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Cartesian XYZ machines with frames made of extruded aluminum, T-Slot, Makerslide, and more. See http://reprap.org/wiki/Category:Aluminum. Previously named "Extruded Aluminum"
Re: RepRap Firmware 1.19 - Custom Axis Homing - 6 years ago
The issue was caused by the heater 1 wires shorting. This would trigger the board to reset every time I activated a tool. Will continue testing now that software is ready to go.by TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: RepRap Firmware 1.19 - Custom Axis Homing - 6 years ago
-------EDIT!!------- PROBLEM FIXED ------------------------ It worked! thank you. I've assembled everything mechanical-wise and it's working. Now just working out the software aspect. I implemented 6 tools corresponding to 6 different filaments. All of the tool use the same drive and the same heater because its the same extruder. tpre[0-5].g files execute a series of G code command controlby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: RepRap Firmware 1.19 - Custom Axis Homing - 6 years ago
Hi dc42, Thank you for your response! I'll give it a try tomorrow and update youby TheHackerArtist - Developers
RepRap Firmware 1.19 - Custom Axis Homing - 6 years ago
I am currently designing and building a multi-material extrusion system that uses a single nozzle and switches the filament automatically. The system was inspired by the new MMU 2.0 by Joseph Prusa. My design goals were to make everything controlled from the same board that currently powers my 3D printer, the Duet WiFi and to reduce the part count as much as possible. What I need help with at tby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
@newbob Yes, that's actually the Y axis, according the frame of reference I set up in firmware. Metal rollers were used there because I ran out of PC ones and the machine was used in a dirty environment. PC rollers should minimize this but it's still a concern. Cleaning up that rails isn't too complicated though. I'll try to have a video of it running once it's fully assembled and tiedied up.by TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
Alright, it's been some time. I've continued working on the project, amongst other things. I am now working in a new space. I solved the issue with the board and can print with the on board SD card with no issue. I have not kept an exact log but I have been printing trouble free for about 30 hours of print now. @the digital dentist, I have ordered a 32 bit controller (the ultratronics) and wilby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: Ultratronics V1.0 & RepRapDiscount Full Graphic LCD - 7 years ago
Ok, thanks for pointing that out. I'll find a better place to post... I assumed it would be fine because ultratronics is a Arduino due compatible electronics. cheersby TheHackerArtist - Duet
Ultratronics V1.0 & RepRapDiscount Full Graphic LCD - 7 years ago
After running into several issues with my megatronics boards ( which are still unresolved) and after recommendation from some folks on this forum to get my hands on a 32 bit controller, I decided to get myself the Ultratronics V1.0 board. Now the Megatronics board was compatible with the RepRapDiscount Full Graphics controller with the help of an adapter. I read on the ultratronics product pageby TheHackerArtist - Duet
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
@ Cozmicray The motors are kept outside the frame to keep part count low. I don't understand your pessimism about the drive mechanics. I probably did a poor job at communicating exactly how it's wired up but the X motor does not need to move while the Y axis moves. both motors control one axis and are independent. All torques cancel out so no twist is induced on the middle aluminum extrusion.by TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
@Cozmicry, thanks for reminding me the importance of being thorough. The fact is I'm not entirely sure what all the requirements are. I want to get a prototype out asap and do some real world testing rather than spend time refining a theoretical model. I also need to get a mvp out for a beta workshop asap so I can hear feedback from on the field use. I'm not designing a spaceship or a car factorby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
@ o lamp E3D offers 0.4mm nozzle diameter and for high speeds and highly detailed prints, that's what I'll be testing with, but I see your point. There are higher Wattage heater cartridges out there if I realize power is an issue. Then that comes with the complication of tuning PID control for different loads. Cheersby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Re: A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
Thanks for the feedback! I am indeed using Nema 17 motors, I apologize for noting they were Nema 23, not sure what went through my mind. But those are good points I'll definitely not venture in the Nema 23 realm than! @ The digital dentist There's an assumption behind the choice of 4 point leveling. I understand only three points are needed to define a plane. That said, from my understanding thby TheHackerArtist - Developers
A new 3D printer design - 7 years ago
Hi RepRapers, I've been working on a new 3D printer design for just over a year now and wanted to share my project. I will be spending most of my summer on this and plan to offer workshops building this printer by July. This thread will serve as a log as I go through the testing and refinement of the printer. If you have feedback, comments, ideas or know of similar work, feel free to share youby TheHackerArtist - Developers
Polycarbonate tale - 9 years ago
Hey Everyone, Just making this post to share my experience with printing Polycarbonate. I ordered black, 1.75mm polycarbonate from filaments.ca Printing on my wilson TS. The bed is made of boroscilicate glass. I initially tested with a layer of 3Dlac and a bed at 100C Here are the precautions I took to ensure the filament would stay dry. This, I have read, is important for polycarbonate.by TheHackerArtist - Printing
Calibration Piece Analysis - 9 years ago
Hello, I am currently testing my new machine. It's a prusa I3 derivative using steel 7x7 wire and a spool as drive mechanism. I went ahead and printed this calibration peice: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:704409 And obtain the folowing cell 1 cell 2 cell 3 Settings 1.75mm Gold colored PLA-PHA from colorfabb. Cura Engine 0.2mm layer height 0.4mm Nozzle ( MakerBot Mk8 style) 76mm/sby TheHackerArtist - Printing
