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- Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:04 pm
- Forum: Software
- Topic: Raft size in S3D
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4366
Raft size in S3D
Hi, I am printing large circular object (e.g., a bracelet) and due to its structure I need a raft for better results. Ideally the raft would be about the size of the outline of my object. S3D, however, prints a raft that covers the whole area inside the perimeter. This takes forever to print and eat...
- Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:38 pm
- Forum: Software
- Topic: Circle diameter discrepancy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13547
Re: Circle diameter discrepancy
Ed's writeup is great. Here's another that goes into several reasons holes are undersized, and a workaround: http://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/2011/02/polyholes.html You can use low vertex count polygons instead of holes to improve their sizing. Thanks! that useful info to learn (and in general an in...
- Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:36 am
- Forum: Software
- Topic: Circle diameter discrepancy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13547
Re: Circle diameter discrepancy
the problem is in the printing Cylinders have a particular problem: the nozzle tends to pull the thread toward the center of the cylinder as it travels around the perimeter. Both holes and posts come out smaller than they should, with the error decreasing as the diameter increases. I found that a F...
- Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:59 pm
- Forum: Software
- Topic: Circle diameter discrepancy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13547
Circle diameter discrepancy
Hi, I am printing something that involve multiple gears. I noticed that the parts do not match up properly, and so started measuring the printed object. As an example, printing a vertical column with diameter of 5mm results in a print with diameter of 4.5~4.6mm. At the same time printing a square of...
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:43 pm
- Forum: Filament
- Topic: PolySupport filament
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4720
PolySupport filament
I purchased this mystery "support filament" from MakerGear's "undocumented options" page. It arrived yesterday, and it turns out it is something called "PolySupport" from polymakr. From the page that came with it I understand that it is mainly intended for combination with PLA. I am mostly doing ABS...
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:16 am
- Forum: Getting Started
- Topic: looking to purchase a M2 but am getting discouraged
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13350
Re: looking to purchase a M2 but am getting discouraged
Just to add to what people already wrote. I got my machine two weeks ago. Aside from a scary moment at the beginning (due to me not plugging the power plug all the way) the machine has been great. True, not all information is collected in one place, but most of it is easy to find (here or on MakerGe...
- Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:08 am
- Forum: Filament
- Topic: Where do you purchase filament?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5720
Where do you purchase filament?
Any recommendations? My default supplier is Amazon, but I wonder if thats the best place to buy.
Recommendations?
Recommendations?
- Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:27 am
- Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
- Topic: How to calibrate! a list of useful links!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14614
Re: How to calibrate! a list of useful links!
Great initiative! Thanks!
I just posted my conclusions about how to fine tune dual extruder offset - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2747&sid=ff445befa ... 183#p16956
I just posted my conclusions about how to fine tune dual extruder offset - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2747&sid=ff445befa ... 183#p16956
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 2:17 am
- Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
- Topic: Tool alignment - how?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 31695
Re: Tool alignment - how?
Google "Vernier scale" for an image. Here's one: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Close_up_of_vernier_scale.jpg Then make a two part model, one for each side of the scale, with the center pair lined up and the lines on one side offset by .1 millimeter more on either side as you go out. Which pa...
- Wed Sep 09, 2015 2:09 am
- Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
- Topic: Tool alignment - how?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 31695
Re: Tool alignment - how?
Google "Vernier scale" for an image. Here's one: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Close_up_of_vernier_scale.jpg Then make a two part model, one for each side of the scale, with the center pair lined up and the lines on one side offset by .1 millimeter more on either side as you go out. Which pa...