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by nitewatchman
Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:35 am
Forum: Artemis
Topic: On Order
Replies: 2
Views: 3031

On Order

Pulled the trigger last night on an Artemis with the color display. After following posts and reviews, can wait to get my hands on it.

My 4 year old Max 2+ is getting a little tired and cranky.

gary
by nitewatchman
Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:06 am
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: [Solved] Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?
Replies: 37
Views: 23053

Re: [Solved] Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?

The factory files should have that, outline is 70%.
by nitewatchman
Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:35 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: [Solved] Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?
Replies: 37
Views: 23053

Re: [Solved] Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?

Attached are sample .factory files for S3D to print part of the P-51 Mustang. These have reinforced flanges and intermediate stiffeners. This was done by manipulating the processes within the .factory file. Fuselage 3 is a plain printed section, Fuselage 4 is in seven sections using silver, white an...
by nitewatchman
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: [Solved] Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?
Replies: 37
Views: 23053

Re: Print 3dlabprint Airplanes and Rostock Max - any success?

Here is someone who had success but he had to use S3D to pull it off: http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8800&p=74148&hilit=3dlabprint#p74148 That would be me. I use S3D for everything. Contrary to what you may hear and read, I find it the most controllable and predictable o...
by nitewatchman
Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Printer reset detected mid print
Replies: 2
Views: 2875

Re: Printer reset detected mid print

Sounds like your 8 pin harness connector is coming loose.

gary
by nitewatchman
Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: new he280 hotend issues
Replies: 21
Views: 12807

Re: new he280 hotend issues

I initially found that the Bowden tube was exiting the braid too close to the HE and causing the plug to see intermittent contact by pulling it loose. Pierced the braid higher up and problem went away.
by nitewatchman
Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: new he280 hotend issues
Replies: 21
Views: 12807

Re: new he280 hotend issues

When the screen first changes from the startup screen to the status screen, for just a few seconds temperature should be reported for both thermistors before changing to def. One is likely correct and most likely the bed. The other will likely report -50C which indicates a no signal is being receive...
by nitewatchman
Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:32 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: New Rostock Troubles
Replies: 61
Views: 33892

Re: New Rostock Troubles

I CNC machine. The rolling paper trick was taught to me by an old-timer. It works amazingly well and won't dull expensive carbide mills. On my Tormach, I either use a Toolsetting Probe to set all the tools in the toolchanger at one time or I use a 1-2-3 block to set tools one at a time. For setting...
by nitewatchman
Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:22 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: HE280 Firmware Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 7820

Re: HE280 Firmware Problem

Flipped Green and White wires to Thermistor, problem solved.

Gary
by nitewatchman
Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: new he280 hotend issues
Replies: 21
Views: 12807

Re: new he280 hotend issues

Try flipping the Green and White wires on the Hot End Thermistor. The results may please you.


Gary
by nitewatchman
Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: HE280 Firmware Problem
Replies: 12
Views: 7820

HE280 Firmware Problem

Completed the HE280 Hardware upgrade to my V2 this weekend and assembly wiring, etc. seemed to go okay. When the firmware was updated the printed displayed the "splash" or startup screen and then after a pause of several seconds displayed gibberish. Cleared the EEProm and reloaded, same re...
by nitewatchman
Tue Apr 19, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Anyone here try inverted printing?
Replies: 17
Views: 10556

Re: Anyone here try inverted printing?

Printing upside down. Isn't that how it works out anyway for you Aussie guys?

Just like the toilet flush swirling the wrong way!

gary
by nitewatchman
Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: 3D App used ?
Replies: 21
Views: 13341

Re: 3D App used ?

