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- Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:04 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: PLA layers separating??
- Replies: 9
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Re: PLA layers separating??
Burn a small segment of that filament. If it's a small blue flame, its PLA. If it's a smoky orange flame, it's ABS. Also, PLA will smell kind of sweet, ABS will smell like a car fire. I bet that's ABS... insta I am using MakerGear filament.. When I buy something like this (a machine) I kinda go ove...
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:44 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: PLA layers separating??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13122
Re: PLA layers separating??
can you post a factory file or your fff file. something is off. it just doesnt look right. are you using makergear filament or another brand? looks like some poor bed adhesion, underextrusion and too high a layer height or extrusion width is too narrow for the layer height. the knob model on the ot...
- Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:59 pm
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: PLA layers separating??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13122
PLA layers separating??
I got my M2 up and running and the bed leveled very well but something seems to be off here. I'm getting some layer separating and real rough rounded corners. Now I did slow the slow the X and Y down to 1000 as stated on the forum under tips I think.. I am using Simplify3D (newest version) and was w...
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:37 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Octoprint/LCD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23747
Re: Octoprint/LCD
Wow nice! You did go full tilt on that. Have fun! Yea I did but there are other things I would like to do also. It will look cool anyhow lol I ordered some extra parts as well today such as a few nozzles (one of each size) and barrels to go with them and other odds and ends just to have around. i h...
- Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:28 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Octoprint/LCD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23747
Re: Octoprint/LCD
sounds great! This is everything I ordered and its over kill but i want to be able to control the Pi and everything without a computer so i guess i went all out so here is the run down. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWYK2V6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/p...
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:57 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Octoprint/LCD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23747
Re: Octoprint/LCD
Awesome thanks. Being in a wheelchair will make playing with the printer that much easier! now i have seen some that come with the micro SD card with NOOBS is that needed or not? also found this kit, would it be worth getting or not.. this is all just something for me to do and have fun with. http:...
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: Software
- Topic: A Good All Around 3D Scanner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38755
Re: A Good All Around 3D Scanner
pandelume I completely understand what your saying now that i looked into it deeper, i watched a video on YouTube (tested was who released it i think) and they showed how the point cloud was and how it sucked lol but i think your have a good idea with scanning something and then taking it into CAD a...
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:53 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Octoprint/LCD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23747
Re: Octoprint/LCD
Awesome thanks. Being in a wheelchair will make playing with the printer that much easier! now i have seen some that come with the micro SD card with NOOBS is that needed or not? also found this kit, would it be worth getting or not.. this is all just something for me to do and have fun with. http:/...
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:23 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: Octoprint/LCD
- Replies: 19
- Views: 23747
Re: Octoprint/LCD
I know this is an older post but im interested in getting a raspi but im not real sure what one to get that will work best for the M2 or my iPhone and i also have an Android tablet. I would def want wifi..
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- Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:05 pm
- Forum: Software
- Topic: A Good All Around 3D Scanner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 38755
Re: A Good All Around 3D Scanner
I have messed with CAD and CAM for many many years but some things aren't worth the time it takes to draw up in CAD for all you have as an end result. I cant sit at a computer and play CAD all day i have two kids in sports and that takes time.. I have seen many many people use a 3D scanner to make p...