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thread-1180 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1180 | Do 3D Printers Prefer Particular Topology? | 2016-05-16T02:05:59.790 | # Question
Title: Do 3D Printers Prefer Particular Topology?
Do 3D printers prefer particular topology? In case I'm not using the word quite right, I'm specifically wondering if I should make the faces in my models:
1. triangles
2. quads
3. n-gons..
# Answer
The most common file format in 3D printing is STL. This fil... |
thread-1177 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1177 | SLS 3D printer to DMLS 3D printer | 2016-05-15T04:22:44.357 | # Question
Title: SLS 3D printer to DMLS 3D printer
I know that the SLS 3D printer stands for selective laser sintering,where as DMLS stands for direct metal laser sintering.
I want to know that,can i convert SLS 3D printer to DMLS.
By just changing powder(or another way?)
# Answer
> 3 votes
By just changing powder:... |
thread-1185 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1185 | Offset in X or Y axis | 2016-05-16T08:05:07.393 | # Question
Title: Offset in X or Y axis
How can I set an offset in *y* or *x* axis so that I can move the position of my printed object. I have tried doing this with so many options in Repetier, and in Slic3r, and still nothing, please, have you got any ideas?
First Edit: I have added an image of the changes I have do... |
thread-637 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/637 | Why won't makerbot accept an STL file from Blender? | 2016-02-24T20:10:54.190 | # Question
Title: Why won't makerbot accept an STL file from Blender?
Our library system just put a 3D printer in one of the branches. I have used SketchUp on the library computers for a number of years just to do artsy things. Suddenly, I have the opportunity to actually print something. (I'm really not sure why the l... |
thread-1187 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1187 | Is inconsistent vertex density a bad thing? | 2016-05-16T12:11:49.243 | # Question
Title: Is inconsistent vertex density a bad thing?
Will an inconsistent vertex density likely introduce artifacts in a print? Or is it OK as long as it's a smooth surface?
# Answer
For the most part, the exact level of vertex density doesn't matter too much. But it does depend on the slicer and settings. So... |
thread-957 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/957 | Seamless prints? | 2016-04-09T10:15:56.380 | # Question
Title: Seamless prints?
Is there a way to make all your prints seamless?? I know there was this program that printed a vase constantly changing the z axis making it seamless. Why cant this be done with regular prints?
# Answer
> 4 votes
If you ever seen 3d printouts on your own and you did keep it in hand t... |
thread-1196 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1196 | 'Sine wave' deviation in X-Axis on moving bed printer. | 2016-05-18T06:49:31.870 | # Question
Title: 'Sine wave' deviation in X-Axis on moving bed printer.
I've built a a PrintrBot inspired printer with a moving printbed for the X-Axis movement. It's controlled by a RAMPS board running Marlin firmware. And there is a problem with the X-Axis positioning.
As can be seen in the image the X-Axis is not... |
thread-850 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/850 | No extrusion when trying to resume failed print with manually edited gcode | 2016-03-22T15:07:20.670 | # Question
Title: No extrusion when trying to resume failed print with manually edited gcode
I was in the process of printing a 16 hour print, but I must have failed to copy the G-code correctly, because the print stopped after 107 of 223 layers. Looking at the G-code, It also stops there.
However, I had the full G-c... |
thread-1199 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1199 | Smooth finish in Slic3r using Support Material | 2016-05-19T03:43:21.767 | # Question
Title: Smooth finish in Slic3r using Support Material
How can I obtain a smooth finish like the one in this video: Easy and clean support material removal from 3D printed part., using Slic3r instead of Simplify3D? What settings do I need to change?
# Answer
> 2 votes
I'd say the clue is the material itself ... |
thread-752 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/752 | How to cut OpenBeam/MakerBeam? | 2016-03-14T21:48:18.690 | # Question
Title: How to cut OpenBeam/MakerBeam?
I'm building a 3D printer and I've been looking around for materials suitable to make the frame.
I have occasional access to a laser cutter which I could use to manufacture a ply box-type (UltiMaker) enclosure, but I like the ease of adjustment provided by the T-slot be... |
thread-1218 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1218 | 3D Printer Stringing after nth layer | 2016-05-24T00:00:17.293 | # Question
Title: 3D Printer Stringing after nth layer
Quick Question. My Printer is the CTC clone of the Makerbot Replicator Dual.
For my past few prints after `nth` layer the print just starts to go stringy. Here is an example:
I am currently using MakerWare with the following settings
```
{
"_attached_extruder... |
thread-1211 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1211 | What is the least expensive 3D printer? | 2016-05-21T21:44:29.903 | # Question
Title: What is the least expensive 3D printer?
What is the least expensive 3D printer available today? I am looking for something suitable for general use in a home office.
# Answer
> 7 votes
**Depends on your definition of "available" and your definition of "suitable for general use."**
The cheapest 3D p... |
thread-1193 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1193 | Hatch Distance and Scan Distance | 2016-05-18T03:58:09.400 | # Question
Title: Hatch Distance and Scan Distance
I am going through some of the basics about one of the 3D printing techniques - Selective Laser Sintering, and I am confused between the above mentioned parameters - scan distance and hatch distance. Are they the same ?
