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I finally got some decent results out of my machine!

Here's what I think helped:
- I reassembled the machine paying close attention to things like the parallel aluminum extrusions being...

I'm following this. I've always been underwhelmed by the quality of the parts I get out of my i3v 10 inch.

longjohn119, are there pulleys you recommend?

Thanks for the quick replies! Sorry this is late. I finally had a chance to test it again and everything seems close enough now. Just to clarify, I was seeing the sag at the middle of the bed (center...

I've been fighting with my printer lately to try to get it to print some object that span a larger area of the bed.

Despite manually leveling the bed and also running ABL, the bed does sag closer...

Good point! I'll probably revert this back and change the direction via the connector in order to have one fewer thing to change in the Configuration.h.

As promised. Sorry it's late.


/** * Marlin 3D Printer Firmware
* Copyright (C) 2016 MarlinFirmware [https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin]
*
* Based on Sprinter and grbl.
* Copyright...

My bad, I had to uncomment #define REPRAP_DISCOUNT_SMART_CONTROLLER and then I realized there were some other necessary settings I'd missed when copying over my old Configuration.h. I'll post an...

I just uploaded from the latest RCBugFix branch after editing the Configuration.h (I've put it in code because it upload wasn't working), but it the LCD is showing all blocks (all pixels are lit).
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Thanks guys. I'll give the new firmware a shot soon and see if there's maybe a timeout happening before the ABL routine (it does seem plausible).

I'm using the beckdac firmware on my i3v 10" and the first print off the sd card always ignores the ABL routine. What gives!?

Also, what can I do to make the ABL mechanism more robust? The...

I finally got the printer back together and managed to solve the problem by turning off "Detect thin walls" in slic3r. Still no idea about the banding. Spiral vase is not checked.

I've seen this with ABS, PLA, and now PETG. I've tried changing the temp, but it still happens. I have a Makerfarm I3V 10" with the hexagon hotend. It seems like it only happens on thinner walled...

I've been working on fine tuning my i3v 10in and have the e steps configured, everything's tight, and the hexagon is at about 200C. Unfortunately, I'm getting the following artifacts when printing...

Thanks Roxy!

I think that's all it is. I realized that the settings here http://zennmaster.com/random-things/reprap-101-calibrating-your-extruder-part-2-fine-tuning were for 0.2mm anyway.
The...

I've been working on dialing in my I3V 10" with 0.4 Hexagon and things were going well until I tried printing the part in the pic at the finest resolution. The bed is at 70C and hotend at 195C (it...

I'm no pro, but the black looks like the hotend temp is too high.

I'm getting the same artifacts on some black PLA that you have in your red filament photos. I'd love to know what the cause is!...

A couple of tricks I've learned are below. I'm just a hobbyist and am looking to find more tips. I appreciate any help!



2D scanner: scan (either a tracing or the actual part), import image...

Are you familiar with SSH, SCP, and general Unix utilities?

Check this out http://www.linuxcircle.com/2013/05/15/programming-and-uploading-arduino-sketch-without-ide/

Do you see the large extruder gear trying to turn and hear it clunking? Does it start to move on its own if you help it along? If this sounds familiar, make sure the 2 long bolts on the guidler (the...

I'm subscribing to this post because I'm very curious about what you find. The main reason I went with the hexagon was that it seemed like there were no limits as to what filament could be used.

There's this guy too http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:359773 . I like that it's ridged for better grip by the belt.

Quick edit: You'll also want to make sure the pulley on your stepper is spaced...

I recommend this power supply http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K2H0GI . I bought the one you linked to and woke up one morning to half a print done and the psu was off. The Meanwell is of much...

Thanks for the tips guys! The belts do have some slack in them.

The y-belt hasn't been adjusted since the belt guide (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:359773) I was using cracked. Do you guys use...

Forgot to mention I have the 10 inch model, so there's already a bed relay installed.

I was printing from the SD card.

I updated Marlin from the latest github, so I'll have to check those...

I can't seem to edit my post, but here's a link to a bigger pic: http://imgur.com/NYhP2Jd