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by Jimustanguitar
Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: DropLit
Topic: DLP/SLA
Replies: 4
Views: 8749

Re: DLP/SLA

3k lumens is a nice place to start, yep. And DLP only. You got it. Many people have used small Acer projectors, and that's what I have, but there are lots of companies that build cheap little projectors like that. As far as illumination goes, I'd stick with a traditional lamp instead of goofing with...
by Jimustanguitar
Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:07 am
Forum: Artemis
Topic: Carbon Fiber Arms?
Replies: 3
Views: 4114

Re: Carbon Fiber Arms?

My guess would be no. The injection molded arms are something that they can make and modify for in house production, while carbon arms are usually something that requires assembly on a jig and gluing. For the forces that printers see while they're working, the glass filled plastic is more than suffi...
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Surround sound wall speaker mount
Replies: 2
Views: 5278

Re: Surround sound wall speaker mount

Nice design! Smooth and clean. Well done.
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:57 am
Forum: DropLit
Topic: DLP/SLA
Replies: 4
Views: 8749

Re: DLP/SLA

Yep, it's pretty easy. Look up NanoDLP as the control program. It uses a RaspberryPi to generate the HDMI images to your projector, and sends GCode to your printer's control board via USB. You only need 1 motor output for the Z, two if you add a tilt mechanism. Most people use a "flex vat"...
by Jimustanguitar
Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Mods and Upgrades
Topic: Wire Connectors for Accelerometer Board
Replies: 2
Views: 4686

Re: Terminal Connectors for Accelerometer Board

They're uninsulated, so you'd be wise to wrap them in Kapton, but I've used "knarps" from the BMX store before. They're the adjustable ball end from a bike brake cable.

[img]http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/knarps.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/xjXbato.png[/img]
by Jimustanguitar
Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: Artemis
Topic: Enable strain gauge Z probe?
Replies: 22
Views: 14578

Re: Enable strain gauge Z probe?

I believe that it's built into the new hotend board, but it's not been implemented in the firmware yet.
by Jimustanguitar
Mon Mar 19, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: Development Topics
Topic: Delta Calibration Wizard now online
Replies: 38
Views: 34459

Re: Delta Calibration Wizard now online

I have a Max V2 with upgraded arms from Brian. What would I have to do to add this capability to my machine? I assume I would need the accelerometer board and newer software in my Rambo... And then mount my head in that new board? Brynn The accel board and newer firmware are the bare minimums for t...
by Jimustanguitar
Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: FAIL HAPPENS ! ! !
Topic: Hot end always ON!
Replies: 7
Views: 7467

Re: Hot end always ON!

I wondered if the heater would pull ground through the metal can regardless of whether the fuse was open or not... That's what I was getting at.
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: FAIL HAPPENS ! ! !
Topic: Hot end always ON!
Replies: 7
Views: 7467

Re: Hot end always ON!

This can happen if the Kapton tape on the thermal fuse isn't fully covering the fuse body where it mounts in the cold section of the hot end. If any bare portion of the fuse body comes into contact with the hot end, it will result in the effect you describe. That kind of a short doesn't bypass the ...
by Jimustanguitar
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: RostockMAX v3
Topic: Fan Solutions for 713Maker Effector Plate
Replies: 6
Views: 6260

Re: Fan Solutions for 713Maker Effector Plate

ROvermeyer wrote:I use one of these on my E3d and 713 and it works with auto calabration.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1156005
I made one for 50x15 blowers, too.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1975396
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Tool Caddy | 12v Power Center
Replies: 4
Views: 5969

Re: Tool Caddy | 12v Power Center

I've seen that switch panel before... Says something about zombies, right?

Nice looking prints!
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: RostockMAX v3
Topic: Layer shift same layer two attempts in a row.
Replies: 7
Views: 6036

Re: Layer shift same layer two attempts in a row.

