Axis X - Stepper Motor Problem (no replies)
Hi all, After a few minutes printing, my X Axis stepper motor starts to hammering, its not a mechanical problem. [www.youtube.com] - video of the problem Could someone assist me? Tks.
View Articlewhere is the Marlin.cpp.hex ? (5 replies)
Hi, i am trying to upload a marlin firmware to my printrboard, i moadified the configuration.h, i compiled, but in the tutorial i followed it said that the folder where the .hex is stored is written...
View ArticleReal-time filament caliper sensor (1 reply)
Hey, I've been working on an optical sensor that measures the filament caliper in real time. The idea is to control the rate of extrusion based on the sensor to compensate for varying filament widths....
View ArticleRepetier-Firmware with Delta Support (no replies)
Anyone have a quick guide on setting changes for this? I have a rostock prisma, tried to get ONE motor to move and nothing. I've never setup a delta before, so not 100% how to setup the endstops, and...
View ArticleUne nouvelle reprap a paris :p (8 replies)
Bonjour, c'est décidé je vais faire une reprap. En tant que débutant sur les reprap j'ai quelques questions qui ont certainement déjà été posé quelque part... Je compte faire une rep rap i3 et a...
View ArticleGen6 Stepper Buzz (1 reply)
Hello all, I am new to the forum and 3d printing in general. I purchased a Prusa Mendel i2 from a friend. It has a gen6 controller running Marlin firmware. The printer has been sitting for a year...
View ArticleMy Tantillus Printing! (4 replies)
After getting the printer fully assembled and playing with the extruder system to no end I finally have the machine working very reliably. Most of the troubles I encountered were due to the fact that...
View ArticleDelta 3D Printer software setup (no replies)
Hello, I am having trouble setting up the Delta with the Repetier-Host software on my PC. I am using lead-screws and I have calculated the steps per mm. does anyone have a set-up guide or manual for...
View ArticleM109 Hangs in Repetier-Host due to wild extruder temperature swings (1 reply)
In Repetier Host, I set Extruder Temp for 230c but it will swing between 220c and 250c As a result, when I run the gcode sliced by Slic3r the program will often hang because the temperature is too...
View ArticleWaves in Z Axis of Prints (2 replies)
I took out the X axis clamp to change it with a new one. The new one did not work so I went back to using the old one. Even though its the same set up that I previously had, I am now getting waves in...
View ArticleDesign concept on Z axis (1 reply)
I am getting close to finishing the kit from Chris. I am still trying to figure out why there are 2 Z motors in series. Couldn't one have a centrally mounted single Z axis motor with a threaded rod...
View ArticleGoogle sketchup = very large prints (17 replies)
I'm using google sketchup to create my 3d items. The problem I'm having though is that all my items come out larger then I drew them in google sketchup. I draw them using inches and then export an stl...
View ArticleDIY Selective Laser Sintering FAQ (no replies)
Guys, Some time ago I started research on feasibility of building a DIY Selective Laser Sintering rapid prototyping machine to work with thermoplastics. It quickly turned out that a there are quite a...
View ArticleArduino UNO e prusa i3...possibile? (1 reply)
Salve a tutti! Sono nuovo nel forum e, dopo aver acquistato un arduino UNO starter kit (affascinato dalle sue potenzialità e dall'idea in generale di poterci smanettare), ho scoperto da poco una delle...
View ArticleI "wish" we could have a few Printer Settings back in V0.9.0B!! (no replies)
I understand that you do not want us to change settings while the print is in progress, but I really miss the ability to determine what happens at end of print with regards to whether (or not) to...
View ArticleBlog Argentino sobre impresoras 3D (no replies)
Abro este nuevo topic para presentar e invitar a toda la comunidad Reprap Argentina a participar del blog que creé sobre impresoras 3d y tecnologías afines. La idea es publicar artículos en castellano...
View ArticleFrom 3D prototype to mass production in China (no replies)
Hi all, like me, I believe some of you got into 3D printing to help designing and prototyping products. After several prints and mistakes, I am now happy with my designs and I would like to send it to...
View ArticleSkeinforge First Layer Temperature (1 reply)
I have tried to use a different first layer temperature in Skeinforge by checking "activate temperature" under the temperature tab but it doesn't appear to do anything. Is temperature somehow...
View ArticleZ Motor Pins on RAMPS (1 reply)
Hello all, I'm in process of building Prusa Mendel i3. There are two z motors, and the RAMPS board I got in my kit has two sets of pins for z motors. Does anyone know if these pins are actually...
View ArticleRepetier Host 0.90b Loubie Lizard bug? (1 reply)
When I slice Loubie (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:71198) through repetier host using slic3r (0.9.10b), he has no eyeballs. But when I slice him directly using slic3r, he has eyeballs. Anyone have...
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