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Post by RobertsClif on Apr 28, 2024 12:41:35 GMT
Out of all the Filament Spool holders I choose this one.
While relocating had to discard the original , so to show my appreciation have reprinted a pair and posting here.
Recreating my original environmental chamber posted below
Variable vent fan dusted outside. A Smoke detector Quad power sockets Dual Oct-prints
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Post by Xayoz on Apr 28, 2024 16:22:54 GMT
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Post by RobertsClif on Apr 28, 2024 17:06:42 GMT
Looks really good
Do you know what Brand Tape to purchase for winder Mech.
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Post by Xayoz on Apr 29, 2024 12:25:27 GMT
I imagine any should work, as long as it is the 10ft/3m tape. Their kits from Repkord come with Ikea Fixa, or did the last time I had to buy any.
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Post by RobertsClif on Apr 29, 2024 13:54:07 GMT
Do you know if anyone has made a printable Filament changer similar this one pictured below .
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Post by Xayoz on Apr 30, 2024 12:30:19 GMT
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Post by RobertsClif on Apr 30, 2024 20:09:22 GMT
Did not do very much maintenance after 2 years of being away from 3D Printing to get my printers back to top performance. Wanted a few errors how else am I to get back 2 years of my memory hiding somewhere in back of my mind.
Today is my first big bug, photo below shows a perfect example of layer shift.
Now this is a good one to start with. 1. This could be belt problem "slipping / too loose / too tight or just bad". 2. could be not enough lubrication on smooth rods / lead screws / debris in bearings. 3, Or just could have pushed my 3D Printer past its mechanical limits. Not really was only Printing at 70% of it's max speed.
What ever it is will at this time Start with a complete maintenance program. Starting with lubricating all bearings, lead-screws and anything else needing lubrication.
Then will check the belts for wear proper belt tension and make sure they are running true.
For my lubrication needs I use WD-40 to clean bearings, 3-in-One Oil to lube the bearings and smooth rods.
Great Bearing Cleaning video link below.
I prefer to using the thinner 3-in-one oil as grease seems too sticky for the smaller stepper motors.
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Post by RobertsClif on May 1, 2024 15:16:24 GMT
It appears that cleaning and lubricating my 3D Printer has done the trick, as I again and 3D Printing at max speed.
Actually am currently printing at 9.0mm ^3 Per Second 80% with current setup, have successfully printed @ 13.4mm ^3 Per Second
However still want to check the Belts and or course recheck stepper motor V-Ref.
On my 3D Printers this adjustment is Hictop Current -----------Stock ---12V ----24V X-Axis --- 0.8v -- 0.695V --0.395V Y-Axis --- 0.8v -- 0.695V --0.395V Z-Axis ---1.0v --1.396V ---0.710V E0 -------0.8v --0.695V ---0.395V E1 -------0.8v --0.695V ---0.395V at least as close as I can make this adjustment. The Stock current levels work though is cause undue ware on the stepper motors. use non conductive screwdrivers for making these adjustments. One slip can short it out and driver chip is dead and will need replacement. |
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Post by Tech Gorilla on May 6, 2024 6:19:23 GMT
Howdy! It appears that cleaning and lubricating my 3D Printer has done the trick, as I again and 3D Printing at max speed.
Actually am currently printing at 9.0mm ^3 Per Second 80% with current setup, have successfully printed @ 13.4mm ^3 Per Second
However still want to check the Belts and or course recheck stepper motor V-Ref.
On my 3D Printers this adjustment is Hictop Current -----------Stock ---12V ----24V X-Axis --- 0.8v -- 0.695V --0.395V Y-Axis --- 0.8v -- 0.695V --0.395V Z-Axis ---1.0v --1.396V ---0.710V E0 -------0.8v --0.695V ---0.395V E1 -------0.8v --0.695V ---0.395V at least as close as I can make this adjustment. The Stock current levels work though is cause undue ware on the stepper motors. use non conductive screwdrivers for making these adjustments. One slip can short it out and driver chip is dead and will need replacement. |
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Post by RobertsClif on May 6, 2024 12:47:37 GMT
Just left you a post on the other forum So how are you doing, long time have not heard from you.
Glad to have you back - Actually glad to be back myself.
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Post by Tech Gorilla on May 8, 2024 21:55:25 GMT
Well, life ebbs and flows such as it does. I rekindled my printing itch when my youngest kindly requested some accessories printed for her new truck. Long story short - I fired up both printers again and, while the Ender is just a complete and utter rock, I ended up nearly breaking the tip off my BLTouch for the hictop. I got discouraged and rested a week. I'm back at the hicktop and reprinting the BLTouch bracket that snapped (on the Ender). While using the Ender again, I started looking at new steppers for my MKS Gen L 1.0 board. I really thought I had silent steppers but I actually had purchased the 4988 drivers back then. That got me down a rabbit hole where I decided that I was going to update the Ender to 32bit and 2209 or 2130 steppers. Naturally, the first place to look for hicktop information though, is to come here; which I did.
I think I settled on the SKR Mini with the built-in 2209 UART drivers.
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Post by RobertsClif on May 8, 2024 23:54:13 GMT
Great. Have been contemplating for a long time now on what 32bit controller was going to use for upgrading my Hictop 3DP11/12 3D Printers. Would like one that have a wide selection for stepper motor drivers modules. Maybe XYZ and extruders E0-E3 two or three controllable fans. Do you have any suggestions.
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