Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:23AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 04:50AM |
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Alright I need help Im starting to throw stuff. The Z axis wont lower after performing a g29. It just starts printing in the air at the height of the endstop tripping. I had it running perfectly and then I started touching files and messed it up. I have my offset set to -9.2 like i had it before and i have the min software endstops set to false. Im still fairly new at this and thought I had a decent understanding but im lost at this point. I can post my config H or wouldnt mind seeing someones. (Im almost positive it has something to do with some endstop setting but who knows) At the moment Im using mechanical switch probe but ill be switching this week when i get the inductive sensor parts in. Appreciate any help.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 04:56AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 02:31PM |
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What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 02:36PM |
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Hello all,
I keep on coming up with fixes and basic improvements for the Folger i3 2020. Check out my collection of quick fixes and improvements: [www.thingiverse.com]
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:03PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:06PM |
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What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
I just use a 8x8 inch aluminum plate I got for 13 bucks. This one
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:25PM |
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watlooazn
Thanks so much for your help.
I tried doing what you told me, got a dmm, followed exact instructions, set it to continuity tester mode, touched the 2 leads together and heard a beep meaning the dmm is working, but I get no results when I touch each of the probes to each wire and the other probe to the the prongs. I only get a result when I switch the mode from continuity to resistance and all 3 wires give me values for the right prong and nothing else. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:34PM |
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elkayem
What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
I just use a 8x8 inch aluminum plate I got for 13 bucks. This one
That looks pretty good! Does it stay fairly rigid and flat? Also, any problems getting the MK2B heat bed to keep it above 100 deg for ABS?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 03:45PM |
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What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
I just use a 8x8 inch aluminum plate I got for 13 bucks. This one
That looks pretty good! Does it stay fairly rigid and flat? Also, any problems getting the MK2B heat bed to keep it above 100 deg for ABS?
The plate is about 3mm thick so it has almost no flex to it. The plate I received was not entirely flat on one side, but the unevenness is within fractions of a mm. I just turn the plate onto the side that had the least curve after putting on the binder clips and it works very well. I only print with pla right now, so I have not tried going to 80c.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 04:16PM |
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elkayem
What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
I just use a 8x8 inch aluminum plate I got for 13 bucks. This one
That looks pretty good! Does it stay fairly rigid and flat? Also, any problems getting the MK2B heat bed to keep it above 100 deg for ABS?
The plate is about 3mm thick so it has almost no flex to it. The plate I received was not entirely flat on one side, but the unevenness is within fractions of a mm. I just turn the plate onto the side that had the least curve after putting on the binder clips and it works very well. I only print with pla right now, so I have not tried going to 80c.
Thanks Mach!
Anyone else placing a 3mm aluminum plate on top of their MK2B heatbed? Any issues staying above 100 degC? I think I'm going to jump on it unless anyone has an alternative.
Larry
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 07:41PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 06, 2015 08:05PM |
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watlooazn
Nvm it works now! Thanks again,
Also to anyone else on this forum, Im in config mode now. Both my z motors turn but the threaded rods dont move, they kind of like stutter as if something is blocking their movement. Any tips?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 06:25AM |
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elkayem
What aluminum print bed are folks using with an inductive sensor? Is there an aluminum surface that can be added to the top of the MK2B heat bed (instead of the glass), or are people replacing the heat bed altogether? I'm going to add the proximity sensor. Tired of constantly adjusting my print bed alignment...
I just use a 8x8 inch aluminum plate I got for 13 bucks. This one
That looks pretty good! Does it stay fairly rigid and flat? Also, any problems getting the MK2B heat bed to keep it above 100 deg for ABS?
The plate is about 3mm thick so it has almost no flex to it. The plate I received was not entirely flat on one side, but the unevenness is within fractions of a mm. I just turn the plate onto the side that had the least curve after putting on the binder clips and it works very well. I only print with pla right now, so I have not tried going to 80c.
Thanks Mach!
Anyone else placing a 3mm aluminum plate on top of their MK2B heatbed? Any issues staying above 100 degC? I think I'm going to jump on it unless anyone has an alternative.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 08:51AM |
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Tonight was such a perfect, calming, Bob Ross-esque experience. I had to go to an xmas party hosted by a friend with a gluten allergy, and I thought it would be fun to print him this item on thingiverse as a gift. First print, after a week of printing Ninjaflex and Taulman Bridge (compounded with about 80 prints since I replaced the sheet of BuildTak) made some permanent marks/problems on my build surface, it was all just messy. I took the aluminum pate off and carefully applied a new layer of BuildTak, and had a very satisfying first print:
Doesn't it just look so clean and crisp?
