When I measure the original, it is showing a size of 1000mm (1 meter) x 300mm (30cm) So this could be considered rather large and explain why it is taking my machine a long time to slice it? Was the original designed as SI, then when opened as metric, it shows up as huge?
Forum: Slic3r

This is a guess, but it sounds like that is a firmware thing. The g-code is "standard." My understanding is the code says extrude, and the firmware that is specific to your machine will take all the extrude codes and sent them to your specific axis, or motor. Hope that helps; or at least points you in a better direction. Regards
Forum: Slic3r

While I can not confirm this in GCODE, I do know that the "enable cooling" will force the print to slow down if the layer area is under a certain size threshold. Could this be causing your issue? Regards
Forum: Slic3r

Carluca When I sliced your file in Slic3r in 9.9, Slic3r crashed. I ran the file through netfabb, and it did not find any errors. The file did slice in 7.2b. I loaded your STL file in Sketchup, and changed the orientation and laid it "flat;" and re-saved it. The file then did slice in 9.9. I know its not an answer, but it might be a solution. Regards
Forum: Slic3r

Check the cooling tab, and see if you have cooling enabled. You can try an experiment and disable cooling to see if that is overriding your speed settings. Regards
Forum: Slic3r

--------------------snip-------- Thanks, This would explain the problem with the x axis in Marlin, but how do you explain that I don't have the issue with Sprinter. It only is the x and yes it only does it when the x motor is running and only with bounce. I will give the shielded wire a shot. Where did you get the small connectors to connect the wires to the board? -----------------------------
Forum: General

Hi Fri; I had a problem similar to your a year or so ago with one of my printers. Same issue. Intermittent X switch. Swapped switch, swapped wire, then I realized it would only fail when the X motor was running. In my case the wire I was using on both the X motor, and the X Switch was (at the time) untwisted, and/or unshielded. My fix was to find an old Cat 5 ethernet cable, cut it up, and
Forum: General

WOW! I can say, I've not seen stringing like that. I can only offer the usual advice, try lower ABS temperature. I run at 200C - 220C. I find that a higher temp makes my ABS leak more (and cause strings) With a lower temperature, you might find you need to re-calibrate your other speeds. (slow down your infill, and perimeter speeds) In another thread I seem to recall someone saying that a
Forum: Slic3r

Scubasteve23 Your questions about "best" printer is a can of worms. It would be like me posting to a car forums, and asking what is the best muscle car. That being said, I am partial to the Prusa because it is what I build (made 7 so far) They have a lot of support in the community, many people have made variations, and or modifications to them. But this is my personal opinion. Much
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

Welcome to 3D printing.... Ask away. Regards
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

As a follow up, I set up one the printers with a 0.5mm J Head, and recalibrate it for PLA settings. Once tuned, I fed in the laywood, and instantly was printing in wood. Having only printed with a Heatbed, and ABS on glass; I turned off the heat bed, and put down a few strips of (green) painters tape. The first print turned out fantastic. I am pleased with the results, and will add this fil
Forum: General

Thank you all for the confirmation, I will try to set up another printer with a 0.5mm and see how it works. Regards
Forum: General

Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I've been printing exclusively with ABS for a few years and I am happy with my prints. Prusa 0.35mm J head Marlin-Slic3r-Pronterface I just received my order of Laywood, and I can not seem to print with it. The material extrudes into free air, and I can print one layer before the print fails. It seems like the nozzle clogs. I can not find much on line, but
Forum: General

David, Thank you for this Ruby Plugin. . I've played with this for all of 10 minutes and am having fun with it. I can see myself using this to measure the dimensions of of a finished g-code file, and compare it to both a print, and the original STL file. Thank you.
Forum: Slic3r

Hi Red Liner, I have sent you a PM. Yes, I have 2 more Fully assembled Hybrid Prusa's; and now that the holidays are over, I will go back into production and make more. Regards
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

