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12-17-2014, 09:29 AM #11
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"
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12-17-2014, 10:06 AM #12
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more of a general warning when buying the 12" :-)
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12-18-2014, 02:47 PM #13
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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 .
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12-18-2014, 03:14 PM #14
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12-18-2014, 11:16 PM #15
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Do you paint the wood while still connected to the others or separate them into individual components. Clear coat?
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12-19-2014, 06:57 AM #16
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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.
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12-22-2014, 05:07 PM #17
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Grats
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.
spelling correction editLast edited by Noneya0069; 12-31-2014 at 02:13 PM.
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12-29-2014, 10:34 PM #18
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My order just shipped! cant wait for it to arrive. 10 day lead time.. feels like forever
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12-31-2014, 02:11 PM #19
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Cool
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..
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12-31-2014, 02:48 PM #20
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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.
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