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Topic: Solidoodle 4 odd prints probably my fault please help

First things first I have very little electronics or computer knowledge please forgive me if Im doing something obviously dumb.

I have a Soldioodle 4 maybe 2 weeks old and I cannot get anything like a decent print from it. Everything comes out as an expanded stringy mess. Software and mechanical set up done per Solidoodle's recommendations using Repetier and Slicer Im really not sure whats going on


The attachment just came out of the printer it's suppose to be a heart shaped paperclip type thing. Ive also tried the phone stand from Solidoodles.com with similar results.

Anybody have a suggestion as to what Im doing wrong?

Thanks

Blair

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Re: Solidoodle 4 odd prints probably my fault please help

You forgot to post the attachment.

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Re: Solidoodle 4 odd prints probably my fault please help

OK.  first are you using ABS or PLA filament? What's your extruder and bed temps? Have you done any calibrations?

http://www.soliwiki.com/#Calibrations

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.

4 Reply by bwarner27 (edited by bwarner27 2014-11-07 14:50:25)

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Re: Solidoodle 4 odd prints probably my fault please help

Here is the picture sorry forgot to click the add file button


Print bed and extruder temps are default 215c for the extruder and 105c for the bed IIRC

I was not aware of a need to calibrate the extruder stepper out of the box I will give it a try.

Using Solidoodle's own black ABS filament (really needs a guide on the spool Ill be printing one as soon as I get this up and running)

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