My first print: a blob

[mw8020]

Hi 1st post - bit embarrassing but seems like a friendly community so jumping in

Have attached photo of 1st M2 print - which resulted in a blob of plastic sticking to the extruder whilst printing out the "bracelet". Just wondered what I'm doing wrong or if this is par for the learning course when getting started

Settings: 215c extruder & 60c heat bed (using PLA).

Software: pronterface. (will upgrade to simplify3d soon as this seems to be the goto software to run)

Other than that - having fun watching all the motors/electronics purr and wizz around

[macsboost]

the z bed needs to be zeroed and likely leveled

[mw8020]

the z bed needs to be zeroed and likely leveled

Wow fast response. Thnx macsboost will go back thru all procedures here: http://makergear.wikidot.com/m2-getting-started

[jsc]

Check out the M2 tips thread in the hints forum, as well. It covers some alternate procedures and things that may be helpful.

[mw8020]

Check out the M2 tips thread in the hints forum, as well. It covers some alternate procedures and things that may be helpful.

@jsc funny you should just reply. I just read your very informative "M2 Tips" post here: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12 - and got the idea to increase the heat bed temp from 60c to 70c - maybe e'thing was too cold - anyway my very first print (the bracelet) printed out perfectly. All is right in my world again

Thnx very much for the help ppl.