Hi Pete,

It's a real treat!
You need to get one!

If I can do it anybody Can do it!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Ed,
Yes please.
This will be an interesting log to read.
You have a massive learning project ahead of you.

Along with the printer instructions I think you get a book of swear words just incase you run out of your own LOL!!!

Martin555.

This is going to be an interesting journey!

T'was no problem Ed, I think you will enjoy it, there is certainly a lot to learn😊

Cheers, Pete

Thanks Pete,

Really Appreciate it, will take a look!

Cheers, Ed

I think this is the one Ed, I watched quite a few, but the name Ender seemed familiar, link below.😊

I think this is the one Ed, I watched quite a few, but the name Ender seemed familiar, link below.😊

Oh, the floor is my Building board! LOL!

Hi Doug,

I hadn't thought of it!
Don't know if I'll be doing both project at the same time!

First I have to figure where the 3D printer will go!

I'm out of space in my room!
And Jenny will Kill me!
If I put something outside of the room I'm in!

So, Will have to move stuff around.
To make space for the 3D printer!

Cheers, Ed

" It's the new thing to purchase!"
I've had one for over two years ED.
Haven't even calibrated it yet😔
I take it you have the STL files for the research vessel?
My intention was to use it to make fittings, especially when I need many of the same, rather than a whole ship.
Suggest you start in a similar way; try some small parts or fittings for the ship first.
Then the mistakes and filament waste should be smaller🤞
Will you be doing this parallel to the Lindberg kit?
Whatever, have fun.
Looking forward to the blog of your exploits😀
Cheers, Doug 😎

Thanks Pete,

Please post when you find it!
Look at your browser history?
It should be there!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Doug,

I never thought I would purchase one!
But, It's the new thing to purchase!

I already have my software to use!
And I'm going to learn Fusion 360!
Along with other software!

I also have my 3D model of a research vessel!
Don't exactly know how big it will be!
But, It's a start!

I'm actually looking forward to it!

Cheers, Ed

PS.
And yes, many mistakes will be made!
That'll be the learning faze.......

That's really weird Ed, I was looking on Youtube last night, and there was this guy doing a demo on the very same printer, lots of tips about making sure the base plate was level, and feed rates, if I can find the link, will post it.😊

Cheers, Pete

Yes please👍
Go for it Ed😁
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Pete,

Well, I'm going to learn as I go!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Pete,

Take a look at this one:

https://www.banggood.com/Creality-3D-Ender-3-DIY-3D-Printer-Kit-220x220x250mm-Pr

Been fancying a 3D printer for a while Ed, but for me it seems the biggest problem is which one! would be very interested in a 3D printer blog.😊

Cheers, Pete

Hi Marky,

Well, I did it I now the proud owner of a 3D printer!
I can't wait to see what.
I can make!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Peter,

I can't wait for you to receive yours!

Let's see what project we can turn out!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Ed ,looking forward to your blog and seeing what your going to turn out.
Cheers Marky👍

Looking forward to your blog Ed. I will get my Ender soon so I will try to catch you up and then we can make a mess together.😁

Hi Ed,
I am looking forward to following your 3D printing journey.

Good luck.

Martin555.

Hi Martin,

Yes, Sir!

It's all systems go!

It's actually very relaxing!

Back and forth, back and forth!

It's amazing watching something being made.
Before your eye's!

21st century technology, What more can I say!

Cheers, Ed

So it all systems go now then Ed.

Martin555.

Yes, I agree Ed, I would like to make my own parts,I really want to have a go at making figures, I know it can be done, look at 'Shapeways', it's just a matter of getting the right file😁

Cheers, Pete

Hi Pete,

I'm actually waiting for my Christ Craft Sports Fisherman to arrive!

But, The postal service is very, very, Very Slooow!

Last time I tried to track my package.
Was the 21st no tracking after that!

So, for now I'm just playing with the 3D printer!

Then, I have to get serious and learn Fusion 360!
I'd like to eventually make my own parts!
We shall see......


Cheers, Ed

Magic Ed, glad you like the printer, will we get to see any more boats built, or will this take all your free time?
Found another Ender 3 vid on utube, I think it may be of some use.😊

Cheers, Pete

Hi Rick,

I never knew these 3D printer.
Where that good!

You just have to take your time with it!

Keeping it calibrated is the Key!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Martin,

I'm having a lot of fun just looking at it printing!

Cheers, Ed

Next step learning fusion 360?

Dogone that looks good .Rick

Well done Ed,
Now the real fun starts LOL!!

Martin555.

Hi Marky,

The Dog came with the 3D printer!
There's a chip with some files!

The Dog is actually a test file!

But, It came out looking very good!

I'm now printing the Eiffel Tower!
Got that file from Thingiverse!

I should have gotten this printer a long time ago!
It's fantastic!!!


Cheers, Ed

Ed That's the ships dog done ,now for the rest of the crew .are you using thingyverse?
Cheers Marky👍

What seamed like 1 hour.
Was actually 2 hr 59 mins!
According to the printer!

Hi Cash,

Thanks, I was able to unclog the extruder!
It wasn't too difficult a task!

Ed

Oh. It might be a good thing you started trials first.

Shoot, didn’t see your unclogging post, pull the trigger too fast!!😮
Cash

Hi Ed. I have a buddy that does the files for a local hobby shop‘s 3D printer and laser cutter, he might have some info on unclogging, I’ll get with him next day or two see if I can get you some info.
Cash

Hi Martin,

I managed to clear the clog!
With this pointy thing.
That's given with the printer!

