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    Solved LCD screen power source

    It's been a while since I've pulled the R1+ out of the pile in the junk room, but I think I wired inside the case to the mains power leads a USB...
    Post by: fred3d, Mar 17, 2023 at 8:31 AM in forum: General Questions
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    Unanswered Where to hire someone for my simple 3D design and print project?

    Reddit has a sub for people to post requests for either designing a model or for having a print done, or both. Additionally, posting here as you...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 25, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I'm a metrology sort of person and I'd really like to pin down this problem and ideally have the ideal solution as well. The owner of the printer...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 9, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I'm still trying to solve this problem. By adding an M565 Z-0.8 code between G28 and G29, the test prints have improved, but the "potato chip"...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 8, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I've read as much of the linked pages as I could find. After checking a number of things, I am not sure this is related to z-offset. I've...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 6, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    The link to the FAQ is quite helpful. I see that the Z-offset issue is at the top of the list. What concern should I have about the v1.0 versus...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 4, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Possible z-offset problem?

    I'm assisting an R1 plus owner with a new problem with his printer. Stock firmware, other than any changes that might have been required by moving...
    Thread by: fred3d, Feb 3, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Unresolved Flex filament, won't feed.

    I recall converting a similar printer and part of the installation was to miter/chamfer the short piece of PTFE tubing. You may wish to check the...
    Post by: fred3d, Feb 1, 2023 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    For sale !

    There are a lot of people running around today, although not all of them are interested in 3D printing. In what part of the world are these...
    Post by: fred3d, Jan 14, 2023 in forum: Off Topic
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    Answered looking at new slicers

    I don't use MatterControl, but a friend who has a Robo3D R1+ uses that program for his printing. Both the earlier version and the most recent one...
    Post by: fred3d, Nov 20, 2022 in forum: General Questions
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    Up 3d printing for primary schools

    Steer clear of SketchUp. It's notorious for creating non-printable objects. If 3D design is the objective, Tinkercad is a good choice for all...
    Post by: fred3d, Sep 26, 2022 in forum: Show and Tell
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    Partial Answer Firmware Recommendation

    One characteristic I've found on the R1+ relates to the microswitches on the ABL system. The compensation has limitations of range and it's...
    Post by: fred3d, Sep 26, 2022 in forum: Troubleshooting
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    I have a new r1 plus printer still in box

    I'll agree with BrooklynBay about getting a bit of a collection of spare parts. PartsBuilt carries a good number of components for the Robo3D...
    Post by: fred3d, Sep 21, 2022 in forum: Show and Tell
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    I have a new r1 plus printer still in box

    I would not use the terms "will need to" when it comes to replacing parts. In some cases, the terms would be "will want to." The heat bed...
    Post by: fred3d, Sep 21, 2022 in forum: Show and Tell