I thought of that, so i ordered two new rolls of ABS, but same results. I even got a different brand thinking that may be different.by Nate_Bro - Printing
I have done a few calibrations, if I extrude more I get bulging layers. If it is an extruding issue it's almost like it starts the layer extruding the proper amount, then gradually gets to thin. When I print with supports as columns there are spots where the column layers are just a few globs of material, then it gradually gets back the way it should be. Maybe it's my steppers? Or ramps skippby Nate_Bro - Printing
Are you printing directly on the glass?by Nate_Bro - Printing
I have uploaded some photos of the issues. PLA is not too bad, but it's terrible when printing with abs. Thanks for any ideasby Nate_Bro - Printing
So yesterday I made the yellow part on the left, the part is skewed so I adjusted the machine, and adjusted the z Axis I had it set to 500, it should have been 2500 since I had to manually adjust the layer height. So after getting everything set right I tried to print again, this time at 50% to conserve marital. It seems that after each layer the drift is doubled.by Nate_Bro - RAMPS Electronics
I use an Arduino cnc shield with grbl for my cnc, the shield is only a couple bucks, and the firmware is much easier for me then for ramps.by Nate_Bro - RAMPS Electronics
Turns out it was the end stops, about an hour after playing with the configuration I got it going thanks!by Nate_Bro - RAMPS Electronics
I have tried everything I can think of. I still can't seem to get my 3d printer going. I also have a cnc router with an Arduino cnc shield I have used to test all the motors, drivers, and my Arduinos... The hardware works fine, all I can think of is maybe there is an issue with the ramps, or firmware. I'm leaning towards firmware since the motors work fine in one direction. I have both opticalby Nate_Bro - RAMPS Electronics
I did come across this thread, I just wish there were a lot more then a single page, seems a lot like I want to do...by Nate_Bro - General
Thanks that helps a lot really! for right now I'm only planning a 3'x2' 3D print base, because I can't think of anything larger I would need to print at the moment, half an engine case would fit in a 2'x3' area anyways. I'm planning a 1/4" thick aluminum printing plate, with ether a hot water heating system, or peltiers mounted on the bottom, and controlled by a dedicated arduino for temperaturby Nate_Bro - General
I might do that, its just I was planning another project and I got enough parts to build 10 Arduino Unos and only used 2 sets, so I have extras. I could save those for another project if I need too... how much is involved on the software side of things to go from CNC router to 3D printing? I figure I'll design a removable tool system, so I can switch between printing, milling, and laser cuby Nate_Bro - General
thanks, I forgot about that project! is anyone using reprap as a printer and router? also I noticed a lot of people are using mostly the Arduino Mega, for a motor controller with the shield, is this the only option, or can it is possible to build my own arduino uno with all the parts on a single PCB, without having to rewrite the whole library?by Nate_Bro - General
This is my first time here so I'm not sure if this is the right location for the topic. I have always wanted to build a CNC router/milling machine, and also a 3D printer, and now I have decided to get started. I have been doing a lot of reading and I think RepRap is my choice, and should fit my needs. I already have a table frame built, its 6'x3', so I will have good sized area to work with.by Nate_Bro - General