Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[DaveB]

Nope...the top plate is something I have checked and rechecked...even have a little jig made for lining it up when screwing it down.

I am honestly thinking of selling it and getting an I3 and mini kossel. Idk...Im just at my wits end with this machine.

How about the filament release lever interference?

[Syd_Khaos]

How about the filament release lever interference?

Don't seem to be the case, tried stock and printed feed carriage on that side. Have even changed the cable to the feed motor out.

[DaveB]

Don't seem to be the case, tried stock and printed feed carriage on that side. Have even changed the cable to the feed motor out.

Just guessing....
Does the printed extruder feed mechanism stick up into the top plate like the stock one?
Filament roll jam / crossover? Changed filament?
Heat related failure? Happens more often w/ cover closed? (It's been rather warm here lately.)

[Syd_Khaos]

Just guessing....
Does the printed extruder feed mechanism stick up into the top plate like the stock one?
Filament roll jam / crossover? Changed filament?
Heat related failure? Happens more often w/ cover closed? (It's been rather warm here lately.)

The printed carriage does hit the top plate like the stock ones do.
No issues with the filament...tried 4 different spools.
Machine is in air conditioned room of my house...temp in case not above normal during prints.

It just stops feeding material.

edit:
Posted it on 'letgo' for $700 lol gonna see what happens....

[DaveB]

The printed carriage does hit the top plate like the stock ones do.
No issues with the filament...tried 4 different spools.
Machine is in air conditioned room of my house...temp in case not above normal during prints.

It just stops feeding material.

edit:
Posted it on 'letgo' for $700 lol gonna see what happens....

Well, guess I can stop hanging out by the dumpster. Have to go over to W's...

[Syd_Khaos]

Well, guess I can stop hanging out by the dumpster. Have to go over to W's...

No...
If I do get rid of it I will def sell it to finance another machine. I'm sure someone more capable could get it going again.

[DaveB]

No...
If I do get rid of it I will def sell it to finance another machine. I'm sure someone more capable could get it going again.

I think this is an interesting 3D printer. It may have too small a build area for many interests, but looks rather versatile and sturdily constructed. Any comments about this printer? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...tal-3d-printer

[Syd_Khaos]

I have really been looking at the kossel kit printers.
Seems like a delta style printer would be better for alot of the jewelry and artistic stuff I do like little statues and stuff like that.
Probably what I am gonna end up doing is sell my qidi, get a mini kossel and a cheap I3 clone. Then I have cartesian and delta option.

[wirlybird]

Cross your fingers!! Starting to print again. All back together - hope I got it right.

[Syd_Khaos]

Cross your fingers!! Starting to print again. All back together - hope I got it right.

Good luck buddy!!

Post some pics if all goes well ya.