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03-10-2015, 01:54 PM #171
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We recently got a Creator Pro at work and have the same issue. Our issue though is only on the left print head. It also makes a clicking noise but only before starting the build. When pre heating or loading material it works fine and doesn't make a clicking noise. We have been using Simplify 3D because of all the tools available in that software, it's well worth the $150 price tag. We have Stratasys Dimension printer as well and the cost to use the Flashforge is way cheaper. We machined a spacer for the z axis and use glass plates for our build surface. We have about 5 glass plates that we have ready to swap out when a build finishes. We coat the plates with 3 coatings of Sauve Hairspray and it works great for PLA and ABS. the parts stick well (plate becomes tacky when heated up) and when the plate cools, the part pops off its self (when the plate has cooled down enough) so we don't even need to apply pressure.
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03-17-2015, 05:09 AM #172Hex3D - 3D Printing and Design http://www.hex3d.com
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03-17-2015, 06:09 AM #173
All resolved now. The grub screw had scored the tube so it was well and truly jammed in the metal bar. Managed to get it off, cleaned up the bits and re-assembled. Jobs a good 'un.
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03-19-2015, 05:47 PM #174
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I have a PowerSpec 3D Pro and was having the same issue with only the left head. I have been using the latest version of MakerBot Desktop and decided to give one of the older versions of MakerWare a try. I am using version 2.4.0.14 and it does not pause at the end of the prime and start clicking like it does with the MakerBot Desktop. You might want to give the older version of MakerWare a try real quick to see if you have the same experience.
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03-25-2015, 10:26 AM #175
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I just got a FF Creator Dual rebrand from Monoprice. I'm trying to print an 8" long part from the right extruder, but it does not print the left 2". It appears to print the sled for the right 6" OK, and then starts printing some part of the left 2", but that is just a stringy mess.
Is this a limitation of the machine? I used Makerware 2.4.? and chose the Replicator Dual machine to print from the SD card. This part has printed successfully multiple times on a Replicator 2.
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03-25-2015, 12:16 PM #176
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It should not be a problem. I suspect your bed is either not level or not flat.
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03-25-2015, 12:22 PM #177
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03-25-2015, 12:28 PM #178
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Geoff
Wanted to thank you for all of your troubleshooting information. it was very helpful.
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03-25-2015, 12:32 PM #179
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I am probably not understanding what you have written
I read it as an 8 inch long thing that starts printing 2 inches from the left side printing to the right for six inches then going back and printing the two inches on the left where that two inches didn't stick to the bed but did extrude OK.
Is Z dropping after the six inches on the right? If so I would suspect your slicer.
If not then I would suspect a non flat bit where the bed is dipping away from the extruder.
Try a different slicer.
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03-25-2015, 01:20 PM #180
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No prob.
I read it as an 8 inch long thing that starts printing 2 inches from the left side printing to the right for six inches then going back and printing the two inches on the left where that two inches didn't stick to the bed but did extrude OK.
After printing the right 6" of the sled, it tries to print something in the left 2" but it does not stick.
Is Z dropping after the six inches on the right?
If so I would suspect your slicer.
If not then I would suspect a non flat bit where the bed is dipping away from the extruder.
Try a different slicer.
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