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Thread: Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone
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05-04-2016, 09:28 AM #1331
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There already is a "Qidi Tech 3d printer" group. It was opened a month ago by Emily. Hit the "3D Printing Groups" but at the top of the page and search for Qidi.
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05-04-2016, 10:19 AM #1332
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Ahhh! Didn't see it there. http://3dprintboard.com/group.php?groupid=32
Last edited by talasyn; 05-04-2016 at 10:24 AM.
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05-04-2016, 11:10 AM #1333
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About to buy another Qidi Q1 machine..and also a Prusa I3 clone as well.
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05-04-2016, 11:48 AM #1334
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wow i asked the support and they said i should try flashprint instead of slic3r. i just printed a 20mm testcube, but the results look promising. i will print the test file tomorrow again...
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05-04-2016, 12:15 PM #1335
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05-04-2016, 12:55 PM #1336
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05-04-2016, 01:06 PM #1337
Welcome to the thread Jim!
The reason why the group isn't used is because there is no information there. If it becomes a good resource I would utilize it but currently this thread is the best resource for this printer on the internet. Do a search for "qidi printer" and see if the group page comes up early in the search results because if it doesn't, chances are general users will not find it. This thread is one of the top 3 results for me when searching for "qidi printer" and I would think many other users find this thread the same way. There is a thingiverse group as well which can be joined.
I used gluesticks to get the print to stick to the blue sticker bed and I found that a drop of isopropyl alcohol on the side of the part to be peeled up can assist in loosening the part. I use the 3D Print Removal Tool from toybuilder labs and also recommend to heat the bed up to 60 degrees C for part removal, removing the parts while the bed is "cool" means they are pretty much fully bonded to the blue sticker. I did end up cutting my fingers a couple times and getting some bruises while learning how much pressure to apply when removing parts.
I have no experience with the soft filaments or magnetic build plate yet so I can't speak to those aspects.
Todd,
Awesome and glad to hear you've joined the crew. The first thing I did was make sure the rails were lubricated (I used Super Lube). After that I printed the wingnuts for the build plate, and then the cable chain assembly. Messing around with the way the filament loads is important as the filament/extruder tubes rubbing on the acrylic and causing vibrations can cause "ringing" or "ghosting lines" to appear in your parts. The closer to the edge the part is on the build plate, the more likely the filament tube or extruder wire is to touch the acrylic in an unwanted fashion. My thingiverse account has a few designs I created which alleviate that but I know other users have designed their own solutions as well. It doesn't matter which filament you start with I believe, but I started with ABS as I wanted to try the heated build plate out. Simplify3D will definitely help creating proper G-code provided your profile is setup properly. The profile I use was pulled from here I believe (https://github.com/djecken/Printer-P.../flash%20forge).
If you are a CAD user, I would say create your first part and use that as your test. It will be useful to measure the output with a caliper to verify dimensions. My parts I created in CAD were 0.03mm off from my initial dimensions, which was definitely within tolerance of the ABS/print settings I was using.
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05-04-2016, 01:30 PM #1338
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05-04-2016, 01:49 PM #1339
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Glass+Hairspray is way to go for prints sticking good and coming off easy when cooled.
Most my ABS prints literally pop off the glass on their own once it cools to about 40c, bit lower sometimes.
Do NOT try and print flexable or rubberized materials with stock Qidi feed carriage.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:857200
Print these if you want to run filament like Ninjaflex or Semiflex. Honestly EVERYONE with this machine should do this upgrade. Have yet to have ANY material jam since installing this printed feed carriage.
edit: Should also note I have not cleaned my nozzle or PTFE tube since installing this printed feed carriage...and printed around 140hrs since.
I have yet to try the Maghold plates, but planing on getting one for the Prusa clone I just ordered, as its smaller print bed...don't wanna lose the 1/4 inch on that machine.
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05-04-2016, 02:42 PM #1340
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Holes and pockmarks in print walls
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