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re: The Official 3D Printing Thread
Posted on 10/25/21 at 1:06 pm to Dam Guide
Posted on 10/25/21 at 1:06 pm to Dam Guide
Andddddd the trouble begins.
Got my vyper. Printed the test print that came with the unit. Worked really great.
I then tried to print some other files. Press print. Nothing. The file is recognized and shows up.
Then, I tried the factory file again and even it won't print.
I've tried everything I can think of to troubleshoot.
Flashed 2 different new firmware files. No go.
Removed the filament out and put it back in. No go.
Rebooted 1000 times. No go.
I auto-leveled again and everything works great doing that.
Any troubleshooting suggestions?
It seems to be a software issue, but I would think firmware update or reverting back would solve it.
Got my vyper. Printed the test print that came with the unit. Worked really great.
I then tried to print some other files. Press print. Nothing. The file is recognized and shows up.
Then, I tried the factory file again and even it won't print.
I've tried everything I can think of to troubleshoot.
Flashed 2 different new firmware files. No go.
Removed the filament out and put it back in. No go.
Rebooted 1000 times. No go.
I auto-leveled again and everything works great doing that.
Any troubleshooting suggestions?
It seems to be a software issue, but I would think firmware update or reverting back would solve it.
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Posted on 10/25/21 at 6:07 pm to Dam Guide
Is the print head and bed moving? Other than filament not loaded all the way in or perhaps your extruder tension isnt correctly set to feed filament, I got nothing.
Posted on 10/25/21 at 6:52 pm to jambrous
I found the issue. I'm a moron. You have to touch the screen to "select" the file even though it's already loaded on the screen. The files changes color and then prints. I spent 5 hours troubleshooting this. Hahaha
Posted on 10/25/21 at 8:49 pm to FnTigers
Good job. It is frustrating and kinda interesting troubleshooting 3d printing.
Posted on 10/25/21 at 9:45 pm to jambrous
quote:ha. Thanks. Frustrating to say the least, especially since I'm so new. I am pretty good at troubleshooting things, but this owned me. Thankfully it wasn't a meaningless experience because I learned a lot about the printer and potential problems/fixes. Back in business!
Good job. It is frustrating and kinda interesting troubleshooting 3d printing.
The auto-leveling is great on this thing!
Posted on 10/26/21 at 9:17 am to FnTigers
Glad you got it. It is easy to fall onto the mechanical failures but sometimes it is the "US"er. lol. Good deal. Show some pics if you can. I'm interested to see!
Posted on 10/26/21 at 2:34 pm to DJNOS1978
Here ya go. Also, pics of the first print. Test print out of the box. No change of settings.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 2:42 pm to FnTigers
Looks good man. You'll get that print looking even better messing around with different settings in your slicer. I would only add a glass bed to that but that's just my preference. Enjoy!
Posted on 10/26/21 at 2:46 pm to jambrous
quote:Thanks bro! Just starting and already love this hobby. It's a family Christmas present that I'm trying to learn before I take it home. My kids are very creative so they'll learn it fast.
Looks good man. You'll get that print looking even better messing around with different settings in your slicer. I would only add a glass bed to that but that's just my preference. Enjoy!
Posted on 10/26/21 at 4:45 pm to FnTigers
Looks good boss! Nice looking machine, nice looking print too!
Posted on 10/26/21 at 5:15 pm to DJNOS1978
quote:Thanks champ!
Looks good boss! Nice looking machine, nice looking print too!
I am waiting on filament. Anywhere to get locally?
I printed an SD card holder and it got 65% complete before I ran out of the little bit that came with my printer.
It actually still works being incomplete.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 5:50 pm to FnTigers
Depends on where locally is, but if you're in BR I know Joanne(sp?) the craft store by Lowe's on Seigen carries it. They had a big sale awhile back that I scoop some up from. May be able to check inventory online.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 6:47 pm to Fat Batman
Closer to Lafayette area. My order actually just arrived so I'm kosher!
Posted on 10/30/21 at 6:23 pm to Fat Batman
Been printing a lot of stuff. I'll get some pictures loaded up. I gotta say, the Vyper is so easy it's insane. Auto-leveling is legit. Everything is printing really nice. I've learned a lot in a short amount of time.
Anyone printing anything interesting?
Anyone printing anything interesting?
Posted on 10/31/21 at 9:48 am to FnTigers
I have printed phone cases, battery mounts to store all my cordless tool batteries, I printed some flip flops for my neice, and my favorite print of all....I printed a helicopter that I made into an LSU chopper. I got pictures of all of them but i dont upload them to imgur. I could email them to you if you'd like to check them out.
Posted on 11/1/21 at 6:28 am to FnTigers
Finally finished the first iron man helmet. Going to work on the suit next then a new helmet with motors and LEDs.
LINK to IMGUR video
LINK to IMGUR video
This post was edited on 11/1/21 at 6:29 am
Posted on 11/1/21 at 11:17 am to DJNOS1978
Anyone here have a printer capable of printing ABS? I’ve only ever used PLA and PETG, but am going to need something printed in ABS (it will be outside in sunlight) in a few weeks. I’m not sure my printer can handle it, plus I don’t have any experience with using ABS. Would gladly exchange some money if I could send the STL file and have someone print it for me.
Posted on 11/1/21 at 12:00 pm to CP3
If your bed can go to 80c you can print abs. Dont be too intimidated by it. I print abs without enclosing my printer. Just make sure not to print under an air vent. With abs you need a hotter bed than pla/petg and you dont want too much air blowing around during your abs print. I print abs in a spare room with the a/c vents closed and even that is me being oversafe. If you can print petg you can print abs i promise. I hate petg. Its harder to print with petg than abs in my opinion.
Posted on 11/1/21 at 12:25 pm to CP3
quote:
but am going to need something printed in ABS (it will be outside in sunlight) in a few weeks.
Use ASA, I print a lot of truck parts that get UV abuse, go ASA it has UV protection and holds up to heat like ABS. Filamentum ASA is what I recommend. It is very similar to printing ABS, maybe a bit hotter to print and bed needs to be hotter too. Think I am up 245-260 nozzle 100-110 bed. I don’t find it as sensitive to air movement during print like ABS, but still recommend an enclosure because it isn’t like PLA there. It can also be vapor smoothed like ABS, but I find it takes longer to do this, so may want to play with smoothing before you use a part you want to keep.
I have Prusa MK3S’s, they have a decent fillamentum profile built in for ASA
This post was edited on 11/1/21 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 11/9/21 at 7:10 am to Dam Guide
hey guys, i'm about to order the Creality Ender 3. will it print with PETG out of the box or do i need to get anything else with it?
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