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Very nervous regarding my just purchased Da Vinci v1. From BB. Paid 449.00. I hope i can count on you guys to make this an easy introduction to 3D. Might need a bit of hand holding. Many hopes.
1. Use non xyz filament.
2. Ability to print in nylon.
3. Use a more sophisticated and functional firmware and slicing software.
Thank again,
Mark
Welcome Mark. I am new to this all as well. I have had my printer for 3 days now and love it. I will update in the feature but as for now I am just learning with the stock setup. I hope we both have many prints to come with our new da vinci printers!
Glad you purchased a da vinci, welcome to 3D printing! I myself don't have a da vinci yet, but I almost know the inside out from many weeks of researching and I have got to say, this 3D printer is DARN well worth your money.
As you may know from experience the stock firmware is very minimal, not much you can do on it except a few settings. A lot of problems people have also is with the filament cartridge, it has a little electronic chip on the bottom of it, that documents how much filament was used and how much is left, so after the filament is used up, thats it.
You can trick the printer into using your own filament or (Edit) upgrade/downgrade to another firmware version, but there is an easier and more efficient way, with some extra benefits.
That's where replacing the firmware comes in. You can use your own filament and connect it to Repetier Host with a LOT more features and settings.
There is a video explaining how to replace the da vinci's firmware with repetier's firmware, so google search "How to upgrade firmware on xyz printing da vinci Jacob Dykstra" and watch the video with the title "How to Upgrade Firmware on XYZPrinting Da Vinci"
Hope you can find what your looking for and ask more questions if you need help 
I'm a little nervous about doing that. Can I reverse this if I have problems. Who or how controls and updates that firmware?
Thanks
I'm a little nervous about doing that. Can I reverse this if I have problems. Who or how controls and updates that firmware?
Thanks
1. Use non xyz filament.
Yes thats doable but you will need to change the firmware. The process is reversible.
2. Ability to print in nylon.
The Davinci cannot print in anything but ABS for the time being. Even PLA is a problem and you also cannot use flexible stuff like Ninjaflex.
3. Use a more sophisticated and functional firmware and slicing software.
I suggest you follow my noobie topic and look at slic3r: http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8353/dav … nd-tricks/
Just another note, the Da Vinci uses an optical sensor to detect when filament runs out. If you use a translucent filament such as nylon that is natural or not pigmented enough the system may not detect the filament and give you an error.
You will have a very hard time trying to trick the printer into using your own filament,
Actually, it's very easy. Just switch to stock firmware version 1.1.E and use the xyzware mod. This disables filament counting and you're free to use 3rd part filament.
Both are available here .... http://voltivo.com/forum/davinci-softwa … repository
Thanks, just waiting on delivery. BB say i can't get it before Dec 17th. Where is this coming from? Hopefully the manufacturer, with any and all updates. Is this a good thing?
Thanks, just waiting on delivery. BB say i can't get it before Dec 17th. Where is this coming from? Hopefully the manufacturer, with any and all updates. Is this a good thing?
Unfortunately not if you're planning to use your own filament. Apparently, the latest firmware and xyzware are geared towards preventing this.
The good news is (as far as I know) it's fairly easy to get round this by downgrading.
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