3d printer for rc parts

[mikemcE]

I do hate throwing spools out


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[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

I do hate throwing spools out


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I have been trying to find ways to reuse my empty spools or give them away to people that have a use for them.
When you go through 5 or 6 spools a month they start adding up and finding homes for them gets harder to do after a while.

[Gramps]

I've been trying to calibrate the extruder on my Power Spec Duplicator i3 Plus (Wanhao) using these directions https://mattshub.com/2017/04/19/extruder-calibration/

From the factory the extruder is set to 94 when I followed the above directions I had 36 cm left over. Setting the extruder to 111.9 I then retested, this time I over extruded my 15 cm so I reset it and retested this time I had 27 cm left, calibrate, retest, calibrate, retest..... each result coming out different. I'm doing this using Inland PETG which is very smooth and doesn't seem to be round. Could this be causing the issue or should I be looking at something else?

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Gramps

I've been trying to calibrate the extruder on my Power Spec Duplicator i3 Plus (Wanhao) using these directions https://mattshub.com/2017/04/19/extruder-calibration/

From the factory the extruder is set to 94 when I followed the above directions I had 36 cm left over. Setting the extruder to 111.9 I then retested, this time I over extruded my 15 cm so I reset it and retested this time I had 27 cm left, calibrate, retest, calibrate, retest..... each result coming out different. I'm doing this using Inland PETG which is very smooth and doesn't seem to be round. Could this be causing the issue or should I be looking at something else?

The diameter of the filament has to be consistent so the volume of plastic per 100mm of filament is the same. If the diameter is varying, then your extruder calibration results will be all over the place since the volume of plastic in that 100mm of filament keeps changing.

[Gramps]

Originally Posted by k7zpj

The diameter of the filament has to be consistent so the volume of plastic per 100mm of filament is the same. If the diameter is varying, then your extruder calibration results will be all over the place since the volume of plastic in that 100mm of filament keeps changing.

After I typed that I thought the filament diameter could be an issue. Tomorrow I will try it with some PLA that is more consistent and see what results I get. Thanks

[Voodoobrew]

I designed this to print on my anet a8
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2942759

[whitrzac]

Hooked up the 24v psu to the bed finally.

Holy crap this heats up fast now. Went form abiant to 70c <30s and 120c in about a minute.

[whitrzac]

Firmware shuts it down at 150c.

So does anyone know how to modify the firmware of the monoprice mini? There are a few other tweaks I would like as well....

[Gramps]

Originally Posted by Gramps

After I typed that I thought the filament diameter could be an issue. Tomorrow I will try it with some PLA that is more consistent and see what results I get. Thanks

Finally got some consistent results. Ended up taking the feeder apart and cleaning it, appeared that there was some oil on the idler wheel. Also used Inland PLA instead of the PETG, The factory setting was E94 & I ended up with E112.8

[CREEPERBOB]

It's a shame there are such extreme variations in filaments.
Just like bed level, it needs to be constantly checked between jobs.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

It's a shame there are such extreme variations in filaments.
Just like bed level, it needs to be constantly checked between jobs.

When bed leveling becomes a one-time job or when autoadjust beds always work like they should then I believe 3D printing will really take off.

[Jim85IROC]

I dunno, it's been months since I adjusted the bed on my Maker Select. Once I added the spring cups to it, it's been rock solid.

[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

I dunno, it's been months since I adjusted the bed on my Maker Select. Once I added the spring cups to it, it's been rock solid.

Single best upgrade, also the cheapest !


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[Robbob]

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

It's a shame there are such extreme variations in filaments.
Just like bed level, it needs to be constantly checked between jobs.

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

When bed leveling becomes a one-time job or when autoadjust beds always work like they should then I believe 3D printing will really take off.

I.Love.My.Auto.Level

G29 at the start and away it gos.

[CREEPERBOB]

Yea it does, its when I try a higher temp on the bed it seems like everything changes (of course).
This auto level does work.
I've actually when im in a rush set about 15 brim passes and level the bed on the fly to get it just right .

[Jim85IROC]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

Single best upgrade, also the cheapest !


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for sure. The Z upgrade was a big improvement too, and the MOSFET upgrade at least gave me some peace of mind when printing overnight, but for sure the spring cups saved me the most frustration by a long shot.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

I dunno, it's been months since I adjusted the bed on my Maker Select. Once I added the spring cups to it, it's been rock solid.

Got a picture or link?

Originally Posted by Robbob

I.Love.My.Auto.Level

G29 at the start and away it gos.

Which printer do you have auto level on?

[Jim85IROC]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Got a picture or link?

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1585045

I didn't print the thumbwheels, just the cups. The newer Maker Selects come with thumbwheels already. The cups, combined with stretching the springs a little bit, made a world of difference.

[CREEPERBOB]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Which printer do you have auto level on?

I'm pretty sure he has an A8 like mine

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Got a picture or link?



Which printer do you have auto level on?

Originally Posted by CREEPERBOB

I'm pretty sure he has an A8 like mine

Yuppers

The one I got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1