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by thecadman99
Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice on how to respond
Replies: 26
Views: 32627

Re: Need some advice on how to respond

Its hard not to take those types of messages personally, especially when you've invested so much of yourself in your work and product. I would send links to a 3D scanner (if the person wants to scan images/items) and to the reprap list of software for creating files. Stay frosty and professional, re...
by thecadman99
Tue May 06, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Converting the 12VDC M2 bed heater to work with 24VDC
Replies: 2
Views: 7778

Re: Converting the 12VDC M2 bed heater to work with 24VDC

Awesome! Thanks :)

So... will running at a higher ohms rating (say 2) kill the power supply? That should cause the bed to heat faster correct?
by thecadman99
Tue May 06, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Software to include with the M2?
Replies: 31
Views: 42721

Re: Software to include with the M2?

I found repetier host to be confusing- I may be in the minority, but the RH settings vs the Slic3r settings all in one program was overwhelming for me when I first started and I had problems understanding the workflow. Kissslicer produced nice prints, but agian, I believe it might be confusing for a...
by thecadman99
Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging
Replies: 13
Views: 25990

Re: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging

After watching your video, this is my theory- Your initial Z height looks too low to me- I think you're probably getting too much pressure in the nozzle as a result, that causes the gear to strip little "bites" of filament, which clogs the gear teeth, which causes the filament to eventually slip. Cl...
by thecadman99
Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Coordinate display in S3D?
Replies: 18
Views: 27237

Re: Coordinate display in S3D?

:idea: Great idea on the cylinder, its basically the same as having a coordinate display, or close enough to help hide those pesky seams when you want.
by thecadman99
Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Coordinate display in S3D?
Replies: 18
Views: 27237

Re: Coordinate display in S3D?

I'm looking for a quick way to precisely use the new S3D feature that lets you locate the start point for layers. Just a 2D overhead display would work.
by thecadman99
Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging
Replies: 13
Views: 25990

Re: Maker Gear M2, extruder clogging

There could be several culprits but that certainly doesn't sound like the normal operation of a M2. Have you changed firmware? Have you tried printing with any ABS filament? Did you maybe have a hard time getting PLA to stick at first and adjusted your nozzle really close to the glass? I've done tha...
by thecadman99
Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Coordinate display in S3D?
Replies: 18
Views: 27237

Coordinate display in S3D?

I'm probably overlooking this, but is there a way to display the x,y coordinate of the mouse in Simplify 3D Creator?
by thecadman99
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Dual Extruder Bowden or not?
Replies: 1
Views: 6767

Dual Extruder Bowden or not?

I've been working on a dual extruder for my M2. I had planned on using the bowden feed system, but I realized that I don't have any experience setting up an extruder for the bowden system. After getting used to tuning my M2, I'm worried the bowden will be a pain to tune- anyone have M2 bowden feedba...
by thecadman99
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:08 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: 8.3 naming convention
Replies: 1
Views: 5337

8.3 naming convention

I wasn't sure if everyone already knew about the 8.3 naming convention causing print names to show up with a "~" in the "print from sd" menu, but I thought I'd share how I've worked around it. I have a lot of print files, many with different copies of objects and it gets hard to keep the names strai...