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by Toyguy
Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Not reaching temperature after PID Tune
Replies: 3
Views: 3720

Not reaching temperature after PID Tune

I just replaced my old hot end with a new one. This is the old-style Max V1 version. After installing it, it seems like it's working fine. I ran the PID Autotune on it and updated the EEPROM but when setting an extruder temperature, the nozzle won't quite reach it. It's stopping, and holding steady,...
by Toyguy
Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: General Announcments
Topic: HE280 Hotends now on the website
Replies: 31
Views: 29214

Re: HE280 Hotends now on the website

Anyone know if this new hotend will work with the original Rostock Max configured with Trick Laser arms?

Dave
by Toyguy
Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Getting the old girl going again
Replies: 8
Views: 6952

Re: Getting the old girl going again

Fan is now working correctly out of HEAT1 so that's good. I got my old, original hot end rebuilt and have a new problem. When first coming on to heat up the extruder, the thermistor is rocketing up to the set temperature, say 190 C, much too quickly and inaccurately. The thermocouple meter shows the...
by Toyguy
Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Getting the old girl going again
Replies: 8
Views: 6952

Re: Getting the old girl going again

Well, she's upgraded to Rep firmware 0.91S with the latest Rep Host, Matter Control and Simplify3D installed. Jim was right, I think I was on 0.83 or 0.85, something like that. Couple new questions have surfaced though that I could use some guidance on. The new PEEK section I got from SeeMe is quite...
by Toyguy
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Getting the old girl going again
Replies: 8
Views: 6952

Re: Getting the old girl going again

Excellent - thanks for the summary and advice. While I was checking it out over the last couple days, I managed to get the hot end plugged up and then the thermistor popped out of its hole. I took the hot end off but essentially had to disassemble it to get it unclogged. The inner PTFE tube seems to...
by Toyguy
Sat Oct 03, 2015 2:03 am
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Getting the old girl going again
Replies: 8
Views: 6952

Getting the old girl going again

My old V1 has been in storage for a while due to the always popular "life changes." :-) I'm finally pulling her out and getting her cleaned up. I figure I may as well refresh the whole setup. So what's the hot configuration these days? I see Repetier has a 0.92 out there but SeeMe has 0.91...
by Toyguy
Wed May 28, 2014 1:19 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Another round of "GUESS THAT PRINT!!"
Replies: 19
Views: 9675

Re: Another round of "GUESS THAT PRINT!!"

1911 Government Model?
by Toyguy
Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:56 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Print is not complete
Replies: 14
Views: 6981

Re: Print is not complete

There's actually a little hint that the transfer is done, at least on my laptop. The toolbar on the left side of the viewing pane resets. I watch for that and have never had an issue.
by Toyguy
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: Simplify3D
Topic: Whats up with S3D ?
Replies: 9
Views: 8354

Re: Whats up with S3D ?

I decided to take a chance on this and just bought a license today. Haven't had any chance to look at it yet though. You're right though, the Development presence on the Forum is really lacking - hopefully that's not a precursor to a silent death like KISSslicer. That said, the community seems reaso...
by Toyguy
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Termistor Wire Harnesses
Replies: 10
Views: 5912

Re: Termistor Wire Harnesses

Those wires were shipped with the Rambo, so if you have any Rambo parts stashed anywhere, check those too.
by Toyguy
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Multiple Extruders - Why?
Replies: 7
Views: 5091

Re: Multiple Extruders - Why?

Though I don't have two yet, my desire is for multiple colors and dissolvable support material.
by Toyguy
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Demon Head
Replies: 2
Views: 2785

Re: Demon Head

Yeah, I was surprised it actually printed with no support. I printed it at .1mm layer height, so the detail is quite good. I think it will make an impressive display piece for my demo. Here's the link:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:224878
by Toyguy
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Demon Head
Replies: 2
Views: 2785

Demon Head

Printing this guy from Thingiverse for my demo at work next week. Currently at 97% after 14 hours.

[img]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff27 ... 2b5cc8.jpg[/img]
by Toyguy
Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Who's ready for Spring?
Replies: 34
Views: 15526

Re: Who's ready for Spring?

by Toyguy
Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: Problems with first (and final) layer
Replies: 13
Views: 8553

Re: Problems with first (and final) layer

It's dependent to varying degrees on the filament, but I found 60/190 for PLA to be too cold. I'm now printing my PLA at 65C on the bed, and 195-200C (varies by color a little) for the head. Of course, I'm in Vermont where it's cold this time of year :) so that may also be a factor. I also always us...
by Toyguy
Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:50 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Demo Print
Replies: 1
Views: 2145

Demo Print

I was asked at work to do a demo for the upcoming Tech Show and Tell day for my local GE site. After poking around a bit internally I found this: [img]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff275/ToyguyVT/DSCN0790_zps975e851e.jpg[/img] I'll use this as my demo print because it's quick and pretty fool-pr...
by Toyguy
Tue Feb 25, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Rostock Max assembly
Replies: 11
Views: 7001

Re: Rostock Max assembly

Also, remember to rotate the plates against each other - there was one position on mine that was a much better match than the others. Once you find the best fit, mark it so you can assemble it that way. That said, I wouldn't obsess over it. As long as they square to the base in all orientations, you...
by Toyguy
Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:45 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Hello from Vermont!
Replies: 2
Views: 2492

Re: Hello from Vermont!

One of Blu-Bin's free classes was directly responsible for my purchasing the MAX. They're doing a bang-up job of getting 3D printing into the public eye.

Welcome to the forum!

Dave
by Toyguy
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:05 am
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: So I am looking to buy a printer
Replies: 7
Views: 4736

Re: So I am looking to buy a printer

Personally, I didn't see any of that as a great improvement over the Max. The under-glass LED may show up if/when the new Max bed comes out but that's extremely minor IMO. More important will be the new design of the heating traces which will help equalize the heat effect across the whole bed. The o...
by Toyguy
Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:36 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Home just moves carriage down a bit
Replies: 5
Views: 4791

Re: Home just moves carriage down a bit

No, I didn't need to alter the geometry, at least not yet. Then again, I really haven't pushed the build envelope too hard, though I have done a few large items that turned out fine. The build took me a couple weeks I think, doing an hour or two a night, including some painting which slowed me down....
by Toyguy
Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Home just moves carriage down a bit
Replies: 5
Views: 4791

Re: Home just moves carriage down a bit

Another Vermont Rostock :-) I'd recommend looking up a copy of Geneb's Rostock Assembly manual and going through all the calibration steps there to get Repetier and the Rambo all configured. That's why I did and I have never found it necessary to use any of the LCD commands other than the SD menu an...
by Toyguy
Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Push to Fit Alternative??
Replies: 16
Views: 10195

Re: Push to Fit Alternative??

Have you talked to SeeMeCNC about it? Seems a bit early for that to have failed - they might replace it for you.
by Toyguy
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: E3D V4 All metal hotend
Replies: 875
Views: 414601

Re: E3D V4 All metal hotend

I run my MAX with all the doors closed and I've printed for near 14 hours with no issues at all. I may just be lucky and have an exceptionally robust Rambo, but so far, so good. I have been considering sticking a small fan in anyway, but that's a preventative measure for the long term.
by Toyguy
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: ~$2000 gamble....
Replies: 10
Views: 7516

Re: ~$2000 gamble....

Is the STL available? I could print a few of those for my brother :)
by Toyguy
Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: batch fail
Replies: 14
Views: 8013

Re: batch fail

Try printing it from the SD Card, without a USB connection in the picture.

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