Shoutbox Archive

Aug 1, 2018 at 6:15 PM - daniel871: Anybody know where I can get an easy to use filament EEPROM reset for DaVinci printers?
Aug 1, 2018 at 6:16 PM - daniel871: I won a 2.0A for $200 on a random ebay auction I bid on a month ago and forgot to watch.
Aug 1, 2018 at 6:18 PM - daniel871: "Won". It is a new-in-box machine, but I'm not crazy about trying to flash Repetier to the control board because that requires jury-rigging a jumper between two unsoldered pin holes while powering the machine up to allow firmware writing.
Aug 1, 2018 at 6:18 PM - daniel871: I'd rather "hack" the catridges.
Aug 1, 2018 at 6:20 PM - daniel871: But all of the first page Google results point to a web store selling dummy-configured cartridge reset units that is out of stock.

 

Aug 2, 2018 at 10:15 AM - NFOsec: What's up wenches?
Aug 2, 2018 at 10:28 AM - daniel871: Troubleshooting a hilarious DaVinci printer.
Aug 2, 2018 at 10:28 AM - daniel871: "It came from Ebay" basically.
Aug 2, 2018 at 10:29 AM - daniel871: I like the build itself, but the Y-axis isn't functioning properly so I'm trying to figure out what the issue is.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:19 AM - daniel871: Okay, that problem solved.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:20 AM - daniel871: Turned out pretty much every single screw in the frame had loosened during shipment and the tensioners were fully extended. Went around tightening frame screws and adjusted the tensioners, printer homed successfully.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:20 AM - daniel871: Ran calibration for the heaters and Extruder #1's heater is dead.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:20 AM - daniel871: Extruder #2's heater works and the bed heater works.
Aug 2, 2018 at 11:21 AM - daniel871: Now to figure out how to get it to read/run files in XYZware that are sliced for extruder #2 only.

 

Aug 3, 2018 5:40 AM - daniel871: Welp, the printer seems to work, for some values of work, now to just figure out how to reliably send programs to it/get a Raspberry Pi/Octoprint set up to feed it and make it my ABS printer.
Aug 3, 2018 5:52 AM - Geof: Daniel is this an XYZ ???
Aug 3, 2018 5:52 AM - Geof: curiosity has the best of me, what did you pay for it? Always seemed like a stout printer with short comings in firmware/closed source spool system
Aug 3, 2018 6:30 AM - daniel871: $200.
Aug 3, 2018 6:31 AM - daniel871: Turns out if you use the "secondary" hotend as the primary hotend that the firmware doesn't track the filament used and as long as you have a cartridge in the slot, you can bypass it and feed open-source filament through the tube to the hotend.
Aug 3, 2018 6:31 AM - daniel871: I don't really give a shit about dual-head printing, so that seems like an easy bug to exploit to do what I want. It also works with Simplify3d so.
Aug 3, 2018 6:32 AM - daniel871: I'll play with the printer some more next week at home and see what kind of print quality I actually get.
Aug 3, 2018 6:33 AM - daniel871: Interesting tidbit, the printer uses what appears to be bronze sleeve bearings on the rods instead of LM*UU style ball bearings.
Aug 3, 2018 6:34 AM - Geof: I remember them being kind of loud. This must be a newer one?
Aug 3, 2018 6:34 AM - daniel871: So instead of that rolling-bb noise you get that quiet hissing sound. Loudest noise is the stepper motor but even that isn't that bad. Sounds like an inkjet printer running around.
Aug 3, 2018 6:35 AM - daniel871: I should probably look at around on the internals of the machine for a manufactured date.
Aug 3, 2018 6:36 AM - daniel871: Not sure on when they put it out originally, but the older ones had transparent gray side panels, this one has transparent blue panels.
Aug 3, 2018 6:38 AM - daniel871: It's a bit odd on the build area. 7.9" on Y, 5.9" on X, 7.9" on Z.
Aug 3, 2018 6:38 AM - daniel871: Probably because they slapped that second extruder/hotend in there.
Aug 3, 2018 6:39 AM - daniel871: They claim 12.5 micron X/Y positioning precision at non-printing traverse speeds, so that'll be interesting to push with the printing speeds.
Aug 3, 2018 6:55 AM - Geof: thats pretty hard to believe honestly lol. but its possible! Wonder if it gets that due to a compensation in their slicer that using S3D you wont see?
Aug 3, 2018 7:00 AM - daniel871: Not sure. The entire motion system is pretty rigidly constrained with how the belts/tensioners are set up and how the belts are tied into the axis carriages.
Aug 3, 2018 7:01 AM - daniel871: The belts themselves look to have fiber reinforcement in them as well.
Aug 3, 2018 7:02 AM - daniel871: But I'm not familiar enough with belt-driven motion systems to know if that's a good thing over time or not.
Aug 3, 2018 7:15 AM - Geof: reinforced belts are a good thing. They dont rubber band on you.
Aug 3, 2018 7:43 AM - daniel871: Welp. Assuming I get it home in one piece this machine may be a pretty good deal.
Aug 3, 2018 7:47 AM - Geof: I'd say so. 200 is pretty fair for any used machine. Odd bed size for sure but having the length in one axis makes up for it IMO.
Aug 3, 2018 7:50 AM - daniel871: Finally have a machine where the bed is stationary except for the Z-axis movement.
Aug 3, 2018 8:01 AM - Geof: yep I am actually a pretty big fan of them as of lately. You get rid of the noise in your print from the heavy bed moving back and forth.
Aug 3, 2018 8:11 AM - Geof: I think the far over hyped MK2 was the last of that style machine I've bought (not impressed). Since then its been all replacements for moving bed set ups.
Aug 3, 2018 8:20 AM - daniel871: The only thing I didn't like about my experimenting so far with the Davinci is that it refuses to initiate a print unless it detects a cartridge in both cartridge slots and filament present in both hotends, regardless of whether the hotend is going to be used at all during a print.
Aug 3, 2018 8:20 AM - daniel871: I mean, I get it because it's probably super-simple to code that check, but still.
Aug 3, 2018 8:40 AM - Geof: yea they were big on making you buy their carts if I recall. The library had one I helped them with a long time ago. Pain in the butt lol.
Aug 3, 2018 8:41 AM - Geof: the real kicker of it was if it jammed it still counted it as "used filament" because the printer didn't have a monitoring system. They did a large print once and had a ton of filament left, but the machine said cart was empty so they had to get a new one. Suck city.
Aug 3, 2018 8:41 AM - Geof: glad that one has long since been door stop lol
Aug 3, 2018 9:17 AM - daniel871: If it's still around and had the dual extruder setup, that bug where you can use the "second" extruder to extrude and it not actually count the filament might be useful.
Aug 3, 2018 10:26 AM - Geof: nah to many good machines lol. I gave them a decent machine, cant even recall what it is. I think it sits in the back room now. To much frustration for them
Aug 3, 2018 11:07 AM - daniel871: A lot of people hack them to use Repetier firmware and then supposedly have much better machines because the actual build quality is good, it's just semi-crippled convenience-wise by the half-ass attempt at closed sourcing it.
Aug 3, 2018 11:16 AM - Geof: ah gotya. yea that would make more sense. They are build like tanks for sure.
Aug 3, 2018 11:27 AM - daniel871: I only mention it to put the idea of a reasonable salvage printer in your head.
Aug 3, 2018 11:27 AM - daniel871: Go over it to tighten everything up, open-source the firmware on it, turn it into a tank of a printer and either put it into production or set the library up properly with it.
Aug 3, 2018 11:31 AM - Geof: nah more time than I have to invest these days my friend. I barely have time to get on here and help out anymore lol. shoutbox is about all the more I can get to
Aug 3, 2018 11:31 AM - Geof: running all the machines is an all day job lol
Aug 3, 2018 11:52 AM - daniel871: https://i.imgur.com/yybVgEs.gif
Aug 3, 2018 11:59 AM - Geof: lmao