Re: Marlin - Offseting the position of axis after hitting end stop - 9 years ago
Hmm, that doesnt provide th solution I'm looking for... The behavior I would like to implement is that right when one axis hits the end stop it moves back physically by the offset amount specified in the firware before registering home and before atempting to home another axis. Any thoughts on where that can be changed? Guess it will require some heavier code investigation and modifications...bby TheHackerArtist - Firmware - mainstream and related support
Re: Marlin - Offseting the position of axis after hitting end stop - 9 years ago
Alright, thanks for the reply George. I will give that a try and keep you posted.by TheHackerArtist - Firmware - mainstream and related support
Marlin - Offseting the position of axis after hitting end stop - 9 years ago
Hi, I am currently building a new printer and left traveling space beyond the print bed in the X and Y direction before hitting the end stops. I am trying to figure out how to have Marlin simply go back the gap distance after hitting the end stop ( Moving back to the print bed) and then register that as the (0,0) X Y positions. After several years of development I'm certain this feature has beenby TheHackerArtist - Firmware - mainstream and related support
Re: Liste de Fournisseurs / Supplier List - 9 years ago
Bonjour à tous. Je viens de découvrir qu'il y avait une section dans le forum RepRap spécialement pour les Repraper Montréalais. Je vais ajouter à la liste : Creator fuel. Ils offrent du filament. Jamais testé mais si vous Y allez laisser moi savoir. 3D branche, situé a Montréal. Ils offrent plein de produit pour fabriquer des imprimantes 3D et la dame en charge, Oliga, m'a offert un excellenby TheHackerArtist - Canada, Montreal RUG
Novel Ooze-Elimination Dual Extruder Retraction - 9 years ago
Dear RepRap developers, Yesterday, I had an idea. I've been considering upgrading my Wilson TS to a dual head setup. Watching various videos on multi-head extrusion, I've come to notice a recurring problem is that the head not in use still oozes or drags material after it's been disabled. That often results in undesired results. In order to alleviate this problem, I thought a mechanical retractby TheHackerArtist - Repetier
Re: Wilson TS build log - 10 years ago
Hello Quick update : The MK8 extruder I got from China works like a charm! I get even better prints then before. I'll eventually get a dual extruder set up. Upgrades to come : Metal wire for the drive, maybe switching the extruder drive gear with a legit MK8 one The one on my extruder looks like this and apperently the real MK8 ones allow for a more consistent nozzle presure, which makby TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - Nozzle size? - 10 years ago
Hey, thanks for the responses. verb.zero, nice the hear you've completed your Wilson! I guess really important factors are as follows: The only four significant factors, as far as I'm concerned, that could affect the actual diameter of the filament width (when not in print) are, in order of decreasing importance, the size of the nozzle tip, the temperature of extrusion, the material used andby TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - Nozzle size? - 10 years ago
I finally got around to testing the MK8 direct drive extruders I got from china. One has a nozzle that is not well manufactured, the throat is smaller then 1.75mm. I contacted the seller and despite it being several weeks past the refund time, he sent me a new dual extruder, (so he says!) I'll have to wait a month to see if I receive it or if it got "lost on the way" Interesting observation : Tby TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Repetier Firmware : Perpetual wait loop - 10 years ago
Hi, I have been attempting to print the following universal roller wheel for my colorfabb spool and I've been running into various issues that I cannot trouble-shoot. Printer specs : Repetier firmware Wilson TS Printing PLA @ 188 celcius Running off of gcode printron my nexus 7 Slicing done with slic3r I have accomplished various successful prints in the past First off, I had two extruder jaby TheHackerArtist - Firmware - mainstream and related support
Re: Wilson TS build log - 10 years ago
Hey, The PLA is from "reprappers" I got it at Voxel factory, in Montreal. Were you able to view the videos? Yes I heard of spectra line, I have the equivalent, as posted earlier. Dyneema fishing rope rated 100lbs, that was part of the upgrades I made. Cheers.by TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - 10 years ago
Here are some high res pics! Print details Marvin Key Chain height : 22mm Layer height : 0.2mm Material : White PLAby TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - 10 years ago
Hey BoriSpider! Thanks. Have you begun putting your printer together? I have a new video I just uploaded with all the changes I made. I'm no video-tacking expert so its not the best, sorry about that. You can find my channel here Its pretty geared up in terms of cooling now! And I have really good finishes. Only problem is at higher speeds it makes tiny rimples while printing a hollow rectangby TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - 10 years ago
Hey Rayton, A bit of a late response, got busy with the start of Uni. Yup exactly that. Have you ordered already?by TheHackerArtist - Reprappers
Re: Ramps 1.4 - Repetier Firmware - Cooling Fan control - 10 years ago
Ok, so I found the following bit of code in commands.cpp : #if FAN_PIN>-1 && FEATURE_FAN_CONTROL case 106: //M106 Fan On setFanSpeed(com->hasS()?com->S:255,com->hasP()); break; case 107: //M107 Fan Off setFanSpeed(0,com->hasP()); break; Which I have no clue what it mean because i've never seen this kind of syby TheHackerArtist - Repetier
Ramps 1.4 - Repetier Firmware - Cooling Fan control - 10 years ago
Hi, I have been using Marlin firmware for some time and wanted to give Repetier Firmware a go. I configured everything right, everything works...except, the cooling fan output. The fan that cools the plastic (not the extruder) I know it's not a hardware problem because I switched back to Marlin and it worked. I recompiled the sketch a few times as well, still the same issue. I have the Coolinby TheHackerArtist - Repetier