I have downloaded the Recorder Flute from thingiverse. Section 3 is too tall to fit withing the constraints of my printer. I am trying not to print it lying down as this would create a 'flat spot' on a section of the flute. There is a function in Repetier that says cut. I see how the actual positioning of the cut works. But, does anyone know, once you have configured the cut, how to make itby mondo50m - General
Thank you very much for the response. I will do it your way. Slice, the save the gcode. \ Miltby mondo50m - General
The pronterface copy that I have is presently running version 7.1 of Slic3r. How can I get the newest version to run with Pronterface. It may be necesay to give me clear instructions as I am 62 years old and not very computer literate. Any help is appreciated. MIltby mondo50m - General
I got issue 1 with no problem,,,,,where is #2?by mondo50m - RepRap magazine
On the 11th of this month, I ordered 3 spools of filament from Rainbot 3D. It is now 10PM on the 14th and I have yet to be able to find out if my order has shipped or not. I have sent two emails with no response. Anyone have any feedback on this particular vendor? I am beginning to think I may not find out what is going on. He was paid through PayPal on the 11th. So, as far as I am concerneby mondo50m - General
Has anyone tried frosted glass? Seems it would be the same as sanding it. There is a product called Armour Etch that etches glass and gives it a frost appearance. May have to give it a try!!by mondo50m - Reprappers
Problem solved.....thank you very much. Miltby mondo50m - General
I am using Repetier and Slic3r 9.9 and am wondering if there is a wat=y to change the first layer width. All of the parts I have made to date have a first layer width of only .40mm. Can this be made a little wider?n If so, how!! Miltby mondo50m - General
I have finished my prints and have the extrusion and rods on hand waiting for me. I am curious as to what hot ends can be used with the foldarap. Are there alternatives to the original. I am ready to order mine and eed suggestions. Miltby mondo50m - FoldaRap
I have a J hot end. Is there another style hot end that would allow for the extra diameter? I noticed that on the hotends website that he uses a 3mm piece of ptfe tubing for the insulator inside the hot end. For me, this means that anything larger than 3.00mm is going to have a hard time getting through. I probably need a new hot end. Suggestions welcome. Miltby mondo50m - General
I have a spool of purple ABS that I feel is not quite right. I have been using it with no problems until lately. I am about half way through the spool and it will no longer feed. All of my other colors are feeding just fine. I used a micrometer to measure the diameter of the filament and it is measuring anywhere from 3.0mm to 3.14mm. Is this enough to cause the filament to be jamming? Is thby mondo50m - General
Is anyone else having problems with Thingiverse? I can get to the site just fine. But when I try to get to a specific area, only the first page will display, it will not go to the next page. The loading icon on the bottom of the page being viewed just keeps spinning. This happens whenever there is additional files in one of the categories and it needs to load the next page. Miltby mondo50m - General
I have started to print all of the parts. Looking forward to the build. Miltby mondo50m - General
I have begun to run the printed parts and am getting ready to source the rest of the parts. Nice design, I like the foldable idea. Miltby mondo50m - General
Waitaki--thank you for the response. But, I did as you suggested and I get an error that slic3r is non existent. Checked the file and the folder is inside the 'dist' folder. Will get this figured out. Miltby mondo50m - General
I am running Pronterface which is showing as having Slic3r of version 7.1 (or thereabouts). How do I go about geting the lastest version of Slic3r (9.9 I believe) into Pronterface (Printrun)? I am not very computer literate so a step by step would be of great value to me. Miltby mondo50m - General
I think I may be having an issue with my Extruder temperature. I need to go down to approximately 190c to get a really good print with ABS. I have tried it with all of my colors. I will be getting a new thermister soon. Miltby mondo50m - General
Can not wait to get home and check out these suggestions. Miltby mondo50m - General
I am at work right now. No, my z screws are not swobbling at all, I have installed bearings on the tops. I will get some pics when I get home again. Miltby mondo50m - General
I have started to get some irregular layers in my prints. I am printing with a .3mm layer and they are not even on the face, The layers will run two even and then one indented a small amount all through the prints. If I go down to .2mm per layer it comes out to 3 layers even and one that is indented a small amount. I have a MendelMax 1.5 using precision screws. There is no discernable play iby mondo50m - General
Thank you. Now I know the difference and when to use them. Miltby mondo50m - General
I understand the BRIM part, I use it at 3mm all the time. But when would one use a RAFT? Also, I have some silver ABS that I have been trying to use. It almost seems that I have to have my extruder heat down around 205 or else the material starts to bubble as if it is being overheated. I normally print ABS at around 210 to 215. Has anyone else seen this problem, or is it specific to me? Milby mondo50m - General
I am just wondering, what is the difference betwen brim and raft? I see both terms referred to in Slic3r. Thank you, Miltby mondo50m - General
Just got a trial of the program today. So far, I like the program. Bad part is, I just purchased and built my MendelMax 1.5+. Now, I will have to wait a couple of weeks before I can purchase it....retired and on a fixed income. But, by what I have seen so far, I am going to take the plunge. The trial is for 2 weeks, so I should be able to make something happen by then. Miltby mondo50m - General
Got everything working fine again. Thank you. Miltby mondo50m - Reprappers
Thank you all for the replies. I am trying many different prorams to solve this problem. I have even sent an email to Simplify3D to find out if they could come up with a demo program. I can not lay out $125 for a program that may not work as I need. I have also download Free Cad and will give that a try. Miltby mondo50m - General
What are you using to slice the case? I am trying to use Slic3r with Repetier host. There are many of the parts on Thingiverse that will not slice correctly with the above combo. If using Slic3r, what version? I am using 9.9. Something must b terribly wrong somewhere for it not to be working correctly for me. If I use Pronterface with Slic3r, everything slices just fine. But that is usingby mondo50m - General