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by Phil
Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: 3DHubs
Replies: 3
Views: 23610

3DHubs

Anyone else a member of 3DHubs? A few months ago, they apparently made a change. Prior to that, I was receiving orders every week, and the "Views" number went up by about 1000 every 3-4 weeks. Since then, the "Views" function is broken, and I have only received an order from a previous customer. I c...
by Phil
Mon Oct 09, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: High-temperature PLA
Replies: 4
Views: 7900

Re: High-temperature PLA

These guys claim their stuff is dishwasher-safe and, I think, food grade, so it may work for you. https://www.makergeeks.com/collections/dishwasher-safe
I like their filament, and it is inexpensive.
by Phil
Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: High-temperature PLA
Replies: 4
Views: 7900

Re: High-temperature PLA

I do not know about that particular filament, but I definitely recommend the company; great products!
The owner is very easy to contact and talk to and has always been a great help to me.
by Phil
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Printed Text: Recessed or Raised?
Replies: 7
Views: 12028

Re: Printed Text: Recessed or Raised?

I have had some luck with a laser engraver. I printed the switch cover in CF-Nylon, then painted it with an off-white paint, then laser engraved it. I also had to design and print the orange jig in order to get the lased surface perpendicular to the laser beam. The switch covers are quite stiff due ...
by Phil
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: Other (off topic)
Topic: World Maker Faire
Replies: 13
Views: 59079

Re: World Maker Faire

by Phil
Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Brims vs Rafts?
Replies: 11
Views: 17625

Re: Brims vs Rafts?

Can you post some pictures? It might have to do with the shape of your part. The first thing to try, though, is to make sure your bed is clean. Use acetone, or even plain glass cleaner, to get the surface REALLY clean. I have had failures due to finger/skin oils on the bed. Just the plain Kapton tap...
by Phil
Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Motion Sensor Housing
Replies: 8
Views: 15336

Re: Motion Sensor Housing

Gwhite wrote:at $110 a spool, it ought to be UV & bullet proof ...
That is less than $30/kg. Seems pretty reasonable to me...
by Phil
Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:19 am
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Motion Sensor Housing
Replies: 8
Views: 15336

Re: Motion Sensor Housing

I have some ASA lying around, but I have not yet tried to print it. It is supposed to be UV resistant.
https://www.3dxtech.com/4kg-xl-reels-of-asa-filament/
by Phil
Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Print Settings for PETG: eSUN Solid Black Filament
Replies: 183
Views: 1104013

Re: Print Settings for PETG: eSUN Solid Black Filament

PETG is also hard to glue, as it doesn't weld with any substances I have found so far, so you are left with CA (with potential hazing) or Epoxy as a solution. Have you tried friction welding? A round piece should be pretty easy to do, such as with a drill. More complicated shapes will be exponentia...
by Phil
Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Swapping Build Surfaces?
Replies: 9
Views: 13341

Re: Swapping Build Surfaces?

I finally did my own experiment:
One complete revolution of the Z-axis knob is 50 clicks.
10 revolutions of the knob changes the Z by 1.250".
1.250"/10 rev/50 clicks = 0.003"/click
Is that the same as what you get?