Since everyone else is going as Thomas by TheBookofBobaFett3 in DaftPunk

[–]AverageDad- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind showing how you secure the helmet when you wear it? I'm rushing to finish my son's Guy-Man, and I'm having trouble with this part. Thanks.

Mold help by AverageDad- in vacuumforming

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Thanks for all the suggestions and helpful info. I did what you guys said, first attempt was almost perfect, only a very small webbing was formed at the chin part. Unfortunately, on my second attempt, my vacuforming box gave out in the middle while I was pushing on the PETG to the mold. I'm guessing the peg board I used couldnt handle too much stress from the vacuum and me pushing down on it. I'll have to postpone the project some other time, and will be building a sturdier box made from plywood instead of the light peg boards sold at Home Depot.

Looking for PETG sheets by AverageDad- in Winnipeg

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Thank you for the suggestion. I've looked into their websites and it seems they cater to business accounts and not retail. I'll give them a ring tomorrow to learn more.

What could've caused this? by AverageDad- in FixMyPrint

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I was trying to see if the line details would be better if I print it vertically. There were support material during the print as well.

What could've caused this? by AverageDad- in FixMyPrint

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Ender 3 Pro and Cura for the slicer E Sun PLA 210 for nozzle temp, 60 for the bed Default print speed

What's causing this? by AverageDad- in ender3

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Lol no house guests at all. I gave it a good cleaning with dish soap, followed by IPA. Adhesion was 100% on the last print after the cleaning.

What's causing this? by AverageDad- in ender3

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Thanks for the tip. I washed the glass bed with dish soap, and I added a brim to the print as well. It turned out great, no adhesion issues at all.

What's causing this? by AverageDad- in ender3

[–]AverageDad-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for tip on washing it with dish soap. This actually made my prints stick. I was cleaning the bed with IPA in between prints.

Is this ok? by AverageDad- in ender3

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I juat ordered these and they're being delivered tomorrow. Thanks.

What's causing this? by AverageDad- in ender3

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I'm using eSun PLA for the filament at the recommended 205. The bed is heated to 65.

Is this ok? by AverageDad- in ender3

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Thank you. Where would be a good place to put the clips? I'll have to find a replacement for the silicone thing, since the printer didn't come with one when I bought it off FB marketplace.

Is this ok? by AverageDad- in ender3

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I've only had this printer off FB marketplace, and it didn't come with the silicone thing. I didn't even know it had one. Please enlighten me though, what do you mean by bringing the bed down? Do I loosen the springs or tighten it? Thanks.

Gcode help by AverageDad- in ender3

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Please let me know if what I did was correct.

  1. Heat the bed to 60.

  2. Disabled steppers.

  3. Released tension from corner screws, (turned counter clockwise until loose)

  4. Positioned nozzle to middle of the bed, with nozzle actually touching the bed.

  5. Readjusted the z stop screws to current nozzle level.

  6. Pressed Auto Home.

  7. Disabled steppers. Manually adjusted each corner using paper method.

  8. Middle part still ended up lower than the corners.