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Month: April 2014
3D printing basics – Intro to filaments
There’s a whole world of 3D printer filaments out there, but where do you start? Learn which plastic is suitable for which application and why you shouldn’t try to print metal with your RepRap.
3D printing guides – Assembling the E3D v5 hotend
Making things can be fun! Learn how to assemble E3D’s legendary hotend and what to watch out for. E3D’s site: http://e3d-online.com/ Vote on what topics i should cover next! http://goo.gl/forms/Oep9gSD3iT
3D printing guides – Firmware basics
A basic guide to getting started with your printer’s firmware, including a basic wash-down of the common configuration errors. Arduino Marlin: download Using the Printrboard with Arduino
3D printing guides – Calibrating your extruder
Calibrating the extruder on your 3D printer is a fairly simple and quick way to improve your prints. I’ll walk you through the process. Prusa Calculator Based on RichRap’s guide Software used: Octoprint Slic3r
3D printing guides – Using Marlin’s PID autotune
Not happy with how your 3D printer keeps its temperatures? Fix it with Marlin’s awesome PID autotune and improve the quality of your prints at the same time. Now where did i put my exciting voice?