<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/6076/why-is-my-doodle-doing-this-video-inside/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:51:15 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53902/#p53902 You have the bearing holders reversed.  The free part of the belt should pass toward the rear and the mounted ends of the belt towards the front.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:51:15 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53902/#p53902 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53879/#p53879 so I installed the carriage upgrade that lawsy posted up
why is it homing x axis to the left now and not the right?
and even if I had the switch on the left, it wouldn't hit it. I know for sure when I have the x axis go all the way to the right it doesn't come close to hitting the micro switch.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 05:14:15 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53879/#p53879 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53871/#p53871 man linear bearings really need to be worked in don't they. lol
I guess I could have gotten the non china made ones and went with the 17$ a piece ones from McMaster car?

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2014 03:28:17 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53871/#p53871 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53743/#p53743 wardjr wrote:

Actually there are mounts that some guy buy the user name of wardjr designed just for the Bulldog.
For the stock carriage http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:242137
And for linear bearings use http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:242746
Hope that helps.

awesome.
so im going to go ahead and get the hotend for now.
and then maybe later ill get the XL.


thankyou for all the help.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:59:05 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53743/#p53743 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53741/#p53741 Actually there are mounts that some guy buy the user name of wardjr designed just for the Bulldog.
For the stock carriage http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:242137
And for linear bearings use http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:242746
Hope that helps.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:43:32 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53741/#p53741 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53729/#p53729 wardjr wrote:

Are you talking about the Bulldog XL or the lite?
I run the XL and really like it.  However, it comes at a price.  It is heavier so I have noticed that I have had to reduce my speeds from ridiculously fast to still pretty damn fast.  The upside is because it is geared, moire is totally eliminated.  It never strips the filament which is really nice.  It also is a great excuse to upgrade to linear bearings and spend even more money smile

is there a printed mount that someone came up with for the Bulldog XL? or do you just strap it on and go?

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:01:19 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53729/#p53729 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53728/#p53728 Are you talking about the Bulldog XL or the lite?
I run the XL and really like it.  However, it comes at a price.  It is heavier so I have noticed that I have had to reduce my speeds from ridiculously fast to still pretty damn fast.  The upside is because it is geared, moire is totally eliminated.  It never strips the filament which is really nice.  It also is a great excuse to upgrade to linear bearings and spend even more money smile

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:57:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53728/#p53728 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53725/#p53725 thankyou so much this is such a great help.
just goes to show how much I don't know about my 3D printer. lol
and I thought I was some sort of advisor at school on this stuff. hahah.

what are your guys thoughts on the bulldog?

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:44:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53725/#p53725 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53724/#p53724 michael.t.albers wrote:

get the direct drive E3D. 
Lawsy's Mk5 works fine on it http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:111213.
You could also use http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:178102 which seems to produce less 'spin' on the extruder.
I also like http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:271506 if you are thinking about adding a fan.

Make sure you get the right software instructions though.  It took me longer to upload the firmware for the printrboard than it did to install the hot end.

+1 to what Michael said I stepped away for a bit.
You want the direct and make sure you get the one for 1.75.  You may also consider ordering up an extra nozzle or two.  Maybe even a .6 for fun.  They are cheap and if you should ever get a clog just unscrew and replace.  Then you can clean the old one while you still print.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:34:15 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53724/#p53724 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53723/#p53723 get the direct drive E3D. 
Lawsy's Mk5 works fine on it http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:111213.
You could also use http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:178102 which seems to produce less 'spin' on the extruder.
I also like http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:271506 if you are thinking about adding a fan.

Make sure you get the right software instructions though.  It took me longer to upload the firmware for the printrboard than it did to install the hot end.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:29:41 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53723/#p53723 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53722/#p53722 so for my solidoodle 3 I would want to use the direct feed?

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:24:04 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53722/#p53722 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53720/#p53720 Bowden is when your extruder stepper motor is mounted remote... not on the printhead... like the rostock delta and similar printers use.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:15:25 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53720/#p53720 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53719/#p53719 wardjr wrote:
ryan-mm85 wrote:
wardjr wrote:

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/255/clea … esnt-work/
How does it look when you extrude into the air?

holy hell that look vicious.

should I just get a E3D hotend?

How do you think I ended up being such a big fan of the E3D?  I went through that process once and a couple of weeks later it clogged again.  Go to Filastruder.com and never look back.  The E3D isn't just plug and play though.
You will need to flash the firmware which I can help with If I know what board you have.
You also will need an MK-5 if you don't already have one you can order them from filastruder also.

I have mk5,
how tight should that sucker be?

do I want an ED3 with Bowden feed or direct?
I have no idea what either mean lol.
I kinda get the direct feed, but what is Bowden?

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 05:04:00 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53719/#p53719 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53718/#p53718 ryan-mm85 wrote:
wardjr wrote:
ryan-mm85 wrote:

unclog link?
where would I find that?

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/255/clea … esnt-work/
How does it look when you extrude into the air?

holy hell that look vicious.

should I just get a E3D hotend?

How do you think I ended up being such a big fan of the E3D?  I went through that process once and a couple of weeks later it clogged again.  Go to Filastruder.com and never look back.  The E3D isn't just plug and play though.
You will need to flash the firmware which I can help with If I know what board you have.
You also will need an MK-5 if you don't already have one you can order them from filastruder also.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:52:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53718/#p53718 <![CDATA[Re: why is my doodle doing this? video inside]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/53717/#p53717 wardjr wrote:
ryan-mm85 wrote:

unclog link?
where would I find that?

http://www.soliforum.com/topic/255/clea … esnt-work/
How does it look when you extrude into the air?

holy hell that look vicious.

should I just get a E3D hotend?

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:42:49 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/53717/#p53717