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05-22-2015, 11:47 AM #1
Thank you for the kind words pa9k
True, they added that feature with one of the firmware updates.
Oh, we found it all right, but could never get it to work. That was a couple updates ago. Maybe they fixed it?
Yes the 5th Gen has one on the front. We simply use inexpensive laptops as printservers for each of our printers.
Our started taking a picture of the completed build a couple of updates ago. Seems a little silly, but there you have it.
We build with Ninjaflex every day on our Lulzbot TAZs, but they require a special extruder because you can't push it without it being completely enclosed in a tube or pathway. If you look at how the Makerbot smart extruder is designed, it would be absolutely impossible to build with ninjaflex (or filaflex) without extensive modification of the smart extruder. BTW, you build with ninjaflex at 220-230°C, and typically 30-45mm/sec. You also need extensive retraction on travel moves as it oozes like crazy.
No, indeed the whole reason for forums like this is for everyone to share their collective experiences. I have tried to be as objective as possible in this thread and simply report what we've observed. Your input is greatly appreciated!
I will give Makerbot credit for giving the user the ability to resume a build after the thing stops due to either a real or false filament jam. Reprap style machines just keep on going if you don't notice and intervene right away and then you have a failed build.
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