3D printing

[ivconic]

The hole in reel is with larger diameter than the "pole" on reel supporter.
So the reel actually "hangs" on it, not turning properly.
Maybe that's why filament tangles in time?
That's the only issue i noticed so far.
Everything else is just nice. Ender3 simply ROCKS!

[ivconic]

Switched on my Ender3, scary first time, ITS ALIVE !

I had the same feeling.
In meantime i played with it a lot.
It is pretty trusty design, it will work and last, don't worry.
There is only one small flaw that i am still struggling with.
The filament reel and the filament itself.
After a while it becomes loose, the plastic "wire", and begins to tangle.
Stepper which is pulling the filament is very strong, able to tear the filament.
So... when i print something demanding (like enclosure for my magnetometer) which will print for more hours; i am compelled to be present and "on duty" next to it and to monitor and control it's behavior.
Otherwise it will work fine up to some point and than it will tear the filament "wire" and continue to print "in air" without forming an object.
Is it because of the filament and it's reel... or is it because of the reel supporter... i can't tell.
Yet... i must plan my spare time when i intend to print something lasting more than just few hours.
I was thinking how to solve this. So far i don't get good idea.

[Qiaozhi]

Switched on my Ender3, scary first time, ITS ALIVE !

If you think putting an Ender3 together is scary, then try a Geeetech Prusa I3 Pro B. There are literally hundreds of bolts, nuts, washers and various bits and pieces. Impossible to put together in the 2 hours quoted for the Ender3.

[6666]

Switched on my Ender3, scary first time, ITS ALIVE !

[Tibuck19]

You got it!
100e is there to attract "mini" pole dancer to grow properly from PLA!

Good one lol

[ivconic]

I always used glass even for poly carbon with out problems, Use the 100 euro and go to the dollar store and buy the cheapest can of hairspray and that normally does the trick.

You got it!
100e is there to attract "mini" pole dancer to grow properly from PLA!

[Tibuck19]

I started using glass few days ago. I can't obtain special lac so i experimented with common hair lac!
It is good substitution, it sticks hard, not easy to scrap object later. Sharp thin blade solves the problem though.
I do clean glass with nitro thinner. It is doing perfect job.
I just printed "mini" for the first time.
Pretty good result.

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I always used glass even for poly carbon with out problems, Use the 100 euro and go to the dollar store and buy the cheapest can of hairspray and that normally does the trick.

[ivconic]

I started using glass few days ago. I can't obtain special lac so i experimented with common hair lac!
It is good substitution, it sticks hard, not easy to scrap object later. Sharp thin blade solves the problem though.
I do clean glass with nitro thinner. It is doing perfect job.
I just printed "mini" for the first time.
Pretty good result.

[kosacid]

i use glass and pritt stick i just keep a scraper, every new print i scrap it apply more and print, sometimes i clean it with just hot water

[Tibuck19]

What do you use to clean your hot bed ?

I clean the glass in soap and warm water, then I use IPA, I don't clean them that often, I use 3DLac to hold my prints down and I found leaving a few coats insures proper bed adhesion .

[6666]

Here is something interesting 3D scanners.
https://all3dp.com/1/best-3d-scanner.../#murobo-atlas

[6666]

What do you use to clean your hot bed ?

[6666]

Cool, thanks.

[Tibuck19]

Thanks for the tips, I have a lot to learn.

Ive been printing for last 5 plus years, I have FDM printer,s which 2 out of three I homemade and a Ultimaker2 and 3 SLA printers all of which are homemade, Needless to say if you need any help, Feel free to ask, chances are any problems you might have, I had to solve myself at one point or another.

[6666]

Thanks for the tips, I have a lot to learn.