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by imsmooth
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

Re: distortion

Well, the superglue held enough to give me a reasonable motor mount. It was a little off, but good enough. I then used this one that was able to at least get a good grip on the motor to print a perfect mount. I'm good now. I'll try it out tomorrow. I figure I should print spare parts for my M2. I wo...
by imsmooth
Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

Re: distortion

What is an appropriate infill? 75%

Also, can I do this on the FAST print setting or should I use a medium?
by imsmooth
Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

Re: distortion

Thanks. I found that file. How do I flip it 180 degrees in Simplify3d? I forgot how to do this so it prints correctly.

EDIT: I think I found it in model settings
by imsmooth
Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

Re: distortion

After looking at the cradle like you suggested I found it was cracked. I have superglued it together, but I think I need to purchase a motor mount or print one. Where can I get one here, and is there any g-code for printing one? I found some files on thingiverse. Is this the right stuff to use? Thanks
by imsmooth
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

Re: distortion

I'm thinking this is some software issue

The problem happens at the same place evey time
The cables are good
It happens right after the solid bottom layer is printed

How do I do a check on the slicer code?
by imsmooth
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: distortion
Replies: 15
Views: 16439

distortion

In the past I was printing a basic box. The prints came out close to perfect. I did not use the M2 for many months. I just tried to print the same box and I keep getting a distorted object every time. The distortion is the same. It is as if the box has slid to the right and then back, causing a bend...
by imsmooth
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: type of oil to lubricate rails in m2
Replies: 13
Views: 18235

Re: type of oil to lubricate rails in m2

I went to an auto store (NAPA) and got a whole tube of lithium grease.
by imsmooth
Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Better printing surface
Replies: 1
Views: 4404

Better printing surface

I have found that roughted glass has superior adhesion for the printing process. I can get 8x10 borosilicate glass that is professionally roughed. I can order a quantity of these. Is it worth $30-35 for a better printing surface, or is everyone content with what they have for ABS?
by imsmooth
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lettering on ABS
Replies: 6
Views: 10328

lettering on ABS

I know how to print letters, so my question is not about that topic.

Is there a good solution for getting lettering (company logos) on ABS? I though about creating a Stencil template and spraying letters on, but this did not take to well. I don't have a multicolor printer, so that is not an option.
by imsmooth
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:13 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: ABS printing surface
Replies: 26
Views: 35795

Re: ABS printing surface

Here's my finish for the top piece