How do we calculate the value - the overlapped a... |
thread-1202 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1202 | Cleaning E3D hotend and tuning with Cura? | 2016-05-19T20:03:29.113 | # Question
Title: Cleaning E3D hotend and tuning with Cura?
I just received my E3D v6 hotend and I am installing it on the open source design of a Prusa i3. How do I clean my hotend after each print and after using different filaments?
# Answer
> 5 votes
Usually there is no need to clean the hotend, as filament sticks... |
thread-1150 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1150 | Open Source 3D scanning | 2016-05-11T20:46:53.420 | # Question
Title: Open Source 3D scanning
I am trying to make a structured light 3D scanner using single camera, light projector and a turntable.
After days on Google I did not find any reliable open source project which I can get to work. SLStudio really seemed a good choice but did not compile properly.
I was wond... |
thread-1229 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1229 | Bonding PETG to glass | 2016-05-27T06:57:33.030 | # Question
Title: Bonding PETG to glass
I'm thinking of trying my hand at fabricating microfluidic devices. I'll be using a filament based on PETG (Zortrax's Z-glass filament, which is translucent and resistant to acids and bases). For my plan to work, I'll need to find a good way to bond the PETG model onto a glass mi... |
thread-1234 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1234 | Grease for PLA sprocket | 2016-05-29T10:44:52.647 | # Question
Title: Grease for PLA sprocket
I am attempting to construct model tank tracks with accompanying wheels and sprockets. All parts will be printed in PLA. The tracks will be driven by electric motors.
What would be a suitable grease for this project to minimize friction without damaging the plastics.
# Answer... |
thread-1239 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1239 | Failing slow extrusion after upgrade to E3D hotend | 2016-05-30T21:58:12.077 | # Question
Title: Failing slow extrusion after upgrade to E3D hotend
I recently upgraded to a E3D full hotend and I started to have problems with slowly printed parts. After I print first object and start next one, then the first layer has serious issue.
The first two test were extruded around 10mm/s, the right one ar... |
thread-1242 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1242 | Should I consider health impact of ABS or PLA when printing cookie cutter? | 2016-05-31T16:52:13.810 | # Question
Title: Should I consider health impact of ABS or PLA when printing cookie cutter?
Should I consider health impact of ABS or PLA when printing cookie cutter similar to image below?
How safe it is to use ABS or PLA for kitchenware in general?
# Answer
If it's one-time-use, both ABS and PLA are perfectly safe... |
thread-1245 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1245 | Running 12 V on a 24 V heater cartridge? | 2016-06-01T00:30:14.640 | # Question
Title: Running 12 V on a 24 V heater cartridge?
Would I damage anything running 12 V on a 24 V cartridge heater? I know it wont reach a max temperature 300 °C? I am using the E3D hotend set up.
# Answer
> 3 votes
Applying 12 V to a 24 V heater cartridge won't damage anything, but you may have severe issues ... |
thread-1251 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1251 | How to choose an extrusion temperature? | 2016-06-02T15:05:32.857 | # Question
Title: How to choose an extrusion temperature?
From what I've been able to find out, online sources recommend around 205ºC for PLA and around 240ºC for ABS. But these are only guidelines, of course. Optimal printing temperature can be different depending on the printer, the filament, the model and other slic... |
thread-1125 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1125 | Auto Bed-Leveling with Inductive Proximity Sensors and Magnets | 2016-05-07T22:56:22.680 | # Question
Title: Auto Bed-Leveling with Inductive Proximity Sensors and Magnets
I recently decided to upgrade to auto bed-leveling using an inductive proximity sensor and an aluminum build plate on my Prusa i3. I also wanted to try to secure the build plate using neodymium magnets at 4 points, with the magnets being s... |
thread-1262 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1262 | Slicer that exports vectors or pics for every slice | 2016-06-05T14:24:14.600 | # Question
Title: Slicer that exports vectors or pics for every slice
For a large scale project, I need a slicer which gives me the slices as image (BMP or vector). I have a 3d model and want to assemble it manually using large printouts on cardboard. For this I need my 3d model somehow sliced into 2mm layers, get a si... |
thread-1264 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1264 | Car Body shop Printers | 2016-06-05T20:46:02.477 | # Question
Title: Car Body shop Printers
What type of printer would one recommend to print and cast car body parts fast on a large scale? Also if I were to print parts for restoration would I need licences from the manufactures?
# Answer
The Materialise Mammoth printers seem to be the predominant choice for manufactur... |
thread-1271 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1271 | 3D printing with blender | 2016-06-06T13:33:48.803 | # Question
Title: 3D printing with blender
I have an object that I want to print in 3D. But I have a few questions about it. What are the things that I have to watch out for when 3D printing?
I know how to change the metric size etc. Some people said that it's best to set the thickness to a low amount and not make th... |
thread-1225 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1225 | Repetier Host stops sending commands to printer when switching Windows user | 2016-05-25T02:43:42.500 | # Question
Title: Repetier Host stops sending commands to printer when switching Windows user
I'm running Repetier Host v1.6.1 with Repetier Firmware v0.92.9. My computer is running Windows 7 Pro SP1, 64-bit.
