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by jcspball13
Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:03 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Lots of strings on my print with PETG and .5mm nozzle
Replies: 4
Views: 8131

Lots of strings on my print with PETG and .5mm nozzle

I am using Makergeeks PETG; had i working perfect with .35 tip, but needed a little more speed in my prints (time-wise) I am using v4 hot end So i purchased a .5mm. Changed the settings that needed it for .5mm nozzle, but my prints are now getting tons of strings I have tried with and without retrac...
by jcspball13
Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Input Requested: What are your favorite filaments?
Replies: 15
Views: 82715

Re: Input Requested: What are your favorite filaments?

Maker Geeks PETG is very, very good. I have used eSun Petg which worked ok, but Maker Geeks IMHO is much better!
by jcspball13
Wed Jun 15, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles
Replies: 12
Views: 13055

Re: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles

Appreciate all the tips; I should be getting my .5mm by the end of the week; I will experiment and let you guys know the result!
by jcspball13
Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles
Replies: 12
Views: 13055

Re: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles

Using smart print profiles tends to be the biggest speed factor. If I need a print fast I would use the following settings. .35mm nozzle .3mm layer height .6mm layer width single shell/perimeter 0-35% Rectilinear infill (Optimized for the part) How about for a .5mm nozzle? Or a .5mm nozzle with PET...
by jcspball13
Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles
Replies: 12
Views: 13055

Re: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles

Ok, good advice.

I am guessing the v3b .5mm nozzle wont work for the v4?
by jcspball13
Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles
Replies: 12
Views: 13055

Re: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles

That is what I thought; thanks guys, love you and this community!!

Just a side question: would you guys buy a nozzle and change when needed; or am I better off have separate complete hot ends so I don't screw anything up?
by jcspball13
Mon Jun 13, 2016 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles
Replies: 12
Views: 13055

V4 .5mm and .75 mm nozzles

Finally upgraded to the v4 extruded; wow what a great upgrade Question here: I need to print a few parts a little faster; current part takes about 4 hours and I need to cut that firm I had a .5 mm on my v3b and it worked great. Jus wondering if I can safely us a .5 to increase speed; is it ok with p...
by jcspball13
Fri May 20, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accuracy and Nozzle diameter
Replies: 7
Views: 7940

Re: Accuracy and Nozzle diameter

Where do you get a metal motor mount?
by jcspball13
Fri May 20, 2016 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Accuracy and Nozzle diameter
Replies: 7
Views: 7940

Accuracy and Nozzle diameter

Working on a few small parts, they are about 3/8" and I need the dimensions to come out as close to perfect as possible in order to fit together I have been noticing with my .5mm nozzle, I am getting a decent amount of variance in parts, even in the same printing I guess my question is 2 fold: will ...
by jcspball13
Wed Apr 20, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is upgrading from V3 to V4 worth the $100? Why?
Replies: 5
Views: 7498

Re: Is upgrading from V3 to V4 worth the $100? Why?

I am always amazed at how awesome this community is! Thanks for the answers

A side question; if I upgrade to the dual extruder, how does that work? I know if my extruded sits for a minute or 2, filament will ooze out a little; how does the dual extruder deal with this issue?