I didn't know the extruder gets clogged!
Just another thing to keep track of!

Cheers, Ed

Sorry to hear that Ed but i am sure a someone here could help with that sort of information.

Martin555.

Hi Peter,

3D printing is a challenge!
I know I have a lot to learn!
And many mistake to make!

Hopefully, you can learn for my mistakes!
Which are going to be quite a few!

I look forward to you getting your machine.
So, we can learn from each other mistakes!

I must say though,

It's a lot of fun!

I haven't even looked a fusion yet!
OK, I have opened up the program.
And just shook my head!

And thought, Now what?

Cheers, Ed

Hi Stephen,

My printer came with a 0.4mm print head!
Yes, the bed is heated!
It's set at 50 degrees Celsius!
And the build is set at 200 degrees Celsius!

I'm not sure what the Eiffel Tower was set at!
But, it's a really bad print!
And I haven't learned how to expand the builds yet!

The connection to the computer is no good!
I haven't been able to fix it!
Something to do with the Plug and Play!

And I don't want to plug it into my Server!

Hi Ed,
I think if it is part of your 3D printing journey or should i say mastering your printer then continue here, but if it is to be a build project then maybe a Sub Chaser build log.

Martin555.

Fantastic start Ed. You really are doing very well. James is your man for the clogging. He will have the answer.
Well done. I cannot wait to start. Perhaps you will iron out all the pitfalls before I get there.😬

Well in my experience of 3D printing... larger objects are risky when printing in high resolution (thinner layer heights). I tend to stick to 0.3mm if it’s a larger object. Was the Eiffel Tower printed with a lower resolution?

Also, it can be more reliable printing from the SD card too. When I’ve had it connected to my laptop... it cannnn crash half way. Various reasons, laptop going into standby, doing some kind of update, accidentally closing the lid, etc. And if it stops midway it’s never seamless to continue and often fails completely.

Does yours have a heated build plate? Have you found it warps at the base at all?

Stephen

Hi Martin,

I hadn't thought of it!

I'll have to see who to email!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Ed,
Have you contacted your printer supplier and mentioned this problem ?

With a bit of luck they might send you a replacement.

Martin555.

Hi Ed,
I think there are quite a few upgrade parts on thingyverse that you can print out for your printer.

Martin555.

Thanks, Rick

I will learn all I can, And then some!!!

Cheers, Ed

There will be a learning curve and I think that is why we are in our hobbies no matter what hobby it is.
My father would tell me to keep an open mind and if you do you will learn something new every day.
Keep learning.
Rick

Aren't 3D printers fun...

As you have had a clog & cleared it with the wire tool, the chances are that your breaking filament is caused by... a clog. The tool only opens a small hole but the actual nozzle/hotend is likely to be full of filament and restricting the flow. As you didn't have the bowden tube locked in place(blue clip) it is likely that hot filament oozed out between the end of the tube & the nozzle. This will take a bit of patience to clear out.
As a starter, I would do what is termed a "cold pull". Turn on the printer & select the pre-heat printhead for PLA (I assume you know where that is if you have levelled the bed), while it is warming up, remove the blue clip & unscrew the bowden connector. Once up to temp, pull the filament sharply out of the printhead. With luck you will not break it and will pull out a nasty lump of plastic on the end of the filament. Cut this off. If this worked then re-insert the connector, push the bowden tube right in, pull the wee bit up and put on the blue clip. Hopefully that works or you could be looking at taking the nozzle off for cleaning (done warm too).
I also advise getting yourself a new SD card as the one supplied is junk and will cause issues with your prints.

Thanks for tipping me the wink about the blue clip Ed. I've just fitted mine. Where did you get the info?
If you look at my blog you will see the problem I got into with my first print!
Steve

Revenge is a dish served cold but beware the machine as they run hot and their motto is 'take no prisoners'.
Rick

Hi Ed,
It sounds like your printer is like my dog.
I tell it what to do and it dose what it wants LOL!!

Interesting blog it proves there is a lot more to this 3D Printing that you think.

Martin555.

Hi Pete,
The last time i told a machine that it was just a machine it got upset and totally stoped working LOL!!!

Martin555.

I don't know about you Ed, but sometimes I feel as though we are there😮


Cheers, Pete

Hi Pete,

Were getting closer to Terminator time!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Doug,

Thanks!

But, it's all the machine fault!

I just tell it what to do!
As if I knew what I was doing!

Shoot, I'm just pressing buttons!

And hoping for the best!

So, far I've been lucky!

And as soon as the damn thing.
Starts moving I pull my hands away!

I must by doing something right.
I still have ten fingers! LOL! 😁😂🤣

"I have spoken to it gently.
And have now resorted to shouting at it!"
...
"Or it doesn't understand the American language!"
Oh yes they do Ed, they're multi-lingual, but stubborn with it!🤔
It's like the laser printer which always seemed to go on strike on a Friday evening, just when I was in the middle of printing 3 sets of a two volume 120 page Ship COMMS system description and equipment list. And the courier was pacing up and down downstairs!
It was also no use at all trying to use another printer on the LAN.
They are ALL IN THE SAME UNION!!😠
Perseverance is the key Ed😉
After you've first gone outside, taken a deep breath, counted to ten ... and then screamed your lungs out!!😮
Keep on it Ed👍 Impressive thus far.
Cheers, Doug 😎

Don't let it beat you Ed, it's only a machine,it's only a machine,it's only a machine,it's only a machine?
I think they are taking over!😆

Cheers, Pete

Revenge of the machine it speaks another language.LOL
Rick