<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — First time 3D Printer]]> 2014-11-06T18:15:38Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/8230/first-time-3d-printer/ <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> sure thing. I had an issue with them at first, but then did a full calibration and it has been fine since.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-06T18:15:38Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70905/#p70905 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> thanks. i couldn't have gotten that far without this awesome community. by the way, could you jump in on this discussion and tell us how your circles are doing on your SD4? we're having a lot of trouble with them, so if you could print a simple circular object and post a picture, it might give us some clues as to what's going on if you can achieve perfect circles...

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/8199/odd … t-results/

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2014-11-06T18:14:24Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70904/#p70904 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> Jagowilson,

was curious to what this was, SD4+RUMBA+E3Dv6+SUPERNIGHT.

After i looked into it, thats a nice setup!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-06T17:49:49Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70900/#p70900 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> AZERATE wrote:

Just wanted to pop in and agree with jagowilson. I've done a bunch of mods with my printer, and the E3D was the best decision. It never clogs, very easy to work with, easy to assemble.

Since you are running an SD4, you will either need to machine the aluminum extruder you have so it will fit, or you can print one of these bad boys. If you cannot print it, Filastruder sells them for $5...if you do print it yourself, ABS is recommended.

Once you've assembled the E3D, you will need to update the firmware. You can follow the instructions here .

Good to know. I might just buy the new housing.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-06T17:46:33Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70899/#p70899 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> ABS 'off gases' can cause bad eye irritant, headaches etc. but I bought a cheap air purifier at Walmart and extra activated charcoal  filters that can be cut to fit. total was like $25 and replace filters every 3 months. set it by printer so it grabs fumes and you wont notice anything anymore. thats what I did and now can run over 8hrs with no ill effects only barely smell plastic if go out doors and back in house. no eye or headache issues or bad smells that may set off smoke alarm. just dont leave unattended while printing like some as fan dont prevent fires lol

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/795/ 2014-11-05T22:29:35Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70806/#p70806 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> Just wanted to pop in and agree with jagowilson. I've done a bunch of mods with my printer, and the E3D was the best decision. It never clogs, very easy to work with, easy to assemble.

Since you are running an SD4, you will either need to machine the aluminum extruder you have so it will fit, or you can print one of these bad boys. If you cannot print it, Filastruder sells them for $5...if you do print it yourself, ABS is recommended.

Once you've assembled the E3D, you will need to update the firmware. You can follow the instructions here .

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/4188/ 2014-11-05T22:18:37Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70802/#p70802 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> jagowilson wrote:

ABS is nicer anyway. We have a makerbot in my lab which uses PLA and the parts are kind of brittle no matter what infill. ABS smells a little, but it's not bad for you--but feel free to look up the OSHA findings if you are at all concerned.


Not concerned at all. I use it @ my house for various projects.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-05T20:34:41Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70790/#p70790 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> ABS is nicer anyway. We have a makerbot in my lab which uses PLA and the parts are kind of brittle no matter what infill. ABS smells a little, but it's not bad for you--but feel free to look up the OSHA findings if you are at all concerned.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2014-11-05T20:30:11Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70789/#p70789 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> yeah, I'm beginning to see that. I might have to switch over to ABS. PLA is cheep and all, but if it is going to keep giving me results like this, I just might have to make the switch.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-05T20:29:04Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70788/#p70788 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> If you want to use PLA you'll also be happier with the e3d. In the meantime, you'll get much better results with ABS using the stock hotend. Solidoodle claims support for PLA, but many members here have difficulty with it in the stock hotend from what I've seen, but I've never tried PLA.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2014-11-05T20:23:31Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70786/#p70786 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> jagowilson wrote:

It's easy. Shoot me a pm when you buy it and I'll point you in the right direction. Elmoret, a member here, is the US distributor and he's more than happy to answer questions as well.


Outstanding. Thanks!!

I have tried other 3d forums to get answers and help with ZERO results. i have been on here one day, and already have gotten responses and help, THIS FORUM ROCX!!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-05T20:21:37Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70784/#p70784 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> It's easy. Shoot me a pm when you buy it and I'll point you in the right direction. Elmoret, a member here, is the US distributor and he's more than happy to answer questions as well.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2014-11-05T20:17:58Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70783/#p70783 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> Noted good sir. Ill wait to get it all calibrated then ill upgrade the hotend.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-05T20:14:48Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70779/#p70779 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> a different hotend which replaces the one that came with your printer. http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend

you don't *have* to do this but you'll be a lot happier with your printer if you do smile

get your printer well calibrated before you consider upgrades, but in my opinion this is the first one you should do. you'll see a great reduction in random errors because let's face it--there's a reason expensive printers use the e3d.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7321/ 2014-11-05T20:10:21Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70778/#p70778 <![CDATA[Re: First time 3D Printer]]> jagowilson wrote:

The stock hotend also kind of makes a rough surface no matter what in my experience... i've only had my e3d on for about a week, but i rep it pretty hard. highly recommended upgrade. no more rough surfaces.

How much of a pain was that to upgrade?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/7946/ 2014-11-05T20:08:21Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/70777/#p70777