<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/4969/first-time-solid-doodle-2-pro-user/ Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:20:03 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45213/#p45213 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.

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:20:03 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45213/#p45213 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45125/#p45125 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/

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:03:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45125/#p45125 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45120/#p45120 Thanks everyone!

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

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 04:21:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45120/#p45120 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45117/#p45117 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.

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 03:45:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45117/#p45117 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45116/#p45116 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

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 03:40:34 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45116/#p45116 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45113/#p45113 Thanks for the reply ronsii!! Yeah it is frustrating but I feel like it is coming along just nicely smile

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 03:24:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45113/#p45113 <![CDATA[Re: First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45104/#p45104 Welcome to the forum esterpa smile 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.

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2013 02:07:34 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/45104/#p45104 <![CDATA[First time Solid doodle 2 pro user]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/45103/#p45103 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!

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