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by Zeeflyboy
Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: I added an E3D Titan to my M2 and you can too!
Replies: 18
Views: 35389

Re: I added an E3D Titan to my M2 and you can too!

Just to update, I have fitted a new nozzle and seems all to be fine now - must have been a partial block.

Titan is a nice bit of kit - very easy to work with and seems to work great now that my nozzle is no longer clogged ;)
by Zeeflyboy
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: best add on control panel
Replies: 24
Views: 32893

Re: best add on control panel

I just installed Pi 3 with octoprint and I have to say it's a pretty neat bit of kit. Need to pick up a webcam to make the most of it too I think.... If you are on Mac, this video may be of use to you (it's a pi2 but it's the same process except you don't need a wifi dongle). https://youtu.be/MwsxO3...
by Zeeflyboy
Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: I added an E3D Titan to my M2 and you can too!
Replies: 18
Views: 35389

Re: I added an E3D Titan to my M2 and you can too!

I just received a Titan, was having extrusion issues and decided it was a good excuse to upgrade since the extruder mount was getting a little wobbly anyway. Like you I found the recommended settings to over extrude somewhat. I found 408 steps per mm to give me a pretty perfect 100mm extrusion when ...
by Zeeflyboy
Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The MakerGear Website - input requested
Replies: 81
Views: 293193

Re: The MakerGear Website - input requested

Selfishly, I think the upgrade side of things could do with being more obvious and better populated.

As an owner from early 2013 my old M2 has already had a few upgrades along the way but I do feel like it's very hard to find what upgrades are available on the current site for existing owners.
by Zeeflyboy
Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: v4 Status
Replies: 132
Views: 148413

Re: v4 Status

Any updates on expected availability and some more details?

I saw Rick said it should be available in November, which has now been and gone! Are we still looking at a release this year or is it likely to slip into early 2015?
by Zeeflyboy
Sat May 10, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Phantom Y zero-ing
Replies: 4
Views: 7218

Re: Phantom Y zero-ing

thanks guys,

I'll give that a go. Only started happening since i upgraded to 24v, given that the steppers will now be operating at a higher voltage it is conceivable that interference that wasn't a problem before is now.
by Zeeflyboy
Sat May 10, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Phantom Y zero-ing
Replies: 4
Views: 7218

Phantom Y zero-ing

I'm having a bit of an issue with my Y-axis when homing... it'll keep homing to positions well short of the actual zero, which is ending up with prints starting well off centre and going off the back of the bed if i'm not watching. I checked that the switch functions, and it does. I also check it wa...
by Zeeflyboy
Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Poor finish above support material
Replies: 7
Views: 14475

Re: Poor finish above support material

I think the problem is that the better the surface finish, the lower the layer separation and huger the density, which means it's harder to clean up afterwards. The only way as far as I can see to get the really nice smooth finish would be to use dissolvable support material with no layer separation...
by Zeeflyboy
Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Need help with Curtis's Firmware that supports VIKI
Replies: 22
Views: 32414

Re: Need help with Curtis's Firmware that supports VIKI

The plot thickens... Initially I had tried uploading makergears own 24v vikki firmware several times, same problem persisted. I then tried to upload the old 12/19v firmware, and got a compilation error related to the liquidTW12 library. I deleted the library and then the old firmware compiled and up...
by Zeeflyboy
Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: Model / Object Sharing
Topic: m2 electronics box
Replies: 9
Views: 15669

Re: m2 electronics box

Hey matey - did you get the PM I sent last week?