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by Macros
Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Bed slow to get to temperature
Replies: 22
Views: 12349

Re: Bed slow to get to temperature

Thanks mate will give that a go.
by Macros
Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: Bed slow to get to temperature
Replies: 22
Views: 12349

Bed slow to get to temperature

Hey guys, I've had a little search but haven't been able to come up with an answer. I'm running the standard power supply set up as per the manual and on 230VAC. My heated bed takes about 25 minutes to get to 80 degrees C and will not go higher than 84. I guess this is not normal? What do you think ...
by Macros
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Australia and New Zealand
Topic: The cheapest (usable) filament option for Australia?
Replies: 10
Views: 11517

Re: The cheapest (usable) filament option for Australia?

For NZ, I purchased some cheap stuff from Sandbrooks (http://reeltoreal.co.nz/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). I've only used the ABS so far and so far so good. A bit hard to tell as I still have to tweak my printer settings for better results.
by Macros
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: I think I may have killed my board
Replies: 3
Views: 3293

Re: I think I may have killed my board

'Twas a fuse indeed.

Thanks guys.
by Macros
Mon May 25, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: Rostock MAX v2
Topic: I think I may have killed my board
Replies: 3
Views: 3293

I think I may have killed my board

Silly me. I soldered in a new hot end cooling fan with the printer power on. I heard a little "tick" from the front of the printer and now the LCD screen won't turn on and I can't connect via USB. I checked the blade fuse and both the smaller fuses on the board and they have continuity. Do...
by Macros
Fri May 22, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Hi from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 3
Views: 3145

Re: Hi from Auckland, New Zealand

Bit of a cold wet overcast day today in Auckland.

I've got a E3D V6 and Volcano ready to go but I figured I'd let the Kapton Monster make the first few prints.

[img]http://iforce.co.nz/i/lvql0hx5.wqp.jpg[/img]
by Macros
Fri May 22, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Australia and New Zealand
Topic: Operation "stick to the damn glass ya bastard!" (AU)
Replies: 26
Views: 28264

Re: Operation "stick to the damn glass ya bastard!" (AU)

I've had the most success with blue 2090 tape with a bit of Office Max glue stick on top. That and making sure I've got my first layer height is still in the ball park.
by Macros
Tue May 12, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: New Member introduction
Topic: Hi from Auckland, New Zealand
Replies: 3
Views: 3145

Hi from Auckland, New Zealand

Hello,

My name is Malcolm and I'm now the proud owner of a box full of bits 8-)

[img]http://iforce.co.nz/i/hlxp2kse.uzb.jpg[/img]

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