Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 01, 2015 09:32PM |
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I'll try that.. The filament is stuck in the extruder, I can't pull it out, and I can't retract it out. I'll let it heat up a little higher and stay at temp for a bit to see that helps.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 01, 2015 09:39PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 06:57AM |
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So I am getting beyond frustrated at this point. I have had several successful prints and a lot of fun with my printer but have continued issues with the repetier software. Sometimes it crashes when slicing actually almost always then. Sometimes in the middle of a print. Does anyone use any different software? I am very ready to try something different. Unless some one else knows a solution to this.
It may be the version that you are using since some of the newer versions seem abit bugged. I use version 1.0.6, and it does not give me much of a problem. The only real problem with it is that it commonly has connection issues mid print, but that may just be the nature of printing via usb. You could try using cura alone without the host to see if you still have the problems. Also, if you are having connection issues mid print, I would highly suggest getting a lcd controller with sd card reader so that you can print without being connected via usb.
My Repetier is totally unreliable when you give it a very large project to slice. For $12 plus shipping you can put, like Mach said, an LCD screen on your printer and have no more worries about connection problems.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 06:59AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 07:41AM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 11:46AM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
My printer was having the same issue, just power down the machine and flip the connector from the extruder at the Ramps board...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 11:50AM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
My printer was having the same issue, just power down the machine and flip the connector from the extruder at the Ramps board...
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 01:19PM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
My printer was having the same issue, just power down the machine and flip the connector from the extruder at the Ramps board...
Thank you so much! That did the trick. I thought I had tried that before, but I think it was one of the axis motors that I flipped... I have my first test cube printing as we speak! I can already tell that it's not a great print, but for my first one after all the issues that I've had, I'll gladly take it!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 02:12PM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
My printer was having the same issue, just power down the machine and flip the connector from the extruder at the Ramps board...
Thank you so much! That did the trick. I thought I had tried that before, but I think it was one of the axis motors that I flipped... I have my first test cube printing as we speak! I can already tell that it's not a great print, but for my first one after all the issues that I've had, I'll gladly take it!
Congrats on your first print, looks like its been a real trial...things will get better and you will have loads of fun with it :-)
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 02:57PM |
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The Sto
I figured out why I can't feed any filament, but I'm not sure how to fix it. When I try to feed it through, it retracts, and when I retract it feeds through. I checked my settings and they all look to be correct. Any help is greatly appreciated (as has been all the help up to this point!) I honestly don't know where I'd be without y'all!!
My printer was having the same issue, just power down the machine and flip the connector from the extruder at the Ramps board...
Thank you so much! That did the trick. I thought I had tried that before, but I think it was one of the axis motors that I flipped... I have my first test cube printing as we speak! I can already tell that it's not a great print, but for my first one after all the issues that I've had, I'll gladly take it!
Congrats on your first print, looks like its been a real trial...things will get better and you will have loads of fun with it :-)
Thanks! I printed my test cube, but the top is kind of caved in, the cross support didn't print very well and started sagging about halfway through it. I then tried to print a sphere and did not get a good base, but the rest printed almost perfectly. I also printed a Batman Batarang, which was my longest print without changing any settings from the first two and it turned out pretty well, it just has some issues along the edges.
I can't wait to get home now so that I can make a few adjustments and get some more prints in!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 03:26PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 09:25PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 09:57PM |
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Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:04PM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:05PM |
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:12PM |
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
Yea, the Nylock nut for the front pulley assembly is tough to get to. I just had to remove the corner brackets from the frame in order to make it easier to reach.
For all the Nylock nuts, I just used a small channel lock pliers that I had and it worked fine for most. There might be a better way, but without the right wrench or socket then you'll just have to improvise with whatever gives you the best grip on the nut.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:16PM |
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I am so excited, since I just finished my build and first calibration cube. After reading though a lot of threads I was expecting a much worse failure than it came out. With 10% infill the top started to sag and the last corner was torn away as the print finished. Either way, I'm proud of how it turned out so I wanted to come here and share it. Thanks to Folgertech for making such a great kit. I've already recommended to a friend.
