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- Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:52 am
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Build Platform and Projector Sync
- Replies: 6
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Re: Build Platform and Projector Sync
I am using alphasense blue resin and have heard blue is a hard resin to cure. does anyone have any suggestions on blue resins? I am hoping to prctice on some simple stl files and soon get it to castable resins for jewelry. there are several out there and I even seen a commercial machine with a cartr...
- Thu May 28, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Build Platform and Projector Sync
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8231
Re: Build Platform and Projector Sync
thanks I will try auto calc and if that doesn't work i will fish around and see if I can get a recommended file and try to slip it in the Gcode
- Sun May 24, 2015 3:22 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Build Platform and Projector Sync
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8231
Build Platform and Projector Sync
I have my projector calibrated for light image on to the vat, test run had mixed results. exposed resin but not in the way that worked. The question I have after a dry run on slicing the stl file and movement of the platform. During the test run the light was projected toward the platform, the platf...
- Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:21 am
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Starting at Zero "Z"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4644
Re: Starting at Zero "Z"
Thanks, Have dish coated with slyguard, guess I need to give it a whirl.
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:58 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Starting at Zero "Z"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4644
Starting at Zero "Z"
Setting Z at the beginning of print. I have read somewhere that setting Z in resin dish to start with clean piece of paper that keeps the dumb bell just shy of touching the coating in the resin dish, is this correct or is there a better way to get it started. I know there needs to be a clean scratch...
- Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:52 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: A silly question is the one that is not asked
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4357
Re: A silly question is the one that is not asked
Thanks, I was able to switch the signal wires with success and pulled the jumper and tested distance control with micrometer. Now have coated resin dish with slyguard 184 and curing. Now to calibrate the projector and hope to get test printing after dish has cured.
- Mon Apr 20, 2015 3:38 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: I've gotten this far, advice and questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16228
Re: I've gotten this far, advice and questions
found this thread, what wires are switched to correct the motor direction,
Thanks
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- Mon Apr 20, 2015 3:33 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: A silly question is the one that is not asked
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4357
A silly question is the one that is not asked
I have gotten the Droplit going and have been able to manual control in Gcode sender and in creation workshop, The question is a directional one, when controlling the Z axis for calibrating etc the control arrows are reversed Plus Z goes down Minus Z goes up, is the correct for a bottom up printer l...
- Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:14 am
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Droplit build, whats next
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5283
Re: Droplit build, whats next
Thanks for the advice. I have the droplit set and can control it with the universal GCodesender. I am trying to set it up to run on Creation Workshop. I have opened the software and checked to log and it has connected. Should you be able to control the Z axis in creation workshop? I did try and had ...
- Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:23 pm
- Forum: New Member introduction
- Topic: Carl from Virginia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2152
Re: Carl from Virginia
Thanks a bunch, I was able to update firmware now to get my head around creation work shop. The printer kit makes for a very well built printer. I look forward to get printing and maybe see if I can get some castable resins. my interest started when I was researching one for I shop I work at, I have...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:19 pm
- Forum: New Member introduction
- Topic: Carl from Virginia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2152
Carl from Virginia
Hey 3D ers, I am taking the plunge and new to the 3D resin dlp printing. Built the droplit kit and would love some info on now setting it up with the firmware and projector with the best route to take, thought about skimming info an a few of the other dlp printers hoping similar process I could glea...
- Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:13 pm
- Forum: DropLit
- Topic: Droplit build, whats next
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5283
Droplit build, whats next
I am willing to be a beta tester on the jewelry model side of things if I can get some answers. Built the machine, bought the acer H6510HD projector and ready to start printing with some questions. 1) flashing the firmware? I can see the arduino uno in device and have tried to get the firmware to th...