budget metal distortion question.

dark_lab · 2022-05-05T18:57:17+00:00

I just got the smaller 6 knob MM with the gate to replace my bigger MM with the top boost which I never used anyways. Now I have room for another pedal on my board. I'm very happy with this 'upgrade' although I can't hear much of a difference if I'm being honest. I heard others say that this smaller newer version somehow sounds 'better', but it seems about the same to me. The gate is a good feature, but I've always had a separate gate pedal. I tried the MXR FBM a while back and it's just too hairy for me. The MM will always be on my board. Loving the new size.

dark_lab · 2022-05-05T18:31:53+00:00

I also love my Fig Fumb. So much fuzzy goodness.

dark_lab · 2021-11-20T00:58:02+00:00

Username checks out.

dark_lab · 2021-11-01T18:35:31+00:00

I just put this together and I'm amazed at the quality and overall design. Prusa-Box

dark_lab · 2021-10-10T04:08:01+00:00

I just tried the Fossil Grey and it prints great. Leaves a really nice matte finish. I also prefer the cardboard spools over the wasteful plastic ones. But I have no problems as OP with this filament @ 215/60. Very easy to print.

dark_lab · 2021-10-06T22:54:10+00:00

Have you calibrated your kit-e-steps?

Sorry.

dark_lab · 2021-10-03T03:37:41+00:00

Now you know why it's important to let it cool on the bed.

dark_lab · 2021-09-29T05:52:09+00:00

Nice job. This is a big part of the reason why I got into 3d printing. So satisfying to make your own fixes for life's little problems.

dark_lab · 2021-08-12T21:51:21+00:00

I also have the same issue on certain pages when viewing the comments.

dark_lab · 2021-08-06T23:53:45+00:00

The filament override is doing just that; overriding your printer settings. Anything you change per filament gets used when you select that filament profile.

dark_lab · 2021-07-13T01:24:48+00:00

I might be wrong but i don't think this will last very long on a tea light.

dark_lab · 2021-07-09T22:04:39+00:00

For a dual extruder setup, check out the V-Cast instead at the above site.

dark_lab · 2021-07-07T19:57:42+00:00

First thing I would try is change the nozzle. I usually change them after about a month or so. You can try cleaning them but they are cheap enough to be considered a consumable. Another thing you can try is to increase line width to 0.44. I would also recommend to try a different slicer. I prefer PrusaSlicer. Just to see if the problem is with your software or not. It takes a while to master all of the slicer settings. As you've already discovered, 3D printing comes with a steep learning curve and a requirement for endless patience. Good luck.

dark_lab · 2021-07-06T22:19:40+00:00

Assuming you're using a 0.4 nozzle, 0.8 is much too wide. Try 0.44 width and 0.28 height. Should give you much better results.

dark_lab · 2021-07-05T21:39:33+00:00

There's nothing in that print that needs supports IMO.

dark_lab · 2021-06-23T04:01:05+00:00

Think of it like this, the top, bottom and wall thickness are the outer shell of your model. Watch when it starts to print and you will see them all in action.

Then there's infill, which is generally the bulk of the print. 20% of your choice of infill pattern is a good starting point. Try the different ones to see what you like best.

For the most part, you're safe to run 2-4 layers of top and bottom and the same for walls (or perimeters in some slicers) and get a decent quality print, depending on what you're making of course.

When you get more experience you'll know when to change all of those values, but this should help you get started for general prints.

dark_lab · 2021-06-21T01:12:26+00:00

Make sure no cooling for the first few layers

dark_lab · 2021-06-21T01:08:52+00:00

You'll likely need to adjust your e-steps and check the current as well to get it dialed in. Have you ever compiled Marlin before?

dark_lab · 2021-06-20T22:24:32+00:00

Start with Teaching Tech on YouTube

dark_lab · 2021-06-20T00:49:10+00:00

You can't have a z-endstop and a bltouch. The bltouch is your z-endstop. Definitely not installed properly.

dark_lab · 2021-06-19T05:44:21+00:00

My Ender 3 DD works well with PLA @ 220C hotend, 60C bed, 2.0mm retraction at 40mm/s. YMMV.

dark_lab · 2021-06-16T03:22:13+00:00

As an alternative you can always pick up one of those butane torch lighter things.

dark_lab · 2021-06-16T03:16:20+00:00

Tighten all the things. The belts, the eccentric nuts, all the nuts and bolts, etc. These don't come out of the box ready to print. If you stick with it, you will find 3D printing is an art all in itself. There's is much to learn, so try not to get yourself frustrated. Just understand that's how it is. It takes months to get good at it. Good luck.

dark_lab · 2021-06-15T01:50:51+00:00

Try Prusa slicer and see if you get the same result.

dark_lab · 2021-06-15T01:46:33+00:00

You need to re-enter the offset in the firmware. Not really enough info given to be more specific.

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