On a side note, after tuning the stepper drivers, they have a high pitch squeal just after moving. Adjusting the voltage changed the pitch and intensity, but I couldn't get it to go completely away for the X and Z axis. Has anyone else run into this that has any tips to silence them? Thanks!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:33PM |
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I am so excited, since I just finished my build and first calibration cube. After reading though a lot of threads I was expecting a much worse failure than it came out. With 10% infill the top started to sag and the last corner was torn away as the print finished. Either way, I'm proud of how it turned out so I wanted to come here and share it. Thanks to Folgertech for making such a great kit. I've already recommended to a friend.
On a side note, after tuning the stepper drivers, they have a high pitch squeal just after moving. Adjusting the voltage changed the pitch and intensity, but I couldn't get it to go completely away for the X and Z axis. Has anyone else run into this that has any tips to silence them? Thanks!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 10:56PM |
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 02, 2015 11:20PM |
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 06:08AM |
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Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 08:04AM |
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What is everyone using for good bed adhesion? I was having good luck with glue until I switched slicer programs. Now I am having basically none. Parts are printing GREAT but are warping on the bottom side. Would I be better off using tape? I see some people say that works well.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 09:36AM |
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
M3 nylocks need a 5.5mm tool. I used this set for my build [www.amazon.com]
Those are all a pain but I just used a pliers. I should get a 3mm socket or box wrench but I just keep using a pliers because I have it near the printer.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 09:56AM |
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msaeger
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
M3 nylocks need a 5.5mm tool. I used this set for my build [www.amazon.com]
Those are all a pain but I just used a pliers. I should get a 3mm socket or box wrench but I just keep using a pliers because I have it near the printer.
Hey THERIPPA,
I just got my lead screws in . Not sure what I should use for a starting number in the firmware, can you help me?
Think its what 8mm 4 start? What is the lead screw pitch? 1.25??
If so I should be plugging in around 2560.00 in the firmware for that axis as a starting point? or is the pitch on that lead screw different then 1.25?
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 12:48PM |
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Mach
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What is everyone using for good bed adhesion? I was having good luck with glue until I switched slicer programs. Now I am having basically none. Parts are printing GREAT but are warping on the bottom side. Would I be better off using tape? I see some people say that works well.
I use glue stick with cura slicer. Have you made sure that the slicer program is not starting the print too high off of the bed? That is the only reason that i can see that changing the slicer would change the adhesion.
Re: Folger Tech 2020 i3 Printer Kit (Official Thread) November 03, 2015 01:35PM |
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therippa
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woodknack
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therippa
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msaeger
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watlooazn
Guys I really need help. First time builder, half way into building the printer BUT I CANNOT find a way to tighten the m3 nyloc nuts!
What tool should I use? Please be precise. Pliers? Ive been trying really hard with pliers but they never get screwed in by me.
How did you guys tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
And how did you tighten the nut here?
[drive.google.com]
Also for this picture, is it possible to just use duct tape to secure the center 3d printer part? Or will it heat up too much and is dangerous.
Thanks guys!
M3 nylocks need a 5.5mm tool. I used this set for my build [www.amazon.com]
Those are all a pain but I just used a pliers. I should get a 3mm socket or box wrench but I just keep using a pliers because I have it near the printer.
Hey THERIPPA,
I just got my lead screws in . Not sure what I should use for a starting number in the firmware, can you help me?
Think its what 8mm 4 start? What is the lead screw pitch? 1.25??
If so I should be plugging in around 2560.00 in the firmware for that axis as a starting point? or is the pitch on that lead screw different then 1.25?
Stop screaming at me! Change 4000 to 400...
#define DEFAULT_AXIS_STEPS_PER_UNIT {80,80,400,98}