If I set a print going via USB then switch to another user (note: I do not log out), then the pinter's display... |
thread-1275 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1275 | Heated bed thermistor placement | 2016-06-07T15:06:01.907 | # Question
Title: Heated bed thermistor placement
I just recently upgraded my Printrbot Simple Metal with a heated bed (and longer x-axis). I looked up some tutorials, and all of them placed the thermistor as in the picture on the left below, so I did too. However, the design of the heat plate seems to strongly suggest... |
thread-1281 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1281 | Creating positives for a food-safe silicone mold: safe? | 2016-06-07T23:22:16.030 | # Question
Title: Creating positives for a food-safe silicone mold: safe?
First, a little background. A couple of years ago, I was researching making my own candy, and I came across this page: Lego brick shaped gummy candies, describing how to use real Lego bricks as a positive to make silicone molds for Lego brick sha... |
thread-1277 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1277 | Do I need to recalibrate z-probe offset every time I switch to a different layer height? | 2016-06-07T20:00:05.497 | # Question
Title: Do I need to recalibrate z-probe offset every time I switch to a different layer height?
It occurs to me that I'm never really thinking about layer height when I calibrate my z-probe offset. This is obviously an oversight, because I'll want my nozzle to start higher for 0.3mm layers than for 0.1mm lay... |
thread-4 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/4 | Are there any metals that exhibit a large glass state? | 2016-01-12T18:50:55.973 | # Question
Title: Are there any metals that exhibit a large glass state?
Plastic is used in 3D FDM/FFF printing partly because it had a wide temperature range for its glass state - where it can be flowed with some force, but won't flow due only to gravity.
Most metals have a very narrow, or non-existant, glass state. ... |
thread-1310 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1310 | Not Heated Build Plate Glue Amount and Dry Duration | 2016-06-11T12:19:06.190 | # Question
Title: Not Heated Build Plate Glue Amount and Dry Duration
**Background:**
I am using the Flux Delta 3d Printer, and it arrived with a glue stick. Now on their forums it said to apply 2 layers of glue and let it dry, there's supposed to be a link there on how long it should dry. However that link is broken.... |
thread-1312 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1312 | How often should I replace the glue layers on the bed? | 2016-06-11T15:31:38.163 | # Question
Title: How often should I replace the glue layers on the bed?
I am printing on a non-heated bed right now, but the question also applies to heated building plates.
How often should you replace the glue layers that's supposed to be applied before printing? Some say you can do up to a few prints, such as in ... |
thread-1160 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1160 | How to choose printer with dual extruder? | 2016-05-13T09:25:18.297 | # Question
Title: How to choose printer with dual extruder?
I use Prusa i3 with one extruder for some years and I would like to print from one material in two colors or from different materials for one model. Therefore I'm lookig for new printer with dual extruder.
Is there some way how to measure and/or compare quali... |
thread-1323 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1323 | How to line up (x,y) print area between hardware and software? | 2016-06-12T11:29:14.060 | # Question
Title: How to line up (x,y) print area between hardware and software?
I'm trying to line up the physical print bed of my printer (Printrbot Simple Metal) to the virtual print area of the slicer (Cura). So far, they've never been properly aligned. It was never that big a problem because, worst case scenario, ... |
thread-1325 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1325 | How to 3D Print 5-pointed star object that doesn't have flat bottom and hole in the middle? | 2016-06-12T21:13:39.727 | # Question
Title: How to 3D Print 5-pointed star object that doesn't have flat bottom and hole in the middle?
I'm new to 3D Printing. I've created this star from Blender3d. As far as I know, most printers require a flat bottom.
As you can see (blue line is Z-axis, red line is X-axis, green line Y-axis), the star doesn... |
thread-921 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/921 | Prusa XI3 not printing correctly with Repetier Host | 2016-04-02T05:40:12.457 | # Question
Title: Prusa XI3 not printing correctly with Repetier Host
I have a HE3D Prusa XI3 Specs are linked here. Its came with a MK8 Extruder, and I ordered the 0.3mm nozzle with it. I have Repetier v.91 loaded onto the printer right now, and Repetier-Host v1.5.4 on my computer. I have been able to print the test o... |
thread-1286 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1286 | How to transport a 3D printer? Dismount needed? | 2016-06-09T06:56:11.857 | # Question
Title: How to transport a 3D printer? Dismount needed?
I need to transport my FDM 3D Printer because I am moving.
What are the precautions that one should take?
Should I dismount the motors and axes?
I would definitively unplug the electronics as far as reasonable and fix the motors to the frame so they... |
thread-1328 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1328 | Pulling filament through long tubes | 2016-06-13T07:07:27.443 | # Question
Title: Pulling filament through long tubes
I'm setting up my printer in a small room, and I thought I'd come up with a system for more easily swapping filaments, but I'm not yet sure it is feasible.
Rather than physically replace the spool, I'd like to hang most of my spools on the wall, where they can rota... |
thread-22 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/22 | Is the weather a problem for MDF frames? | 2016-01-12T19:33:04.263 | # Question
Title: Is the weather a problem for MDF frames?
