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Prusa i2, Prusa i1, Prism, Sells, and other Mendel variants
Re: MakerFarm Prusa i3 - 11 years ago
Update to all.. I eneded up getting PLA to work with the magma hot end, but not without some modification. I replaced the stainless piece with a machined PEEK piece. Since I will only really be printing PLA I don't think the temperatures will be an issue. I can't say I have much testing done other than a basic print on it but I did accidently leave the printer at 185deg C for around 6 hours witby dankarofl - General Mendel Topics
Re: MakerFarm Prusa i3 - 11 years ago
@vegasloki Thank you very much for the reply. I would still need a fan blowing on the j-head correct? The only experience I have with 3d printing is using/maintaining a makerbot rep2, which prints exclusively in PLA. The hot end design is silimar to the magma, but uses an aluminum block on the cold end... with a huge heat sink and 40mm fan blowing directly in. After messing with my own I can sby dankarofl - General Mendel Topics
Re: MakerFarm Prusa i3 - 11 years ago
Yes, there was a fan included in the kit which I have always on. It seems like others are having the same issue with the magma hot end. Exactly how my story goes. Perhaps someone can chime in if they are able to print PLA with the magma reliably.by dankarofl - General Mendel Topics
Re: MakerFarm Prusa i3 - 11 years ago
I have also assembled the makerfarm prusa i3 8" and would say most of the feedback here is pretty accurate. YouTube videos are provided for most of the build, but as mentioned sometimes an older variation or 6" model is shown which could lead to a bit of confusion. Luckily Colin is quick to reply to any question. I can't say im a fan of the wood, and would probably switch to aluminum frame someby dankarofl - General Mendel Topics