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by j-rod
Sat May 10, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: tricopter prototype
Replies: 6
Views: 12640

Re: tricopter prototype

not accusing. i'm being impressed! that came out very clean. nice work.
by j-rod
Sat May 10, 2014 7:42 am
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: tricopter prototype
Replies: 6
Views: 12640

Re: tricopter prototype

is that a 90 degree overhang printed with no support?
by j-rod
Sat May 10, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: some handy tools for cleaning the hot end
Replies: 24
Views: 36770

Re: some handy tools for cleaning the hot end

thanks jim! totally could have used these earlier today. would have saved me a few hours time not having to improvise.

ordered and on their way.
by j-rod
Sat May 03, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging
Replies: 13
Views: 25990

Re: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging

I just finished dealing with this same problem. The issue in my case was caused by too much resistance in the path from the spool to the extruder as well as the filament on the spool having crossed over itself a few times causing something of a really loose knot. The teeth of the extruder motor did ...
by j-rod
Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Problem with extruder
Replies: 8
Views: 11973

Re: Problem with extruder

is the hot end heated up? if the extruder motor isn't even turning it may be due to the hot end not being at the correct temp.
by j-rod
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Twist vase
Replies: 8
Views: 15246

Re: Twist vase

nice! i think the one i printed took about 4.5 hours. do you guys know of a way to get vase mode to print two layers for the wall instead of 1? the walls seem pretty flimsy as is.
by j-rod
Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: Twist vase
Replies: 8
Views: 15246

Twist vase

Ok I'll go first. This is one of the many twisted vases on Thingiverse. Printed it more for learning than anything else, but it turned out alright I think.
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by j-rod
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: s3d 2.1 is out
Replies: 26
Views: 41055

Re: s3d 2.1 is out

did you remove the previous install before you installed the new version?
by j-rod
Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello
Replies: 15
Views: 25782

Re: Hello

Thanks for getting this setup Rick!
by j-rod
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: M2 Slic3r settings
Replies: 12
Views: 53502

Re: M2 Slic3r settings

thanks ketil! this will help speed up the leveling process quite a bit.