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Re: Hotend jamming - 9 years ago
That smoking is probably stream. If it smells bad it's burning plastic.by mrchris97 - Printing
Re: Hotend jamming - 9 years ago
I think that hat creep is melting the plastic so it folds into itself and can't get into the hot end. You should probably replace that pfte or find a way to cool it better.by mrchris97 - Printing
Re: PVA settings on dual extruder - 9 years ago
I was at the 3d printer world expo and saw airwolf 3d print with abs and pla supports. They then dissolved the pla in a sink cleaner and the result was great. I would look into this. Go to airwolf 3d's websiteby mrchris97 - Printing
Re: Outside of print is pinched - 9 years ago
What's the ambient temperature in the room you are printing in? If its too cold that may be why.by mrchris97 - Printing
Re: No nice PLA overhangs despite lots of cooling - 10 years ago
My printer has no cooling fans. But when I print with pla, it curls upwards on overhangs. When I point a desk fan at it though, the curling is reduced. I think its all about finding the perfect balance between too little cooling and too much cooling.by mrchris97 - Printing
Re: seems like excessive time to generate g-code - 10 years ago
Slic3r takes forever to export the gcode (I assume that is what slic3r is doing at 90%). Just keep waiting...by mrchris97 - Slic3r
Slicer generation a ridiculous movement speed. - 10 years ago
Here is the beginning of my gcode. G21 ; set units to millimeters M107 M190 S65 ; wait for bed temperature to be reached M104 S210 ; set temperature G28 ; home all axes G1 Z5 F100 ; lift nozzle M204 X3.65 Y0.09 Z36.0 ; temperature stabilizer M109 S210 ; wait for temperature to be reached G90 ; use absolute coordinates G92 E0 M82 ; use absolute distances for extrusion G1 F6000.000 E-1.50000 G92 Eby mrchris97 - Slic3r
SeeMeCNC Rostock Max V2 kit. - 10 years ago
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying one of seemecnc's rostock kits. How were your experiences with the kit and do they run smoothly once built? Do they need any mods? Overall, would you recommend this kit? I currently have a Cartesian printer and am interested in building a delta printer. Thanks!by mrchris97 - Delta Machines
Re: Idea: A RepRap Hanging From the Ceiling - 10 years ago
There's some students somewhere that executed something like this but they're printing with clay. Search "sky printer" on instructables.by mrchris97 - Delta Machines
Re: Slic3r Retraction Settings - 10 years ago
okay, thanks! ill adjust my retraction speeds. What about the amount of retraction? I assume a smaller number is best. I have had good success at 2mm with some stringing at 1mm. im wary of going too high.by mrchris97 - Slic3r
Re: Slic3r Retraction Settings - 10 years ago
Hi jbernardis, Thanks! I haven't learned G code too much yet... is the extrusion/retraction command written with an "E?" I have thought about this some and believe that a slower retraction speed is best, but not too slow as to not create enough pressure to prevent oozing. What are your thoughts?by mrchris97 - Slic3r
Slic3r Retraction Settings - 10 years ago
Does slic3r extrude extra filament equal to the amount retracted? I'm currently adjusting my retraction settings and have found that less is better, even though I don't know why. If slic3r doesn't account for the retraction done, I believe this would be the reason less retraction is better. Thanks!by mrchris97 - Slic3r