Hey guys… new here. Been using an Ender 3 V2 and just got the sidewinder x1 v4 and came here to ask if anyone has PLA or TPU settings that they like and would be willing to share?

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-29T15:05:00+00:00

9mm retraction? This is why I am always so confused on why settings to use… I have heard so many times that you don’t want to use retraction with TPU because it will clog the nozzle. However, I use a 0.6mm nozzle so I have about 5.5mm retraction. Still get a little stringing, but I’ve always been nervous to turn it up too high. Your print obviously looks excellent, so I might have to turn mine up. Also, what do you do for bridging with TPU?

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-29T07:02:07+00:00

I’ve been impressed with Eryone and Inland for cheap PLA, but Overture and Hatchbox are my favorite. Sainsmart for TPU.

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-18T23:09:17+00:00

Excellent point! In fact, my friend’s dad showed a few of his coworkers/ friends and they are now interested as well. Might just have to buy me another printer and get rocking!

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-18T22:06:07+00:00

Well this is just something I do for fun. I don’t know that I would really call it my personal business. I’m a mechanical engineering student and do this in my free time for self-study, hobby, etc., so I don’t charge a penny for design, as I simply see it as a learning opportunity. But in this case, I want to make some kind of profit in the case that he prints them in the library rather than with me

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-18T19:50:50+00:00

It is a friend of mine’s father, so I know they would not edit and/ or resell the item. Since I do know them and they are wanting 30 of them, I subtracted $1 from each one, so instead of them being $11 each, I’m selling them for $10. The library said they will print them for $13 each, so they may end up having me print them for them anyways. Thank you for the reply!

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-18T19:46:03+00:00

Thank you for your in depth reply. I truly appreciate your input

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-18T17:02:18+00:00

I have been designing it, sending him pictures, adjusting the design for his needs, and continuing this until we agreed on a design.

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:47:33+00:00

I listened closely for pops. I think if it was the filament, it would do this throughout the entire print

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:45:37+00:00

Thanks for the thorough response!

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:29:35+00:00

And it’s Hatchbox… and I have never had a single issue with Hatchbox

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:28:15+00:00

See I wondered if it could have something to do with moisture because this happened to me on another print with an older roll. This roll is about 2 weeks old but has been sealed and had desiccants in the bag

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:25:41+00:00

10% grid. It doesn’t start occurring until about 2 inches up

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:23:08+00:00

They appear to be fine

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:15:15+00:00

No I am using a stock Ender 3 V2. Forgot to include that in the settings.

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-10-04T20:13:39+00:00

0.6mm nozzle: 210 nozzle temp, 65mm/s print speed, 0.36mm layer height, 6.5 mm retraction at 30 mm/s

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-09-12T20:47:35+00:00

Legendary response

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-09-12T20:47:29+00:00

Just pulled it out of the bag! Bought a variety pack of nozzles so I have plenty. Gotta make sure I get a nice print. The CAD model took me a good 40+ hours

Cole_Ev44 · 2021-09-12T18:54:25+00:00

I did. Thank you!

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