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    Make your own anti-stick nozzle

    Both Matterhackers and E3d offer nozzles that are "anti-stick" so that the filament doesn't stick to the nozzle. (Matterhackers' "clean tip...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 28, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    G-Gode Command for Control of 12V out on Microcontroller

    Is there a way to toggle the fan that connects to the 12V out on the arduino board? (The one that physically blows on the board to keep it cool)....
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 2, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Software
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    Help with Gantry Rebuild and diagnostic of layer alignment issue

    I have been having an issue with layer misalignment when printing. What is interesting is it seems to be tied to the z-seam setting in cura. When...
    Thread by: DavidR, Nov 21, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Good Build Plate I've Found for certain hard to print filaments

    I can highly recommend this polypropylene/epoxy build surface available on amazon for the following filaments:...
    Thread by: DavidR, Nov 20, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Mods and Upgrades
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    Good choice of chemically resistant filament

    I would like to make an electrochemical cell. I was wondering if anybody might have good recommendations for chemically inert filaments. Ideally,...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 18, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    Is there a way to tell the fine tune offset wizard what diameter nozzle I'm using

    I feel like if the volume flow rate is kept the same when the nozzle diameter has changed the results would not be very accurate
    Thread by: DavidR, Apr 13, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    HELP!!! nozzle replacement

    I have broken three hexagon hotends in a row trying to remove the nozzle. Each time the nozzle snaps in two-the hexagonal head falls free and the...
    Thread by: DavidR, Apr 3, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    Is the E3D V6 compatible with R2?

    Can I replace the stock hot end with an E3D V6 on the R2?
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 29, 2018, 33 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    filament runout question(s)

    This question applies to Robo filament spools specifically. The filament at the end of the spool is bent and plugged through a hole in the spool....
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 21, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    Questions regarding the stock R2 nozzle

    Some filaments (like steel-infused PLA) recommend and/or require the use of a "hardened steel nozzle". Is this the type of nozzle that comes with...
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 19, 2018, 28 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    First layer splitting

    I'm trying to determine what is causing this poor INTRA-layer adhesion on the first layer. It's driving me crazy.
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 17, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    linear advance

    I was recently reading about Marlin's linear advance feature, which allegedly makes calculations that take nozzle pressure into account to help...
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 14, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    colorfabb nGen tips?

    I'm trying out colorfabb nGen copoly on R2. I use Cura as my slicer. I was wondering if there were any general tips someone might have for this...
    Thread by: DavidR, Mar 3, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Filament
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    How do you know if you're printing too cold

    I know how to identify if extrusion temp is too hot. I'm curious as to what indicates a print's being made at too low a temp.
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 14, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    lubricating vertical rods

    Do the two rods adjacent to the z-axis screw get lubricated? The manual seems to imply that they don't. If so is it 3 in 1 oil or amber grease...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 11, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    General tips for printing polycarbonate

    I've tried to find this elsewhere on the forums. I'm using eSun in particular. I'm printing at 250-255 w/ bed temp of 100, print speed 50, and...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 7, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    How to clean stuck PC filament from the buildtak sheet

    eSun ePC in particular, I have canceled the print early (basically first layer). I have found in general that it won't even budge unless the bed...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 7, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    A useful note for trouble extruding and keeping your bed clean

    I am posting this for those who might find it useful. I was having problems with the extruder getting clogged when I would start a print (no...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 5, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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    loading high temperature filaments

    So the filament load wizard only has pla 190 and abs 230 as options. I want to load a polycarbonate abs which is labeled at 270-290. Will the...
    Thread by: DavidR, Feb 4, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: General Questions
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    auto-leveling IR and ambient light

    As mentioned in previous posts the LED lights on my unit are currently dimmed.They are functional in that they emit light but it is so faint they...
    Thread by: DavidR, Jan 21, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Troubleshooting
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