If I understand your question correctly, I use a heated bed (100 C) for ABS but run it cold for PLA and PETG. All 3 are different beasts. I too have an 8" piece of glass (85 cents at Lowes). I...
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If I understand your question correctly, I use a heated bed (100 C) for ABS but run it cold for PLA and PETG. All 3 are different beasts. I too have an 8" piece of glass (85 cents at Lowes). I...
OK, I tried ABS and as you might expect, it was an epic fail. I thought it was sticking but as we got to about the third layer the part started curling from multiple corners.
I just replaced the mechanical, linear bearings on the X Axis carriage with all plastic iGus bearings. They are very smooth and very quiet. At about $5 a piece, they are reasonably priced. I still...
Yes, physically reversing the wiring to the X stepper would do it as well. There were enough little inconsistencies in the pictures (or at least comparing the pictures to the text) that I decided to...
I have it. It was already there. And it lifts off the 3M tape easily. I think the 3M brand has some form of release agent on the surface. I also think the primary reason is my Z-Axis is already...
I was in Lowes hardware the other day and noticed their store brand (Blue Hawk) of blue painters tape was almost 3" wide. I picked up a roll and have had fantastic results. Both PLA and PETG have...
Yes, that worked. I was hoping to find a software/configuration solution but I finally had to set INVERT_X_DIR to true and move the X Axis Home switch to the left hand side. I just printed a small...
I recently purchased a FolgerTech 2020 Prusa i3 kit from EBay for $279. I purchased the full aluminum rails and the display option bringing the total cost to just over $300. Overall I am happy with...