I've had my SLS-2 for a bit now. It's definitely an art, fairly tedious, a little cumbersome, and a lot of it boils down to what you want to (and can) do with the STL/OBJ output. And of course the whole surface prep thing, is very much a thing.. It sure is something that takes time to play with to ...

Great job. I'm glad I wasn't going nuts over here yet lol. Yea I'm not sure why they would keep all the code the same but have changed some of the simplest codes that are used a good bit but at least you worked it out and it makes sense now..

Thanks a bunch Tim

Hmm. Q5 is powered directly off of VBB; is your supply connection at VBB good? I assume the other extruder is also running off of VBB? Otherwise, how is the extruder hookup to Q5 declared in the config file? Yea I checked to be sure that my power supply is plugged in nice and tight and tested aroun...

No, I was a bit concerned about the limitations of those jumpers, because it's mentioned in the instructions that the jumpers themselves have a much lower current rating (about 2 Amps) than either the power MOSFETs or the terminal connectors. JP28 connects two of the three small MOSFETs, and used t...

With all the jerking, yanking, snatching, shaking, popping, tugging, snapping, and crackling going on, it's no wonder that you've got ripples in your prints. :lol: That's very true! Very good job with this heart transplant! You did a great job explaining everything and on the box to hold it all toge...

I think something that would save you all tons of time would be to look into a Starrett 196A dial indicator kit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Starrett-Model-No-196A-Vintage-Universal-Dial-Test-Indicator-Set-Back-Plunger-/191578180315?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9af30adb. I have a machine shop so I ha...

For the smart LCD, I will have to do some more research. (another edit) You can get the "Full Graphic Smart LCD Controller" from http://www.reprapdiscount.com/best-sales ($69.00, and marked "Available"). This board is listed under "Supported Panels" on http://smoothieware.org/panel/. However, if you...

Here's an earlier thread on XTC-3D: http://forum.makergear.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1713 And a thread on a test I did: http://forum.makergear.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1992 It's situationally useful. Self-leveling is pretty good, although you have to be a little careful about blobs and drips. Makes th...

I have been playing with the Smoothieboard a bit and I donfind it much easier than Marlin but then again I was use to Marlin as well, this really just makes it so much easier to make any changes to the firmware.. I also bought some of this stuff called Smooth-On XTC-3D High Performance Epoxy coating...

(snip) Also one of the places Dale gave me can make the bed heater for me no problem and it will run off 120v. Not sure of price yet maybe tomorrow.. thanks much man! You're welcome, Dennis -- I'm glad those links helped. It would be nice to know which vendor you choose (once you choose) and what t...