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by jsc
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: Going to be gone
Replies: 12
Views: 21475

Re: Going to be gone

We had a whole house NG generator put in after a hurricane left us without power for a week. Haven't had a single outage since. I keep hoping for some kind of power outage just to say we got to use it.
by jsc
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Thank you Jin!
Replies: 4
Views: 8141

Re: Thank you Jin!

You're a quick study, Jules. It took me some time to get the hang of Fusion, even after some time spent with Solidworks. I think a lot of the recent updates have made the UI a bit easier to pick up, though. Let me know if you have any questions on how to model something, I've had a lot of time in th...
by jsc
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:14 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Prints are still not sticking down.
Replies: 29
Views: 42100

Re: Prints are still not sticking down.

And just resize it bigger until the walls are printable.
by jsc
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:12 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: HELP! Layers overlapping each other, Halting Production!
Replies: 10
Views: 12972

Re: HELP! Layers overlapping each other, Halting Production!

My M2 came with instructions to use the included lithium grease (white tub) on the linear rails and Z screw, and 3-in-one oil (not included) on the smooth Z rods. Although someone did say later that the instructions have changed for the Z screw, but I can't verify that.
by jsc
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:08 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Vase Sample Print Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 10648

Re: Vase Sample Print Questions

Instead of lofting diameter circles, why not just draw the vertical silhouette and rotate extrude it? Easier to adjust later, too. And I'd like this opportunity to plug Fusion 360 or OnShape. Both have free for hobbyist tiers and are excellent parametric history based modelers. That means if you don...
by jsc
Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:59 am
Forum: M2 Dual Extruder
Topic: Question about bed fan
Replies: 6
Views: 12673

Re: Question about bed fan

I also did a fan remount on my dual, with an attempt at a shroud. Combined with my sooper fan, I was able to get very creditable 60 degree overhangs facing away, and 70 degrees facing front.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:724933
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2020
by jsc
Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:19 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Sand or Scale down in S3D
Replies: 5
Views: 6568

Re: Sand or Scale down in S3D

If you have a .3mm discrepancy between the model and your printed part, I suggest you run an extrusion calibration to make sure you're not over or under extruding. But you can measure the OD of the bottom part, subtract off the ID of the top part, and add .1-.2mm for clearance. You can also print up...
by jsc
Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:25 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Sand or Scale down in S3D
Replies: 5
Views: 6568

Re: Sand or Scale down in S3D

S3D can inset outlines in the XY plane, which sounds like what you want. It is better than scaling because scaling will change the position of features based on their location. You can find it as Horizontal size compensation under the Other tab.
by jsc
Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: More mod podging
Replies: 3
Views: 9142

Re: More mod podging

This page says:
For a very smooth finish, wet a piece of #400 grit sandpaper with water and sand lightly between coats. Wipe dry and polish with #0000 steel wool on the final coat.
by jsc
Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: More mod podging
Replies: 3
Views: 9142

More mod podging

Last night I looked around my desk and saw my tub of mod podge, my new inkjet printer, and my new craft cutter, and decided I needed to do something. I decided on a photo back for my 3D printed phone case. I had the model, so I was able to extract the back face as a DXF to cut from. I also have a no...