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Re: 5 Years ago - It was the best of times, it was the.. - 6 years ago
I was proud of my 007, felt special Had great fun with mine and to be resurrected in 2019 after a (too) long absence.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: photogrammetry - how to get complete solid model - 9 years ago
Thanks Bob, Agree totally and that is what I have done in DesignSpark Mechanical (which I will be using as a comparison), but for this exercise I would like to see what can be done in photogrammetry and associated tools. So questions still remain how to fill the missing part/holes etc?by Treth - 3D Scanners, Book Scanners, and Optics
photogrammetry - how to get complete solid model - 9 years ago
I'm just exploring this area and have a fundamental question that I'm sure others have solved. As an example I have a badly corroded flange which is a part from a boat and the part is not commercially available. I want to create a 'master' for molding, so have scanned the object and edited to have a visually correct 3D object in DesignSpark PCB, Autocads 123 and Meshmixer. Here I'm stuck! The pby Treth - 3D Scanners, Book Scanners, and Optics
Re: Filament breaking in extruder if left overnight - 9 years ago
Is there a non-pigment PLA and what is its natural colour? Also what is the effect of the pigment on the final printed product, is anyone seeing adverse affects?by Treth - Ormerod
Re: PanelDue (touch-screen controller for Ormerod) availability - 10 years ago
Hi DC, Parcel arrived in the wet and windy South West today, board look excellent and I expect the code is just as good. Many thanks. Kevinby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Re-wiring Ormerod - 10 years ago
Quotejsv555 I'm going to re-wire my Ormerod 2 for a couple of reasons: I'm sick of having random wiring issues from breaks in the wiring to connectors being dodgy. I've been looking for some suitable wire and am struggling to know what's best to use (electrics are not my strong point). I've got some 4 Core alarm wire kicking around but don't know if it will be up taking the current to the heateby Treth - Ormerod
Re: glass for bed - 10 years ago
4mm is much better than 3mm. Watch out for 'cheap' 3mm or 3.2mm 'green house' glass, it is poor quality, I don't know its production method, but it is visually different from 4mm float glass.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Anyone interested in an LCD control panel for the Ormerod? - 10 years ago
I'm happy with your suggestion, sounds like the touch screen will be perfect.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: UPS for Ormerod 2 - 10 years ago
Quotedmould Instead of going to the expense of a UPS, you could buy a 12V lead-acid utility battery and a battery charger suitable for leaving on constant float charge, then do away with the mains PSU altogether and run the Ormerod directly from the 12V lead-acid battery. In most places in the UK there is more risk of the invertor part of a small UPS failing than the grid mains failing, so usingby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Anyone interested in an LCD control panel for the Ormerod? - 10 years ago
Hi DC42, Yes, "Thank You for Your time and hard work!" It is really appreciated. Regarding the LCD that you are using, can you confirm the precise part/ web URL please. I presume 3.8inch was a typo and it is 3.2 inch as your image. I couldn't find anything on Itead, but found this on eBay.co.uk at £15.97 plus a £1 p&p if anyone else is looking.... Many thanks.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Ormerod upgrades? - 10 years ago
QuoteJon Steward Welcome back Treth, (I remember you from last years xmas break when everyone was having fun unpacking there new toy!) I have recently managed to get mine up an running again with help from Dmould and DC42 (thanks) after a 6 month break. I'm just fitting DC42's IR differential sensor board. The Aluminium upgrades are great too. There are so many improvements that all the early dayby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Ormerod upgrades? - 10 years ago
I've been 'away' from my Ormerod 007 for far too long, but I aim to get it back working and upgraded with all the great enhancements mentioned above (and the exciting LCD interface) over/after the Christmas Hols. One item I like on Ormerod 2 is the metal Duet enclosure, is this compatible with the Ormerod. I'm quite happy to sort out mechanical fittings so wondered if it is a suitable upgrade anby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Anyone interested in an LCD control panel for the Ormerod? - 10 years ago
Amazing DC42, excited to get this. Many thanks for all your hard work.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Anyone interested in an LCD control panel for the Ormerod? - 10 years ago
Yes please David, one for me. Thanksby Treth - Ormerod
Re: The Easy Way to print ABS 
- 10 years ago
Hi Ludo91, Thanks for sharing your experiences. I haven't ventured into ABS jet so have saved your post for when the time arrives...... Need to migrate to the shed to avoid smells and have adequate ventilation, but the shed needs clearing first!by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Reminder for new owners..... - 10 years ago
QuoteDavek0974 I've put the bed plates back on eBay, I wasn't sure if I was going to do more but demand seems good so you can pre-order them if wanted. Dave I posted this on the DesignSpark Home page (RS Components) as a comment to this article I felt your products were too good to fade away!by Treth - Ormerod
