely actually do ...like most forums
Do let us know how you get on with my Gcode
Good luck
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Re: Any Printrbot user July 31, 2013 07:45PM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 01, 2013 01:46PM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 16 |
hi, the first try on printing the 20mm box was a failure. the box was flat, and I notice both nuts use for the Z-axis come out of the mount. As for second try I adjust the nut back to the mount but once again the program be start it reverse the screw rod and the nut come loose but not at the first try. manage to print out a box like "box". Hope able to help, with photo attach. And once again thank for everyone advise.
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 01, 2013 10:22PM |
Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 469 |
well at least you have something printing now.
I don't have access to a printrbot so i'm afraid i cant really help with the Z nuts coming out but it doesn't sound good. Maybe post some pictures of the issue with the Z nuts and we can make suggestions.
First rule of 3D printing is having your printer working correctly mechanically and calibrated properly.
Good luck
I don't have access to a printrbot so i'm afraid i cant really help with the Z nuts coming out but it doesn't sound good. Maybe post some pictures of the issue with the Z nuts and we can make suggestions.
First rule of 3D printing is having your printer working correctly mechanically and calibrated properly.
Good luck
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 01, 2013 11:00PM |
Registered: 10 years ago Posts: 22 |
I also don't have a printrbot. But if ur problem is when the hotend is coming down to print the first layer but only the z nut come down then u may a very serious z binding issue. Check ur z is it binding can it slide smoothly. Sometime when the x smooth rod is not tighten at the x end and when u tighten the x belt it will apply a lot of load on the z rod causing it to bind. The z nut is only stay in the z mount by the x weight. Btw I did apply a thin layer of ca glue at the z nut to the z mount.
Regards
Thomas.
Regards
Thomas.
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 02, 2013 12:40PM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 02, 2013 03:05PM |
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 08, 2013 12:32PM |
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thank for all the advise, have attachment some photo on the recent print using 0.2 mm layer. Please comment on area can be improvement.
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Re: Any Printrbot user August 09, 2013 12:02AM |
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Looks pretty good to me. In fact the fine detail of the hands looks very good
The down side of using support material is the clean up and with the colour filament you have it will show where cuts are made.
In some cases ive used the flame from a cigarette lighter to blend in the rough bits. Simply pass the flame over the area. Of course be careful nut to melt it too much and burn it
Good luck
The down side of using support material is the clean up and with the colour filament you have it will show where cuts are made.
In some cases ive used the flame from a cigarette lighter to blend in the rough bits. Simply pass the flame over the area. Of course be careful nut to melt it too much and burn it
Good luck
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