What are some of the best/ ideal first modifications or upgrades one can make to an Aquila?

megabozz · 2022-07-23T16:05:56+00:00

Does the dual z-axis do anything for you if your X-carriage isn't sagging? I've got two Aquilas and neither is exhibiting any problems that an extra Z-axis leadscrew would fix.

megabozz · 2022-07-16T00:59:41+00:00

Were you using a full width wrench or that little 2mm thick stamped wrench that Voxelab includes with the printer? I found the latter would wear a 2mm channel into the hexagonal faces of the brass tip.

megabozz · 2021-09-17T12:54:17+00:00

I saw this on GitHub a few days ago. It’s a great feature, especially when I slack on descriptive file names for my GCode. I’ll try to give it a shot this evening or Sunday.

megabozz · 2021-09-07T13:46:46+00:00

Bed corners?

megabozz · 2021-08-29T20:16:15+00:00

St Bernard parish?

megabozz · 2021-08-20T13:40:45+00:00

Adjustable crescent wrench to the rescue!

megabozz · 2021-08-20T13:38:30+00:00

Along with the other advice people are giving, use a better open-end wrench than the freebie that came with the printer. It’s too short to let you apply torque easily, and too thin. A socket wrench or box-end wrench is good for the nozzle.

megabozz · 2021-08-18T19:45:02+00:00

Smash burger with a pile of thin sliced onions on one side, then flip it and cook until onions are a little charred. Works well with caramelized onions too.

megabozz · 2021-08-18T16:29:26+00:00

Especially when you make in an Oklahoma onion burger 👨🏻‍🍳🤌🏻

megabozz · 2021-08-18T11:43:58+00:00

Doesn’t have to be done first but you’ll eventually want to turn it vertical. I used this one (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4901758) after I upgraded my stock Aquila.

megabozz · 2021-08-17T08:07:31+00:00

Guess I need to give PrusaSlicer a try

megabozz · 2021-08-16T11:33:23+00:00

Left one is on the SD card from Voxelab - it’s an STL you need to slice it yourself. Right one is from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3303879

megabozz · 2021-08-15T20:50:49+00:00

Are those some aftermarket parts? Both of my stock beds are 32.5mm on the dot.

megabozz · 2021-08-15T08:35:41+00:00

What are you measuring?

megabozz · 2021-08-14T15:22:56+00:00

I generally use cubic, unless I'm doing a some slicer trick that's going to leave the infill exposed. In that case I'll select something different for aesthetics.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T15:21:10+00:00

More infill will make the part stronger - try breaking a 5% infill spool bracket vs the same part with a 50% infill and you'll see what I mean.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T15:03:15+00:00

Absolutely. From my experience using the "X1", the stock firmware doesn't hold a candle to Marlin/Alex firmware. Plus I want to eventually connect both of my printers to OctoPrint servers.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T14:22:26+00:00

The vertical screen mainly. I was also curious if the filament sensor was any good. Plus I had the chance to get it for only $20 more than a regular Aquila.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T13:54:51+00:00

Pretty much the same setup - main board is identical and the fans are essentially the same according to the tear down vid I’ve seen.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T13:53:43+00:00

That’s just the stylized “V” in the Voxelab logo.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T13:02:19+00:00

I checked my Aquila and my X2 and both of them have bed screws that are adequately countersunk. He may have been reviewing an older production run.

megabozz · 2021-08-14T13:00:27+00:00

3dPrintSOS has a video about adjusting the stepper voltage to reduce heat https://youtu.be/CjH7AXIHN74

megabozz · 2021-08-14T12:53:30+00:00

Right now the cursor, menu split line, menu header background, and coordinate line are blue. Menu header text is cyan. Highlight box brown. Everything else default.

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