<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/5281/where-to-get-started-modding/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:24:42 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47500/#p47500 You can also get a mirror with sanded edges for $4.

http://www.joann.com/darice-8inx8in-squ … mp;start=2

Currently OOS online, but you can check local store inventory from that link.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:24:42 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47500/#p47500 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47489/#p47489 Gotta go into the store.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:35:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47489/#p47489 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47485/#p47485 Could you possibly paste a link? I searched Michaels artist supplies but was unable to find the 8x8" glass.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:04:00 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47485/#p47485 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47484/#p47484 Kevin Gossett wrote:

Why spend $25 on a piece of glass?  Go to JoAnn's/Michael's/Hobby Lobby and get an 8x8 frame for $3-6 and use that glass.

+1

I got a 4 pack of 8x8 frames at Michael's Artist Supplies for $12.  The glass is a perfect 8"x8", and is only 1/16" thick.  4 months later I'm still using the first piece.  No scratches or chips.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:00:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47484/#p47484 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47481/#p47481 IanJohnson wrote:

Printing another extruder is the next thing you should do, because the acrylic is prone to breaking.  But first look into calibrating your flow rate, because extruding too much plastic will affect the dimensions and fit.

+1

When part quality is the concern...

Proper calibration is better than any modification

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:12:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47481/#p47481 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47479/#p47479 Printing another extruder is the next thing you should do, because the acrylic is prone to breaking.  But first look into calibrating your flow rate, because extruding too much plastic will affect the dimensions and fit.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:07:53 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47479/#p47479 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47477/#p47477 wontong99 wrote:

okay canceled that order, I'll probably go to the local ace hardware and see if they can cut me an 8x8 piece.

That's who cut mine.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:54:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47477/#p47477 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47473/#p47473 okay canceled that order, I'll probably go to the local ace hardware and see if they can cut me an 8x8 piece.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:48:55 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47473/#p47473 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47472/#p47472 Why spend $25 on a piece of glass?  Go to JoAnn's/Michael's/Hobby Lobby and get an 8x8 frame for $3-6 and use that glass.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:47:09 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47472/#p47472 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47471/#p47471 You can use cheap glass from any hardware store cut to size.  I've been using the same piece for 8 months now all for about $5

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:43:47 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47471/#p47471 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47470/#p47470 Wow, thank you for the fast response. I'm not really looking into a new extruder at this moment but I'll definitely be purchasing  a well nut for the z and I'm looking into the spectra line as I type. And also I'm ordering 8x8 Borosilicate glass from Mcmasterecarr for about 25$.
Thanks again

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:36:01 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47470/#p47470 <![CDATA[Re: Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47468/#p47468 The bed should only shake if you're over extruding. Glass is one of the cheapest and easiest mods you can do.  Printing an MK-4 or 5 is free and will be greatly appreciated when you need to clean your nozzle.  The E3D will allow you to print other materials.  The bulldogXL geared extruder will eliminate moire.  As far as switching belts I think you would see better results by switching to spectra line.  Putting a well-nut on the z-screw provides great enhancement for little cost.  All of these things can be found here on the forum if you search.
Hope this helps

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:26:39 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47468/#p47468 <![CDATA[Where to get started Modding]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/47465/#p47465 Hey, I'm new to the solidoodle family and I just received my SD4. I printed out a few things, calibrated x y z stepper motor steps and did some bed leveling but I'm wondering what to do to further upgrade print quality. If anyone could tell me what the easiest modifications to do to the printer are, that will increase quality/resolution of prints the most in your opinion, that would be amazing. I've considered upgrading belts to Gt2 and upgrading to linear bearings, and also getting a glass bed but I want to hear about how much they help before I invest in all these. I also noticed that the bed shakes quite a bit and the design of the z carriage does't seem the most sturdy. I'm not quite sure how to fix this easily and I saw a post about spring loaded bearings that roll against the walls but that design doesn't appeal to me that much.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:17:05 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/47465/#p47465