Page 4 of 4

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:23 am
by syldcru
Here are my test prints and more videos after the slic3r is nicer calibration.

http://youtu.be/21471dHkamU

http://youtu.be/fAwjW53sBCc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21471dHkamU

IMG_20130804_185455.jpg


IMG_20130804_185547.jpg


IMG_20130804_190351.jpg



120 Calibration right angle

IMG_20130804_213822.jpg


IMG_20130804_213833.jpg


IMG_20130804_220620.jpg




IMG_20130804_220606.jpg




IMG_20130804_220402.jpg





IMG_20130804_213822.jpg


There seems to be an issue with my X axis. I know my X axis GT2 gear slips. I will have the replacement in place tomorrow, at least I hope that is what my issue is.

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 6:54 am
by flurin
This thread may be useful:

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1942

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 2:52 am
by syldcru
Flurin,
I figured out why my prints were slanted. My j head had a little tilt and my X axis pully had a crack :shock: ! I made some changes to my Z axis in the configuration.h file. I will upload it in the am. But I wanted to share tonight's print progress with you. Do you have the .stl file for the hollow box

Image

Here are the prints from tonight's config changes.

IMG_20130805_224159.jpg


IMG_20130805_224208.jpg


IMG_20130805_224217.jpg



Heart

IMG_20130805_224224.jpg


IMG_20130805_224237.jpg


IMG_20130805_224251.jpg

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 3:34 am
by flurin
It is a simple cube. You can get a hollow cube using these settings in Slic3r:

Code: Select all
; layer_height = 0.25
; perimeters = 2
; top_solid_layers = 0
; bottom_solid_layers = 2
; fill_density = 0.0
; perimeter_speed = 40
; infill_speed = 60
; travel_speed = 180
; scale = 1
; nozzle_diameter = 0.35
; filament_diameter = 1.75
; extrusion_multiplier = 0.8 (depending on your extruder calibration)

additionally with a Brim of 3mm
Temperature (PLA): 200 degrees C


Concerning Calibration:

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=1942&start=20#p18302

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:20 am
by syldcru
Florin,

I printed the test square (TestCube.stl) and here is the result. What was the size of the square?

IMG_20130810_211127.jpg


IMG_20130810_211153.jpg


IMG_20130810_211224.jpg


I will do some more calibration and report back with the results.

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:48 am
by flurin
syldcru wrote:I printed the test square (TestCube.stl) and here is the result. What was the size of the square?


30x30x30 mm

Is the height really 50.81 mm?
Your z-setting is obviously incorrect!

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:38 pm
by syldcru
Flurin,

you are correct.. I think I am 98% there in terms of having my correct Z height! Here are some more pictures and the test cube reprinted.

IMG_20130811_224912.jpg


IMG_20130811_225014.jpg


IMG_20130811_225040.jpg


IMG_20130811_225053.jpg


IMG_20130811_224851.jpg


IMG_20130811_224826.jpg

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:43 am
by gyrogearloose
flurin wrote:Which Firmware are you using?

Try Repetier-Host, anyway a better solution.

http://www.repetier.com/


I have to agree. Repetier-Host is way better. It allows you to change the print speed and extrusion rate on the fly while you are printing. Pronterface cannot do this. Besides, Pronterface is an annoyingly stupid name anyway.

Re: Pronterface does not print

PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:10 pm
by syldcru
I took Flurin advice and switched to Repetier-Host and never looked back at pronterface. I am now at the calibration stage, I decided to start a new degree and time is limited to weekend to work on the Hardon.. Hopefully I will get ti dialed in soon so I can start printing the Lulzbot Taz... I think I am getting addicted to building 3d printers :).

gyrogearloose wrote:
flurin wrote:Which Firmware are you using?

Try Repetier-Host, anyway a better solution.

http://www.repetier.com/


I have to agree. Repetier-Host is way better. It allows you to change the print speed and extrusion rate on the fly while you are printing. Pronterface cannot do this. Besides, Pronterface is an annoyingly stupid name anyway.