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by ramai
Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec
Replies: 30
Views: 14912

Re: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec

I haven't hit my height cap yet, but I've been slowly turning in my z-height for other things. Is there any other benefit to longer arms than simply eeking out that last .5" on the build plate?
by ramai
Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec
Replies: 30
Views: 14912

Re: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec

lets be honest here, 300 is rooooooooooouuuuuunnnnnndddd. Mmmmm mmmm. Yummy!
by ramai
Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:46 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: New Layer Fan design.
Replies: 16
Views: 13816

Re: New Layer Fan design.

I went ahead and modified the file to fit the stock 30mm blower from Seeme. Here is the file in case anyone wants to give it a go. It's a nice fit.
by ramai
Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: New Layer Fan design.
Replies: 16
Views: 13816

Re: New Layer Fan design.

Actually KAS, before I dive in too deep with this, how amazing has it been having triple cooling action?
by ramai
Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: New Layer Fan design.
Replies: 16
Views: 13816

Re: New Layer Fan design.

I'm gonna try this out. I'll need to modify it for the fans from seemecnc though, since I picked up 2 more of those. (wished I would have known about these panasonic ones for 4 bucks!) Quick question about your wiring. Did you solder them all to the same layer fan wire?
by ramai
Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: The Build Zone
Topic: Mhackney's Rostock Max
Replies: 816
Views: 438549

Re: Mhackney's Rostock Max

Hmm, a window causes enough temperature fluctuation to make a noticeable difference? That is good info, I might have to rethink my printer location. It's right next to the AC vent too, at the moment.
by ramai
Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec
Replies: 30
Views: 14912

Re: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec

To the gentleman wondering about how to mount your hot end under the effector, here is a photo. You just remove the standoffs and slide it on down.
by ramai
Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

Thanks for all of the tips, the changes suggested definitely have improved things. Printing at a higher temperature has definitely made a big difference I think. I still have issues with tall models splitting, but I think the main fix for that is enclosing the printer.
the classic labyrinth gift box, I love this thing
the classic labyrinth gift box, I love this thing
a hot air balloon to be used as a decoration at a baby shower. It split but definitely turned out useful still. This one was my own design.
a hot air balloon to be used as a decoration at a baby shower. It split but definitely turned out useful still. This one was my own design.
by ramai
Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:03 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Orrery - model of the solar system
Replies: 10
Views: 7127

Re: Orrery - model of the solar system

What an awesome project! Do you have a link to a build log or thingiverse page I can follow along at? I hope you will decide to release your designs so I can build one too!
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

I wonder with the advent of the new filament types like pte+ etc if abs will go the way of the dinosaur. Seems like abs is not temperature stable, and you have to accommodate it in so many ways.
If I decide to enclose my rmx will it be useful for other materials as well?
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

This might be a good time to ask, why does the layer fan not run with ABS?
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

Thanks for the input. I'll try upping the temp. Do you mind posting your retraction settings? Mine are here.
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by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

Now I'm curious to see what would happen if I did print at 280...
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

Re: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

Oh whoops, I meant 230. Oy, 280 would be pretty hot. Sorry about that, I'll update the post. Haha! The default was 228, but I upped to to 230 because I like nice round numbers. :D
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?
Replies: 16
Views: 9655

First attempt at ABS - How do you guys do it?

I've been printing PLA since day one. It's been good. Thought I'd try ABS. I printed something small, and it warped off the bed. Just curled right up and delaminated into pieces. I decided maybe the roll maybe was to blame, so i started a large dragon print thinking it would fail epically. It did fi...
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: Deviation of average diameter of filament
Replies: 4
Views: 3318

Re: Deviation of average diameter of filament

I got a test sample from quantum 3d. Testing my calipers on it showed very little variation, which is good. Unfortunately I couldn't get a good print out of it. Maybe it has special temperature requirements or something but it didn't print the stuff I usually print very well at all.
by ramai
Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: OpenDACT(Delta Automatic Calibration Tool) - For Repetier
Replies: 823
Views: 1241688

Re: Delta Calibration Program for Very Accurate Bed Leveling

Awesome! Might as well start the MAC OS fork now, since you know it's coming!
by ramai
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec
Replies: 30
Views: 14912

Re: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec

I'm mounted under the effector as well. It's what all the cool kids are doing, we like to drop it low. You lose a little z-height but as 626pilot says, it's nice to see the hot end. Simply removing the stand-offs will allow it to slide down. You could get shorter bolts or just let them be long on to...
by ramai
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:46 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec
Replies: 30
Views: 14912

Re: A Hack to Bring Print Diameter Nearer to Spec

Just out of curiosity I pushed my printer to the edge manually, and it does not quite make it to the white line. I suppose that would be disappointing if you bought the printer to specifically hit that maximum diameter. However, good luck finding any other printer near the build volume of the rmx fo...
by ramai
Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:39 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Of Pink Elephants and Melamine Bonfires
Replies: 50
Views: 25169

Re: Of Pink Elephants and Melamine Bonfires

Smaller prints are less time consuming. I can make the joint lines along overhangs and make designs that need no support. By eliminating support I get smooth surfaces with great cosmetic properties. I can make multiple colored assemblies. I can orient the layer lines for strength in places where th...
by ramai
Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: MatterControl
Topic: Circular Bed Size
Replies: 1
Views: 2645

Re: Circular Bed Size

In Repetier and MatterControl there is a place you can specify that you have a round bed.
The radius of your bed is 11" or 280mm in metric. I hope that helps!
by ramai
Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: OpenDACT(Delta Automatic Calibration Tool) - For Repetier
Replies: 823
Views: 1241688

Re: Delta Calibration Program for Very Accurate Bed Leveling

How do you tag someone, we gotta get 626Pilot in on this thread.

Edit: Here is a link to his diy z-probe
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by ramai
Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: OpenDACT(Delta Automatic Calibration Tool) - For Repetier
Replies: 823
Views: 1241688

Re: Delta Calibration Program for Very Accurate Bed Leveling

If you did manage to work it all out, to the point where you just press the calibrate button and it happens, that would be a huge contribution to this community. Let me know if I can help in any way!
by ramai
Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Filament
Topic: 1.8mm filament
Replies: 3
Views: 3333

1.8mm filament

I picked up some cool silver filament, and it works in my printrbot, but gets jammed up in my RMX. It's 1.8mm which must be causing too much friction in the bowden tube. Any thoughts on this, or is it a lost cause?
by ramai
Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: OpenDACT(Delta Automatic Calibration Tool) - For Repetier
Replies: 823
Views: 1241688

Re: Delta Calibration Program for Very Accurate Bed Leveling

+1 for a video. Also, I was thinking of getting a z probe. Would that improve this process?

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