I've acquired all the parts to build a Reprap Prusa i3 rework, the only missing part is the frame.
I'm in doubt between a MDF cut (cheaper) or acrylic (more expensive), of course a cheaper one is my preferred option until I see any disadvantage on making it o... |
thread-214 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/214 | How do I keep my extruder head from getting clogged? | 2016-01-13T20:50:38.520 | # Question
Title: How do I keep my extruder head from getting clogged?
Using a thermoplastic MDF printer with a 0.4mm extruder nozzle, I frequently have trouble with the nozzle getting clogged.
I am not sure what's causing the clog, but my guesses are dust and/or burnt filament (from leaving the hot end on without ext... |
thread-1119 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1119 | Glue sticks for print bed | 2016-05-06T15:34:40.387 | # Question
Title: Glue sticks for print bed
I would like to get a green tombow PITS adhesive stick. On Rakuten, it costs \\$1 (USD). On my 3d printer's (XYZ) retailer's site, it costs \\$20 (USD). Due to the costs and the fact that Rakuten does not ship to my country, I need an alternative. I am currently using Davinci... |
thread-1151 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1151 | FlashForge Creator Pro Tool Failure! Temp limit reached | 2016-05-11T22:38:09.423 | # Question
Title: FlashForge Creator Pro Tool Failure! Temp limit reached
After printing successfully for a while I received an error saying:
Tool 0 Failure!
Temp limit reached
Shutdown or restart.
The front panel is not responsive and doesn't allow the printer to print at all. If I quickly go to monitor mode ... |
thread-1359 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1359 | CubePro 3D Printer | 2016-06-16T20:03:39.133 | # Question
Title: CubePro 3D Printer
How to check leveling of printer bed ? What should be ideal values on x,y and z to ensure printer bed is flat and there is no angle between plane of nozzle and plane of printer bed ?
# Answer
The CubePro printer appears to have a comprehensive leveling system built into the menu. T... |
thread-1357 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1357 | What is the biggest size of an object that iBox Nano can print? | 2016-06-16T19:58:12.030 | # Question
Title: What is the biggest size of an object that iBox Nano can print?
Since iBox Nano is the smallest public-production-available 3d Resin printer (and the cheapest so far), I assume it has a huge size limitation. So far I've only seen pictures of its outputs that are miniature things. I've never tried it n... |
thread-1316 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1316 | M3D filament not extruding well (anymore) | 2016-06-12T01:30:25.640 | # Question
Title: M3D filament not extruding well (anymore)
I use OctoPrint on an Ubuntu system with a M3D printer.
Midway through a recent print, the filament just stopped extruding although the motor-functions of the printer were proceeding fine. Since then, every print I attempt has trouble extruding proper amounts... |
thread-1361 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1361 | Differences between moving build plate vs. extruder | 2016-06-17T00:00:34.130 | # Question
Title: Differences between moving build plate vs. extruder
What are the differences, and pros & cons, between 3D printers with varying layouts for moving head vs. moving build plate?
Example layouts would include:
* X Head; YZ Bed;
* XY Head; Z Bed;
* XYZ Head;
* etc.
In particular, what are their respect... |
thread-1362 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1362 | Extruder is running backwards? | 2016-06-17T07:13:19.360 | # Question
Title: Extruder is running backwards?
I have a (HIC) version of the Prusa i3. I have recently installed the E3D v6 hotend and titan extruder. After fixing some other issues, I noticed that there is no filament being extruded. In addition, the gear looked like it was going in the wrong direction. How can I fi... |
thread-1215 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1215 | Slic3r under extrusion | 2016-05-22T21:08:56.350 | # Question
Title: Slic3r under extrusion
For last two weeks I have been struggling with flow rate adjustments. I'm using an UM2, colorFabb XT 1.75mm and Slic3r. Before printing a test cube I made flow rate adjustments using the "Perimeter test" (printed a hallow cube with 1 layer thin perimeter line). I then compared t... |
thread-1379 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1379 | What are some cheaper versions of Multi Jet 3D printing? | 2016-06-18T04:11:16.817 | # Question
Title: What are some cheaper versions of Multi Jet 3D printing?
I noticed 3Dsystems has Multi Jet 3D printing where wax is used provide support and give users with high resolution 3D printed objects. I was wondering if there were cheaper and smaller Multi Jet 3D printing?
Can Form 1+ from FormLabs be consid... |
thread-1371 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1371 | Why is my print getting messed up mid-print? | 2016-06-17T19:28:37.910 | # Question
Title: Why is my print getting messed up mid-print?
I am using Slic3r to generate the GCode for my Marlin-based printer. For some reason with increasing height my print starts to get messed up. On another part it starts to act like this when there are small parts. Is this related to my Slic3r settings, maybe... |
thread-1372 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1372 | HE3D Prusa Z-Axis Motor Error | 2016-06-17T20:06:55.133 | # Question
Title: HE3D Prusa Z-Axis Motor Error
I have an HE3D Prusa XI3 that I have assembled but the z axis motors aren't functioning properly, they will whine instead of turn. They will turn if I use Z babystepping or position changes but will not when doing a fast position changes or in normal use
# Answer
You are... |
thread-1355 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1355 | Can toothbrush bristles be printed? | 2016-06-16T16:00:37.283 | # Question
Title: Can toothbrush bristles be printed?
