Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[DaveB]

Did the fan arrive like that or did you tighten the screw too much for the cooling fan which cracked the mount location?

I guess I overtightened it. I had not noticed...

[cncartist]

I guess I overtightened it. I had not noticed...

Gotcha, I wouldn't think it to cause an issue besides the fact that it may loosen over time. I wonder if there's any replacements posted on thingiverse?

[Syd_Khaos]

I did the same thing in the same spot!!!

Mine too...also in the exact same spot.

[wirlybird]

We have a working print. A little rough but complete and usable. Two more to make so we will see how I can improve it.

Got the dual cooler printing now. We'll see how we do there.


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[DaveB]

We have a working print. A little rough but complete and usable. Two more to make so we will see how I can improve it.

Got the dual cooler printing now. We'll see how we do there.

"two more to make". Are you making one for every ffcp and qidi printer?

[DaveB]

Gotcha, I wouldn't think it to cause an issue besides the fact that it may loosen over time. I wonder if there's any replacements posted on thingiverse?

Wonder if there would be an effective way to glue it?

[wirlybird]

"two more to make". Are you making one for every ffcp and qidi printer?

Got one in ABS so the idle printer has blue crystal so we will have one like that. Wonder how PLA will hold up?

[wirlybird]

Wonder if there would be an effective way to glue it?

Drop of super glue.

[cncartist]

Wonder if there would be an effective way to glue it?

I use a type of plastic epoxy, it has over a 3000psi rating when properly cured.

[Merijeek]

Hi all. I've had my Qidi a week now and am having an interesting time with it.

I'm hoping I can get some help on a couple questions.

First of all, I'm trying to figure out how to get past some first layer issues. Is there a way in the Makerbot software to increase the thickness of only the bottom layers? I haven't found anything useful yet.

Second, is there a practical alternative to the Makerbot Desktop software? I've got some practice with other software for an MP Mini (which I liked a lot better than the Makerbot software), and really don't like the Makerbot software.

Finally (for now) I am having a seriously tough time getting my prints off my bed. Anything wide, such as a 3" Catan hex takes some major effort to get off the bed, and typically involves putting some gouges on the sides of the piece.

Suggestions?