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Topic: Learning how to print on Solidoodle 3 - Sphereflake

Just starting to use my new Solidoodle.  Very happy, but am running into the sorts of problems that seem common - edges curling up, model not staying stuck to platform, etc.  My daughters hairspray was a help, but so was adding some blue tape to the bottom brim/raft after a few layers were printed.

Grateful for all the tips people have posted.

Attached are shots of a 2 level Sphereflake, with supports and then after trimming.

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2 Reply by ggunners

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Re: Learning how to print on Solidoodle 3 - Sphereflake

Looks great to me. Most SD by default over-extrude. So follow the guides for calibration in the Wiki.

Some of what your seeing is just lower resolution printing. So, after calibration, try slicing for .200 mm height. The print will take a "lot" longer, but it will look much better too.

For sticking stuff to the bed, glass bed for a nice level surface and hairspray to stick. Consider a brim too.

SphereFlake2 is very cool. -- ggunners

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3 Reply by AZERATE (edited by AZERATE 2014-01-29 16:03:25)

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Re: Learning how to print on Solidoodle 3 - Sphereflake

Go to a local glass store and get a 8x8 mirror. I get 2 just in case I needed the second...and I'm glad I did! After warping (even with tape, ABS sauce, Elmer's glue), I applied a VERY thin coat of Krazy Glue with a brush applicator; making sure it's not too thick anywhere. I then spray it with extreme hold hairspray (I prefer Suave because of the smell) and let sit dry. If a print, when completed, is firmly stuck to the mirror and is difficult to come off, you simply remove the mirror and set it aside to cool off for about 20 minutes and slide the new mirror on to keep printing.

I have ZERO curling and the mirrors cost me about $8 from a local shop that appreciated my business. After removing the prints, it is not necessary to reapply. I'm going on 30 hours without any cleaning. Since it is glass, the Krazy glue comes off after a hot soapy bath with some scrubbing. PLUS= you can use the mirror to see the underside of the print!
Glass/mirror are highly recommended all over Soliforum.
I use no brim using this process.

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