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by Vprints
Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Extruder motor stops responding/moving
Replies: 12
Views: 85273

Extruder motor stops responding/moving

I've got a 2015 M2 that was upgraded to dual V4 hot ends a few years ago. Today, I fired it up and at first none of the motors would respond at all -- I tracked that down to a slightly loose power cable, and fixed that issue. Now, though, when I try to print, the extruder motor stops responding afte...
by Vprints
Fri Nov 02, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound
Replies: 4
Views: 18488

Re: Extruder now moving left too far - making grinding sound

Thank you for helping me figure out what on Earth was going on! I finally broke down & took the plunge to upgrade from my trusty V3b, and thought everything was going well until I tried to print and the initial homing resulted in KXKXKXKXKCHXKXKXKCHXKXKCHCHCXXKCHCHK! (Breaking out Ye Olde Superglue ...
by Vprints
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Volcanoes
Replies: 1
Views: 4718

Volcanoes

My daughter had to make "3D models" for her science class. Naturally, she decided to go the 3D printing route. :D We designed the volcanoes in Fusion 360, printed them -- and then she used a Creopop to fill in the lava. (Yes, the Creopop plastic did stick to PLA.) The Composite Volcano is my favorit...
by Vprints
Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: HO scale Train Water Tower Diorama
Replies: 11
Views: 16415

Re: HO scale Train Water Tower Diorama

VERY impressive! You may be inspiring me to break down and get some painting equipment...
by Vprints
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Linoleum cutter holder
Replies: 1
Views: 4996

Linoleum cutter holder

One of my larger prints. PLA, peeled up a smidge on the corners but otherwise came out pretty good.
Cutter_holder1.JPG
One of my longest builds
Put used wine corks through it so the cutting blades stay sharp
Cutter_holder2.JPG
My wife's got more cutters, guess we'll have to drink more wine :)
by Vprints
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Volunteer Editors needed
Replies: 20
Views: 20494

Re: Volunteer Editors needed

I'm happy to take a look / do some editing -- though it sounds like I should wait until the next version. :D
by Vprints
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Please don't share outside the forum.
Replies: 31
Views: 38895

Re: Please don't share outside the forum.

That's very cool! :)

However, don't forget the forum is world readable -- I actually use Google to search it sometimes instead of the 'search' on the top right. So even if people don't actively tell others about it, it's out there... :geek:
by Vprints
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fan Shroud Question
Replies: 5
Views: 8462

Re: Fan Shroud Question

I'm using this one, and have been quite happy with it:

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/maker ... -fan-mount
by Vprints
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Day 1 M2 Mishap - Help recovering
Replies: 8
Views: 9823

Re: Day 1 M2 Mishap - Help recovering

For the Kapton, put it on with dish soap and warm water -- you can slide it around, and squeegee out the water & bubbles. Works like a champ. :) I caution against going bare glass -- I did that for the first few months, and then a PETg piece adhered so well it took some of the glass with it when it ...
by Vprints
Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:07 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Extruder motor shaft broke
Replies: 4
Views: 5833

Extruder motor shaft broke

How does this even happen? (That's an honest/serious question.) I had a print of about 3 hours stop half-way through. Figured it was a clog or filament jam of some sort. Took the filament out, checked the gear for blockages -- PETg often seems to get a stripped & bent wad right at the gear for me --...