I just placed my order for theMakerFarm i3v Prusa 12"
I cant wait to get it!. its my first printer. :D
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I just placed my order for theMakerFarm i3v Prusa 12"
I cant wait to get it!. its my first printer. :D
Congrats and welcome to the forums adamfilip! I think you're going to love building the kit!
having just finished building mine I can also say you are going to have a blast, esprcially if it's your first time like it was for me.
I have been watching the build videos to get ready..
I plan on painting the wood pieces black using Rust-oleum spray paint before I assemble.
is there any benefit to using a little mild locktite with the screws?
Yes I can absolutely reccomend using the mild (blue) loctite on all screws you don't need to adjust on a regular basis (don't use on essentric spacers, extruder hardware, nylock nuts, T nuts, etc.)Quote:
Originally Posted by adamfilip
If you had any questions on whether or not to apply it on a per screw basis just let us know! (I bet you'll figure it out though) :)
Congrats Adamfilip! I'm also awaiting mine, it should be here by the end of the week. It's my second rather than first but I'm really excited to upgrade to something that can print in more than just PLA. Enjoy!
I just finished mine yesterday , i recommend you Rust-Oleum Lacquer and at leats 3 thin Coat of paint . it give a very nice finish. i can post picture of mine if you like .Quote:
Originally Posted by adamfilip
have fun!
I'm thinking about painting mine when I get it as well, would like to see your pics to get an idea. How much effort was it to paint with the lacquer and finish coats? I'm not much of a painting guru but I'd like to do something paint-wise that is fairly easy yet provides a decent finish...Quote:
Originally Posted by pichuete
Please do!
as a heads up check the fit of your relay and rambo board holder before painting. you may need to modify the board holder slightly wouldnt want you to do that after painting.
Hi Sniffle, not sure if you were addressing Adamfilip or me (or both?) but when i get mine I'll be checking the fit of everything - structure, boards, PSU, all electrical connections, and so forth. I have no problem with making whatever modifications or improvements I want to see in the finished printer. Indeed I have several ideas for changes/improvements already in mind, and I'll be using my first printer to create whatever necessary custom components I need to "GitRDone" :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by sniffle
more of a general warning when buying the 12" :-)
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyTango
this might not be the best pictures but you will get an idea .. you just need apply Thin coats (3-4) and let it dry for 30 min - to 1 hour between coats . i didnt apply primer or anything also make sure your surface is clean and dust free and do it in a ventilated area .
Wow, I like the black color - thanks for sharing the pics. Still waiting for mine to arrive, looks like it may be Saturday before I have the box delivered to my door...Quote:
Originally Posted by pichuete
Do you paint the wood while still connected to the others or separate them into individual components. Clear coat?
the best option is to paint it while all the pieces are attached that way you can apply the same amount of paint specially to those tiny pieces . in my case some of the parts where detached already probably during shipping .
i didn't use clear coat . lacquer paint already give you a nice semi glossy finish and i didnt want to put an excessive amount of paint that can compromise the fit of the build specially in holes . but definitely you can replace a layer of laquer for a clear coat one if you already got a nice finish. or add it as a finish layer.
Congrats on the purchase. I just finished putting together the 10". It was my first time as well and I have no electronics building experience. I actually just started printing yesterday. Kinda hit and miss with the lifting issues I had but its a great learning experience. I actually purchased mine for my 12 year old niece to learn.
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My order just shipped! cant wait for it to arrive. 10 day lead time.. feels like forever
Take your time and follow the instructions. I kinda rushed it a little bit and had to spend more $$ on replacement parts. ALWAYS do pre check before every print, level bed ( had a few prints that printed but quality stank), tighten extruder head (just ordered another due to loose extruder lower end leaking plastic and I tried to clean it with a torch disfiguring the extruder lower end)). Be careful putting the thermistor in the extruder head with the black rubber boot that was added with the kit ( broke one trying to install the boot). I have been reading the posts here and learning a bunch. Just cant wait to get it up and running again since my last RUT ROO.... If I can save you one problem I will be happy..Quote:
Originally Posted by adamfilip
Sound advice. I have been reading and watching as much as possible, trying to absorb everthing i could since the moment i placed the order.. already purchased a bunch of tools, glass, couplers, power supply, paint. wires etc, etc etc. hopefully i will be able to get through the build without breaking something.
Looks like it should arrive tomorrow! woohoo!
I just ordered the 10" Friday night. I am having a hard time waiting. I've never done any electronics really, but as a former auto tech, I've done plenty of soldering and am handy with my hands.
I like the idea of the lacquer finish. Thanks.
Hey all, just found the forums and this post, and I had to register.
I've been printing with my i3v 10" for a few weeks now, and I'm really loving it. I've been learning a lot (which was the point in getting a kit) but I've really been surprised how smooth things have been going. I did get excited and jumped into the build before seeing a lot of the wood frame treatments around online. Maybe someday I'll disassemble and treat the wood.
Good luck with your build(s)! It sounds like you're going about it the right way. I'm sure it'll all go fine!
EDIT: I wanted to mention that, during my build, the only real trouble I came across was that some of the the little laser cut areas that are supposed to hold the nuts were a little too big, allowing the nut to spin. I managed to deal with this by pushing an X-acto blade in next to the nut to keep it from spinning while I tightened the bolt. Also, good call on the thread glue. Again, I let my excitement get the best of me and jumped the gun. Put in the time in the beginning and you won't regret it!