Jimustanguitar wrote:I've been using DesignSpark to make my models. I also made a tutorial video to help others get started. I'm delinquent on creating a followup video, but maybe I'll jump on it this week.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYcAZVgKWPA[/youtube]
+1 for DesignSpark
by nitewatchman
Tue Feb 23, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Heated Bed How-To's
Topic: Faster Heated Bed
Replies: 124
Views: 119991

Re: Faster Heated Bed

To me the wiring sketch you posted looks okay and is basically how mine is connected. One question however is on the 24VDC to 12VDC converter, how did you handle or connect the magic yellow wires? Looks like on the 24VDC side connect the yellow to the red but on the 12VDC side the yellow should just...
by nitewatchman
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: General Tips 'N Tricks
Topic: Printing effector plates
Replies: 9
Views: 6474

Re: Printing effector plates

Jimustanguitar wrote:I've put hundreds of hours on the ducted effector platform, and it's worked great. I've even printed nylon up at 265C with it. No ill effects to report.
Same here with Jim's ducted effector printed from ABS, doesn't seem to be an issue at all.

gary
by nitewatchman
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: 3W, 4W, 7W hot end resistors...
Replies: 10
Views: 8421

Re: 3W, 4W, 7W hot end resistors...

Eaglezsoar wrote:
nitewatchman wrote:
Eaglezsoar wrote:If you are still using resistors, I have an Edsel automobile I could sell you. :)

If you really have an Edsel for sale, I really have some money.

gary
Just kidding, Gary.

You never know when it may be a Shelby in a barn.
by nitewatchman
Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX
Topic: 3W, 4W, 7W hot end resistors...
Replies: 10
Views: 8421

Re: 3W, 4W, 7W hot end resistors...

Eaglezsoar wrote:If you are still using resistors, I have an Edsel automobile I could sell you. :)

If you really have an Edsel for sale, I really have some money.

gary
by nitewatchman
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Fried RAMBO??? Thankfully not...
Replies: 19
Views: 10631

Re: Fried RAMBO??? Thankfully not...

geneb wrote:You might check to make sure where the source of the goop is coming from - you may need to tighten the nozzle a bit if it's leaking.

g.
Mine is just miscellaneous boogers.
by nitewatchman
Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Fried RAMBO??? Thankfully not...
Replies: 19
Views: 10631

Re: Fried RAMBO??? Thankfully not...

So, anyway...while I still have all my fingers...and since I have little interest in purchasing cleaning towels with or without boogers...can anyone suggest a method to keep the nozzle clean(er) when using PLA? The issue I have is that some of my print jobs are many hours long and often finish (or ...
by nitewatchman
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:24 pm
Forum: What are YOU making?
Topic: Dual Snailhorn Part I
Replies: 10
Views: 7098

Re: Dual Snailhorn Part I

Are these files available?
by nitewatchman
Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Heated Bed How-To's
Topic: Faster Heated Bed
Replies: 124
Views: 119991

Re: Faster Heated Bed

Outstanding

gary
by nitewatchman
Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Simplify3D
Topic: Perfect print except...
Replies: 10
Views: 9544

Re: Perfect print except...

MM/Min - MM/Sec, it 's a setup parameter that you can switch either way. Use whatever blows your skirt up.

gary
by nitewatchman
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Simplify3D
Topic: Perfect print except...
Replies: 10
Views: 9544

Re: Perfect print except...

I also use S3D, the only thing that looks a little odd in your setting is the retraction speed. For me it would be quite high, it may be possible that the fast retraction is pulling a "bubble" from the end of the filament and leaving it in the nozzle tip to be pushed out immediately when t...
by nitewatchman
Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:54 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: Heated bed temp with ABS and PEI?
Replies: 15
Views: 9607

Re: Heated bed temp with ABS and PEI?

Nitewatchman, My 24 volt power supply and 24 to 12 volt converter have arrived. I have ordered a Crydom D1D40, that should arrive in a few days. What heat sink is a good fit for the D1D40? You can use a commercial finned heat sink or simply attached it to an aluminum plate or sheet. Except for thos...
by nitewatchman
Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:26 am
Forum: Troubleshooting
Topic: ABS Won't stick and curls on nozzle.
Replies: 16
Views: 10232

Re: ABS Won't stick and curls on nozzle.

If you use a feeler gauge (I use a .004" also) suggest that you then lower the nozzle to -0.10mm and set z zero there. So i have the same feeler gauge and im trying to calibrate, do you zero it to the feeler gauge then calibrate zero again by just going down to -0.10mm? Exactly BUT you must be...

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