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  1. Oops...my bad, they did not forget the belts,...

    Oops...my bad, they did not forget the belts, they were disguised as packing material LOL.....there were other important items missing, but not the belts thank goodness :-)
    They have responded to my...
  2. I recently received Powerbelt3D units #002 & #003...

    I recently received Powerbelt3D units #002 & #003 and have been working on assembly. As a young startup with a clearly beta product at a rock bottom price, I'm not surprised the packages were...
  3. OK, both machines back in their proper location...

    OK, both machines back in their proper location (out in the heat)...we'll see how things go. So far so good with PEI!

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  4. So, so since I do not usually have the machines...

    So, so since I do not usually have the machines connected to a computer, then how do I program my jobs with the adjustment so that they all run with the offset?
  5. Or, using the Makergear calibration software (but...

    Or, using the Makergear calibration software (but that is a PITA).
  6. I am making changes physically at the hot end.

    I am making changes physically at the hot end.
  7. Interesting...but if I check with a feeler...

    Interesting...but if I check with a feeler gauge...the nozzle measures about 0.3mm from the printing surface...how can I lower it by 0.6mm?

    And, with the PEI sheet applied...my adhesion problems...
  8. Your 3mm calibration model is printing at 3.6mm...

    Your 3mm calibration model is printing at 3.6mm tall....
  9. Thanks CA...Yes, this is tropical Belize (Central...

    Thanks CA...Yes, this is tropical Belize (Central America...so we are usually printing at 90-100F with 60-95% humidity, definitely not ideal conditions. We have an AC room, and have been conducting...
  10. One of the parts we print regularly is a pull tab...

    One of the parts we print regularly is a pull tab for insect screens. It is a very challenging print job because we have then oriented on their side so we can print higher quantities per batch. ...
  11. The printers in the videos are early prototypes,...

    The printers in the videos are early prototypes, so I'm hoping the finished product has proper belt tension...
    Yes, I ordered 2 units from the first 50.
  12. Powerbelt3D just opened up pre-orders, so unless...

    Powerbelt3D just opened up pre-orders, so unless another solution comes along sooner...I'm hoping these machines will work well.
    https://powerbelt3d.com/
  13. Powerbelt3D now accepting pre-orders...cheap conveyor-belt printer

    Powerbelt3D is now accepting pre-orders for their new conveyor-belt 3D printer. Only $400 for the first 50 units....retail price will be $500 each.

    Due to the fact that Printerbelt 3D went out of...
  14. Thanks, I just ordered some majigoo and a couple...

    Thanks, I just ordered some majigoo and a couple sheets of PEI for testing....I appreciate all the suggestions.
  15. I'm not looking for a volunteer, we would be...

    I'm not looking for a volunteer, we would be happy to pay for the time/effort of a builder. If the White Knight BOM is $2000, and I am seeking a smaller machine with 2 heads...I would expect the BOM...
  16. We don't have any engineers here, I'm the tech...

    We don't have any engineers here, I'm the tech guy at the business and I studied industrial design and EET a bit, but didn't finish either degree. When it comes to 3D printing, I'm a novice...
  17. Another picture of our setup 13443:

    Another picture of our setup

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  18. Thanks for the suggestions...no, never done...

    Thanks for the suggestions...no, never done calibrations for the hotend before.



    Actually, price is a big concern...this is a 3rd world country, and we do have to watch our costs quite a bit. ...
  19. Doh :o You're right, sorry...

    Doh :o You're right, sorry...
  20. I sent him an email, but have not heard back yet....

    I sent him an email, but have not heard back yet. Hoping he'll get back to me...but the more options the better :)
  21. Sorry, it's 0.75mm -...

    Sorry, it's 0.75mm - https://www.makergear.com/products/nozzle?variant=21668428676

    Nice enclosure :-)
  22. Looking for a custom builder - custom 3D Belt printer - $5000

    Looking to commission an experienced builder to build a custom belt printer for me.

    I like the White Knight printer from NAK 3D Designs - but I do not need such a large build space...only 100mm...
  23. Thanks airscapes...I forgot to mention that we...

    Thanks airscapes...I forgot to mention that we also print with larger nozzles...0.50mm and 0.70mm. The 0.50mm gives us much less trouble, but our larger parts do not need high resolution, so the...
  24. Best filament for durability as bushings

    We use 3D printing for small scale mass production of over 20 models and have been printing more than a quarter million parts per year for the past several years using two Makergear M2 printers. We...
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