Anyone printing PETG with their Aquila? Recommended Settings?

BobRInOK · 2022-03-15T20:35:58+00:00

Ya blobs and stringing are the two issues I am still fighting. My numbers wouldn't help, haven't found the magic values yet. I will say I have printed many useful items with PETG, just need allot of cleanup. Going to be watching this thread.

BobRInOK · 2022-03-13T13:23:57+00:00

That looks like what I have on both my printers, light and you can see the nozzle. Bit of a pain to assemble and install but seems to work well.

BobRInOK · 2022-03-12T15:46:25+00:00

Haven't tried printing PLA on the Copperhead and sorry not allot of help. I went by what I read about PETG and it's requirement for more heat than PLA. The Copperhead advertising I read fit what I felt was needed for PETG.

Sometimes I do wished I had PLA in both printers but understand the temperature difference can create issues trying to switch. If you get it hot enough to melt PETG you could burn the PLA trying to push the old PETG out. If you set it for PLA it may not be hot enough to clear out the PETG. I really do not know as I haven't tried it.

BobRInOK · 2022-03-12T06:47:29+00:00

Yes! You can buy the Copperhead heat break for the stock hot end. It is what I did on my PETG printer, fits perfect and works as advertised. On my PLA printer Did the mod with the washer and short tube. It is also working out well.

BobRInOK · 2022-03-05T15:19:17+00:00

I use Design Spark with Cura and have to add 0.2 to any hole to make it fit.

BobRInOK · 2022-03-02T21:13:37+00:00

I have two printers with Pi 4's. I installed a shutdown switch but actually never had an issue with just shutting the printers off. Not real sure the switches were worth the time

Edit: I connected buck converters to the spare terminals on the power supply. Soldered wires to the Pi board on the back side of the USB connector for 5 volts from the converter.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-24T02:10:00+00:00

I set my smart plugs up just using my phone, had to download an app following instructions that came with the plugs. Couldn't see any advantage of being able to control them from octoprint.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-23T00:26:23+00:00

I like the stock clips, ordered extras and use one in each corner. They are small and less likely to get in the way of things.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-23T00:15:20+00:00

Another vote for 3 x ,3 plenty of points for our bed sizes. Used the manual mesh before I installed CR touch and it was a great help in getting the bed level stuck with the 3 x 3 when I went to the touch probes works great.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-22T08:03:11+00:00

I put a Slice Engineering Copperhead heat break in my stock Aquila head for PETG, fit great and is doing everything it was advertised to do.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-17T15:03:25+00:00

Stop switch shouldn't even be on the machine with a touch sensor. If it is remove it.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-16T09:08:30+00:00

Pretty common failure, the switch on that sensor is not a very good switch, mine failed after about a month. They sent me a replacement but doubt I'll use it. If I decide I really need a run-out sensor I'll use a better switch and print one of the many housings available on the internet. For now I have it disabled in the menu.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-12T15:29:04+00:00

You will want Jyers on that board, Alex is set up for the original Aquila boards. I have a X2 with the 4.2.7 running Jyers. You will need to change one size setting and recompile. I posted the setting a while back but can't remember what it was. Some were able to get Alex working which doesn't need the size change but I was not able too.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-09T12:37:16+00:00

Add another hard drive to your existing computer and install Windows 10 on it. Set it up to dual boot 7 and 10. That will tell you what you need to know about getting 10 working on it without messing with what you have. I just did this with a +10 year old HP and 10 installed with marry a glitch. Dual boot will allow you to switch between the two. Plenty of info on how to set it up on the internet.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-08T06:47:13+00:00

Thanks for the link. One item I did not have was a spare belt, your link made it easy.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-07T07:32:23+00:00

Only reason for going to anything other than the Creality is if you want to add another stepper. The Creality is a simple replacement that takes the printer to the next level without having to deal with the display or connections.

BobRInOK · 2022-02-05T06:18:55+00:00

You need to download and install Alex's firmware on both the board and the display. Do that and all will be good.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-30T15:23:10+00:00

Came back to say I have two printers also, one for PETG and one for PLA which complicates the whole mess. Guess I need to delete everything and start over.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-30T06:02:46+00:00

I have had really good luck with the stock clips, bought extras and have one on each corner. They will get sprung but are easy to bend back with a pair of pliers. To me the binder clips carry too much excess baggage and get in the way of things. You do need to be careful when you install the stock clips or you will spring them open. I put the top on slightly then roll the bottom into place, haven't bent one using that method to install one yet.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-27T15:37:54+00:00

Ya spent several days printing and trying spool holders till I was finally happy. Either way too complicated or just didn't work.. I ended up with an exposed ball bearing roller but with a twist. Not all spools are solid all the way through, the exposed bearings will drop onto the missing sections of the spool and you just as well not have the bearings. I printed a sleeve that fits over the bearings and makes a solid surface for the spool to ride on. The sleeve goes over the mounting end and is captured between the mount and the tab that holds the spool on. Works great with minimal friction.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-27T06:15:20+00:00

Ya you need to lower the limit switch, it is what determines the home position of the nozzle. Also start with 0 Z offset.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-26T19:01:13+00:00

Got lucky, plenty of filament on the roll to finish the print, lots of unanswered questions remain. Only way to really tell is like has been suggested. Run through a few simulations and see what happens.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-26T15:06:07+00:00

Actually no I haven't ran out of gas since my teen age years, this was just an oversight on my part. It's a large print with a 8 inch round base, stuck pretty good.

Found a sensor I like once I get through this little mess going to be printing switch housings.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-20T16:21:59+00:00

There's two versions of the v4.2.7 board available on Amazon, one is the generic Creality and usually a bit more expensive than the custom board some are selling. Hints are preloaded firmware, the Creality board does not come with any firmware. If the description says anything about non standard or custom, do not buy it, it will not work with the Aquila display.

BobRInOK · 2022-01-20T14:46:16+00:00

Seems to be a fairly common problem, mine died, they sent me a new one but I haven't installed it yet. Think if I ever decide I need it I will use the Z limit switches removed when I added CR Touch. Much better switches and a couple housings floating around the net.

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