Is it possible to print toothbrush bristles using a common FDM 3D printer? I am particularly interested in the width of bristles, closeness together of each bristle, and the flexibility of each particular bristle.
# Answer
> 6 votes
Actually last year a group did u... |
thread-1244 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1244 | Raft hard to remove? | 2016-05-31T20:03:01.093 | # Question
Title: Raft hard to remove?
I've been having a hard time lately getting the raft off of my ABS prints.
Is that a symptom of either a nozzle or bed that are too hot? Or is there some other factor I should be looking in to?
I have an UP mini that I've modified both the nozzle and bed to customize the tempera... |
thread-1309 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1309 | How to build CuraEngine? | 2016-06-10T18:35:07.770 | # Question
Title: How to build CuraEngine?
I've been trying to build CuraEngine on Ubuntu following the Github instructions.
The problem is that it lists some requirements:
* Clone the CuraEngine repository;
* Install Protobuf (see below);
* Install libArcus.
I'm not sure where should I install Protobuf and libArcus... |
thread-1373 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1373 | Good methods to clean extruder gear (hobbed) from filament pieces? | 2016-06-17T21:47:42.837 | # Question
Title: Good methods to clean extruder gear (hobbed) from filament pieces?
I'm using a CraftBot original to print PLA, but some of the filament has become stuck in the teeth of the extruder gear on its way into the hot end. I'm having issues with the gear becoming stuck and "clicking" instead of turning, and ... |
thread-1389 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1389 | How much work would be converting Prusa firmware/software for CNC use? | 2016-06-19T18:21:47.690 | # Question
Title: How much work would be converting Prusa firmware/software for CNC use?
I have an option to purchase a hobby multi-purpose device (lathe/mill/drill/grinder/cutter) which is manually controlled, but easily converted for driving by stepper motors (all 3 axis are controlled by turning knobs that can be re... |
thread-1395 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1395 | Tinkerine 3D Printer | 2016-06-20T20:13:11.347 | # Question
Title: Tinkerine 3D Printer
I am trying to print model for Prosthetic Hand (File Here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:596966) using Tinkerine 3D Printer. It went smooth for first hour and after that it started messing up(attached image). I checked the leveling of plate and it was fine. Also, the nozzle did... |
thread-1410 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1410 | How does the sizes of nozzle diameter and the Z-axis layer resolution work? | 2016-06-23T04:24:21.237 | # Question
Title: How does the sizes of nozzle diameter and the Z-axis layer resolution work?
I have a 3D Printer with 0.4 mm (400 micron) nozzle length and the printer guide suggests that it can print up to a layer thickness of 60 micron and has a accuracy up to 100 micron.
What I'm trying to understand is that, how... |
thread-1403 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1403 | What should I pay attention to after taking a 3d printer from extended storage | 2016-06-22T10:39:23.163 | # Question
Title: What should I pay attention to after taking a 3d printer from extended storage
So I have a self build Mendel Reprap style 3d printer.
I've not used it in sometime after moving house but I'm looking to use it again. What should I pay attention to before calibrating and running it again?
# Answer
> 2 ... |
thread-1205 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1205 | Increased issues with filament grinding | 2016-05-20T14:36:50.827 | # Question
Title: Increased issues with filament grinding
I have a FlashForge CreatorX (MakerBot clone) that's been working fine for about 15 months. Int he past month, I started noticing "thin" layers in some of my ABS prints. I finally tracked the issue down to the extruder gear grinding the filament (after a while, ... |
thread-162 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/162 | Online APIs for 3D printing services | 2016-01-13T09:24:33.537 | # Question
Title: Online APIs for 3D printing services
I'm interested in finding online APIs where you could perform a call to some third party service with some print preparation request with my model (i.e. "heal a model" or "set up support") and get in return GCODE file I can send to a 3D printer. My input will be :
... |
thread-1437 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1437 | Advance extrusion, extruder code help? | 2016-06-27T02:57:19.170 | # Question
Title: Advance extrusion, extruder code help?
I not sure what this code does..... I recently bought a titan extruded that needs to be calibrated with my printer (417 microsteps http://wiki.e3d-online.com/wiki/Titan\_Assembly#Firmware\_Calibration).
I am having a hard time understanding why they have D\_Fil... |
thread-1399 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1399 | Any fix for PLA prints getting more brittle over time? | 2016-06-21T19:54:41.557 | # Question
Title: Any fix for PLA prints getting more brittle over time?
I've been printing small quantities from a PLA filament spool on a Craftbot printer for about two months now. Recently the printed objects have been coming out very brittle. Some structures that printed fine two months ago are now difficult to re-... |
thread-982 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/982 | How to create a very accurate STL file as well as the slices for a 3D printer? | 2016-04-13T18:42:45.980 | # Question
Title: How to create a very accurate STL file as well as the slices for a 3D printer?
