3d Printers South Africa

[bar1]

it does look like it...but i am not too sure...

 

[Kosmik]

Been doing some printer prints on the week, with tuning, going to try a a fun one today before doing the larger utility ones.

 

[Kosmik]

Not bad but not great, need to level the bed a bit, one side is thinner than the other, going to try a more conplex interceptor next.

 

[xrapidx]

My prints were ok, but, the CR touch made a huge difference to quality. Still glad I waited months before getting one, got to master leveling the bed.

 

[Kosmik]

My prints were ok, but, the CR touch made a huge difference to quality. Still glad I waited months before getting one, got to master leveling the bed.

I have a BL Touch, just need to install it and compile the firnware again.

Anyone know if things like stepper settings are kept between flashes?

 

[xrapidx]

I have a BL Touch, just need to install it and compile the firnware again.

Anyone know if things like stepper settings are kept between flashes?

Mine werent. Went back to defaults.

 

[Kosmik]

Level looking good.

 

[Kosmik]

Well that came out quite cute, even had a string hole so can hang.



Back to the functionals now, although a mate asked for a enderman, so maybe that first.

 

[Kosmik]

Man, I'm such a noob. Attempted a long print, 7 hours for a sd cover for my printer, came out very well.....just to realise that the socket to hold the sd card holder was for a mini holder.

Now printing a full size version - 9 hours



Incoorect -> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3455823

New one -> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4606360

 

[bar1]

Hi again.... What did I do wrong now and how do I fix it? I will replace the nozzle, have a spare one....

sorry to bump this.....but does the nozzle look ok, or should i replace it?
been struggling with the replacement....

 

[B-1]

 

[xrapidx]

Hi again.... What did I do wrong now and how do I fix it? I will replace the nozzle, have a spare one....

Looks like its leaking from the top of the nozzle, I've had that once or twice - did you tighten it while it was hot?

 

[Kosmik]

Looks like its leaking from the top of the nozzle, I've had that once or twice - did you tighten it while it was hot?

Are you using the bowden tube fix as well?

 

[xrapidx]

Are you using the bowden tube fix as well?

No - looked it, but never got round to it. I am using capricorn tubing though.

 

[Kosmik]

No - looked it, but never got round to it. I am using capricorn tubing though.

I did the same, replaced entire tube with capri and havent had the problem in probably close to 100hours of prints so far ( not that I had it origionally ). I meant has @bar1 tried the same?

 

[bar1]

i didn't do anything....so i need to plug it back in and tighten the nozzle while heated?

 

[Kosmik]

i didn't do anything....so i need to plug it back in and tighten the nozzle while heated?

This fix stops the tube from slipping, it might be part of the problem.

But I've done the same as @xrapidx and just installed capricorn from extruder to nozzle, rather than shuffling both. And those little clips to both the extruder and hotends connectors to prevent slippage there.

 

[xrapidx]

i didn't do anything....so i need to plug it back in and tighten the nozzle while heated?

I'd imagine you're first going to have to clean the hot-end to make sure everything can seal properly.

I'm too lazy, I just bought a new heating block and tossed the nozzle.

 

[groenspookasem]

my boy is running out of filament - where in cape town (ideally s/subs) can i get some pla and maybe some std nozzles 0.4mm brass for a stock ender 3 pro?
i bought a bunch some time ago and cant recall where - any pointers would be appreciated

 

[xrapidx]

I have these stores saved for Cape Town, google for address.

Your best bet is probably DaVinci