3D Printers and Printing

[Voodoobrew]

First layer height should be 0.35 at most. Check startup gcode for z height adjustments. If you have a height sensor other then the stop point.... I dont know... disable it and toss it, a calabrated machine dosent need one...

Handy gearing spreadsheet

[c0bra]

I was unable to see why slicer was having issues and I tried to do the next print from cura and was having the same issues. So I grabbed a small level to see if the printer itself was even level. The x axis way wayyyy off so I checked the base of the printer itself and got it level then the sides and top. Once I get the x axis level I adjusted the print bed using a piece of paper and got it to where there was some resistance from the paper, but it would still slide over it.

With the printer readjusted I tried doing the next print and again had the same issue! So I stopped the print and homed the printer only to realize the print bed was to low. So after adjusting the print bed again I retried the print and its working great!




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[Greatscott]

AWESOME!!! Good to hear you got it figured out!

[Greatscott]

Anyone use one of these. I know they are made for kids, but looks like something that would be useful for small prints.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/crealit...6-blue/p966421

[Voodoobrew]

Why would you even consider that when the ender 3 is only $175? I mean if space is an issue, I suppose.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Greatscott

Anyone use one of these. I know they are made for kids, but looks like something that would be useful for small prints.

https://www.amainhobbies.com/crealit...6-blue/p966421

That's hilarious because it looks like Optimus Prime!



If I was going with a small, Creality printer it would be the Ender 3. You know it's got a huge following and lots of support. I don't know for sure, but that kid version might be dumbed down somehow.

https://www.creality3d.shop/collecti...ies-3d-printer

[Neilo68]

need some help have a monoprice printer and have cura 4.1 but now if I slice and save to sd card it says cannote save axcess denied

[Voodoobrew]

Originally Posted by Neilo68

need some help have a monoprice printer and have cura 4.1 but now if I slice and save to sd card it says cannote save axcess denied

Open cura as admin. Or save to your pc, then manually transfer to sd card.

Handy gearing spreadsheet

[Tossedman]

Originally Posted by Neilo68

need some help have a monoprice printer and have cura 4.1 but now if I slice and save to sd card it says cannote save axcess denied

Check to see if the SD card is locked.

[GA Dawg]

I just installed the Bigtreetech SKR board on my Ender 3. I had no idea that the stepper motors could be so quiet, or that my fans were that loud.

[BUBBA069]

My CR10S Pro is stupid quiet compared to my old FlashForge clone. The stepper whine was horrible.

[Greatscott]

I really like the CastleLink, but don't really care for heat-shrunk board. So, I made a case for it...

The shrink wrap is removed, and the Link module slides in and get locked into place. The only down side, you have to destroy the case to get the module out, but it should never need removing (unless you don't like the color you printed the case in).

For printing, recommend using a raft and supports, and printing it vertically, narrow side down.

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

Untitled by Scott O, on Flickr

If you are interested, here is the STL:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4165708

[Greatscott]

WOW, Thingiverse redesigned their page. Looks slick, still slow...

[Sniper4370]

Originally Posted by Greatscott

WOW, Thingiverse redesigned their page. Looks slick, still slow...

Very slow!
Last night I wasn't getting any results to searches. Seems better today though.

[BUBBA069]

Practically the bulk of the planet is stuck inside. 3D printing nerds are hammering any source of STLs.


The ability to disable the infinite scroll seems to not work anymore. That helped before.

[HumboldtEF]

Originally Posted by Greatscott

I really like the CastleLink, but don't really care for heat-shrunk board. So, I made a case for it...


If you are interested, here is the STL:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4165708

Thats awesome! I was thinking about doing the same thing a month back, I think i'll print out yours instead. Thanks!

[Greatscott]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Thats awesome! I was thinking about doing the same thing a month back, I think i'll print out yours instead. Thanks!

The design that is posted now is only for the original, if you have the V3 it will not work, they are not the same size. I am tinkering with the idea of getting a V3 so I can make a case for it as well.

[HumboldtEF]

Okay I missed that part, I could give you some dimensions of the V3 if you wanted.

the LED is in a different spot too it seems

Oh and if you want a V3 i have multiple coupons for them, send me a PM if you need one.

[Greatscott]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Okay I missed that part, I could give you some dimensions of the V3 if you wanted.

the LED is in a different spot too it seems

Oh and if you want a V3 i have multiple coupons for them, send me a PM if you need one.

Awesome, I will let you know.

One of the annoyances of this is that the V3 has two different connectors on the USB side. I have seen the V3s with both the mini and micro USB connectors.

[HumboldtEF]

shoot, well mine has the mini.

noticed on the product page it was a running change after 3/20/18