Cathy, Thank you so much for your interest in a 3D Printer I am/was selling to a local group in Toronto Canada. I have made 5 more printers, and would be happy to offer one (or more of them) to you. Cathy if this is something that interests you please feel free to send me a PM and we can discuss a special rate. Again, I have 5 Hybrid-Prusa 3D printers that I would love to sell to you for a v
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

I might have read this last post wrong but I think Cathy Zhan is posting her wares for sale in the Toronto, Canada group because I think she is trying to tell us she is opening up a warehouse right here in Toronto. That is so cool* Regards * Extreme Sarcasm
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

Abe, I left Florida Last night, and am now in NC. I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up sooner. Don't worry, I have a feeling I will be back. Not for the boiled peanuts Thanks
Forum: Florida, Orlando RepRap User Group

Hello Florida I will be in FL (Kissimmee) for the next few days and I was wondering if anyone had an interest in meeting up to bore the wifes/girlfriend, and talk about the state of 3D printing. (or boiled peanuts*) Regards * I tried the spicy she tried the plain.
Forum: Florida, Orlando RepRap User Group

I printed some Original Prusa Parts for a friend about a year ago. She decided she no longer wanted to make her own printer, so gave them back to me. I have no need for the parts, and have listed them on Ebay with no reserve, and $1 starting bid. I would rather sell them then toss them in the pile of ABS scrap. If you are in need of spare Prusa V1 parts, or are looking to make a printer,
Forum: For Sale

If you are using a RAMPs could you just swap the 2 plugs at the board to test the thermistors? If you want a quick test to see the temp rise, set Pronterface to "monitor Temp" and then I guess you could use a hair drier to quickly heat up the thermistors to watch them rise. I ruined a Brand new J head when I put 12V DC to the resistor to cure the cement, and I forgot about it. It melted the
Forum: Reprappers

Unlucky1, I had something similar happen to one of the printer I was assembling, and I could not understand why my temp was not rising. Do you have a way to verify you have 12V DC to the J head? In my case I had a dud power supply and it was only getting 5V to the J head. Swapping out the power supply solved my problem. Good luck
Forum: Reprappers

I forgot last time to attend, So I'm sort-a "bumping" this thread to remind people about the Monday July 30th meeting. Regards
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

I am not near my printer, and I used a scarp of paper next to the picture of a ruler vs using my calipers, but here is a 5 minute Google sketchup STL of what might work as the Ikea part. The part I drew is not all rounded, and curved and pretty, but It should function the same. Maybe someone can take it and make it nicer. Feel free to do with this as you feel. Regards
Forum: Wanted

I love making Printers. I have a newly built Prusa Hybrid for sale. It is a Hybrid of what I feel are all the best of the Prusa V1, V2, as well as upgrades on vitamins and parts, I've downloaded from Thingiverse, or all new parts I've designed and posted to Thingiverse. All the upgrades have been tested and work on my first 2 printers. This printer is the culminations of all the best ideas. T
Forum: For Sale

Can you confirm the bed temp vs what Pronterface says? At 110 you should not have much if any warp.
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

I love making Printers. I have a newly built Prusa Hybrid for sale. I would like to sell it locally in the greater Toronto Area first, before I post in the for-sale section or E-bay. Its a Hybrid of what I feel is all the best of the Prusa V1, V2, as well as upgrades on vitamins and parts, I've downloaded from Thingiverse, or all new parts I've designed and posted to Thingiverse. All the upgr
Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

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Forum: Canada, Toronto RepRap User Group

At the Hacklab space in Toronto a few months back, I had the pleasure of seeing the hot end in action. I can vouch that while I was there the hot end worked flawlessly, and based on my conversations with aplavins and seeing several of them apart, I can see no reason to disbelieve his statements about reliability. The design is not mine to talk about, but I can say that the design is a proven
Forum: For Sale

Sublime, Just saw this thread and wanted to let you know that I wish you all the luck with Tantillus it looks like a nice little machine. As a newb, You've helped me with printing questions, and I hope you reach your goal. Regards
Forum: General