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4 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Steve,
I too have had the Filament I was using brake! Not once but quite a few times! I had purchase it from Banggood! Who gave me a refund opon hearing about it! Cheers, Ed ▲
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4 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Paul33,
I really like your Blog! I wish you would of started it weeks ago! As I would have read it. And maybe gotten a better 3D printer! By asking you questions about the subject! Anyway , I got into 3D printing. Because it the new wave of the 21st century! And yes, if I have to I'll make something by hand! But, I got into it because I've always wanted too! I am learning Cura and also intend on leaning Fusion 360! As I would ultimately like to design my own boat parts! And yes, would like to learn how to design figures! Keep on writing your Blog! I find it very informative! Cheers, Ed ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mturpin013 ( Admiral)
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Hi there, just to clarify I have nothing against modern methods of production as I during my careers as an engineer I have worked in all disciplines of CNC production and they can produce some fantastic shapes but at the end of the day its not my definition of model making. Hand skills and basic machining skills are the limit for me as a model maker.
My only concession could be 1:12 scale figures if anyone's having a go at these๐ ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Paul33 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Fireboat,
I know your reluctant to add a heated bed, but my personal view is it will greatly assist in adhesion issues. One thing that causes a lot of problems is nozzle height. By trial and error keep lowering the height adjustment by very small amounts till you get better adhesion. Next a level bed is critical, here is a link to a STL file that is designed to see how accurate your print bed is. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Paul33 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi mturpin013,
I totally agree 3d printing will never replace the achievable quality of a scratch built item. But I do think 3d printing has a place. I'am currently building a CNC router with a plywood structure and 3d printed components all because I can then make things from wood. Just something you can make with the help of a 3d Printer, follow link. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Paul33 ( Master Seaman)
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Hi Steve, Firstly a Boot Loader is used as an interface between your computer and your machine. As mentioned in my Intro Blog nearly all firmware used on diy cnc machines (3d printers are cnc machines) use open source firmware, as such, there are a multitude of variations of each firmware. Each having their own followers. My recommendation is to stay with the version supplied by the manufacturer, until such times as you feel confident to try another version by someone else.
I think I'm correct in saying your machines firmware is based on "Marlin". When you turn on your machine it usually shows the firmware installed, also check the "About" file on the display to double check. Write down the details and go to the "Creality.com" home web page and check downloads for your machine. It should show you the latest firmware available for your machine, I had a quick check and the latest update was on the 14/08/20. It's some time since I used the Cura slicing software, I think Creality recommend it for use with their machines. Possibly under a dropdown tab i.e. help, configuration or the like a heading which will transfer the new firmware upgrade for your machine. I hope this was helpful. Cheers Paul ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Paul33,
I have to agree with mturpin013 also. Maybe i am a bit old fashioned but i feel the skill is making things by hand. However having said that i will be following this blog as it is an interesting subject. Martin555. ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง cormorant ( Lieutenant Commander)
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I agree with mturpin's comparison of scratch building to 3D.
However, Figtree put me onto the software programme, Fusion 360, which will allow me, once I've got the hang of it, to design my own fittings. Fusion 360 is, to me, a complicated programme, and though I have been following tutorials on line, I'm not holding my breath. However, an interesting new venture. ▲
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4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง fireboat ( Commander)
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Thanks Paul, always good to hear the advice and learnings of others.
One of the problems I have is with prints coming off the base and warping. It usually happens with larger prints that have a large surface area fill at the bottom. You mentioned it above, so I would be interested to know how youโve solved it? Iโm pretty sure itโs to do with the layers cooling down, but without putting a heated build plate in, Iโm out of other ideas. Tried sprays and tape on the build plate, tried rafts, tried without the cooling fan. In the end, I often have to print things diagonal or upside down with supports or sideways if I can. Not ideal. Reluctant to buy a heated build plate unless Iโm confident itโll solve the issue. Whatโs your experience here? Stephen ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง mturpin013 ( Admiral)
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I'm not sure 3D is for everyone I prefer to scratch build items making it a much more involved and satisfying activity, making them from plastic and a computer program isn't model making to me but it seems to the fashion at the moment, and appealing to some.
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๐ฌ Re: Help with understanding 3D Printing, highs and lows.
4 years ago by ๐ฌ๐ง cormorant ( Lieutenant Commander)
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Hi Paul.
Thanks for the intro. I have just started with a Creality Ender 3 Pro, which to my untrained eye gives a good result. It cost me just over ยฃ250 and so far I am very pleased. I have heard of the need to upgrade the firmware but I'm told it requires something called a "boot loader"? I need to do a bit more research on that. I have already experienced breaking filament which I keep in my office in the house. It broke once without the extender and has just broken again, with. Luckily, I got it from Amazon who have given me a full refund. I am currently using AMZ3D, which feels a bit more flexible, and only a couple of quid more than the other stuff. I look forward to reading more on your blog. Cheers Steve ▲
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