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by thunderbt3
Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: strange wires during prints
Replies: 6
Views: 6468

Re: strange wires during prints

Try printing with support on.
by thunderbt3
Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: I just switched from PLA to ABS and nothing coming thru extr
Replies: 12
Views: 14139

Re: I just switched from PLA to ABS and nothing coming thru

wisdomknight wrote:Thats good to know. It frustrating learning these particular setting.
Thanks again

BTW is ABS safe, the fumes? I opened the window because of this.
But its too cool for it unless I close the window behind the printer
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.est.5b04983
by thunderbt3
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Extruder mount failed
Replies: 12
Views: 12784

Re: Extruder mount failed

Yup, the printer parts are printed in ABS.
by thunderbt3
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: Anybody got an ark handy?
Replies: 16
Views: 22901

Re: Anybody got an ark handy?

insta wrote:Oh God please please please tell me there are idiots in their lifted 4WD trucks just listlessly drifting down the rivers because "MAH TRUCK CAN MAKE IT"
The little hybrid that couldn't...

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by thunderbt3
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: I dont have blue painter tape
Replies: 10
Views: 16563

Re: I dont have blue painter tape

I did one or 2 prints on blue painters tape. I switched to plain glass, no kapton, with the heated bed and haven't looked back since.
by thunderbt3
Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:05 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds ** (FOR SALE NOW)
Replies: 49
Views: 57876

Re: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds **

Vandal968 wrote:How thick are they?

C
I believe they are 1/4" thick.
by thunderbt3
Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:23 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds ** (FOR SALE NOW)
Replies: 49
Views: 57876

Re: ** Pre-orders for MIC6 beds **

Do we still have the option of having one side blasted and the other side smooth?
by thunderbt3
Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3D Digitizing Services
Replies: 32
Views: 53358

Re: 3D Digitizing Services

For shiny, reflective, or transparent surfaces, there is a spray that you can spray on and it will make the surfaces white. It will disappear within 24 hours. The alternative is athletes foot powder spray...much cheaper :D
by thunderbt3
Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: 3DXTech Carbon fiber infused abs
Replies: 18
Views: 26229

Re: 3DXTech Carbon fiber infused abs

I've read that wear is increased on brass nozzles when using carbon fiber filament?
by thunderbt3
Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any new M2 version in the works? M3, etc.?
Replies: 33
Views: 36316

Re: Any new M2 version in the works? M3, etc.?

I purchased a M2 approximately a month ago, and was unaware that a significant series of upgrades were in the works. I would have waited to buy the Rev. E. Now I have to invest more money when the upgrades will be available. Ron You don't necessarily need to upgrade to the latest and greatest...the...