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by zemlin
Sun Jun 17, 2018 3:01 am
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Scaling and Horizontal Offset
Replies: 19
Views: 58419

Re: Scaling and Horizontal Offset

I use the scaling factors on the part settings on the main screen. S3D-Scale.JPG Horizontal Offset is called Horizontal Offset on the OTHER tab. S3D-Offset.JPG Z scaling is machine dependent, not material dependent. Doing that once should be enough. The X-Y scaling and offset will change with materi...
by zemlin
Tue Jun 05, 2018 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nerfed acceleration on rev E?
Replies: 10
Views: 21540

Re: Nerfed acceleration on rev E?

airscapes wrote:
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:52 pm
Are these parameters good for an M2?
Accelerations would be on the high side, probably, but there isn't a "best" with these settings. It's finding the compromise that works best for the parts and your personal priorities - speed/acceleration/jerk all work together to impact print quality.
by zemlin
Mon Jun 04, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nerfed acceleration on rev E?
Replies: 10
Views: 21540

Re: Nerfed acceleration on rev E?

airscapes wrote:
Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:01 pm
zemlin wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:33 am
Here's what I run these days
M201 X2000 Y2000 E1000 Z900 ; acceleration
M205 X20 Z1.0 E10 ; jerk
Are you still using these settings for your M2?
My M2 is no longer in service, so no.
by zemlin
Wed May 30, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: PETG your favorite brand?
Replies: 17
Views: 44528

Re: PETG your favorite brand?

I like Hatchbox PETG, but they have serious supply problems and can be out of stock at all suppliers for weeks. I went through a few PETG brands a couple months back. I tested eSun, 3D Best, Inland, and MG Chemicals - all in black. I selected MG Chemicals as my new standard for PETG. It isn't as glo...
by zemlin
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: esun epa jamming up the drive
Replies: 17
Views: 27344

Re: esun epa jamming up the drive

Phil wrote:Store your nylon in a plastic bucket with a desiccant
and keep your desiccant dry.
by zemlin
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: remove baked on Pla from nozzle?
Replies: 7
Views: 8789

Re: remove baked on Pla from nozzle?

Gwhite wrote:Brass is probably a slightly better thermal conductor
by about 9x over 303 stainless. The difference is not slight.
by zemlin
Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: use stainless nozzles for everything?
Replies: 2
Views: 5271

Re: use stainless nozzles for everything?

Heat transfer in stainless steel sucks compared to brass. If trying to print fast, I could imagine a situation where the tip of the nozzle cannot maintain temperature as the plastic passing through it draws out the heat - and transfer through the material can't keep up with the demand. Thermal condu...
by zemlin
Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Problem in large print
Replies: 3
Views: 5311

Re: Problem in large print

Are those X/Y shifts in the print, or ridges? Looks like shifting to me.
by zemlin
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:25 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: My dual extruder fan mod - cool or lame?
Replies: 6
Views: 11499

Re: My dual extruder fan mod - cool or lame?

Your photos aren't showing up.
by zemlin
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Black ePC - disappointing first print
Replies: 23
Views: 55147

Re: Black ePC - disappointing first print

I print on PEI at 110C. Haven't messed with hair spray or glue with ePC, and I know Kapton didn't work for me. I don't recall what else I tested before getting good parts.