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by Hugs
Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:25 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: S3D virtual machine does not match M2 Bed
Replies: 19
Views: 28478

Re: S3D virtual machine does not match M2 Bed

This is probably a dumb question, but why do you even need the clips? Not at all a dumb question to me...I thought the same thing. But if you read the Rev. E manual, it only mentions them on page 5: REMOVE & READ THE WARNING SHEET from underneath your borosilicate glass bed by removing the binder c...
by Hugs
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Estimating end-of-spool print capacity
Replies: 5
Views: 7534

Estimating end-of-spool print capacity

As I approach the last few windings of my initial spool of PLA included with my M2, I'm trying to get a gut feeling on how much more I can print without running out mid-print. I found this thread from a few years ago estimating the length of a spool given its weight: http://forum.makergear.com/viewt...
by Hugs
Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:28 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Cancelling a print and other typical beginner questions
Replies: 5
Views: 8940

Re: Cancelling a print and other typical beginner questions

I'm printing the hook as we speak and it works and I have a big smile on my face :D Fantastic! I'm so glad it's working for you! If you haven't already, I strongly recommend reading through Jules' post on getting started: http://forum.makergear.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2778 With the latest revisions...
by Hugs
Thu Mar 17, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Cancelling a print and other typical beginner questions
Replies: 5
Views: 8940

Re: Cancelling a print and other typical beginner questions

Q: Is the getting started software THE only software to print everything i wanna print? or is there another software I should use to control my machine, that i don t know of? (I'm sure one of the resident user experts for Slic3r will chime in when they see your post.) I'm certainly not an expert bu...
by Hugs
Sun Mar 13, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to 3D printing
Replies: 6
Views: 7429

Re: New to 3D printing

- Is the new M2 models have some sort of auto leveling for the tray? or stilla DIY deal? It's still a DIY deal with a combination between software and the 4 set screws on the spider. If you haven't already seen it, watch the new "Quick Start App Tutorial" video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rhU...
by Hugs
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermal time-lapse video of M2 bed heating up
Replies: 2
Views: 3976

Thermal time-lapse video of M2 bed heating up

Just for fun, I recorded a thermal video of the HBP heating up and created a 30 second time-lapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVG_VjhfTRI Blurb from YouTube: Recorded with a FLIR ONE (the flashes/blips are the FLIR recalibrating itself). I didn't tweak any emissivity settings so the indicated t...
by Hugs
Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Getting started video posted for Rev. E
Replies: 1
Views: 8286

Getting started video posted for Rev. E

A new getting started video was recently posted on YouTube covering the new Quick Start App for Rev. E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rhUBXfaU44 Ironically I received my Rev. E on the same day and had some questions that this video answered :D Specifically, at about 03:43 when presented with the ...
by Hugs
Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Start
Replies: 13
Views: 21280

Re: Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Sta

Did you slice the bracelet ? Might not be sitting on the bed before slicing ? I used the pre-sliced gcode that was provided on the SD card. The new Rev. E "Quick Start App" has its own procedure to level the bed, set the starting height, verify heaters & fans, and print a first test. It's fine now....
by Hugs
Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:27 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Start
Replies: 13
Views: 21280

Re: Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Sta

I did indeed go through it several times in anticipation of my delivery today. Some of that thread is outdated with the Rev. E...especially the Z-stop setting. The Z-Stop microswitch on the latest models is on the *bottom* of the printer so the calibration is reversed. There is no end-stop bolt on t...
by Hugs
Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:15 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Start
Replies: 13
Views: 21280

Rev. E - starting height still too high after Quick Start

Hi All, My M2 Rev. E just arrived today and I've been working with the new "Quick Start" app. I've run through about 4-5 iterations and everything seems to be bang-on using a 0.15mm feeler gauge in lieu of the included blue strip. However, when I print the bracelet.g file on the SD card as instructe...