I have been using Solidworks and AutoCAD to create STL file of a 3D model I want to print. I slice the STL file using Freesteel Z level slicer (http://www.freesteel.co.uk/wpblog/slicer/) and save the slices in a bmp format.... |
thread-1449 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1449 | What are the costs per meter of filament for PLA, ABS and PET? | 2016-06-29T16:48:35.167 | # Question
Title: What are the costs per meter of filament for PLA, ABS and PET?
My Craftbot Plus Craftware slicer estimates cost per job based on filament prices I add as parameters. What costs per meter would you use? I created spreadsheets to calculate this for 1.75mm diameter filament and arrived at PLA = 6.6 cents... |
thread-1451 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1451 | Prints get really messy for no apparent reason | 2016-06-29T18:49:31.143 | # Question
Title: Prints get really messy for no apparent reason
I have a serious problem and I can't find a way to solve it because I have no idea why is it happening. For some reason the things I print get really messy, like a mountain range growing on the print. It looks like overflow but it can't be because I'm alr... |
thread-1460 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1460 | Bed leveling method not working with Repetier firmware 0.92.9? | 2016-06-30T16:38:23.227 | # Question
Title: Bed leveling method not working with Repetier firmware 0.92.9?
I homebuilt a delta 3D printer (like Kossel mini) with a Z probe near the hotend with manual deploy and RAMPS 1.4 board:
* I configured the Repetier firmware with the online tool;
* All my endstops (included the Z probe endstop) work in r... |
thread-1466 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1466 | File Input data types | 2016-07-01T19:18:06.453 | # Question
Title: File Input data types
I'm a newb and don't know much about 3D printers. In visual basic I can create vector data of 3d objects,that can be loaded into a binary or text file. Can files like this be used with a 3d printer?
### Example:
This is a very simplified example of how the code generates 3d vec... |
thread-1468 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1468 | Does the layer thickness have any effect of the strength of the 3D printed object? | 2016-07-02T07:41:12.473 | # Question
Title: Does the layer thickness have any effect of the strength of the 3D printed object?
Is a 100 micron layer thickness object stronger than 300 micron layer thickness 3D printed object? Are there any rules to follow?
Filament type - PLA
# Answer
> 15 votes
3D Matter has published an excellent article o... |
thread-388 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/388 | Taking a new hotend into operation (cleaning, forming, etc) | 2016-01-25T12:37:40.963 | # Question
Title: Taking a new hotend into operation (cleaning, forming, etc)
When installing and using a new hotend for the first time, which steps of action should be taken before. This will probably be more applicable to chinese clones than to authentic products (is the statement true?): **Should a certain cleaning ... |
thread-1474 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1474 | Trying to flash Davinci XYZ 1.0, nothing but black bars | 2016-07-04T03:51:53.017 | # Question
Title: Trying to flash Davinci XYZ 1.0, nothing but black bars
I get nothing but black bars and "Unknown USB Device" from Windows 10. This is after a failed flash that was otherwise going directly according to plan.
This Davinci has been nothing but frustration for me, and I'm really tired of fruitless Goog... |
thread-1383 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1383 | How to create tappered thread in OpenSCAD? | 2016-06-18T09:54:45.630 | # Question
Title: How to create tappered thread in OpenSCAD?
Is there any simple way of creating tappered thread in OpenSCAD? I need something like 10 mm in diameter at the end, 9 at the top and the height of 10 mm.
# Answer
I have contacted Dan Kirshner (the author of openscad threads library) and he has updated the ... |
thread-1480 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1480 | How do you make sure you have the right voltage on the trimpots on an A4988 stepper driver? | 2016-07-04T23:50:08.490 | # Question
Title: How do you make sure you have the right voltage on the trimpots on an A4988 stepper driver?
I've been looking into this, but:
1. I'm not certain how to configure my multimeter;
2. I don't know how to keep the voltage going, and;
3. I don't know how to keep the multimeter connected to the VMOT?
I'm t... |
thread-1477 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1477 | How to optimally make a 3D model of an object using photos? | 2016-07-04T21:53:18.823 | # Question
Title: How to optimally make a 3D model of an object using photos?
I would like to obtain a 3D model of my insoles. I tried to scan it with 123D catch but finding reference points is difficult because the insole is black.
How could I improve the scanning? I attach a photo of the insole to show its not easy ... |
thread-1465 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1465 | How to set a new homing position using software and/or slicer without changing hardware end-stop? | 2016-07-01T10:11:45.450 | # Question
Title: How to set a new homing position using software and/or slicer without changing hardware end-stop?
**Before the question, here is my setup;**
* Prusa i3 (with mainboard Mks Gen v1.2)
* Repetier as slicer
* Marlin source code
My main task is to convert my 3D printer into a chocolate printer. I have r... |
thread-1489 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1489 | Distortion calibration on XY plane in Repetier | 2016-07-07T15:35:27.710 | # Question
Title: Distortion calibration on XY plane in Repetier
I built a delta 3d printer (like a mini Kossel) and now I'm trying to calibrate it. I made all the horizontal and vertical bars myself with wood and I bought angle joints (between bars) made with 3D printed ABS.
