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  MatterHackers Github Repository
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  Cura -> Octoprint -> PulseXE
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  Printable Direct Drive Conversion
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  @tinken Thank you for your kind words and encouragement regarding the direct drive project. I understand the concern about the needle dragging on a print blob. With the protector you mentioned, it seems like a clever solution to have the needle slightly protruding while utilizing the ramps to navigate taller obstacles. It shows your attention to detail and problem-solving skills. I appreciate your input and will definitely keep it in mind as I continue working on the project.

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  Printing from SD using PrusaSlicer
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  @olli-rita said in Printing from SD using PrusaSlicer:

  When printing from SD in PS and there's no USB tethering, how do I pause, change filament and resume print on a Pulse XE E-423S with smoothie board. I can't find any way of continue printing in the printer dash?

  To pause, change filament, and resume a print on a Pulse XE E-423S printer with a Smoothieboard when printing from an SD card:

  Pause the print on the printer's control panel.
  Retract the filament manually.
  Replace with new filament.
  Edit the G-code file to include a pause and filament change command at the desired layer.
  Save and transfer the edited G-code file to the SD card.
  Resume the print from the SD card.

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  Printing Clear on MC and Pulse XE
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  Needs to be 100% infill. Lines should work, but you need to flatten the layers. You can use less heat with a copper nozzle.

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  Silly Question, but I'm Asking Anyway - Hours Meter / Filament Odometer Function?
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  Pulse E-423S Smoothie
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  @tinken When you say nearly identical, does that mean I can use MK3 profile without worry, on MH website it says Smoothie needs a different method of creating a profile, but there's no link or other references, on FB group somebody mentioned it is not straight forward and needs special settings?

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  Nylon X print issues
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  @azplasma That is a Nylon issue where it warps the plate right off the magnetic bed. When this happens, pull forces up to 43,000 psi can be exerted on the build plate.

  To solve this issue, you need to adhere a new layerlock sheet to something magnetic other than spring steel. I suggest purchasing a custom cut galvinized steel sheet 0.100" thick. This will have even greater adhesion to the magnetic base and will not bend from warping.

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  Pulse EX on Cura
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  I have a working profile in that Cura, it's based on this profile: https://help.matterhackers.com/article/210-pulse-cura-configuration but I found that importing it as the guide suggests is a bit buggy. I did the following To set it up in cura:

  settings>Printer>add printer Add non-network printer>custom FFF Printer Copy these settings
  

  Start G-code:
  G21 ; set units to millimeters
  G90 ; use absolute positioning
  M82 ; absolute extrusion mode
  G28
  M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; set extruder temp
  M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; set bed temp
  G29 ; mesh bed leveling
  M190 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; wait for bed temp
  M109 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ; wait for extruder temp

  G92 E0
  G1 X5 Y5 Z10 F1800
  G1 E20 F100
  G1 X100 Z0.3 E45 F900
  G92 E0
  G1 E-2 F2400

  End G-code
  G92 E0
  M104 S0 ; turn off extruder
  M140 S0 ; turn off heatbed
  M107 ; turn off fan
  G1 X0 Y210; home X axis and push Y forward
  G28 Z0
  M84 ; disable motors

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  How to Enable Linear Advance on the Pulse XE
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  Pulse XE Duet 6HC Enclosure
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  Pulse Duet3 Mod
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  Pulse XE Linear Advance
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  Does the Pulse XE even support Linear Advance? Just got mine and M900 is not recognized by the firmware.

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  Direct Drive for Pulse XE
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  @xc68000 Prusa mk3s may fit, you will need to make adjustments. I think you are better off mounting a BMG to the existing mount.

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  RYNO Bed Adhesion Advice
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  @sugarhood-nye
  I like print PETG on sanded Garolite, no glue needed. Or I also use borosilicate glass and hair spray. A textured PEI plate can also be printed on. Garolite is my favorite.

  Try these settings
  Nozzle 2740-245C
  Bed 75C (80C for Garolite)
  First Layer 10-15mm/s
  Additional layers 25mms perimeters
  Infill 40mm/s
  Fan OFF (never use the fan until absolutely needed)

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  Pulse XE Custom Parts
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  If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try ten times again...

  I am not sure why such a simple project took me so many times to complete. So I finally got the idler the correct size with the Gates machined pulley. The original pulley is smooth with a 3mm bolt shaft. You are not supposed to use a flat pulley on the tooth side of belt. I used the M3 bolt, but with a 6mm aluminum spacer. Works perfectly and will keep the teeth fresh.

  

  

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  Taulman Alloy 910 Settings - Please Help!
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  I own very large industrial printers which use these larger nozzle sizes. I disagree with the part being stronger with larger layers. And you lose your precision around hardware openings. Just because they say it on Youtube, does not mean that it is true. These channels are opinion hosts. Take a look at my Pulse custom parts thread. I can give you my petg settings, but they will vary depending on your hotend hardware. I just designed and installed a new hotend which lowers the heat sink temperature for cleaner clear petg printing.

  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Or visit us on Discord here: MatterHackers Discord Server

  My clear petg. I prefer to print with clear, as the pigments tend to make petg "Goopy" to print.
  

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  Pulse XE board upgrade post-purchase
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  The Pulse firmware is available on Github. But you will need to compile a custom build for that board.
  Alternatively, if you follow any of my posts, you can add a Duet mini 5, use my compile which is already made. I have been working on a new electronics enclosure for this. In my opinion, Duet makes the best cnc boards for printing.

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  Pulse XE Single Motor Gantry Lift
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  Lifted feet for the lower pulleys. Also smooths out the harsh shaking while printing.

  

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  Pulse XE X-Axis Tensioner Mod
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  Even if you don't use the Gates modified tensioner, I am finding that the modified x-axis idle side bracket slides nicer than the original one with the original tensioner. I used a 8mm straight ream in the linear rod slots and they fit nice at snug.

  X Idler Gates Mod Tension Files

  X Idler Gates Mod Files