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Test 101
Lessons learned building and refining a Mendel Prusa i3 -written more for my benefit to keep track of all the problems and solutions. Kit supplied by PRINTHATSHIT, Barcelona 2014. Opinions by a complete hack.. Printing ABS
Not a printer for hi-res, but very practical printing with a variety of finished product materials.
HARDWARE:
- Crimp wire end connectors -soldering causes 599 error..
- Problems getting build plate up to max temp beyond 60ºC:
- Insulate build plate with High temp foam on underside
- Build enclosure box around machine.
-Result: Base plate @ 100ºC
FIRMWARE:
Marlin -default setup, no issues.
SOFTWARE:
Tried many..
Modeling (64bit): Rhino, Inventor, 123D stuff, Sketchup, Blender etc. Making the model watertight is main objective.
PRINTER INTERFACE:
Pronterface = no fun at all.
Repetier = great interface and visualisation
SLICER/G-CODER Slic3r =satisfactory starting point
Cura =superior for some models
Issues:
finding a free G-coder that offered good support structure control.
Tried:
PRINTING:
test prints at default 0.2mm layer thickness (200 microns)
objective 50 microns though best compromise of quality/speed achieved with 120 micron layer thicknesses.
-to be continued..