You can also experiment with using 2 extruders. One with a large nozzle, the other with a small/normal nozzle size. Use the large nozzle to do thick infill layers, then use the small nozzle to do thin outer layers. It will let you get high quality prints, but with significant reduction in print time. But either way, you can also just use a large nozzle size to help reduce print time. I havby gmh39 - Printing
Quotewaitaki Probably! If, for example, the hot-end resistor shorted to the heater block, then I would think that would trip the power supply. And seeing as you recently changed the hot-end.... Then I'll tear down and rebuild my E3D and see if that helps. Quoteyasrkasem Hi, If you using a computer ATX PSU, Add some load on the 5v output as some ATX shutdown if no load on the 5v. Would a simplby gmh39 - General
The metal frame should be fine. But I dont think 1/4" steel would work for a print bed. It will probably be too heavy.by gmh39 - General
Solution: Buy a filament extruder.by gmh39 - General
That makes me reconsider selling the huge box of 3mm abs I have...by gmh39 - General
So my hobbed bolt is worn down and causing me problems. I am wondering, is there something better to use? Ive heard spur gears (I think that's what they are called) perform better.by gmh39 - General
What advantage does a delta have in a CNC application? Also, there is a thread in the extruded aluminum forum that has a reddit link with a code for $150 in free parts from Misumi (us and Canada only). You just gotta pay shipping.by gmh39 - Delta Machines
QuoteBill Clark I think the industry would benefit as a whole if these manufactures would drop the silly names What would they call their products then? A company needs a unique name to set it apart from its competitors. And there are so many printers out you can't really use a generic name.by gmh39 - General
QuoteTired2 I'm not sure if this has made all the rounds yet, but for us extrusion builders... $150 off if you have never ordered from misumi before, just pay shipping. No minimum. I thought "I'll get some spare extrusion", and now I've got $300 worth of parts that I have to weed down to a reasonable value. What does this shipping to the US typically run?by gmh39 - Extruded Aluminum Frames
Quotebobc You are looking at the claims too narrowly, being outside the definition didn't stop them suing Afinia. E3D is sold in the USA, so any sellers (or indeed users) in the US could be sued. Did Stratsys win their case? I thought it was still on going. You can always file a suit against someone/company, but that doesn't mean you're going to win.by gmh39 - General
Well that guys is using an Azteeg X3. That's pretty cool. One thing to consider is that using duplication mode will effectively cut your build area in half.by gmh39 - General
It looks like it is purely for looks, although there might some science behind it. Putting it in the dishwasher causes the print to turn a very white color, as seen in the picture with the skull from the thread you linked to.by gmh39 - Printing
As in they extrude the same object at the same time? You can probably just wire them in series to get that. But then you might run into the problem of each extruder needing different steps/mm settings.by gmh39 - General
Yea, I cant seem to figure out the mechanics of it if you are using a laser-on-top approach. How would the part stick to any build surface? The laser would only be hitting the top layer of resin. I honestly dont know enough about SLS machines to fully understand it.by gmh39 - General
Awesome! Are you going to post a tutorial/STLs once you have it all tuned up?by gmh39 - General
Quoteajmartin Any Idea where I could find someone I could PAY to make this simple file for me? Thanks! Alan PM me. I might be able to help you out.by gmh39 - General
Yea it's something like $50,000 /kg just to get stuff up into space. That's probably why it is so expensive... that and the whole safety thing.by gmh39 - General
nevermind, I just did a quick google search and apparently you cant change the infill setting in the Cube slicing software...by gmh39 - General
Yea, you dont need to draw the infill. Your slicer should automatically generate it for you based on your specified infill density.by gmh39 - General
If you are a noob to 3D printing and trying to offer services, I would go with something a bit more established, like a Mendel Max or a Mendel 90.by gmh39 - General
Are you still prototyping the rack/pinion design?by gmh39 - FoldaRap
QuoteEmmanuel Thanks for sharing, it's always interesting to see gmh39, your drawing could be possible, if you add panels on the frame (wood, acrylic, etc) you can remove one Y extrusion of the frame How would I use 1 Y extrusion if I am running corexy? Or are you talking about the top most extrusion in the drawing? I forgot to mention that the extrusion for the Z axis will be going verticalby gmh39 - FoldaRap
Thats pretty cool! Do you have any pictures of the rook that show more detail? Also, 0.2 mm layer height is pretty standard with FDM printers.by gmh39 - General
I've heard nothing but good things about it. And like someone mentioned before, you can contact the company and ask for a trial.by gmh39 - General
So lately my Printrbot JR has been turning off mid print. I got it back in August from a guys who only used it a handful of times to write a review, so it was basically new. It has been performing like a champ up until about 2 weeks ago when it has started to have problems with completing prints. One of the major problems is that it will turn off in the middle of the print. I'm not talkingby gmh39 - General
did you try changing out the bearings? Might be a dud bearing.by gmh39 - General
Thanks for the responses guys! The reason I am looking at NEMA 17s over 23s (I actually have some 23s from my old rapman) is because I am planning on concealing them in a corner joint with aluminum extrusions. I havent actually drawn my design up in CAD yet, but it would definitely make the joint larger. Also, I am planning on going with a Bowden extruder and a printed guide on aluminum extrusby gmh39 - Stepper Motors, Servo Motors, DC Motors
Quotegmh39 I have found when I am using PLA I need to have my filament tension set lower than usual. Not sure if it is a freak kinda thing or what. So I guess I jinx'd my self on this one... Im not having major jamming problems with the same black PLA. It can get it to extrude perfectly fine manually in Repetier. When I run a print it will print the first 10-20 layers perfectly, then it willby gmh39 - General
If you are getting the offset along the same axis after rotating, your belt tension probably needs to be adjusted so they dont slip. It could also be a current problem, which is easy enough to check so you might as well.by gmh39 - Printing