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  Adding Ballast During Printing?
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  Great insights in this post! The idea of adding ballast during printing is fascinating—it's amazing how small adjustments can significantly improve print stability. On a different note, I recently found myself needing to do a sassa status check, and it reminded me of how important it is to ensure everything is in order, much like ensuring our prints have the right support. Thanks for sharing these tips!

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  UV-resistent and translucent filament?
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  Question about power supply for stepper motors
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  Nylon on PLA or PETG?
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  Nylon offers superior strength, flexibility, and durability compared to PLA or PETG. However, it requires higher print temperatures and proper bed adhesion. Use Nylon for parts needing high strength and wear resistance. Choose PLA for ease of use and good surface finish, or PETG for a balance of strength, flexibility, and ease of printing.

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  AnyCubic X Mega Pro Upgrade Advice?
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  Upgrading your AnyCubic X Mega Pro can enhance its performance and capabilities. Here are some recommendations to consider:

  Firmware Upgrade
  Upgrading the firmware can provide improved features and bug fixes. Ensure you use the official firmware from AnyCubic's website or reliable sources in the 3D printing community.

  Bed Leveling Sensor
  Adding an auto bed leveling sensor, such as a BLTouch, can significantly improve print quality by ensuring the bed is perfectly leveled. This upgrade requires some firmware adjustment and wiring.

  Better Print Surface
  Upgrade the print surface to a glass bed or a PEI sheet for better adhesion and easier print removal. These surfaces provide a smoother bottom layer and are more durable.

  Enhanced Cooling
  Improve cooling by installing a better part cooling fan. This can help with bridging and overhangs, resulting in cleaner prints.

  Extruder Upgrade
  Consider upgrading to a direct drive extruder or a more efficient Bowden extruder. This can improve the printer's ability to handle flexible filaments and reduce issues like filament slipping.

  Hotend Upgrade
  Upgrading to an all-metal hotend can expand the range of filaments you can use, including high-temperature materials like PETG and ABS.

  Dual Z-Axis Kit
  Installing a dual Z-axis kit can improve stability and print quality, especially for taller prints. This modification ensures that both sides of the X-axis are lifted uniformly.

  Enclosure
  Building or buying an enclosure for your printer can help maintain a consistent temperature, reducing warping with materials like ABS. It also provides a safer, quieter environment for your printer.

  Stepper Motor Dampers
  Adding dampers to your stepper motors can reduce noise and vibration, leading to a quieter and smoother printing experience.

  OctoPrint Setup
  Setting up OctoPrint allows you to remotely monitor and control your printer. This can be done using a Raspberry Pi and provides a range of plugins for enhanced functionality.

  Lighting
  Install LED lighting around the print area for better visibility. This can be particularly useful for monitoring prints and making adjustments in low-light conditions.

  Conclusion
  Each of these upgrades can enhance different aspects of your AnyCubic X Mega Pro's performance. Prioritize based on your specific needs and the type of printing you do most frequently. Always follow safety guidelines and thoroughly research each modification before proceeding.

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  Optimal Print Settings for PLA Filament
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  3D Print Settings for BCN3D Moveo Robot
  • PrintOfDarkness

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  For printing PLA+ with a 0.6mm nozzle on parts that require heat-set inserts, I would recommend a wall thickness of at least 1.2mm to ensure durability and proper adhesion of inserts. This thickness provides enough structure for the inserts to securely anchor into the printed parts. In terms of infill settings, a moderate infill of around 20-30% should suffice, balancing strength with material usage efficiency. Adjust settings based on specific part requirements, ensuring adequate strength while optimizing print time and material consumption. Conducting test prints and evaluating part functionality before full production can help fine-tune these settings further.

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  Do my objects have too many sides?
  • Sooshy77

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  The issue you're experiencing with lines appearing through the funnel walls likely stems from non-manifold geometry or intersecting faces in your 3D model. Setting your sides to 360 is unlikely the direct cause of this problem. Instead, it is more probable that the subtraction of the smaller cone from the larger one creates overlapping or intersecting faces, leading to visual artifacts. This is a common challenge in 3D modeling when performing Boolean operations.

  Your workaround of duplicating, rotating slightly, and merging to cover the holes is creative but may introduce complications when you go to print. Overlapping or intersecting geometries can confuse slicing software, resulting in weak points, gaps, or even failed prints. To avoid these issues, ensure your model is manifold, meaning it has no holes, intersecting faces, or internal faces. Use mesh repair tools available in 3D modeling software or dedicated applications like Meshmixer or Netfabb. Additionally, always preview your model in the slicing software to check for anomalies before printing, and use any built-in repair functions to address potential problems.

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  Having very difficult time printing with "PRO Series Ryno Filament"
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  I understand your frustration with the new "White PRO Series Ryno Filament." Try adjusting the temperature within the recommended range gradually, as even a small change can make a big difference. Reducing the print speed might help with stringing issues, and adjusting the retraction distance and speed can also reduce stringing. Ensure your cooling fans are working correctly and try increasing the fan speed. If possible, consider using a different nozzle size. Additionally, ensure the filament is properly dried, as moisture can cause print quality issues. Keep experimenting with these settings, and hopefully, you'll find the sweet spot for your filament and printer combination.

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  Nema 17 E series rattles under clipper
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  Weird repeated printing failure
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  Considering a Rostock MAX v2
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  I built a RostockMax v2 a number of years ago. No previous experience with 3D printing but mechanically inclined. I don't recall the number of hours it took but I took my time and had it done in a day or three. Fun to build! Good instructions. I later upgraded to a new HE240 hot end to take advantage of more materials. The printer has worked fine. I use MatterControl software which is not always the most intuitive. The auto calibration is a little tedious but very straightforward.

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  Fysetc Tap Kit
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  @chasebadkins said in Fysetc Tap Kit:

  Hi all... I bought the Fysetc Tap Kit for my upcoming Voron 2.4 R2 build. I have seen that other Tap kits have an issue with the 24v PCBs included with kit (e.g. overheating, etc.) Just wondering if anyone has any more info on this and/or if the kit I purchased from Matterhackers has the same issue? (Other vendors were sending replacement PCBs, so the problem seems serious.)

  I understand your concern about the Fysetc Tap Kit and the potential issue with the 24v PCBs included in the kit. It's always important to gather more information about such issues before proceeding with your build. While I don't have specific details about the matter, I recommend reaching out to Matterhackers, the vendor from whom you purchased the kit, to inquire about the specific PCBs included and whether they have addressed the reported issue. They should be able to provide you with accurate information and any necessary assistance or replacements. It's always better to be proactive and ensure a smooth and reliable build. Best of luck with your Voron 2.4 R2 build!

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  ThriftyMake filament with Bambu Lab AMS
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  Anyone Know the Color Codes?
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  Matterhackers PRO Series Tough PLA Filament Surface Nicks
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  Trouble printing MH PRO Nylon
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  New to 3d Printing - "System.IO.IOException
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  You did a great job, awesome. I'm also very interested in 3D printers. I've recently been researching how to DIY a 3D printer. I only bought accessories such as stepper motors and haven't started yet.

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  Transfer Filament to a Dry Box - When
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