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by roybfr
Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: MatterControl
Topic: Issues with first few layers of support sticking
Replies: 1
Views: 2606

Issues with first few layers of support sticking

I like MatterControl and prefer to use it when I can but I have run in to issues when printing items that need support. The main issues I have when using support is getting the first layer of the support to stick. I am running PLA on blue painters tape sometimes with a coat of elmers adhesive, bed ...
by roybfr
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: .5mm nozzle tip broke during print
Replies: 3
Views: 3149

Re: .5mm nozzle tip broke during print

Yeah super Volcano, the hole is 1.83mm.. at least I am laughing about it
by roybfr
Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: .5mm nozzle tip broke during print
Replies: 3
Views: 3149

.5mm nozzle tip broke during print

Have had my Rostock Max for around 2 weeks. Today some time during a 5 hour print the nozzle tip broke off, just to the point that now the tip opening is around 1.75mm (filament just runs out). I wondered if anyone has ever had this happen? This is my 4th printer, and I have seen other things happen ...
by roybfr
Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:00 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips
Replies: 4
Views: 4669

Re: Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips

Ok that is what I am doing wrong. Did not think that would work, will give that a try one I get the new clips. Thanks
by roybfr
Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips
Replies: 4
Views: 4669

Re: Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips

That is basically what I did, but getting the second side one required me to stretch the clip to the point that it broke on a few of them. If the rods slid easier you would be able to shorten the length you need to clear on the second side, but I know they are tight for a reason.
by roybfr
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips
Replies: 4
Views: 4669

Is there a trick to installing the retaining clips

Looking for some advice on installing the arm retaining clips without breaking them. During the install I ended up breaking 3 of clips in some form. I was able to super glue then back together, enough so that I could install them but plan on ordering replacements. Before I try installing the new ...

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