Can you share a picture or two? If you don't have a rolling resistance or mechanical smoking gun, my guess is that you're overextruding, and the print head is hitting the previous layer hard enough to knock it out of whack.
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Anyone installed TL Smoothers on their max v2 rambo?
Replies: 3
Views: 4248

Re: Anyone installed TL Smoothers on their max v2 rambo?

These "smoothers" are just a band aid to fix a motion issue that people were having with a specific board/driver because they needed to drop the voltage. Only use them if you have the symptoms that they were created for, it's a fix not an upgrade.
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: RostockMAX v3
Topic: How to calibrate extruder? Different settings for every filament?
Replies: 4
Views: 5019

Re: How to calibrate extruder? Different settings for every filament?

Your extruder steps per mm calibration should adjust to a specific linear length of filament, and that should remain relatively constant. What you'll need to adjust in your slicer for every filament is the filament diameter itself.
by Jimustanguitar
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: ORION
Topic: Interesting symptom of an over-tightened carriage
Replies: 3
Views: 5912

Re: Interesting symptom of an over-tightened carriage

Was there a flat spot on one of the wheels? I wonder if you'd feel a "tick" if you ran the carriage up and down by hand, or if the line in your print would have happened again higher up on the print? (one wheel circumference higher)
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Anybody been following the teasers?
Replies: 4
Views: 5637

Re: Anybody been following the teasers?

barry99705 wrote:Is that a hiwin linear rail??
Not sure of the manufacturer, but it's definitely a rail, yep.
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:29 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Anybody been following the teasers?
Replies: 4
Views: 5637

Anybody been following the teasers?

I hadn't seen anyone bring this up on the forum yet (not that I looked very hard), but the new pictures from SeeMeCNC have been making the rounds on FaceBook... Looks like we might see a new printer for Black Friday! [img]https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/23456509_10105156917023948_3040...
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Looking for stl file of large r2 droid
Replies: 1
Views: 3362

Re: Looking for stl file of large r2 droid

There are a lot of droid builder clubs among the guys in the 501st and other communities... I know that the BB-8 club on Facebook has some of their files uploaded to the FB group's page instead of hosting them on a sharing site. You may check get lucky if you dig through the files in the equivalent ...
by Jimustanguitar
Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The MakerHive OpenBuilds Contest Entry
Replies: 3
Views: 4798

Re: The MakerHive OpenBuilds Contest Entry

Let's give this embed thing a try... [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iev2TkH6bdI&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iev2TkH6bdI&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iev2TkH6bdI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/w...
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Oct 31, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: RostockMAX v3
Topic: Filament Snapping EZRstruder
Replies: 3
Views: 4220

Re: Filament Snapping EZRstruder

+1 for moisture.
by Jimustanguitar
Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Defective part file?
Replies: 5
Views: 5326

Re: Defective part file?

Printing with PLA? Turn off retraction and see what happens.
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Whip Clip Eliminator for HE280
Replies: 6
Views: 6871

Re: Whip Clip Eliminator for HE280

Don't force anything. Insert improvised removal tool in the rectangular slots, and if the wire doesn't release, try pushing the wire in and then releasing it.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/3PwDdFE.jpg?1[/img]
by Jimustanguitar
Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Whip Clip Eliminator for HE280
Replies: 6
Views: 6871

Re: Whip Clip Eliminator for HE280

Yep. A pin, small screwdriver, paperclip, etc.
by Jimustanguitar
Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: e3d v6 problems
Replies: 3
Views: 4233

Re: e3d v6 problems

Check the accelerometer mounting hardware to make sure that you're not shorting anything on the board. What happens if you plug your HE280 back in? Is the wiring harness between the machine and the hotend new? If so, make sure that your thermistor wiring is right. The circuitry on the accel board pu...
by Jimustanguitar
Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Which Thermocouple to buy ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4670

Re: Which Thermocouple to buy ?

Ahhh..... If you want a cheap one, Harbor Freight sells a $20 multimeter that comes with a temperature probe :)

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