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by 3dPrintingMD
Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 280097

Re: The State of the Gear

From what I read the leveling software prints some kind of zigzag pattern in the four corners and ask whether you can peal it off in a single piece or strands... I guess this is how they tell if its too close or too far away. (no more feller gauges I'm guessing) The person who tried it though thoug...
by 3dPrintingMD
Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 280097

Re: The State of the Gear

Agreed on the bed fan, I'm really hoping its something that can be 3d printed and used on the M2.
by 3dPrintingMD
Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Simplify3D Profile for MakerGear M3-SE Needed
Replies: 3
Views: 8341

Re: Simplify3D Profile for MakerGear M3-SE Needed

MakerGear M2 (24V V4 hotend) should be fine.

The M2 and the M3 are virtually the same, however the M3 obviously has a bunch of upgrades over the M2.
by 3dPrintingMD
Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 280097

Re: The State of the Gear

As for suggestions, a means to rigidly lock X-Y-Z would be a big help when attempting to remove a part from the print bed. Keep up the good work. Personally I don't think that would be a wise practice. Better to remove the bed so you aren't stressing any of the drive/support components while removi...
by 3dPrintingMD
Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Octoprint and M2 print Bed leveling
Replies: 5
Views: 15443

Re: Octoprint and M2 print Bed leveling

zemlin wrote:I haven't seen a plugin, but I created custom control buttons I use for leveling the bed.
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I can share the details of the scripts later, if you like. There's not much to it.
I would love to get more info on this. Hopefully its something I can figure out.
by 3dPrintingMD
Wed May 31, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Play in Y-axis bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 5657

Re: Play in Y-axis bearing

In short, you can not to my knowledge repair the linear bearing, you will need to replace it. The fan should be be fine, as long as both are the same voltage. All printed parts can be found here: https://github.com/MakerGear/M2 Edit: Clips are here: https://github.com/MakerGear/M2/blob/master/Printe...
by 3dPrintingMD
Wed May 10, 2017 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 280097

Re: The State of the Gear

I would be interested as well in the upgrade to the independent dual.
by 3dPrintingMD
Tue May 09, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Removing the dual extruder
Replies: 1
Views: 5708

Re: Removing the dual extruder

I came to the same conclusion and removed mine.

You can look for the V4 hotend instructions.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0030/ ... 7274837590
by 3dPrintingMD
Tue May 02, 2017 11:34 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: First layer sticking issues
Replies: 7
Views: 9357

Re: First layer sticking issues

Slightly increase your Z Gap. I'm talking like 0.01mm. It's clearly squishing too much.

Allow for proper cooling time.
by 3dPrintingMD
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Potential buyer with mod question
Replies: 3
Views: 6449

Re: Potential buyer with mod question

You could always add in additional lengths of wires and have the power supply further from the machine.