<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/7878/can-i-use-pla-in-my-sd3/ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:12:10 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67513/#p67513 Well at least I've got that going for me wink

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:12:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67513/#p67513 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67512/#p67512 I'll look in the morning. I love you guys. Y'all are so helpful

AZERATE wrote:
wardjr wrote:

Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now.  There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.

+1
Many people have questions on the firmware process. In the event you do need assistance, the community will help until it arrives. You first need to figure out which board you have. SD changed from the Sanguinololu to the Printrboard late last year and the different boards require a different approach to the update process. If you look closely at your board, it will say one or the other. If purchased new in the last year, it is a Printrboard.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:04:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67512/#p67512 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67510/#p67510 wardjr wrote:

Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now.  There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.

+1
Many people have questions on the firmware process. In the event you do need assistance, the community will help until it arrives. You first need to figure out which board you have. SD changed from the Sanguinololu to the Printrboard late last year and the different boards require a different approach to the update process. If you look closely at your board, it will say one or the other. If purchased new in the last year, it is a Printrboard.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:46:54 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67510/#p67510 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67504/#p67504 Might as well start working on the firmware changes right now.  There isn't any reason you can't get that part out of the way while you wait for your new v6 to arrive.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:06:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67504/#p67504 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67501/#p67501 Ok I'm sold. It will do basically everything right?

Ggalisky wrote:

You can print in so many materials. BUY IT!

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2014 00:49:59 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67501/#p67501 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67496/#p67496 You can print in so many materials. BUY IT!

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:45:42 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67496/#p67496 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67488/#p67488 Pretty much. Minor assembly is required, then update the firmware, and you are set.
While waiting for the E3D to arrive, read http://www.soliwiki.com/E3D_extruder for a walkthrough. Bare in mind this walkthrough is for the v5, but the v6 is actually easier to assemble.

If you can print, make http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:393928 out of ABS and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:135575 out of whatever material you want. If you cannot print the extruder body, Filastruder sells them for about $5.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:45:25 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67488/#p67488 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67486/#p67486 It's not quite that simple...check the Soliwiki on the subject:

http://www.soliwiki.com/E3D_extruder

Note that this was based on the earlier E3D...there is now no need for the Kapton tape wrap for the thermistor.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:44:06 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67486/#p67486 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67482/#p67482 so I remove the one saying solidoodle and fit this up basically? Seems like a good route since its only $80


IronMan wrote:

$83.00 including shipping...

http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend

And WELL worth it!

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:13:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67482/#p67482 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67479/#p67479 5% off with coupon code "reprap". smile

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:20:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67479/#p67479 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67478/#p67478 $83.00 including shipping...

http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend

And WELL worth it!

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:18:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67478/#p67478 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67477/#p67477 $80. I'm a US supplier (see signature) or if you're in the UK get them from E3D directly. (www.e3d-online.com)

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:17:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67477/#p67477 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67475/#p67475 Whats an E3D run price wise?

AZERATE wrote:

This is very possible and has been covered extensively on Soliforum....but I'm currently too lazy to give a link wink .
Printing PLA will be at a lower temp than when using ABS, and it is recommended to use a fan to cool each layer. Also, in my experience, PLA is more prone to clogging the hotend. I've never had an ABS clog, but had scores of PLA clogs before switching to an E3D.

EDIT: Here's a link. It's not loaded with info, but it can help you decide what is best for you.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:15:16 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67475/#p67475 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67471/#p67471 This is very possible and has been covered extensively on Soliforum....but I'm currently too lazy to give a link wink .
Printing PLA will be at a lower temp than when using ABS, and it is recommended to use a fan to cool each layer. Also, in my experience, PLA is more prone to clogging the hotend. I've never had an ABS clog, but had scores of PLA clogs before switching to an E3D.

EDIT: Here's a link. It's not loaded with info, but it can help you decide what is best for you.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:41:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67471/#p67471 <![CDATA[Re: can I use PLA in my SD3?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/67470/#p67470 If you have the stock extruder, you might not want too.  Heard it clogs real easy with PLA.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:40:08 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/67470/#p67470