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Hello from Denver, CO

Discussion in 'Introduction' started by miaxix888, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. miaxix888

    miaxix888 New Member

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    I just received my 3d printer last week and finally had a chance to play around this weekend. Just excited for my 1st 3d printer.
     
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  2. Mike Kelly

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    Hey finally another Denverite. I'm around if you need help on anything. I live over in Lakewood close to the border of golden.
     
    #2 Mike Kelly, Apr 7, 2014
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    miaxix888 New Member

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    Hi Mike, Glad to hear someone close by around the area.
    Keep in touch.

    Mac.
     
    #3 miaxix888, Apr 7, 2014
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    miaxix888 New Member

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    Mike, what are the mods and add-ons have you done to your printer ?
     
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  5. Mike Kelly

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    A lot, by time done:

    Basic:
    Tessarect's Bed Leveling mod
    Z stabalizers
    Upgraded to an E3D
    Smooth rod supports
    Added terminal blocks for 12v connections
    Bed Mounted Webcam

    Advanced:
    Dual E3D bowden X-Carriage:
    [How To]
    RRD Fan Extender

    Unreleased:

    Dual EZStruder cold end
    Acrylic Enclosure
    Swivel mount reprapdiscount XXL LCD
    24v Heated Build Plate upgrade

    In Progress:
    Drawer slides to linear rails with magnetically attached bed and quick disconnect.
    Add LED light strips


    Here's the library of the build log from the dual bowden mod and the enclosure
    https://cloudup.com/cGGfhsMgMnd
     
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    miaxix888 New Member

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    Awesome !!!!!
     
    #6 miaxix888, Apr 9, 2014
  7. Printed Solid

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    Just an FYI, Mike's a master. You should be able to run quite a few materials on the stock machine without any mods. The XXL and bed levelers are probably the first things you'll want to add once you do start modding though.
     
    #7 Printed Solid, Apr 10, 2014
  8. tesseract

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    Also when it comes to doing your first print, read through the forums and try and learn as much as you can about the first layer height it is CRITICAL if you are unsure ask us we can definitely help you out. If you do not get that set correctly you will see prints fail often and your frustration will grow. Get it right and you will be amazed how quickly your other skills will develop.

    Also make sure you start with PLA and stay with it long enough to become familiar with your printer and to the entire printing process, migrating to other more exotic material like ABS will add complication that will only add confusion that, when you are new, is not really needed.
     
    #8 tesseract, Apr 10, 2014
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    miaxix888 New Member

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    Thanks a lot guys ! I appreciate the help and tips a whole lot. I have been on this forum almost daily before receiving my 3d printer.
     
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