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    Solved Problems Printing with PETG

    I am not sure if that is PETG problem but you may have a z- offset problem. Basically too close to the print bed. I might be misunderstanding you...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved KOOKYE LCD 12864 Graphic Smart Display Controller module

    I am not sure about that Kookye lcd but --- https://printedsolid.com/collections/accessories-and-upgrades/products/smart-lcd-controller-xxl...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Mar 17, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Solved Brittle Filament

    Well I try to find the best pace to put the spool that feeds the best. If the filament gets tangled it's a bad situation all around either it...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Mar 16, 2017 in forum: General Questions
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    Solved Brittle Filament

    Since everyone is sharing, I use this type: [ATTACH] I can set it down to if I want.
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: General Questions
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    New to this

    Buy lots of Aqua net super hold hair spray and elmer super strong glue stick and you can't go wrong.
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Introduction
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    Suggested Maintenance and accessories (not mods)

    Yes you can fly them if built right. I already printed the parts out on my Prusa i2 mk2 for the spitfire. I am waiting on some parts and glue...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    San Francisco couple and their two cats found dead after they were poisoned by carbon monoxide from

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4167150/San-Francisco-couple-died-leaking-3-D-printer.html I find this story very suspect as I and...
    Thread by: Chuck Erwin, Jan 28, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    PLA Makergeeks Raptor PLA - high heat

    I am just using the stock hot end with pretty normal pla settings (200-220). Everyone's setting are going to be slightly different. If you're...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: Printing Filament
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    PLA Makergeeks Raptor PLA - high heat

    This month I got two regular pla's black and white. Prints good for me. Two stickers, discount coupon, cold pull cord and nozzle pokey thing. Last...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Jan 24, 2017 in forum: Printing Filament
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    Unanswered First layer good, Second layer crap :-)

    A couple of thoughts: It looks to me that your nozzle is dragging the the first layer. I had this happen when my fan under the bottom was off and...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Jan 8, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved matter control software v 1.6

    Let me guess you are using a usb cable to print? If so stop doing that and use the SD option. Save the gcode to an sd card then run it from the sd...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Jan 1, 2017 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    "Exotic" Filament with R1+

    Don't throw the frame away you can make a lithograph and frame it or something but glad you got your glass. I did remember if you don't want to...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Dec 22, 2016 in forum: Printing Filament
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    "Exotic" Filament with R1+

    I don't really like making recommendations because what works for me may not work for you. But here is what I did. I have used tglas and petg on...
    Post by: Chuck Erwin, Dec 21, 2016 in forum: Printing Filament