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by jdacal
Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:21 am
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Extrusion calibration
Replies: 68
Views: 142467

Re: Extrusion calibration

You were right Jim. Again. LOL! I'm not sure what the problem was, I re-leveled, re-did the cubes and still had the problem. Nozzle was reading .005mm at center of bed. Finally got frustrated and just started turning the Z screw, printing, turning, printing until it just seemed to fall into place. W...
by jdacal
Sun Sep 20, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Extrusion calibration
Replies: 68
Views: 142467

Re: Extrusion calibration

Thanks, just tightened it up, will update.
by jdacal
Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Extrusion calibration
Replies: 68
Views: 142467

Re: Extrusion calibration

jimc wrote:bed gap is too big.
Thanks Jim. So even though the cube walls are coming out to the correct measurements, my gap would still be off?
by jdacal
Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Extrusion calibration
Replies: 68
Views: 142467

Re: Extrusion calibration

I just printed the cube Nozzle Diameter: 0.35 Extrusion Multiplier: 0.83 Extrusion Width (manual): 0.44 First Layer Height: 100% First Layer Width: 100% First Layer Speed: 50% When I print it the cube wall reads right at .44mm and the height is at 2.0 using a 0.15 offset. Now when I try printing a p...
by jdacal
Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade
Replies: 20
Views: 30332

Re: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade

Finito! Thanks again jhaupt for a really neat project! I included a little video showing the motion. Just waiting now on a coil to make the harnesses behind the control box look neater. Only change I made was to add one more link to the "Y" axis chain. When extended all the way forward it was a litt...
by jdacal
Fri Sep 18, 2015 2:22 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade
Replies: 20
Views: 30332

Re: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade

Construction ahead... speeding fines doubled!...
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Definitely a labor intensive modification, but should really extend the life of the harness.
by jdacal
Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade
Replies: 20
Views: 30332

Re: 3-Axis Cable Chain Upgrade

Hi Justine, I found an error in the parts list. The end pieces for the chain are .5" wide with the part number given and the chain itself is .9" wide so they don't match. The chain looks kind of wide, can you confirm that it's the chain part number that is wrong so I can order the correct one? I did...
by jdacal
Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:01 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell
Replies: 4
Views: 7937

Re: M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell

this is a good write up but i also have to ask.....would it not be easier to just use 40mm 24v fans in parallel? Yes Jim, but I haven't been able to find any quieter fans than the Noctua 12 volts and they don't seem to make them in 24 volt version yet. If there is a quieter 24v out there, then yes ...
by jdacal
Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell
Replies: 4
Views: 7937

Re: M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell

Looks good! I'll add what I said to you in an email, which is that the same converter is great to use for LED strips, which are usually rated 12V. I don't suppose that the fans draw enough power for thermal considerations to be relevant, but make sure it isn't getting warm enough to make the double...
by jdacal
Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:19 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell
Replies: 4
Views: 7937

M2 24volt model Conversion to 2 12v Fans in Parallell

First off, thanks to Ed Niesley for suggesting this. I figured I'd document my experience in case it helps other. NOTE: This installation was done on a 24 volt Makergear M2 with the Marlin board shown. If you have a different board these instructions may not apply to you. Also remember to unplug the...