Honestly I can't answer that with a yes. Due to the fact I had made several changes shortly after first receiving the printer. Of course, with any type of machine like this, whether it's a huge cnc mill, or a home built machine; rigidity is paramount.
Thanks, I've recently purchased a similar machine called a "Maker Select 3D Printer', I think built by the same company as yours. Everything read indicates they make a great print but do need some mechanical tweaking. You put the Nema rubber motor isolators on yours? I hadn't seen the strut braces you have, I like that idea.
Read where you are on a learning 3D CAD quest, I've substantial experience with 3D CAD but if it had been available years ago as it is now I would be learning Fusion 360. It's so totally different then my current 3D modeling package that it is like starting all over, especially with limited time. I'd look into it if you aren't too far along with what you have, it's free for many. They all use the words "easy to learn" and all are liars LOL.
The isolators came installed on my machine, also if the machine you purchased uses the same firmware as mine, the Z axis steps/mm are incorrect. set at ~405 mm, 400 mm seems correct; Also, you must remove the tension springs from the x axis and y axis belts because these springs cause too much backlash in the belts. Furthermore, lower all acceleration values from 1000 mm/s to about 800 mm/s, along with the jerk values, I set those about half.
I have heard of Fusion 360 but never looked into it, I will check it out.
Thanks for that Philip,good to know. Am sure everything in software is the same since it's built by the same company.
I'm uncertain as to why they offer Fusion 360 free to hobbyist, it's no demo, full version with full functionality. It is 1 year time allotted but they tell you to simply re-register when that time is up and it starts anew. Some of the more powerful function like CAM and ray tracing are all cloud based but very decent renderings are built in and available offline, an internet connection may be required to boot the program or collaborate with others on a model. I hope you check into it, be making a mistake I think to not.
Philip,
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The angled strut bracing has to improve rigidity but did it improve print quality?
Ken
Hey Ken,
DeleteHonestly I can't answer that with a yes. Due to the fact I had made several changes shortly after first receiving the printer. Of course, with any type of machine like this, whether it's a huge cnc mill, or a home built machine; rigidity is paramount.
Sorry...I had an after thought, my print quality has greatly improved with all of my changes.
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ReplyDeleteI've recently purchased a similar machine called a "Maker Select 3D Printer', I think built by the same company as yours.
Everything read indicates they make a great print but do need some mechanical tweaking. You put the Nema rubber motor isolators on yours? I hadn't seen the strut braces you have, I like that idea.
Read where you are on a learning 3D CAD quest, I've substantial experience with 3D CAD but if it had been available years ago as it is now I would be learning Fusion 360. It's so totally different then my current 3D modeling package that it is like starting all over, especially with limited time. I'd look into it if you aren't too far along with what you have, it's free for many. They all use the words "easy to learn" and all are liars LOL.
Ken
Forgot to mention, Fusion 360 also has built in support for 3D printers but have not looked into that as yet.
ReplyDeleteKen,
ReplyDeleteThe isolators came installed on my machine, also if the machine you purchased uses the same firmware as mine, the Z axis steps/mm are incorrect. set at ~405 mm, 400 mm seems correct; Also, you must remove the tension springs from the x axis and y axis belts because these springs cause too much backlash in the belts. Furthermore, lower all acceleration values from 1000 mm/s to about 800 mm/s, along with the jerk values, I set those about half.
I have heard of Fusion 360 but never looked into it, I will check it out.
Thanks for that Philip,good to know.
ReplyDeleteAm sure everything in software is the same since it's built by the same company.
I'm uncertain as to why they offer Fusion 360 free to hobbyist, it's no demo, full version with full functionality.
It is 1 year time allotted but they tell you to simply re-register when that time is up and it starts anew. Some of the more powerful function like CAM and ray tracing are all cloud based but very decent renderings are built in and available offline, an internet connection may be required to boot the program or collaborate with others on a model. I hope you check into it, be making a mistake I think to not.