Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[sygyzy]

I recently tried to print a simple part 4 times and each time it failed. I almost gave up until I realized I missed something obvious. Can you try rotating or adjusting print orientation of the model?

Sure.

http://www.gyg.cc/cad/liquid_feeder_...01_1.1_cap.STL

[sygyzy]

It's not really sending the head "all over the place". It's sending it to a consistent/known start position, off the table. The next step is usually to lay a line of filament down and you want the start position to be near it so it's not oozing all over your bed or printer base.

That line is already in these scripts, so I guess I'll try 105. What is the purpose of sending the print head all over the place before starting a print anyway?

[sygyzy]

Thanks for the tip. If it is the hybrid of ABS and PLA, I'm willing to pay the $5 extra cost. I am ordering some from Amazon today.

I like Esun and get it from Amazon strength and heat properties of ABS. Prints a lot like PLA only at a higher temp.

[dspdrew]

It's not really sending the head "all over the place". It's sending it to a consistent/known start position, off the table. The next step is usually to lay a line of filament down and you want the start position to be near it so it's not oozing all over your bed or printer base.

I don't know exactly where that script came from, but my friend uses ReplicatorG and a CTC, and it doesn't do all of that. It moves to one corner, heats up, lays down a skirt, and then starts printing. I think someone with a good understanding of gcode, needs to come up with a proper profile or script for these printers, instead of copying random stuff floating around the internet. Hopefully I will be able to do this myself once I can understand the code and the functionality. This is what I usually end up doing when I get into something like this.

[dspdrew]

I recently tried to print a simple part 4 times and each time it failed. I almost gave up until I realized I missed something obvious. Can you try rotating or adjusting print orientation of the model?

The object usually needs to be rotated to the proper orientation and set flat on the bed. I designed the part to be printed one way only. So yes, it was rotated and adjusted.

[sygyzy]

LOL, I can't tell if you are being facetious. I was suggesting that a different print orientation might help the printing work out better. But, it sounds like you are sure you want it in this specific orientation. If Simplify3D is giving you "bad" toolpaths, try a different slicer and see what happens. I am curious so I'll take a look at the model tonight.

The object usually needs to be rotated to the proper orientation and set flat on the bed. I designed the part to be printed one way only. So yes, it was rotated and adjusted.

[sygyzy]

The code has nothing to do with what machine is being used. I mean, it could but it's like saying "my friend uses a Mac and she doesn't have that icon in the corner". Your friend's CTC could do the exact same thing as your Qidi Tech if he/she wanted.

Sure, that code may be cut and paste but I believe there are comments to help you. I am pretty new to G-Code but it's not that hard to figure out.

G1 X-100 Y-65 F9000 ; Move to front left corner of bed - This is better than the values you quotes since it keeps it on the corner rather than off the bed
G1 Z0.3 F6000 ; Move down to purge - remove this if you don't want it to lay down the line
G1 X90 Y-65 E24 F2000 ; Extrude a line of filament across the front edge of the bed - remove this if you don't want it to lay down the line
G1 X100 Y-65 F180 ; Wait for ooze - remove this if you don't want it to lay down the line
G1 X110 Y-65 F5000 ; Fast wipe - remove this if you don't want it to lay down the line
G1 Z1 F100 ; Lift  - remove this if you don't want it to lay down the line

Your friend's skirt is probably not part of the start g-code but rather a choice he made in the print settings of the slicer. So you can choose to add a skirt to your prints as well.

I don't know exactly where that script came from, but my friend uses ReplicatorG and a CTC, and it doesn't do all of that. It moves to one corner, heats up, lays down a skirt, and then starts printing. I think someone with a good understanding of gcode, needs to come up with a proper profile or script for these printers, instead of copying random stuff floating around the internet. Hopefully I will be able to do this myself once I can understand the code and the functionality. This is what I usually end up doing when I get into something like this.

[DJalin1]

So I have been having great fun printing when I am home. When away I keep up to date on these forums. The QIDI Tech I has turned out to be a Great Printer for me especially as a new hobbiest. I have been printing Modifications to my QIDI, and Fantasy Terrain for my Pathfinder Games!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/w...l-collection#/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...gaming-terrain

Anyhow I wanted to give back to the community that I have learned a lot from. Next couple of posts I will put what I have gathered over reading this thread.

Thanks All!

[DJalin1]

I Used a 1/4 Glass Build Plate with Aqua Net
Never had any issues with sticking during build or taking off once build was completed.
1/4 Glass: http://www.mcmaster.com/#8476k74/=11lgnot
Corner Supports: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:613685
Shim: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1225804


Other Mods
Z-Axis Brace: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1412738
Earth Magnets for Door: https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D41AD-P
Spool Adaptors: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:571760
Extruder Filament
Tube Bracket: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:728240
Filament Alignment: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1223337


Future Mods
Bed Level Knob: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:312187
Upgraded Extruder
Plate: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1396391

[DJalin1]

Under the advanced profile temp settings
Settings
With the Used Settings I have been able to come out with good prints
(no issues with sticking to build plate or coming off after / no webs / no extruder jams)


Extruder Retraction: 1.4
Layer Top Solid: 6
Bottom Solid: 4
Outline/Shells: 2
1st Layer
Height: 115%
Width: 110%
Speed: 15%
Infill Interior: 20%





Temperature by Filament Settings
PLA (Orange / Gray)
Extruder: Used: 195c Recomended: 195-200C
Bed: Used: 80/75/70/65/60 Recomended: 60C



ABS (White)
Extruder: Used: 230c Recomended: 230-240c
Bed: Used: 110c Recomended: 100c
(some burn marks on white ABS so going to play with temps)


PETG (Black)
Extruder: Used: Not Tested Yet Recomended: 235c
Bed: Used: Not Tested Yet Recomended: 70c