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    LOL... This isn't basic. basic is loading a...

    LOL... This isn't basic. basic is loading a model, selecting temps, brims, and support... and printing them. Splitting the parts just doesn't just work with this model. And this forum is not a...
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    Indeed, the model has a lot going on under the...

    Indeed, the model has a lot going on under the hood. I didn't create it so I don't know what all that is. I don't really have time to get that deep into the slicers... Life is too short and I have...
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    Not having any luck with this in S3D and I don't...

    Not having any luck with this in S3D and I don't understand the settings in FlashPrint.

    Here are snips of the model list from S3D of the base model (only 1 model listed) and after I have gone into...
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    How do you adjust gaps in S3D or FlashPrint?? I...

    How do you adjust gaps in S3D or FlashPrint?? I don't see any settings labeled as such.

    In the interim I am doing a workaround on this project. Just printing a quadrant of the ring gear and then...
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    Well, I tried the FlashForge Print slicer and if...

    Well, I tried the FlashForge Print slicer and if anything the problem was worse. This thing just ignores or is unable to resolve the internal gaps. The left example in the photo below was using S3D...
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    Yes, I use S3D. The dimensions are never true...

    Yes, I use S3D. The dimensions are never true when I print on the KnP, either. If I make the same part on both the Qidi and the KnP the Qidi is accurate but not the KnP. I'll check out FlashPrint...
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    Printed gears stick together

    I am trying to print a herringbone gear set I found on Thingiverse. It is a pair of matching gears... basically a small gear driving a larger gear for a reduction that I customized for size. I...
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    OK, print bed is re-leveled. That was exactly...

    OK, print bed is re-leveled. That was exactly the problem. I am back in business. Thanks! I need to be a little more patient, I guess. I am printing ABS and it takes a good while for the glass...
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    Ah, good idea, that. I have been forcefully...

    Ah, good idea, that. I have been forcefully scraping remnants to speed the time between iterations and might have taken the table out of true. In the interim I have printed the piece on my other...
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    Retracting in an entire segment?

    Printer Qidi X One

    I am printing a fairly basic model that has a rectangular base 3mm thick. For some strange reason the printer always starts retracting filament on the rightmost side, to...
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    Retracting in an entire segment?

    Printer Qidi X One

    I am printing a fairly basic model that has a rectangular base 3mm thick. For some strange reason the printer always starts retracting filament on the rightmost side, to...
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    Maybe try printing in a different orientation,...

    Maybe try printing in a different orientation, using supports if you need to.
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    Sticky: I have one and like it, too. Just be prepared...

    I have one and like it, too. Just be prepared for x-axis cable failures with use.
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    all metal hot ends - nylon

    So, thinking about doing some nylon and see that the higher required extruder temps are harmful to the PTFE lined extruders like in my Qidi X One and Klic N Print 3D. So I was thinking of upgrading...
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    Just a tip for other folks with this printer... ...

    Just a tip for other folks with this printer... I am trying something to ease the stress on the x-axis cables, both of which have failed on my 3 month old machine. The last top cable clamp towards...
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    Qidi confirmed that it was the stepper motor...

    Qidi confirmed that it was the stepper motor cable and sent me a link to purchase. But I just got the repraps from Amazon and spliced on the Qidi motherboard end connector from the old bad cable and...
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    Video of new X One problem

    Stuttering, grinding, vibrating in the X-axis... So, I tested the stepper motor cable and it showed good continuity on all 4 wires. So maybe the motor is fried? I dunno... I am also posting this...
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    Well, I just pulled the x-axis stepper motor...

    Well, I just pulled the x-axis stepper motor cable and it tests OK. I am going to reassemble the printer and see if the issue persists and if so post up a video here and to Qidi support.
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    Another X One problem

    Not to beat up on Qidi because I love the printer and run it every day, but I have had another issue. Grinding stuttering in the X-axis. Curious that if I reboot the machine it will quietly go...
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    And the other thing I am learning... after...

    And the other thing I am learning... after another Qidi X One issue (noise, grinding, stuttering in x-axis, I think bad stepper motor cable) is that a lot of these parts are generic... limit cables,...
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    LOL, nice work, guys. I did one of those helmets...

    LOL, nice work, guys. I did one of those helmets the old fashioned way back in the 80s with cardboard and paper mache, and some red yarn for hair. Also made a wooden sword and a tunic of sorts. It...
  22. I still can't believe $299 for this thing. The...

    I still can't believe $299 for this thing. The electronics and power supply all seem to be pretty well made. Metal frame, dual extruder. I guess at this price point the extruders aren't high end...
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    Anybody?? Is there a moderator in the house? CA...

    Anybody?? Is there a moderator in the house? CA maybe?
  24. Not sure exactly what you have in mind but there...

    Not sure exactly what you have in mind but there are many great 3D printers that cost ~ 70-80% less than the Util, produce great output and are pretty much plug and play with standard slicers like...
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    Wow, not sure whats going on with yours. I...

    Wow, not sure whats going on with yours. I printed this lid for my Torrent drone case last night in PETG with carbon fiber, about a 5 1/2 hour print, about 6 x 7", no issues with adhesion or...
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