<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — New to 3D]]> 2015-10-01T13:09:27Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/12160/new-to-3d/ <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Carl-m1968....jagowilson....I am running a windows vista laptop

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-10-01T13:09:27Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106699/#p106699 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> and I just noticed what could be the problem....

at the top - where it says "Connector:"

You have Repetier Server selected... Change that to Serial Connection

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/10399/ 2015-09-30T15:13:24Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106593/#p106593 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> What kind of computer are you running this on? Windows or Mac?

I am gonna guess it is a Mac, cause this is what that screen should look like on a Windows machine...

http://soliforum.com/i/?Dj8NX6e.jpg

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/10399/ 2015-09-30T15:11:42Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106592/#p106592 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Carl-m1968....jagowilson.....I have a He3D Prusa i3 with Arduino, free Repetier (came with printer), slic3r, have to check the baud rate    http://soliforum.com/i/?PjLQ28e.jpg

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-09-30T14:21:17Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106585/#p106585 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Carl-m1968....jagowilson...Thanks guys....I'll get back to you on that....Can-do

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-09-29T21:48:42Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106513/#p106513 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> joiseybob wrote:

When I try to setup my Repetier software to talk to my 3d printer....It says I need an API key....What the heck is that?????

Screenshot?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2015-09-29T18:39:52Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106501/#p106501 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> joiseybob wrote:

When I try to setup my Repetier software to talk to my 3d printer....It says I need an API key....What the heck is that?????


What kind of printer, what firmware, what operating system, and is this the free Repetier you download from Repetier?

Also confirm the baud rate for the comport is the same speed in the host and the firmware.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7731/ 2015-09-29T18:39:33Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106500/#p106500 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> When I try to setup my Repetier software to talk to my 3d printer....It says I need an API key....What the heck is that?????

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-09-29T18:02:45Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106492/#p106492 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> I wired the printer and fired it up.....The LCD said printer ready......Now I have to get it to communicate with Repetier....How do I do that.....

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-09-27T18:54:18Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/106336/#p106336 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> agree on the glue sticks - the aqua net should be more than sufficient.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/10399/ 2015-09-21T15:10:00Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105838/#p105838 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Save the glue stick for when it's absolutely necessary, like when printing nylon.  Although the glue stick works it is incredibly messy even with the best management and cleanup processes.  If the Aqua Net doesn't hold your print very reliably than you most likely have something else out of whack.  This could be any number of things from a bed that isn't level to over extrusion, incorrect first layer height or even a cold spot on your heated bed.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2015-09-21T14:44:11Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105834/#p105834 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Bob: not glue stick. My advice, of course.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6822/ 2015-09-21T14:22:07Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105833/#p105833 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> See.......I didn't even know how to spell it.....I picked up a can of.....Aqua Net Extra Super Hold at Big Lots...16oz....I also have painters tape......I'm gonna pick up some glue sticks too....Bob

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11909/ 2015-09-20T21:31:22Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105799/#p105799 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Some prefer glue sticks, others prefer AquaNet extra hold. Pick up both and experiment to see what works best for you.
Keep the kapton on the side for future projects.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/4188/ 2015-09-20T16:07:58Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105794/#p105794 <![CDATA[Re: New to 3D]]> Put the tape away and go get a piece of glass the size of your heat bed and some glue sticks. It's a lot better than kapton tape.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6797/ 2015-09-20T13:53:22Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/105789/#p105789