The Everything 3D Printer Thread
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kaymccampbell
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Looks like Larry puked out his hot end.
"Filament to filament, layer to layer," we might say, as we remember this small but mighty tool that transformed mere spools of material into objects of wonder and utility.
From its first heating to its last extrusion, this 0.4mm hot end was more than just a piece of machinery. It was the very tip of innovation, the point where imagination met reality. It melted, it shaped, it created. It was an integral part of a larger dance of creation, meticulously laying down filament, layer upon layer, with precision and grace.
In its time, this hot end has seen countless creations come to life – from the simplest of shapes to the most complex and intricate designs. It has been a silent witness to the frustration of failed prints and the joy of successful ones. It has been a tool of learning, teaching its users about the intricacies of temperature, speed, and material properties.
But like all things, its time has come to an end. The wear of countless hours of heating and cooling, the strain of pushing filament through its narrow passage, have taken their toll. Yet, even in its passing, it leaves behind a legacy – a testament to the power of technology to bring ideas to life.
Let us remember this 0.4mm hot end not for its end, but for its journey and the creations it birthed. Let us carry forward the spirit of innovation and creativity it embodied. As we lay it to rest, we acknowledge the cycle of technology – from new to old, from functional to obsolete – and we embrace the future with the lessons and memories it has imparted.
"Farewell, dear hot end. You will be missed, but your legacy will continue in every print we make, in every layer we lay down. Rest now, your duty faithfully done."
moab11
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I think I saw you post this somewhere else too, any idea what happened? Thermal runaway?
Best I can figure a little booger of filament got caught between the print and tip causing it to bend over. i'm running at 400mms speeds so that might have something to do with it.
Firebrick43
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Your ate up. Now this is a RIP thread. Better than most however.
"Filament to filament, layer to layer," we might say, as we remember this small but mighty tool that transformed mere spools of material into objects of wonder and utility.
From its first heating to its last extrusion, this 0.4mm hot end was more than just a piece of machinery. It was the very tip of innovation, the point where imagination met reality. It melted, it shaped, it created. It was an integral part of a larger dance of creation, meticulously laying down filament, layer upon layer, with precision and grace.
In its time, this hot end has seen countless creations come to life – from the simplest of shapes to the most complex and intricate designs. It has been a silent witness to the frustration of failed prints and the joy of successful ones. It has been a tool of learning, teaching its users about the intricacies of temperature, speed, and material properties.
But like all things, its time has come to an end. The wear of countless hours of heating and cooling, the strain of pushing filament through its narrow passage, have taken their toll. Yet, even in its passing, it leaves behind a legacy – a testament to the power of technology to bring ideas to life.
Let us remember this 0.4mm hot end not for its end, but for its journey and the creations it birthed. Let us carry forward the spirit of innovation and creativity it embodied. As we lay it to rest, we acknowledge the cycle of technology – from new to old, from functional to obsolete – and we embrace the future with the lessons and memories it has imparted.
"Farewell, dear hot end. You will be missed, but your legacy will continue in every print we make, in every layer we lay down. Rest now, your duty faithfully done."
Black300zx
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Yikes! RIP Larry 
Who here has a Creality Sonic Pad? I've been wondering if it actually makes a tangible difference in print speed on something like an Ender 3 Max, or if my print speeda will ultimately still going to be limited by printer rigidity, extruder capabilities, etc.
Who here has a Creality Sonic Pad? I've been wondering if it actually makes a tangible difference in print speed on something like an Ender 3 Max, or if my print speeda will ultimately still going to be limited by printer rigidity, extruder capabilities, etc.
sh944
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I just spit out a mouth full of good bourbon reading the obit for Larry...
By the way, speed kills, we all learned that back in the 60's...
By the way, speed kills, we all learned that back in the 60's...
I just spit out a mouth full of good bourbon reading the obit for Larry...