It passes all tests in Z correction tools... |
thread-1478 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1478 | Connecting Sain Smart Mechanical End Stops to Ramps 1.4? | 2016-07-04T22:48:21.577 | # Question
Title: Connecting Sain Smart Mechanical End Stops to Ramps 1.4?
I have Sainsmart Mechanical End Stops, and I'm building a Prusa i3 Rework.
I've recently gotten the x-axis to move, but it needs to stop when it gets to the end and it does not do that; I end up having to pull the plug.
From what I understand,... |
thread-1493 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1493 | Printrbot simple metal not auto leveling | 2016-07-09T00:46:05.107 | # Question
Title: Printrbot simple metal not auto leveling
I have a printrbot simple metal with the heated bed upgrade. Its been working fine until Cura updated, now, after the x,y, and z axis zeros, the print starts without moving to the other corners and auto leveling the bed. Does the new version of cura require me ... |
thread-1519 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1519 | What are the parts that make up a hotend, and what do they do? | 2016-07-17T20:26:44.100 | # Question
Title: What are the parts that make up a hotend, and what do they do?
My first and only 3D printer is a Printrbot Simple Metal, which has a hotend that doesn't expose any of its internal parts. Easy for beginners, I suppose: "The hotend is that tube that heats up the plastic and deposits it on the print bed.... |
thread-1520 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1520 | Adjusting Bed Temp values on Monoprice/Wanhao I3 (Repetier Firmware) | 2016-07-18T02:43:22.077 | # Question
Title: Adjusting Bed Temp values on Monoprice/Wanhao I3 (Repetier Firmware)
I have a Monoprice Maker Select, which is a rebranded Wanhao Duplicator I3 V2 (Prusa clone). I've found that the heated bed temperature values on the LCD are incorrect. The heater works, and the controller maintains the bed temp just... |
thread-1526 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1526 | Sanguinololu 1.3a fan connection | 2016-07-19T13:45:51.487 | # Question
Title: Sanguinololu 1.3a fan connection
Can anyone tell me where to connect a cooling fan on the Sanguinololu v1.3a board? A few of the information pages mention three PWM outputs: Extruder, bed heater and fan, but none of the wiring diagrams that I can find, actually show the connections for the fan.
# Ans... |
thread-1511 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1511 | Irregular 3D printed part | 2016-07-15T19:49:40.867 | # Question
Title: Irregular 3D printed part
I tried printing from an STL file on the *QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3DP-QDA16-01 Dual Extruder Desktop 3D Printer QIDI TECH I*. They recommend using the MakerBot software with the *Replicator(Dual)* profile. The 3D print that I tried is messed up.
The material used is **PLA**.
Could ... |
thread-1528 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1528 | How to calculate the approximate volume of material used in 3d print? | 2016-07-20T08:12:55.760 | # Question
Title: How to calculate the approximate volume of material used in 3d print?
Is there a reasonable way of approximating the volume of material used for 3D print by knowing only the STL file volume and infill percentage?
Or what is the formula for calculating the exact volume and which parameters can be fixe... |
thread-1503 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1503 | How to utilize/calibrate print fans for PLA? | 2016-07-12T08:08:41.043 | # Question
Title: How to utilize/calibrate print fans for PLA?
At the moment, I am thinking about print fans that cool the plastic when printing. I am not asking about the design of the fanducts, which might be a whole book on its own. I would like to know how to find out the best application of print cooling for a giv... |
thread-1433 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1433 | Can I use a metal filament on M3D Micro (or Pro)? | 2016-06-25T01:01:52.467 | # Question
Title: Can I use a metal filament on M3D Micro (or Pro)?
Can I use a metal filament such as Copper, Zinc Alloy, Silver filaments on M3D Micro? *The Pro hasn't come out yet but I assume it would if the Micro can since the Pro is suppose to be the improvement edition.*
An example of a metal filament that I fo... |
thread-1535 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1535 | Monoprice Select Mini - Detached Filament Feeder fitting | 2016-07-21T17:22:27.533 | # Question
Title: Monoprice Select Mini - Detached Filament Feeder fitting
The $200 Monoprice Select is inexpensive but also cheap, so experiences I've seen appear to involve lots of repairs. In spite of that, I've bought one, as I'm able to fix things (sometimes) and the first few prints have been pretty good quality.... |
thread-1536 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1536 | What does "Uses Mains Voltage" mean on this 200*200mm Square Silicone Heater Pad? | 2016-07-21T19:07:07.477 | # Question
Title: What does "Uses Mains Voltage" mean on this 200*200mm Square Silicone Heater Pad?
I keep thinking it means that I can plug it directly into my power supply instead of running it though my RAMPs 1.4; is that correct?
Here is the link to it, 200\*200mm Square Silicone Heater Pad.