Anyway, the party was convienent as the hosts live two blocks away, so when I came home I decided to print sonnylowe's Y-carriage pieces, and this is what it looks like so far:
My autolevel height is perfectly calibrated, my speed is as high as it can be without mucking up the print, and my extrusion is perfectly calibrated. With all that, and a virgin build plate, there's nothing better, right?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 10:31AM |
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therippa
Tonight was such a perfect, calming, Bob Ross-esque experience. I had to go to an xmas party hosted by a friend with a gluten allergy, and I thought it would be fun to print him this item on thingiverse as a gift. First print, after a week of printing Ninjaflex and Taulman Bridge (compounded with about 80 prints since I replaced the sheet of BuildTak) made some permanent marks/problems on my build surface, it was all just messy. I took the aluminum pate off and carefully applied a new layer of BuildTak, and had a very satisfying first print:
Doesn't it just look so clean and crisp?
Anyway, the party was convienent as the hosts live two blocks away, so when I came home I decided to print sonnylowe's Y-carriage pieces, and this is what it looks like so far:
My autolevel height is perfectly calibrated, my speed is as high as it can be without mucking up the print, and my extrusion is perfectly calibrated. With all that, and a virgin build plate, there's nothing better, right?
Rippa,
How long do the BuildTak build plates last...I'm using Katon right now but was thinking about a switch!?!?
Thanks,
Sonny
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 10:54AM |
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therippa
Tonight was such a perfect, calming, Bob Ross-esque experience. I had to go to an xmas party hosted by a friend with a gluten allergy, and I thought it would be fun to print him this item on thingiverse as a gift. First print, after a week of printing Ninjaflex and Taulman Bridge (compounded with about 80 prints since I replaced the sheet of BuildTak) made some permanent marks/problems on my build surface, it was all just messy. I took the aluminum pate off and carefully applied a new layer of BuildTak, and had a very satisfying first print:
Doesn't it just look so clean and crisp?
Anyway, the party was convienent as the hosts live two blocks away, so when I came home I decided to print sonnylowe's Y-carriage pieces, and this is what it looks like so far:
My autolevel height is perfectly calibrated, my speed is as high as it can be without mucking up the print, and my extrusion is perfectly calibrated. With all that, and a virgin build plate, there's nothing better, right?
Rippa,
How long do the BuildTak build plates last...I'm using Katon right now but was thinking about a switch!?!?
Thanks,
Sonny
My first sheet lasted probably about two months, the second sheet (the one just removed) lasted a little over a month, but only because Ninjaflex can be a pain to remove if the first layer is printed too close. And I'd say I average about an houring of printing each day.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 12:44PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 01:18PM |
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watlooazn
Where should I go in the code to adjust the drive current and any suggestions on how much I should increment it by? (New to Arduino stuff)
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 10:28PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 10:52PM |
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watlooazn
My top 2 motors turn but the threaded rod doesn't move, it gets stuck and starts stuttering as if something is stopping it, so i was wondering if I needed more current.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 07, 2015 11:00PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 04:39AM |
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Uncertainty
Finally getting some decent prints.
PLA 205/55; 50mm/sec; 0% infill
Upgrades: X belt tensioner & auto leveling
Photo #1 [www.dropbox.com]
Photo #2 [www.dropbox.com]
Photo #3 [www.dropbox.com]
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 08:08AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 10:16AM |
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Uncertainty
Finally getting some decent prints.
PLA 205/55; 50mm/sec; 0% infill
Upgrades: X belt tensioner & auto leveling
Photo #1 [www.dropbox.com]
Photo #2 [www.dropbox.com]
Photo #3 [www.dropbox.com]
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 10:58AM |
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sonnylowe
BTW: Are running a Servo/Micro Switch setup or Proximity Sensor for your auto leveling? If it's a servo/micro setup do you mind sharing you config-h file?
Thanks,
Sonny
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 12:34PM |
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BTW: Are running a Servo/Micro Switch setup or Proximity Sensor for your auto leveling? If it's a servo/micro setup do you mind sharing you config-h file?
Thanks,
Sonny
I'm using the LJ18A3-8-Z/BX (NPN-type) 8mm inductive sensor; with a layer of aluminum foil between my glass bed and the heating platform.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) December 08, 2015 01:24PM |
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