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Z-limit switch set too low, and then winding the bed down onto the springs to compensate.
And it's not a servo, it's stepper motor.
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Well it was. The range of adjustments meant that it was extremely close, however with new yellow springs, I have far better clearance. The originals were just far too weak in my opinion and would not allow the bed to be stable with the limit switch set at the standard height.
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Today I have printed some lock pins for Scimitars. PLA didn't work too well, being quite brittle, but PETg seemed OK.
I have bought some ABS filament to play with. Lots of warnings everywhere about how difficult it is to print and the special adhesives etc required, but my ABS Benchy is halfway through with no issues so far. Bed at 110C and nozzle at 230C. We will see.
I have bought some ABS filament to play with. Lots of warnings everywhere about how difficult it is to print and the special adhesives etc required, but my ABS Benchy is halfway through with no issues so far. Bed at 110C and nozzle at 230C. We will see.
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The pins are PETg but I may try it with the ABS Benchy. I have just checked on it and it is looking good so far.
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Not bad for a first print. Some layer separation is evident and there is slight warpage at the front of the hull. Text underneath seems to have gone a little awry too. I think that the next one needs another 5 degrees and possibly a better adhesion medium applied.
It depends what bed you're using. If you use a glass or similar thickness bed, you have to move the limit switch up from the stop, otherwise you could get the problem of the bed catching the rear stepper.
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Nope not finished, not printed anything either. Been busy with stuff
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It seems that we are back to the bed level variations again. Even with the BL Touch it's not right. I did a quick ABS print using the settings from the Benchy and found that the rear / left portion of the skirt wouldn't print, even though it is set to four lines. I re-levelled to find that it was again well out, so I spent some time getting it just so again. The subsequent print showed exactly the same issue. The same part of the completed print released with a strange white stain underneath. Most likely the 3DLAC I would guess.
Incidentally, the reason that I had to reprint this part is because the PLA version warped in the car over last week's warm weather. This one is ABS. I also now have some PETg transparent to remake the lens.
Incidentally, the reason that I had to reprint this part is because the PLA version warped in the car over last week's warm weather. This one is ABS. I also now have some PETg transparent to remake the lens.
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Are you levelling the bed when it is hot? Could be warping slightly when hot.
I found going to a glass bed sorted most if my levelling issues (ally bed was bowed)...
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Borosilicate glass top here. Levelled using feeler gauges in the end. My lad will print a pla phone holder to go out, forget about it and leave in the car where it warps. He'll print another when he next goes out!
Can't get him to play with ABS here as he's worried about the heat damaging the internal electronics of the printer. Doesn't seem to be interested in moving it outboard either.
Can't get him to play with ABS here as he's worried about the heat damaging the internal electronics of the printer. Doesn't seem to be interested in moving it outboard either.
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I use this file to finesse bed levelling. You tweak the adjusters whilst this is printing. So you see the actual results in real time
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Ender 3 Bed Level by Elproducts
9/1/2020: I've increased the speed and created two versions. A version that uses M0 GCode pause for 8-Bit Ender 3 (V1.x.x board) and an M25 GCode pause version for 32 Bit machines (Ender V2 and Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro with 4.2.x board).These are in the V4.0 .zip file.8/13/2020:I've reduced the...
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I have a Borosilicate bed and always level stinging hot, so at working temperature. I will have to spend some time going through it again. Luckily that print is usable.
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Things seem to be going fairly well with the eSun ABS. Nozzle temperature 235C and bed temperature 110C. Z offset with the BL Touch is 3.4 which seems to give a nice first layer. Cooling fan turned off in the slicer.
I have printed a few test pieces to gauge the size needed to join some aluminium extrusion for a printer enclosure. Those are perfectly formed so I will start a real print shortly and see if the settings 20.9 by 20.1 remain consistent.
I have printed a few test pieces to gauge the size needed to join some aluminium extrusion for a printer enclosure. Those are perfectly formed so I will start a real print shortly and see if the settings 20.9 by 20.1 remain consistent.
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Oh dear, bang goes my fine tolerances!
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First thing I've printed for a few week.
A holder off Thingiverse for Bosch 18V batteries. Quite a nice fit it is too. Went for the one without the hole for the clip, so that you can just pull it out without having to depress the button first.
A holder off Thingiverse for Bosch 18V batteries. Quite a nice fit it is too. Went for the one without the hole for the clip, so that you can just pull it out without having to depress the button first.