# Answer
"Mains volta... |
thread-1546 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1546 | Using Kinect 360 as 3D Scanner | 2016-07-23T02:32:45.660 | # Question
Title: Using Kinect 360 as 3D Scanner
I would like to use my old Xbox 360 Kinect as a scanner for 3D modeling and (hopefully) printing a few busts of friends/family members; however, my efforts have failed in each direction that I have taken. Has anyone had success with this, and if so, how do I fix the issu... |
thread-1515 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1515 | How to keep Z-axis motor from slipping when powered down | 2016-07-16T16:18:53.010 | # Question
Title: How to keep Z-axis motor from slipping when powered down
Because of the weight of my Z-axis and the relative ease of its motion, when the Z-axis motor is powered down the bed has a tendency to slip and fall down.
Obviously leaving the motor powered solves this problem, but that is not ideal.
I am lo... |
thread-1555 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1555 | Access Temperature sensor data of 3D printer via Serial connection | 2016-07-24T21:40:34.267 | # Question
Title: Access Temperature sensor data of 3D printer via Serial connection
I want to access the bed and nozzle temperature sensor data of a 3D printer via serial connection. Could someone please guide me in the right direction?
Edit: Response from printer:
```
Connecting to printer...
Connection response fr... |
thread-1552 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1552 | Looking for a material so I can make ABS parts with rubber grips and feet | 2016-07-24T03:49:04.923 | # Question
Title: Looking for a material so I can make ABS parts with rubber grips and feet
Looking for something that offers a lot of friction in contact with human skin or when sitting on the surface of a table.
I was curious if any of the rubber/soft materials would be compatible with ABS so I could print them tog... |
thread-1562 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1562 | Do I have to buy all new components if I were to get a RAMPS 1.4 that supports 24 V power? | 2016-07-26T20:08:08.337 | # Question
Title: Do I have to buy all new components if I were to get a RAMPS 1.4 that supports 24 V power?
Ryan Carlyle seems to keep suggesting in my questions here, that using a 24 V power supply is safer than using a 12 V one.
Early on, I ordered the wrong power supply, obtaining a 24 V one instead of a 12 V; I ... |
thread-1559 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1559 | Are 3D printers efficient for printing a detailed iris to bypass iris identification system? | 2016-07-26T11:56:13.410 | # Question
Title: Are 3D printers efficient for printing a detailed iris to bypass iris identification system?
A 3D printer can either print layer by layer or carve an object layer by layer to obtain an object. I heard somewhere that 3D printing technology isn't that accurate for printing minute details like fingerprin... |
thread-1571 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1571 | Prusa HE3D Xi3 missing step on x and y axis | 2016-07-29T12:31:02.570 | # Question
Title: Prusa HE3D Xi3 missing step on x and y axis
I am using Prusa HE3D Xi3. While printing after 5 or 6 layers it misses the step on x and y axis.
Can anybody explain what is the reason?
# Answer
> 0 votes
There's a possibility that your power supply lags after a while, the quality of power supplies on ... |
thread-369 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/369 | How to edit Cura profile in Octoprint? | 2016-01-21T23:09:21.300 | # Question
Title: How to edit Cura profile in Octoprint?
In Cura, I can edit my .ini profile settings as needed, for example, when I change filament or models. It's annoying to have to edit the profile on another computer and update it on my Pi just to change the infill, etc. I've searched http://plugins.octoprint.org/... |
thread-1579 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1579 | Cloning the Marlin git repo while keeping my configuration.h settings? | 2016-07-31T19:53:18.623 | # Question
Title: Cloning the Marlin git repo while keeping my configuration.h settings?
I cloned the Marlin repository and changed all my settings in `configuration.h` to match my old settings. Now when the RC branch gets updated, is there a way to upstream pull the changes without losing my settings?
# Answer
> 6 vo... |
thread-1581 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1581 | When to use Wave Bonding vs Raft on a 3D print? | 2016-08-02T17:30:44.143 | # Question
Title: When to use Wave Bonding vs Raft on a 3D print?
I use a Micro3D printer, running on OctoPi (yay!) (although this question should be relevant to any 3D printer that offers these features) and have options for raft and wave bonding.
Are there best case scenarios for when it is appropriate to use (or *... |
thread-1588 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1588 | Wanhao i3 PLUS restarts when connecting USB | 2016-08-03T21:47:25.763 | # Question
Title: Wanhao i3 PLUS restarts when connecting USB
I just received my Wanhao Duplicator i3 PLUS. Everything prints and functions fine via SD card and the display but when connecting to my Mac computer the printer seems to restart.
* Baud Rate: 115200
* Serial Port: `/dev/tty.wchusbserial1420`
Any ideas wha... |
thread-1043 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1043 | Choose infill percentage | 2016-04-24T14:33:10.113 | # Question
Title: Choose infill percentage
Since I'm running a 3D printing facility of an engineering school, students are always wondering how much infill percentage affects the stiffness of the part. I know that it is impossible to get a numerical solution for this question, but maybe there is an option to simulate i... |
thread-1590 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/1590 | Where is the auto-reset jumper on the Wanhao i3 PLUS? | 2016-08-04T00:25:13.253 | # Question
Title: Where is the auto-reset jumper on the Wanhao i3 PLUS?
I'm having some issues when connecting to the printer via USB, see Wanhao i3 PLUS restarts when connecting USB.
After some research I thought I would try to remove the `auto-reboot` jumper. Now that the i3 Plus uses a custom board instead of the ... |
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