Re: New Here, New Idea
Ah yes, I remember seeing this thread not too long ago. Definitely some good information for me there. Keep me updated on the new GUS arm! Until then, I'll continue exploring the use of adapted SPUD...
View ArticleManual Motor control problem
I have the Sainsmart kit which includes Ramps 1.4 + A4988 + Mega2560 R3 + LCD 12864 3D Printer Controller Kit and more...
View Articleerror/difference between x and y axis in delta 3d printer
Hello friends I have a problem on my delta 3d printer Between x and y axis when im printing for example a cube 10 mm or 20 mm One corner can be 19.8 mm and the other corner can be 19.3 mm... So every...
View ArticleRe: Manual Motor control problem
Did you put three jumper pin caps under each stepper driver board to set your micro-stepping? Sainsmart doesn't ship them with their kits, and without them your micro-stepping is set for 1/1 and not...
View ArticleRe: error/difference between x and y axis in delta 3d printer
your frame is misaligned or twisted.. check all the diagonal measurements and get them eqaul..
View ArticleRe: Manual Motor control problem
I see them on the other boards and was wondering if i had to get them on mine, ill have to order them in. Yeah they did. Thanks a lot, i really appreciate the help!
View ArticleRe: Cherry Pi III Is Available
Thanks for your quick responses Andy. I was very reassured to hear that you made it work with the fan like that, and that may be what I end up doing. I've been filing & fitting t-nuts and...
View ArticleRe: Cherry Pi III Is Available
Look great, I begun to build mine, but I have 1-3 20-30 minutes per day (got a new born) so it's not going fast. For the magnet, you can try to heat them with a soldering iron, glue should melt so...
View ArticleRe: Kossel Mini Problem
Yep! You have most likely not plugged the end-stops into the proper axis. I had that exact same problem and it exhibited the same symptoms. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out why the...
View ArticleRe: Perfect Build Surface For PLA?
QuotePlastic type materials do tend to not steal as much heat as glass does. For what it's worth, glass has a very poor thermal conductivity. The problem is that it's at much cooler temperature than...
View ArticleRe: Thermal Paste between head bed and glass?
I use thermal paste on my hot end thermistors and heater cartridges. the paste gets a bit "drier" with long term heat exposure but it works ok. I decided against using it on my heated bed because...
View ArticleRe: Thermal Paste between head bed and glass?
I have not done much with the printer yet. I will keep this in mind. I do have a large tube of AS thermal paste left over from various pc builds in the last 7 years. I have more than enough of the...
View ArticleRe: Cherry Pi III Is Available
Hey Maso That looks great. Love the blue and white. Shame about the breakage. Acetone should get you your magnets back but you may have to soak them overnight.. Can't wait to see the 'first print'...
View ArticleRe: Cherry Pi III Is Available
It lives :D Made a few modifications. I have changed the way the springs are mounted for the auto levelling to be more robust and allow a cooling fan to fit and am using Airtrippers direct drive...
View ArticleWhats the latest and greatest Delta platform these days?
I built a 3DR Simple about 6 months ago and its still going strong, but I think its time to build another. Whats the latest cool designs these days? (I have the bad habit of falling out of the...
View ArticleRe: Whats the latest and greatest Delta platform these days?
The 3DR is great. Why not add the FSR to it? What are your goals?
View ArticleRe: Whats the latest and greatest Delta platform these days?
Well, I will probably add FSR to the 3DR Simple. I've got one (too early) failed attempt at it already. Not really sure about my goals. I want another printer to keep at home since my others have...
View ArticleRe: Whats the latest and greatest Delta platform these days?
more rigidity=more acceleration less mechanical advantage(bigger spools/drive pulley)=more speed,less resolution plastic joinery=less sound metal frames=possible resonators most all deltas=faster than...
View ArticleRe: Whats the latest and greatest Delta platform these days?
Check out the Griffin. We are in the process of finishing up the Griffin Pro's which can reach unbelievable speeds. If you are willing to wait until July 26 then we will have our kickstarter up and...
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