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by carlsgems
Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: DropLit
Topic: Build Platform and Projector Sync
Replies: 6
Views: 8231

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...
by carlsgems
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
by carlsgems
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...
by carlsgems
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.
by carlsgems
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...
by carlsgems
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.
by carlsgems
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
by carlsgems
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...
by carlsgems
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 ...
by carlsgems
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...
by carlsgems
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...
by carlsgems
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...

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