3D Printer

[andrewa]

The Video files, all 14 of them are quite detailed, only found 1 thing missing, how to bolt down the logic board, but it was self explanatory.


I will see if i can get it working and follow the calibration procedures tomorrow

 

[DrNeutron]

looking great so far Andrew.
Can't wait to see how it performs.

 

[lithgowlights]

Looks great so far. Hope it performs as well as it looks

 

[fasteddy]

Im looking forward to seeing the build results as this could be a great cheap option for many in this hobby.

Being able to design and build your own clips, brackets plates and so on will make the cheap cost of ownership well worth it

 

[Benslights]

any update Andrew????

 

[andrewa]

Just got back to setting it up tonight, busy with work past 2 evenings.


Just finished plugging in all of the wires, and everything seems to be working, just about to start the calibration

 

[andrewa]

Have spent most of day struggling with the software, unable to make it print. Only to find out that the supplied SD Card is incompatible,

 

[AAH]

I wonder why no-one has thought of getting Ed to email manuals. Problems would have been solved much ealier if someone had thought of this :angel:

can they not email you a manual??

 

[andrewa]

Success.


If I had bothered to watch the final video, I might have seen that The slicer settings needed changing.


Once I changed to using the recommended settings, things started working.



here is my first 7 attempts
right to left first 3 are of a cube, nothing seemed to stick to the bed


Kept making adjustments to print head height, temperatures and finally printed something

 

[nzlongfellow]

Of the three printers mentioned in this thread Ben's first one seems to be the better deal.
This one
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2015-Upgraded-best-selling-prusa-i3-3d-printer-machine-2-rolls-filament-SD-card-free/1502993_32378067528.html


Comments please!!

 

[andrewa]

If I was to purchase again, I would proberbly go for

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...02-impressora-3D-printer-HOT/32249843107.html

Because it handles 6 different types of filament, but then again is $90 more expensive.

 

[nzlongfellow]

How many kgs of material did you order at a time?

 

[andrewa]

The One I got came with 2 x 1kg spools

 

[nzlongfellow]

For information the $339 unit has 2m of PLA to trial with then $20/kg for both PLA and ABS as a discounted price with printer purchase.

 

[andrewa]

thought it was time for an update on the progress of the Budjet 3D printer


Hot Bed is Software set at a max of 90 Degrees Celcius ( Is you know how to get into the audrino settings it can be changed


I have been unable to successfully print the P10 panels, due to excessive ABS Curling


Started printing Pixel Clips, then


Smelt a burning smell, Hot Bed stopped working, Looked underneath and saw scortching


Undid the insulation and saw the Heating element had short circuited.


Luckily I saw earlier in the week a kit of spare parts that I purchased and had delivered on friday. The kit included a Mk2 Heat Bed, which I have installed along with a piece of Borosilicate Glass


So total cost is now AU 375 Plus $99 for spare parts, plus 54 for Glass total now $528


Just ordered a Mk 3 Heat Bed and Kapton Tape ($74) so up to $602 still no regrets