Re: New hot end board: pre-order yours now! - 10 years ago
Just received my board thank you David. Looks very professional as expected! Thanks for your continuing support for this amazing printer, which looking at some other 3D printer forums has made more significant improvements and developments in the short time since the Ormerod launch than they can ever expect to make! (Not forgetting Dave for the excellent aluminium parts!)by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Tall-merod - 10 years ago
Hi Ian, That looks very impressive. I presume that there are only minor changes to the firmware required to drive the longer axis? Before anyone takes the following comment as a criticism of the Ormerod, I love my Ormerod, it's great and is a very cost effective and precise printer! Now my question/comment: Looking at the photo and thinking of the limits as dimensions tend to infinity.... Noby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Reminder for new owners..... - 10 years ago
Hi Dave, Do you have a link to the post that shows what (changed) parts have to be printed to work with your X-arm kit. Thanks.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Thermister - 10 years ago
Quotedroftarts Once a temperature fault has been registered, it will stay at -273C until the the board is reset, ..... Ian RepRapPro tech support I feel that this may benefit from some sort of revision. I remember when commissioning and having a doggy connection at the thermistor it was difficult to determine which one, it would be nice if you could 'wobble a lead' and see the reading change asby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Reminder for new owners..... - 10 years ago
Hi Dave, just placed my order on eBay, looking forward to this upgrade! Interestingly eBay implies you have them available, but I'm not in a hurry, so no worries! This will also bump your post as wellby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Bed compensation algorithm - 10 years ago
Quoteaesuli The bed compensation algorithm translates all the movements in order to (1) make each layer parallel to the bed plane, and (2) preserve the orthogonality of the three axes in the printed object. As you can see in this video , the column is built tilted, following the tilt of the plane and thus producing a perfect print identical to one you get on a level bed. Amazing video seeing itby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Bed compensation algorithm - 10 years ago
Quotekwikius The bed compensation is meant to compensate for an out of true bed. However Even once well off the bed I see the Z rod moving as the head moves about in z and y...... Andy That's a really interesting question. I had just thought it is a clever bit of programming, but when you asked the question I realised I had no idea! To work it must surely try to realign the slices? The more I thiby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Z Setting Question - Microswitch - 10 years ago
Quoterobbycar .... could I just put a terminal onto one of the screws which holds the hotend and connect this to the Duet, and the other Duet lead goes to a metal plate of fixed thickness which can be put out on the bed just to home. Then when the head goes down, the nozzle will contact the metal plate, complete the circuit and give us a reference point for Z. Of course this would need a clean hby Treth - Ormerod
Re: Ormerod Duet Board Failure - 10 years ago
Sounds like you should contact Ian at RepRapPro before powering up again as they may be able to diagnose the issue at this stage. Board failures are hard to diagnose after failure as the 'fault' is often hidden by the failed part. My board has always been operated with the enclosure open, mainly due to box being too small, but it could have a thermal advantage?by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Smaller inner holes dimension - 10 years ago
There is also an interesting discussion here With some good diagrams of the issue on pages 3 and 4 But as DC42 says, currently it is best to adjust your hole sizes. There is/was an active discussion here. Looks like CURA and KISSLICER may have a fix, but didn't find any tests or conclusion.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Z-height sensor - inductive? - 10 years ago
@Radian, you probably are aware of these, but I came across these links while researching something else.... and this links to a single probe capacitance to digital IC available from RS Components at just under £8 Just FYI.by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Hot end instructions - 10 years ago
@Ian, Looks good, that certainly should help, as jstck the drill use while threading is a great addition. Also seeing the nozzle tip position in relation to the tapered nut will be really useful. My original attempt had the nozzle set further back which caused all sorts of issues. Thanksby Treth - Ormerod
Re: deeper duet enclosure - 10 years ago
@Paul, Many thanks for sharing these. Now on the 'to do' list.....by Treth - Ormerod
Re: Z-height sensor - inductive? - 10 years ago
Quotedc42 Treth, the disadvantage of the modulated IR sensor is that it is sensitive to the surface condition of the bed. So it normally requires targets, which means it can't be used for final z calibration at the centre of the bed just before starting a print. Can you clarify how the Dambusters version works then, I thought it was the similar but with two beams and you are looking for maximum iby Treth - Ormerod