SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-27T14:20:03Z

1st mod you will want to do is add glass with hairspray
http://www.soliforum.com/topic/160/glass-bed/
it's the best 1st mod you can start with.

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T12:03:10Z

esterpa wrote:

Thanks everyone!
Does anyone have a suggestion for proper Slic3r settings? Or maybe just a couple tips about configuration?

esterpa,

Check out Ian's guide at:

http://solidoodletips.wordpress.com/201 … tier-host/

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T04:21:36Z

Thanks everyone!

Does anyone have a suggestion for proper Slic3r settings? Or maybe just a couple tips about configuration?

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T03:45:10Z

Yea, bed level is fantastically important, but also hard to measure, so I spent a long time fighting with it. I eventually invented this thing: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:171900 which finally allowed me to get accurate bed level readings.

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T03:40:34Z

Aquanet works wonders when you have sticking issues. Once you start printing, the Kapton will start to have a rough surface that will help the first layer stick. Also make sure your bed is level. Hope these tips will help

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T03:24:44Z

Thanks for the reply ronsii!! Yeah it is frustrating but I feel like it is coming along just nicely

Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T02:07:34Z

Welcome to the forum esterpa check out this area for tips on just about everything --> http://www.soliforum.com/forum/6/helprepairmaintenance/ sticking can be tricky at first but once you get the hang of it it's pretty simple, lots of things come into play- printhead speed, extrusion rate, hotend temp, bed temp, humidity, how clean the bed is, how squished the first layer is...

the y endstop may need a bit of shimming this has happened to a few printers, just a layer or two of tape on the switch arm or the part that contacts it so the switch trips a little sooner than hitting the endstop.

First time Solid doodle 2 pro user

2013-12-26T01:08:26Z

I know these will be common question, but I was hoping someone can push me in the right direction.
First. I have a Solid Doodle 2 Pro

-I am having trouble with filament sticking to the base. Does hairspray work? or should I get more Kapton tape and ruff it up with sandpaper? I am pretty sure that my bed is level so I don't think it is that. Also I feel like my first layer distance is good as well.

-When it homes at the start of each print I hear and see a loud 'clank' from the 'Y' motor. I think that the end stop is not telling it the right information or something else? I checked all the wires they look good.

-Lastly I was wondering if someone has good Slic3r settings? If you could send me some screen shots that would be great!! Merry Christmas!