By the way, speed kills, we all learned that back in the 60's...
ya know he deserves a casket.
shakenfake
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Normal?
shakenfake
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Specifically the indents on the filament. Filament broke off once again a few hours into a print. I have put a brand new spool on the printer now though.
I’m almost certain condensation hasn’t infected the spool but I have no idea.
I’m almost certain condensation hasn’t infected the spool but I have no idea.
LeonardY
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No. Not normal. It looks like it was run through a direct drive extruder with out a nozzle. Is the printer in the garage? What's the temperature where the printer is?
shakenfake
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LeonardY
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Ok. You can rule out too cold. And I get that. I've got to get my printer off my bench too.@LeonardY No printer is back inside because you guys made me self conscious
Not really, I needed my workbench back.
It is inside, maybe like 60 or so? highest 70.
What brand is the filament and have you used it before?
Was it a new roll?
shakenfake
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@LeonardY It is NovaMaker brand. I went through the entire spool until maybe the last .3 or less kg until it started breaking at the drive. First time didn’t pay it any mind and continued to print for a week or so. Second time same thing. 3rd and 4th time was back to back. Actually I think it was a 5th time too but I quit keeping track.
But no basically the end of the roll. Only does it on long prints.
That was my first roll of NovaMaker. I have another roll I’m running through right now brand new out of the box we will see what happens.
But no basically the end of the roll. Only does it on long prints.
That was my first roll of NovaMaker. I have another roll I’m running through right now brand new out of the box we will see what happens.
LeonardY
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I'm not familiar with NovaMaker. You could have gotten a bad spool. Do you store your filament in a ziplock bag with desiccant? Do you take off the spool and store it or leave it on the printer? If your not going to print for awhile I would unload the spool and store in a plastic bag with desiccant. It doesn't take much moisture to cause a problem.
Black300zx
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Is the filament breaking during the overnight hours? Is your thermostat set to drop temp overnight?@LeonardY No printer is back inside because you guys made me self conscious
Not really, I needed my workbench back.
It is inside, maybe like 60 or so? highest 70.
shakenfake
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@LeonardY Right now it basically does not stop printing
@Black300zx As far as I know yes only breaks over night. Yes my t-stat drops but not by a lot. I’d say the room is still low 60s high 50s. I had no issues printing outside in the 30s and 40s a few weeks ago.
@Black300zx As far as I know yes only breaks over night. Yes my t-stat drops but not by a lot. I’d say the room is still low 60s high 50s. I had no issues printing outside in the 30s and 40s a few weeks ago.
@LeonardY No printer is back inside because you guys made me self conscious
Not really, I needed my workbench back.
It is inside, maybe like 60 or so? highest 70.
if you're cold, they're cold
shakenfake
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Just checked and the printer is printing fine this morning with the brand new spool.
However the stupid wood filing cabinet I am using a printer holder needs to go…
However the stupid wood filing cabinet I am using a printer holder needs to go…
kppolich
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Today I'm designing and printing a gutter downspout leg riser with build in diverter to hopefully stop these small muddy/washout areas from happening. The small spike on the bottom will keep the gutter and riser in place and the end of the spout 2" off the ground. I did add a cutout to my prototype to allow the currently installed Velcro on top of the downspout to pass through.
On a more final version I'll likely remove the cutout and fix the velcro to the top of riser so it can be installed and fix to the downspout on the house when the leg is up for mowing, etc.
On a more final version I'll likely remove the cutout and fix the velcro to the top of riser so it can be installed and fix to the downspout on the house when the leg is up for mowing, etc.
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kppolich
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Heart will be done in white with letters in the same color as the dino, but I'm out of white so this was the proof of concept. Should be able to finish the printing of the hearts on Saturday. Thought that I might glue the heart on but it's a tight enough fit it takes a bit of force to push on so not worried about that
JSHOUSE1
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Do you have fuzzy skin on or is it overextruding?failed again.
changed the part to something else.
i want video of the lil ski jump working!
stinkity stoink
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I need a bit more advice from the people with experience. I have been playing with tinkercad and trying to learn it. I have been watching several videos about 3 d printing and am getting a bit itchy to buy something.
