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11-24-2013, 07:57 PM #1
i3 - Finally extruding correctly! Nearly time to print!
Not really post worthy but!
My i3 has finally extruded correctly from both hot ends, the LCD panel is working (again, finally).
I need to correct my end stops and then I can FINALLY get a test print made... then the inevitable configs
Been stalled on this printer for awhile and my trust backup (i2) is now living in a new home going unused - what a shame!!
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11-25-2013, 08:13 AM #2
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Awesome! Be sure to show us your results once you start printing some stuff
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11-25-2013, 04:26 PM #3
Hmm..
First print - I'm actually happy with it [yes, miserable failure]... Although I can't get any fans to work! No idea why... :S
One extruder is a mil or two lower than the other so it was dragging on the hotbed.
First failed.jpg
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11-28-2013, 10:20 PM #4
Congrats on that first print,it's a good feeling to finally see it move !
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12-04-2013, 05:14 PM #5
Yep - But I have now destroyed it and started again... :S
Stripped the entire unit and rebuilding on a redesigned frame (metal) and simplified the extruder - Single with herringbone.
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12-04-2013, 07:11 PM #6
Congrats! We love our aluminum framed i3s. We also have a Replicator XL with a dual extruder but after the first couple of weeks of novelty, have never done a double extruder print.
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12-04-2013, 08:14 PM #7
I had a similar thought process - Use the dual for everything... In the end I could find no use except for something like use a different colour for support prints.
Would have slowed the prints down. Now I have a spare J-Head!
My frame is slightly different - It composite alloy - Metal/Fiberglass/metal - Strong, but in a similar shape to the wooden frames - Super strong!
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12-04-2013, 08:41 PM #8
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12-04-2013, 09:24 PM #9
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pva and hips are both used as dissolvable support material. you can even use abs as dissolvable support if your printing nylon.
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12-04-2013, 09:34 PM #10
NICE IDEA! Dissolve the supports! Brilliant! Will look into this! thanks!
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