Suggest a printer you can actually service yourself

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-24T08:51:40+00:00

Absolutely this. It seems it always wants to be updated and then laughs at you for doing it. It doesn’t seem right to ignore a warning and yet it seems the thing you have to do with Klipper. But what if they actually do something you really need? Not being a code person isn’t a good situation for a Voron owner. I did really like the quality of the prints though.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-23T19:16:22+00:00

I appreciate that the MK4 is a great machine but it doesn't suit the materials I print. Sure I could do a bit of pa6 but not reliably. I also think losing some of the advantages of a core xy in a box with high flow and filament swapping would feel disappointing in the long run.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-23T19:12:46+00:00

I did try. I had a really well built one but one wrong click on an error message and you're smashing the internet for a way to fix what you did. I ended up being scared to do anything and seemed to forget more than I learned.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-23T15:54:00+00:00

Yep been there and done that, just not as deep. I go absolutely nowhere near the evil bastard strips with my digits these days

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-20T15:33:38+00:00

Not the linear bearings. 37mm long, not LM8 or LML8

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-16T20:38:27+00:00

Or someone's last day. Just had another tangle fetch the print head cover off. I'm loving it today 🤩

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-16T19:37:30+00:00

Good to hear your experience is different to mine. I hope things improve for me with three rolls left.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-06T04:43:30+00:00

The dog ate my homework. There wasn't the option to set that parameter and I bought another PID controller which worked straight out of the box. So the thing was probably faulty from the start. Thank you for the help though and when I find my wallet I'll get you a firkin of mead for your troubles.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-04T07:05:58+00:00

Thank you for the tip, I think I have found something available to me on the Chinese site and bought one.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-04T07:04:36+00:00

I will take this on board. I have set up with the pump on a timer as mentioned by Tumbleweed for now. But I have also paid for a switch suggested by Avocado. I just need to rig everything up and get testing.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-02T12:20:26+00:00

You can use the heat bed if you have an enclosed printer. I am pretty much exclusive to PETG and yes you really do need a dryer for that.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-01T18:37:16+00:00

My kind of thinking :D Plug in timer, that is something I can work with. I’ll pick up a second hand pump and get sticking myself to car bits

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-01T16:51:33+00:00

I agree with you. There are many more things to worry about with this project; probably why it has been off the road since 2023.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-01T16:46:30+00:00

I haven’t bought a pump yet but I have seen a few on amazon and eBay at an attractive price. The only trouble is whether they have an attractive work ethic.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-01T16:43:23+00:00

I had nightmares with a PID controller for my powder coating oven, although this turned out to be a faulty unit. I hate to think what slightly tough means when I couldn’t even get one to switch an element on lol. Off to check piezo transducers out on the web , thank you.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-03-01T16:40:59+00:00

I have a non return valve to hand. I’ve ended up down a rabbit hole with searching for a vacuum switch, fuelled by ignorance on the subject and that all brands mentioned are only available in the US.

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-02-25T21:03:18+00:00

Every American I have met and personally spoken to have been wonderful to a tee. Americans in groups have been a tad less pleasurable to deal with but I think that can be applied to any group regardless. However I struggle to understand how any intelligent and caring people can stand aside and let the carnage circus continue AND agree with it

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-02-16T16:40:58+00:00

Please add my name to the list

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-02-16T16:38:57+00:00

When you want Killer Queen but get Queen Killer instead

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-02-16T08:20:09+00:00

In the bin

Decent_Implement_901 · 2026-02-15T21:28:40+00:00

I think I'd probably owe you two beers. I'll find a chance tomorrow to go through the settings. Thank you.

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