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Nema Stepper used in Flashforge 3D printer
I am using Flashforge Creator Pro and a Flashforge Finder
I want to know which NEMA stepper model is used in each of these two printers, or is it NEMA 17 for both?
Their model numbers are:
42HB40F08AB-04 [W-42MM, L-40MM], and;
42HD4027-01[W-42MM,…
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Should I be doing PID auto-tuning with my fan at 100% (Anet A8)
I'm using an Anet A8 with Marlin 1.1.6.
I've read countless guides on PID auto-tuning and never saw that the fan needed to be on, but when I look at the Marlin source code's ANet A8 configuration (here:…
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I am looking for the aluminum profile parts specs for this prusa i3 printer?
I have seen some photos of aluminum based Prusa i3 printers, and I like to know the numbers and the specs of the profiles? Also I want to know Is the first pic strong enough for reliable printer or I must use the second(respect to profiles I…
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How to properly use Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam with the heated bed?
From what I understand, it takes a really long time for the heated bed to heat up using an MK2a heated bed. I've heard some people suggest that using Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam (insulation that takes quite a bit of heat to catch on fire) can be…
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Why some corners aren't sticked well?
Is this a leveling problem? or it's because the bed temperature isn't equal in everywhere?
If it's because of leveling, it means the distance between nozzle and bed in this not-sticked corners are lot and should be decrease?
EDIT: material is ABS,…
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Missing print steps in e-waste 3d printer
I'm trying to create a 3D printer based on this instructable, EWaste 60$ 3DPrinter.
I have followed the steps provided there, and I'm facing the problem that the x-axis isn't able to move, i.e. the motor works fine but the z-axis part which is…
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RAMPS 1.4 losing power with more than 3 drivers mounted
I am rebuilding the electronics for an old Reprap with a RAMPS 1.4 setup.
If I plug in just the Arduino/RAMPS board into either 12 V or USB then it starts up fine, I can see this when I have the screen plugged in. However, when I start to add…
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3D print leans in Y-axis
I have made a custom 3D printer with RAMPS electronics. I have printed a Benchy (ship) well, but when I try to print anything with teeth (spiral vase), gears (bearing), or a circle (rocket), the Y-axis skip steps in a regular rate giving 70-60…
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G04 dwell period control parameters
I have a 3D printer that I built and I'm having trouble with some g code. I have to stop and start the extrude motor when the z axis moves up to the next layer. When I do this the 3D pen I am using goes back a little bit to prevent dripping. When…
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Step motors vibrate, don't move at all (Prusa I3)
Recently, I changed my RAMPS 1.4 card (because there was a problem with the power output).So I bought this new one, and an Arduino Mega.I didn'T change the code (Marlin 1.3.3).I used the same stepsticks (a4988).I plugged my motors to the Ramps card.…
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How to rotate camera using mjpg-streamer-experimental?
I've successfully installed mjpg-streamer-experimental from jacksonliam/mjpg-streamer.
I just can't figure out how to set the parameter I need in order to rotate my camera 180 degrees (I have my webcam mounted upside down for a custom mount I…
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Prusa i3 - First layer does not stick and looks jagged
My first layer is suddenly not sticking for every new print I'm trying. When it lays down the first layer it has this weird jaggedness to it, doesn't firmly stick to the plate, and gets dragged by the nozzle. I've printed previously successful…
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MOSFET problems!
I ordered a MOSFET module on eBay for my 3D printer and I did not get the one in the picture but I got this:
If there is any way I could use this on my Anet A8 could someone tell me how, as it only has one input connector, DC in, and 12 V out.
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How should I go about printing easily removable rafts?
I have had a 3d printer for a while now, and I have a lot of the quality settings dialed in pretty well, but one thing that constantly bugs me is removing the raft from my finished prints. I am using Repetier and I have set the air gap to 0.2 mm.…
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Alunar m508 Firmware
I have a Alunar M508 machine that I am trying to get new firmware on. The firmware that was loaded on the machine wasn't very good. The x axis was mirrored and the home point was way off. I was looking into Marlin to put on the machine, but don't…
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