ERRF & TCT are all done - let's hang out!
Added 2019-10-26 09:58:06 +0000 UTCWow! Shows like MRRF, ERRF, TCT and next month, Formnext always take so much more energy than what I plan for - but they are so worth visiting. Thanks again to everyone who said hi at ERRF and TCT and maybe even took a selfie, or even only waved a quick hello. I'll certainly be back for MRRF next year!
But with all videos, livestreams and podcast episodes published from ERRF (you know The Meltzone Podcast with Stefan and me, right?), it's time to get back into the regular flow of creating videos. What better way to kick that off with a hangout with all of you?
Everyone's invited - check the exact time for the Hangout on the YouTube embed above and leave your questions in the comments here or ask in livechat.
See you there!
-Tom
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Following some earlier work by Thomas on PCB fab with etching, I'm experimented using my Ender 3 with a home-made "scribe nozzle" to make a bord for SMD components that are quite small. It worked rather nicely after a bit of fiddling. Here is a link to some photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4wZiLudKFLVD9tQE8.
Brent DeWitt
2019-12-03 14:56:44 +0000 UTCJust watched the recording and wanted to chime in with a possible tip: last time I saw that on my printer I had tightened my belts too much. Maybe worth checking out as well? It seems like the extruder is working well, as there are no gaps or blobs (aside from layer start/end marks) on your prints. It could be as easy as loosening your belts on the X and Y just a smidge.. Good luck!
Haytham Bennani
2019-11-03 00:43:10 +0000 UTCHey, thanks for the support! These Hangouts happen about once a month (I announce them a few days in advance) and are open for Patrons in the "Inquisitor" tier . But sometimes I invite everyone to join π
Thomas Sanladerer
2019-11-01 18:53:30 +0000 UTCLike I've said before. Our 3d Printers are like Model T - Fords ala 1916. We don't have enough sensors & monitoring to really diagnose this kind of weird printer results. I'm currently having bed adhesion issues on my Ender3-Pro. ODD. I've got my Monoprice Mini V.1 dialed in nicely. I use the .deb version of the Cura App, to convert from stl to gcode. They have such an extensive set of printer provides. It even name's the file with a printer tag on the gcode file name. I'm running them very successfully, no lag at all... on the new Pi A+ ala OctoPrint. Quad-core 64-bit machine, just not so much ram. I don't notice anything. I even watch HTOP on both They sleep most of the time during the job. On both CPU and Memory.
Joel Huebner
2019-11-01 16:40:28 +0000 UTCWhen do you usually run this? I'll make myself a calendar event. :) And a GMT time zone... I'm in GMT-5 (Iowa) You are my only patreton person. You are very knowledgeable. I'm a Retired Senior Systems & Network Engineer. The guy that turns the orange light GREEN! omg.
Joel Huebner
2019-11-01 16:18:51 +0000 UTCWhich is better, genuine Gates Powergrip 2GT 6mm belt vs no name but somewhat good quality Kevlar reinforced TPU 2GT 9,10mm or even 15mm belt.
PartTimeRonin
2019-10-27 07:30:41 +0000 UTCHere is an actual photo of the result (https://www.dropbox.com/s/hr6mfk48nxvhcyf/wobble2.jpg?dl=0) not sure of Patreon will strip that out or not. Tried a few ways not to give a bit of freedom for the leadscrew to wander but it doesn't affect it which makes me question whether that is the issue.
Paul Arden
2019-10-27 02:47:04 +0000 UTCBattling Z-wobble on my Kitten (http://tiny.cc/ckb8ez). NEMA14 Tr5x2mm integrated leadscrew, POM nut and all Misumi rods and bearings. Axis feels nice and rigid, guessing perhaps the leadscrew is not perfectly aligned and because it's so rigid getting issues. No room for a flexible coupler unfortunately (which would possibly treat the symptom but not the cause). Any bright ideas?
Paul Arden
2019-10-27 00:37:11 +0000 UTCWhats your opinion about new high temp soluble support materials like ESM10 (3DdGENCE) or AquaSys120 (Infinite Material Solutions)? Any chances that you compare those vs. BVOH / PVA / HIPS / Scaffold / other breakaway support materials from an overall ease of use / costing / performance perspective? Like a Filaween 4 support materials series?
Benjamin Lakeit
2019-10-26 12:44:57 +0000 UTCFilament drying with food dryer vs. vacuum drying => what would be your better choice? (trying out both at the moment ;-) ) some say vacuum drying would be "better" for the filament since the polymer chains are less damaged - does this make physically sense?
Benjamin Lakeit
2019-10-26 12:38:29 +0000 UTC
