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by owenwp
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Simplify3D Version 4.0 just got released.
Replies: 9
Views: 23361

Re: Simplify3D Version 4.0 just got released.

Still no profile for the M3.
by owenwp
Tue Jul 04, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Advantages of M3 over M2
Replies: 11
Views: 29295

Re: Advantages of M3 over M2

The true leveling is a software wizard built into OctoPrint as a plugin. It guides you through with short video clips and does a fairly straightforward but precise leveling procedure. Starts by having you check bed clearance by moving the extruder carriage onto the build plate from off the side by h...
by owenwp
Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MakerGear M3-SE First Impressions
Replies: 10
Views: 18087

Re: MakerGear M3-SE First Impressions

Can we plug a webcam into the printer for remote monitoring through the embedded Octoprint server out of the box?
by owenwp
Sat Jun 17, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 279008

Re: The State of the Gear

I am very curious about how the new trademarked bed leveling works, and the network connectivity options.
by owenwp
Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quick Question about the feeler gauge.
Replies: 4
Views: 9636

Re: Quick Question about the feeler gauge.

Oops, I just ordered a metric feeler gauge set, since the getting started threads recommend it. Is it a problem to set the Z stop to a different height like 0.15 mm and compensate in the slicer?
by owenwp
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 279008

Re: The State of the Gear

It does worry me a bit that nobody is talking about the M3, aside from a few press release reprints, even though we are past the point where the first two batches were supposed to have finished shipping. I understand the nature of trying to manage large complicated devices that need to be hand assem...