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by mathisyourfriend
Fri May 05, 2017 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLA "over adheres" to kapton+hair spray?
Replies: 4
Views: 7803

Re: PLA "over adheres" to kapton+hair spray?

I switched to just glass+Aqua Net (a bald guy in the hairspray aisle at target must look funny). Wood PLA popped off just like it used to after a couple of hours in the fridge/freezer. The first layer wasn't as "smooshed" down as with the kapton. I will rerun the Quick Start again with a kaptonless ...
by mathisyourfriend
Thu May 04, 2017 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The State of the Gear
Replies: 106
Views: 285481

Re: The State of the Gear

The site looks great. Could we see a video of the M3 dual in action?
by mathisyourfriend
Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PLA "over adheres" to kapton+hair spray?
Replies: 4
Views: 7803

PLA "over adheres" to kapton+hair spray?

I've printed PLA (on bare glass w/hair spray) on an M2 ordered Feb 2013 and always had nice adhesion. Prints would come off by hand after cooling then going in the freezer for 2-3 hours. My new (~2 months ago) M2 came with kapton tape on the beds. The adhesion with hair spray is too good (if that's ...
by mathisyourfriend
Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade
Replies: 17
Views: 23652

Re: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade

Sorry Jules, it's YOUR .FFF files I use as a baseline to tweak for my needs. It's Insta's "Filaments that work" thread and other posts that I misremembered/confused with your .FFF thread. It's been very useful as I get used to the new M2 (my old one was from Feb 2013). Thanks again!
by mathisyourfriend
Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:56 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade
Replies: 17
Views: 23652

Re: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade

Using the left extruder .fff for the dual extruder (posted by Insta) I set the X-Offset at -23mm and it's pretty close to centered. Did I misunderstand what the "25mm x-offset" meant? I use S3D and only the y-axis is flipped in the software. BTW, Jules, thanks so much for all you do for a hack like ...
by mathisyourfriend
Thu Apr 20, 2017 1:28 am
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: 40 micron
Replies: 6
Views: 12900

Re: 40 micron

I've had nice results so far with the Hatchbox wood PLA. I used pretty much the "normal" PLA settings posted by Insta (Thanks for all You do for us hacks!).
by mathisyourfriend
Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:14 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade
Replies: 17
Views: 23652

Re: Adding Dual Extruder v4 Kit Upgrade

I also noticed the centering isn't right (x axis). I used the left extruder profile thinking it was the way to get all 8" on the x axis. Should I just use the dual profile and will that give me the full x axis range with the left extruder?
by mathisyourfriend
Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new sheet of glass? Which thickness?
Replies: 12
Views: 18605

Re: Time for a new sheet of glass? Which thickness?

Bought a new plate from Makergear. Works great.
by mathisyourfriend
Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:57 am
Forum: Printed Object Showcase
Topic: 40 micron
Replies: 6
Views: 12900

Re: 40 micron

Which wood filament? I just ordered some Hatchbox that's highly recommended.
by mathisyourfriend
Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Time for a new sheet of glass? Which thickness?
Replies: 12
Views: 18605

Re: Time for a new sheet of glass? Which thickness?

Tolerances on glass aren't that tight. I have 3 glass plates all purchased around the same time. One of them needs a small Z-offset. Some variation is to be expected.

Thanks. Rechecked the glass and it's also much less than flat. Somehow had it "tuned" with old the M2. Ordering another plate.