I have read some good things about the Bambu printers. I am not wanting to go over $1000 and realistically would like to be at $500 , but I also don’t want to get into it and regret not spending for something better.
Any advice on these machines or another that you recommend?
Thanks
Dave
I have read some good things about the Bambu printers. I am not wanting to go over $1000 and realistically would like to be at $500 , but I also don’t want to get into it and regret not spending for something better.
Any advice on these machines or another that you recommend?
Thanks
Dave
jfleisher
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Creality K1 Max $699 or the K1 ~$400
LeonardY
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Depends on your ultimate goal and type of filament you want to print with.
Elegoo makes some good inexpensive machines.
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The Ender 3 V3 SE is also a nice starter option. At around $200 it's cheep enough that you can upgrade later but it's also good enough that you may not ever need to. It has auto bed leveling and is easy to assemble vs the old Ender models.
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Jswain
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I've been nothing but happy with my ender 3 pro. I did a lot of modifications/upgrades right out of the box, both printed & purchased, but upgrading one is very cheap & you learn about the printer.
It's not a Bambu but the print quality ends up very good everytime and I'm not sitting there waiting for the print, so the extra time doesn't bother me a bit.
Just to be clear it printed fantastic stock, as well. But I wanted the ability to print @ higher temps so I could use whatever filament I want.
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I know this is an old post but I'll reply since I've had the Monoprice Cadet branded version of this printer since last summer. My feeling is it's a very easy to use, reliable but limited printer. It was a great $90 (clearance sale price) starter printer for me. It has limits in that it's PLA only, it has a very small print area (100x120x100mm, but the whole printer is also small) and is slow. The print quality is ok. No clear flaws but nothing great either. These limits came with a big plus. The machine was super reliable, has auto bed leveling and print failures (other than due to the limited build volume) were very rare. The printer came with masking tape already on the print bed and be default the slicer always uses a raft. Net result is no trouble with prints not sticking. However you always have the rougher bottom surface that comes with a raft. Basically it was always a plug and play printer. If it matters, the printer's enclosure makes it safer for kids as there are fewer pinch points and the hot extruder is reasonably shielded.
I'm glad I had that printer first because it made figuring out a used Ender 3 Pro much easier. When the Ender 3 was having first layer issues I just put down a layer of tape and it worked great.
So, yes, I recommend it as a cheap entry point with an understanding that you will either decide this isn't for you or you will upgrade later. At $90 it was easy to treat this as a gateway other. At $250 (the more typical price today) I would get one of the more capable printers like the Ender 3 V3 SE I just upgraded to.
I setup a used Ender 3 Pro for a friend. It was fun to play with but it made me realize how much my little monoprice printer was doing for me behind the curtain. The friend who has the Pro is really enjoying the learning process. But, like many ask, is the objective the output or playing with the printer itself.
niget2002
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Personally, I enjoy the build as much as using it.
I've shown this printer elsewhere, but thinks it should be in this thread too.
My current printer is a 300^3 build volume. It's designed by V1 engineering and is their MP3DPv4 design. I'm currently designing/building a new all aluminum core for it. It's using a 120v AC heated bed.
It's using a SKR control board.
I have a custom-written Octoprint plugin that controls a 300w heater and an exhaust fan to pre-heat the chamber or maintain temps inside the chamber.
I've installed handles on the drawers since this photo, but I still need to make the final drawer faces.
Jswain
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I haven't done anything to my printer other than print in months, probably a year.
No adjustments, fiddling, nothing. Level the bed every now and then & apply some glue when I think of it
When I bought it I never seen a 3d printer before, and I assembled it and was printing in 2 hours
Maybe I got a 1 in a million, but I doubt it. It's a 3d printer not a Ferrari. Couple stepper motors, very reliable timing belts that don't lose position, heated nozzle and a feed rate.
The magic comes in the slicer settings
