Got mine today - First Impressions

[JCrump]

Second impression:
Second test print worked like a charm. New Matter replied saying that if I leave the clear enclosure off (which I had done) the space can be too cool and cause problems with the print not adhering to the bed. So from now on I keep the lid on.

They also said that the louder than expected calibration routine was probably due to the bed being slightly crooked on the rods. Got the second print I got it on straight and it was much quieter.

At the beginning of the second print when it "wipes its nose" on the side of the bed, it still strung a very fine line of filament to the print area and it stick under the print. Is this normal?

[NewMatter]

At the beginning of the second print when it "wipes its nose" on the side of the bed, it still strung a very fine line of filament to the print area and it stick under the print. Is this normal?

This is normal - for now. As we fine tune the process, this thin line from the side of the plate to the print area will be eliminated.

[jamesarm97]

So taking a peek at the printer and Myself and "Jetguy" have to give the NewMatter team a thumbs up on their design work and attention to detail. The parts are pretty high quality and that cooling fan is super duper. Question on the "Filament out sensor", is that used yet by the firmware? I did a test and cut the filament during a print and it didn't really do anything but the print finished with about 4 inches of filament left so I don't know if it waits a little more or if the sensor isn't used during the printing process (The sensor where the filament is loaded at the base of the unit). Also give a thumbs up to the consumer protection on the extruder heater (thermal runaway / cutoff sensor). This has become an increasing debate on 3d printers. Can't wait to see what improvements come in the firmware and the ability to have more control over the slicing process (or local slicing).

[Feign]

Question on the "Filament out sensor", is that used yet by the firmware?

This is just anecdotal evidence from my filament running out in the middle of a big print yesterday, but no.