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by Explorer71
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: PLA not sticking
Replies: 20
Views: 29117

Re: PLA not sticking

I did try ABS before. I try clearing the nozzle as you suggested
by Explorer71
Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: PLA not sticking
Replies: 20
Views: 29117

Re: PLA not sticking

OK, I leveled the glass, and checked the gap between the head and glass at .006". I cleaned the glass thoroughly and applied a coat of glue stick. Tried a print at 215 for the print head and 70 for the bed, and it would NOT stick. Could I be having a feed problem or a clogged nozzle? I had the filam...
by Explorer71
Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NASA Models
Replies: 1
Views: 3893

NASA Models

Did you see where NASA has released a bunch of models of space craft and terrain features on Mars?
http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models
http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable
The printable ones have .stl files
by Explorer71
Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: PLA not sticking
Replies: 20
Views: 29117

Re: PLA not sticking

The one try with the blue tape was a fairly large piece, in the neighborhood of 4" across. When I tried to peel up the tape .. it just tore around the base of the model. I tried putting it in the freezer, but finally had to pry it off the glass/tape. That is how I gouged the glass.
by Explorer71
Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:18 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: PLA not sticking
Replies: 20
Views: 29117

Re: PLA not sticking

I am printing on bare glass, but I've also tried glue stick. I use a print head temp of 215 and heated bed at 70. I tried blue painters tape, but I couldn't get the model off the tape. I wound up breaking the model, and gouging the glass. I flipped the glass over, assuming the two sides are the same...
by Explorer71
Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: PLA not sticking
Replies: 20
Views: 29117

PLA not sticking

My M2 worked perfectly out of the box. I printed a few projects, and during one the factory filament bound up on the reel. That build was ruined of course, but I've been having problems ever since. When the project starts the PLA doesn't stick. It just comes out a trails and builds up. I have adjust...
by Explorer71
Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:39 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Printing from SD card
Replies: 21
Views: 39112

Printing from SD card

I'm new to 3D printing and love my M2. I usually print from an SD card. The advertisement says the M2 can be used alone without being connected to a PC, but it seems you have to be connected to Simplify3D to start printing from an SD card. So my question is: once the print is started, can I turn off...