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by jhaupt
Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade
Replies: 20
Views: 30551

3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade

I've added cable chains to my M2 and I like it a lot. Assembly instructions and a parts list here: http://justine-haupt.com/makergearm2/MakergearM2CableChainUpgrade_AssemblyInstructions.pdf STEPs and STLs: http://justine-haupt.com/makergearm2/ Uploaded to Thingiverse but I'm new to that and I still ...
by jhaupt
Sun Sep 06, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent
Replies: 8
Views: 12470

Re: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent

If anyone is curious, I'm finding that Taulman n-vent seems to be better with bridging than eSun PETG. This picture doesn't show it all that well but it's a pretty big difference.

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~Justine
by jhaupt
Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Anyone want to share their process files?
Replies: 12
Views: 17073

Re: Anyone want to share their process files?

I wanted to iterate that I feel it would be useful for a starting point . All the compatibility issues that are dangerous to the machine involve variation in end stop positions and other machine dimensions. OK, so anyone expoloring someone elses process file does so with the unerstanding that the de...
by jhaupt
Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Anyone want to share their process files?
Replies: 12
Views: 17073

Re: Anyone want to share their process files?

One reply to this post? This is an ongoing bother to me. We all know there are countless little variations in the way M2s can be set up, as well as differences in user's operating environments (air humidity, etc), but I have a hard time understanding why it isn't easier to find folks' process files ...
by jhaupt
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: NinjaFlex as Flexible Support?
Replies: 6
Views: 9641

Re: NinjaFlex as Flexible Support?

Hm, okay! I'm just this hour starting working on my v4 upgrade (to an early 2013 model M2) and thinking about the dual extruder option. Would like to start experimenting some more. Thanks Insta. At work there's a large Stratasys "Design Series", formerly Objet, and the guy who operates it expends co...
by jhaupt
Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: NinjaFlex as Flexible Support?
Replies: 6
Views: 9641

NinjaFlex as Flexible Support?

Greetings, I noticed on the upgrade page that Makergear sells a flexible support material, which struck me as a brilliant alternaitve to the dissolvable materials. Would rather pluck elastomer than deal with liquids. I see just one posting about that (http://forum.makergear.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=...
by jhaupt
Sat Aug 15, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent
Replies: 8
Views: 12470

Re: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent

OH, okay, I didn't realize they're more or less the same thing, that's a bit of a revelation.
by jhaupt
Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent
Replies: 8
Views: 12470

Re: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent

Okay. Is the concensus that it's not worth much attention now that PETG and ePC is available?
by jhaupt
Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent
Replies: 8
Views: 12470

Eastman Amphora, Taulman n-vent

Has anyone tried Eastman's new AM1800 Amphora filament? Taulman is selling it as "n-vent". This is Eastman's press release: http://www.eastman.com/Markets/3D_Printing/Pages/Products.aspx And here's a zealous description: http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2014/9/7/amphora-may-revolutionize-3d-printed-plas...