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  1. k1e1v1i1n

    k1e1v1i1n Active Member

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    How high can I go and where and how do I change this?

    Right now my max is 235

    Thanks.
     
    #1 k1e1v1i1n, Jan 20, 2015
  2. Soupaboy

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    Hey, all metal can go very high but the thermistors may not take it. I would recommend around 295 but you should never have to shoot that high. Play it safe and stick to a max of 280 so you don't kill of the thermistors.

    Happy printing
     
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  3. k1e1v1i1n

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    Thx 280 is more then I need so that's good but now I need to know how to raise the limit.
     
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    Awesome. its alway good to have a little extra so you can use heat to unblock the nozzle but keep an eye on it. Too hot can cause as many issues as too cold when printing
     
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  5. k1e1v1i1n

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    Still need to know how. I've never touched the firmware yet to be honest I don't even know how to see the firmware.
     
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    If you are going above 300 I would suggest a thermocouple, not a thermistor.
     
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  7. k1e1v1i1n

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    I am not going over 260.

    I am trying to get into the firmware. I am all set for the limit. Thanks guys.

    Any help with the firmware end?
     
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  9. k1e1v1i1n

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    Thanks I'll give that a go. Not sure of my model but I guess I'll try the 8th rods r1.

    Would it be in any of my info from the box?
     
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    Why, no. THAT would be telling.

    You are going to need to measure them.
     
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  11. k1e1v1i1n

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    Best way to measure without owning a set of calipers? :(
     
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    Math, rock it :)
     
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    Then go to harbor freight and pick up a pair of cheap calipers. You'll thank me later.
     
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  15. k1e1v1i1n

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    There are a few things on that list. But I'm on it.

    Counted more then 18 so i am going with R1 8mm.

    Wish me luck.
     
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    so far so good doing first print. anything I should watch out for to make sure I got it right?

    I did take the hot end up to 260 so I know that's working.
     
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    Hey guys here is a first print after the update its quick and dirty but I just needed to check the height.

    Anyone know how to get rid of the little lip around the bottom of my prints? not the end of the world but it would be nice if they were not there.
     

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  18. Mike Kelly

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    Usually that's a symptom of being too low on the first layer. Increase your offset a bit.
     
    #18 Mike Kelly, Jan 20, 2015
  19. k1e1v1i1n

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    Thanks I'll give that a go.
     
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  20. Galaxius

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    Nice print. It's such a great machine once it's been tweaked and calibrated, a few upgrades for older models, and you've figured out the software.
    FYI, the hexagon silicon sleeve is good to 400C.
     
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