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by velocilobster
Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Heated bed does not heat.
Replies: 3
Views: 3073

Re: Heated bed does not heat.

Checked the fuse...I think I found the issue.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[img]http://i.imgur.com/pKx5Wf3.jpg?1[/img]
by velocilobster
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Heated bed does not heat.
Replies: 3
Views: 3073

Heated bed does not heat.

I have been having problems with bed adhesion for the last few weeks, on troubleshooting today after a calibration run I noticed that the bed does not want to heat up anymore. I have noticed that when turning heat (for the bed) on, the LED does not flicker anymore, however the thermistor is reading ...
by velocilobster
Sat Aug 01, 2015 2:01 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

Just to update, I believe this was caused by one of the tensioners at the top of the belt on my Y axis not being secured all the way. Although the belts were tight enough for the printer to work properly, I believe the loose tension bolt would allow the belt to bounce or slip off the idler with a ...
by velocilobster
Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:36 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: MAX V2 cooling fan power shorted, Rambo fried?
Replies: 7
Views: 5674

Re: MAX V2 cooling fan power shorted, Rambo fried?

Verifying that replacing the F3 fuse fixed this problem.
by velocilobster
Sat Jul 18, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: MAX V2 cooling fan power shorted, Rambo fried?
Replies: 7
Views: 5674

Re: MAX V2 cooling fan power shorted, Rambo fried?

I pretty much had the exact thing happen to me, sucks I won't be able to print for a few days.
by velocilobster
Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

Okay, nevermind on the video...I wouldn't be able to fit my phone and get enough lighting in the area I was talking about anyways. For now, let's just put this on hold as I have put about 20h of printing in so far with no issues since this was posted. I will post updates here if I find anything or ...
by velocilobster
Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

I feel as if they are maybe a little overtightened, that was one thing I was incredibly concerned about when building, and took extra care to make sure they were all equally taught. When pressing on the belt by the stepper motor gear there is not a lot of slack, pressing between the stepper gear and ...
by velocilobster
Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

Currently my printer is plugged into a surge protector, I am more than willing to try my UPS if anyone thinks that might help, just don't want to turn my server off unless I have to. I am thinking there a chance that my issues could be occurring because of an abnormal amount of incoming power? I'm ...
by velocilobster
Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

Sorry, I am still learning the ins and outs.

My travel speed was initially 75mm/s and I just changed it to 50mm/s.

Is this still too fast?
by velocilobster
Sat Jul 11, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: Hot End smashes into print sometimes

The print on the top (first post) was going 30mm/s, 100 micron, 180mm wide, 20% infilll. The error happened the first time at about 98% I scaled the print down to 120mm wide, 100 micron, 20mm/s, as well as a 30% infill and it happened again on approx the 4th layer. Is this still too fast? The model ...
by velocilobster
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Hot End smashes into print sometimes
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Hot End smashes into print sometimes

Hi, I keep on having intermittent issues where my hot end essentially slams itself into my print/bed. This has happened both in the same place on a print, and also has succeeded where it has done this on a previous attempt.. This is always an unrecoverable issue, and the effector platform keeps on ...
by velocilobster
Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: Mods and Upgrades
Topic: e3d V6 Rostock Max mount
Replies: 14
Views: 15021

Re: e3d V6 Rostock Max mount

Sorry to bring this out of the grave, but I also had problems getting the e3d fan to fit under the second version.

At the time, it was solved with a dremel, but I only used it to print off the normal rostock mount instead.
by velocilobster
Wed Jul 01, 2015 8:45 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Re: Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.

I reduced the feed rate by 10% and adjusted the speed to 30mm and it turned out much better.

Thank you for the help.
by velocilobster
Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Re: Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.

@Jimustanguitar, There is a good chance that the diameter has changed. I have tried it at just a normal 1.75 as well as my corrected diameter with more or less the same results, but I will check again. I have not changed my flow-rate either between my PLA or ABS, and I checked the esteps last week ...
by velocilobster
Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.
Replies: 6
Views: 4925

Trouble printing ABS with previously working settings.

I am trying to print the mounting piece for my e3d v6 that came in the mail, I am using this model http://repables.com/r/296/ provided by doodadoes. Print settings: Stock Hot End Slicer - Cura 100 micron 235 extruder -print on the right was done @ 230 100 bed I have tried 80 bed, and it seems to ...
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 11, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

Glad to hear!

No clue when ABS will become available, I haven't heard much about it since I finished the website.

Make sure to try a free(ish) sample!
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

PM Sent jmpreuss
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Octoprint, any opinions on it?
Replies: 2
Views: 3315

Octoprint, any opinions on it?

Hi there. I have been printing for a few days now, and I want to give Octoprint a shot. I am wondering if I can expect the same kind of quality as MatterControl in terms of adjusting print/filament/printer settings and general features before I waste the hour or two it would take for me to get ...
by velocilobster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

I remember how long it took to get my printrbot jr dialed in. I have never calibrated a printer myself before yesterday and it took me about 30 minutes. It is incredibly easy and the manual walks you through it very well. I almost wish it was more technical so I could have gone through it faster ...
by velocilobster
Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

Okay, I finished my build last night. Started my fan shroud, and it seemed to be printing well, in fact the prints start out better than they do at the office with our Type A Series 1. But about 30 minutes in the glue came loose and I needed to go to bed...so it will have to wait until tonight. My ...
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

No, but I plan on it. I am also planning on going to a MakerHive meeting eventually. Thanks for the suggestion!
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Re: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

No, I don't plan on painting...but I got the black version.

I would probably paint it if it wasn't black though, nothing looks quite as well as black hardware!
by velocilobster
Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Replies: 18
Views: 12415

Greetings from Kalamazoo, Michigan

Hi there. My name is Tom, I am a 25 year old programmer from South West Michigan. Just got my first 3D printer in the mail: a Rostock MAX v2. Currently, I am waiting on an Amazon shipment with my RTV and Kapton tape, but I am going to get started tonight, and should hopefully be done by the ...

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