Topic: Solidoodle 2 hot end more trouble than its worth
I've been trying to get my Solidoodle 2 up and printing with less than stellar results. I've had the machine for a while now but am just getting to it, other than that it's brand new.
The first issue that needs to be addressed it the hot end. So far I haven't been able to complete a print longer than 10 min before it jams. I've tried cleaning it just short of the blow torch method to no real help.
The solution is relatively simple and after a bit of reading looks like an e3d hot end will sort it out. That leads me into problem #2 with no way to print out a mk 5 mount. Hopefully I can buy one some where or have made.
Then I will need to upgrade the FW, possibly power supply, and calibration ect.. to get it all working propperly. It all sounds relatively simple enough but the fact remains 3d printing is still a bit above my head with many mountains left to climb.
Does anyone think I've left anything out? A bit of advise would also be appreciated as this stuff is still a bit out of my league.