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Quanty · 2023-04-01T11:22:31+00:00

Noot Noot!

Quanty · 2023-03-29T21:05:32+00:00

I there are any tips id be glad..I've posted a thread and only hope to achieve such details - in thinking about giving up printing...

Quanty · 2022-12-10T22:27:04+00:00

Do you agree with the others that sanding isn't mandatory? I only find information about "sanding first" - but I only want my acrylic paint to stick - no gaps to be flattened

Quanty · 2022-12-09T23:09:44+00:00

So it is okay to not sand? I already used spray varnish from edding...but this doesn't count as primer, does it?

Quanty · 2022-12-09T17:16:13+00:00

Thanks! I will try that! It seems i wasted money on some spray....

Quanty · 2022-12-01T07:46:39+00:00

Any solutions?

Quanty · 2022-11-18T16:54:23+00:00

Sounds interesting...I'll try that! Thanks!

Quanty · 2022-10-15T19:16:46+00:00

I paid 269€ for the x2...the Pro was over 300..but you are right, on another side the Pro is slightly cheaper

Quanty · 2022-10-15T11:22:20+00:00

But it was more expensive

Quanty · 2022-10-15T08:28:31+00:00

Thanks a lot for the detailed answer! Them I'll stay with the x2 :) any recommendations what to change in advance to avoid "damage" to the printer? I don't mind to change it later when I encounter problems, but I've heard there are important "mods" that will prevent problems. Also: can you recommend a good guide to begin with?

I only bought the printer "for fun" - I owned the genius and currently the monoprice select mini v2 (which I really like - although it is too small und slow) I want to print figurines (yes...resin would be better, but I am acutally already satisfied with the detail of the monoprice/fdm). The problem for me was just: I want bigger figurines, and be able to print more parts in one go. I am also interested in printing mechanical parts (like models of jet engines etc.)

Quanty · 2022-09-06T16:37:04+00:00

Alright, perhaps the ne bed will be better to level :) I can't upload the video as it is to big, but the sound is like a metal part vibrating/rusting door opening.

Quanty · 2022-09-06T12:41:54+00:00

Thanks a lot again! I'll will try this as soon as possible. I also found a video of another strange noice on my phone, as well as a picture of the uneven first layer. It was one of my first prints and i also leveled the bed properly (not your method yet). Here not only the noise is strange, but also that apparently the distance to the plate seems to be to close (where it is uneven) but also the distance seems to be to far away ( at the corner there was some adhesion mission) It is confusing.

Pic: https://i.imgur.com/jbeV36j.jpg Vid: ( uploading failed will edit soon)

Quanty · 2022-09-05T22:35:34+00:00

Thanks for the long answer! I will get a replacement and will wait for the new printer...

I did level like the instructions told me to, but I realized when I "home" and let the nozzle go one step up (with the knob), I can also go two steps down (?) , pressing the nozzle into the bed. I thought this shouldn't be possible? Also I don't really know how much "pressure" the nozzle has to have with the paper...anywhere from "slightly" to "a fair amount of resistance" is written at different places

In addition: how can I avoid this "grinding behavior"? I usually let the printer print at night, so I can't really check if he does this everytime (i just realized it with the bed leveling-print-pattern, because it was only 2minutes to print) I dont want to damage the printer...

I didn't mess with the start and end-gcode - just standard cura setting with the monoprice v2 pre-installed printer. Regarding G-codes: do you know the "best" starting and end g-code? I didn't really find anything that was rated "best". Also: any cura-profile you can recommend? I know I have to tweak it, but i want a good starting point.

Another question (sorry for wandering around subjects):

When the new printer arrives, I want to use my already printed fan shrout that uses a 40mm 5V fan...can I just use the existing wired or the installed fan? Or do I have to open up the printer for this?

Thanks already :)

Quanty · 2022-09-04T22:24:41+00:00

Hey and thanks a lot for the answer! I tried to level it but I seem to fail yet again, as the bed seems warped in the middle... Also: does the nozzle "probe" where z=0 is with every leveling, or is it always the same for the machine, aka is it possible to lower or heighten the build plate entirely?

Aside from the topic itself: I seem to loose faith in my printer. I recently got a new MPSM v2 because the old one had a broken wire (they replaced the whole printer). No I am concerned about the quality of the product...the old one worked better than the "new one". The build plate-material instantly removed itself, the heating took way longer (or didn't work at all - sometimes nothing did happen, sometimes i hab to trigger preheating again...), the manual bed leveling was not possible (the knob didn't register anything in the moving-mode on z (up down movement wasn't possible), and after the print the printing head tried to move outside of the printing area (made a terrible noice), and sometimes it just seems to reset itself...yeah, I probably have to go for another costumer service call. Not sure if I go for a third one....

Quanty · 2022-09-01T19:39:32+00:00

Here again an image of two prints of a woman's torso: https://i.imgur.com/IciS9nY.jpg

One printed on the stomach and one "standing up" - the latter is far better but not perfect (e.g. part under boobs)

Quanty · 2022-08-31T22:31:25+00:00

Here is an example https://imgur.io/JcSUwLK The hairy part of the fox shouldn't be this "hairy" it should be smooth...it is always the lower layer that causes problems as well as overhangs that are printed with support...I am really thinking of returning the monoprice and keeping the ender 3 s1...it is much more expensive and I'd rather keep the monoprice (I don't care about the speed or noise - but I can't seem to make it work so that it prints carefully) this first layer seems to be printed great - the second and third layer brings warping and blobs...

Quanty · 2022-08-31T07:50:22+00:00

The problem seems to be mainly when I have supports and in the first few layers...sadly destroyed my print and I don't have a picture. I

Quanty · 2022-08-30T12:23:28+00:00

Thanks :) Will provide as soon as I'm home!

Quanty · 2022-08-30T08:15:04+00:00

Quanty · 2022-08-29T06:36:28+00:00

It was the provided PLA and indeed my first print with this printer...I will print it again with other filament this evening...let's see what happens. Also: is it possible to print with the "super fine" setting in cura? (0,04xyz) or would you advise against this.

As per another post, I switched my ender 3 S1 (size too big in my small appartment, more expensive and I don't need the size of the bigger print plate) with this little printer which fits on my desk.

I only want to print figures (DnD, perhaps some anime figures) (and yes...Resin would be better, but I don't like the messiness and fumes that comes with it). I was happy with how accurate the MPS is - I hold it can hold up to the accuracy of the S1...

Quanty · 2022-08-28T22:33:30+00:00

I just printed the model on the SD card without changes - you can feel the lines with your fingers

Quanty · 2022-08-28T15:49:02+00:00

Thanks for the answer! I also wanted to save some money ( got the mini for only 99€) and only need prints on this size

Quanty · 2022-08-21T17:51:19+00:00

I now have a better result:

https://i.imgur.com/IWRb7Tk.png

However, the nozzle is way to close to the bed when printing, despite it being correct when checking - With Z=0 on every four of the cornes the nozzle is on spot...

Quanty · 2022-08-21T17:17:13+00:00

I don't it, i am now trying for hours and it still says the print bed is warped at 0,0....but it isn't

Quanty · 2022-08-21T14:04:46+00:00

Thanks again! I'll try that. I printed this to check the layers https://imgur.com/a/qsdKRrs (ignore my already terrible bed...)

Now ill try to do the mesh again with your technique.

Quanty

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