 

Aug 7, 2018 10:39 AM - daniel871: On the off chance anybody has ever wondered what a Davinci 2.0A control board looks like

 

Aug 8, 2018 3:48 PM - daniel871: https://i.imgur.com/h6cCJKR.gif

 

Aug 17, 2018 at 11:27 AM - daniel871: Hey, does anybody want an industrial 3d printer and have a shitload of money laying around? https://twitter.com/DanielRTurner/status/1030515845267697664

 

Aug 20, 2018 5:35 AM - mark tomlinson: Ugh. Monday. Spam user flood.
Aug 20, 2018 5:54 PM - daniel871: Wait, what? https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=33820

 

Aug 21, 2018 10:20 AM - Geof: You got one on the way yet Daniel? Fully enclosed and actually looks nice for under 500 bucks.
Aug 21, 2018 10:21 AM - Geof: not exactly my favorite brand in the world but one of their better looking offerings.
Aug 21, 2018 10:46 AM - daniel871: Nope. I've got "enough" printers right now. Maybe if I get lucky and get some extra cash at some point but not right now.
Aug 21, 2018 10:46 AM - daniel871: I mean, I like the on-paper specs for it, but don't have $500 to blow right now.
Aug 21, 2018 10:47 AM - daniel871: No way in hell it's a true Voxel printer though.
Aug 21, 2018 10:56 AM - Geof: no. Its a standard printer with Voxel in the name lol.
Aug 21, 2018 11:37 AM - Geof: 2nd R2 will be inbound next week. Trading off the ole MK2 for it
Aug 21, 2018 12:24 PM - daniel871: You madman.
Aug 21, 2018 12:25 PM - daniel871: Did Joel ever receive a working R2 or has it always been a "rob parts from another machine to make it work" thing?
Aug 21, 2018 12:33 PM - Geof: I believe that was the last thing said. This 2nd hand one was his given to someone that I'm trading my junker for lol

 

Aug 22, 2018 7:40 AM - Geof: Hey to Mark and Chris
Aug 22, 2018 8:39 AM - mark tomlinson: hey slacker
Aug 22, 2018 9:37 AM - Geof: Hardly! I'm here.... kind lol.
Aug 22, 2018 9:37 AM - Geof: The window is up while I'm modeling that counts ;0
Aug 22, 2018 9:37 AM - Geof: *\
Aug 22, 2018 10:02 AM - mark tomlinson:

 

Aug 23, 2018 3:41 AM - daniel871: Somebody got super bored.
Aug 23, 2018 3:41 AM - daniel871:
Aug 23, 2018 3:58 AM - daniel871: That Sebastian, lol.

 

Aug 24, 2018 7:43 AM - daniel871: Good grief, some dumbasses on another forum are arguing that PETG is hydroscopic because the ASTM D570 for a given manufacturer isn't absolutely zero (it's still less than the rating that PVC has on the same test).
Aug 24, 2018 9:17 AM - Geof: nothin an oven cant take care of
Aug 24, 2018 11:10 AM - mark tomlinson: Speaking of ovens ... soon starting on the forge.
Aug 24, 2018 11:47 AM - daniel871: Yeah, but, they're quibbling over "water absorption that is lower than a material literally used in home plumbing" in a discussion where someone asked about PETG and the response was "PETG doesn't give a fuck about moisture in the air".

 

Aug 27, 2018 5:15 AM - Geof: If you control the area you print in (climate controlled room is best IMO) all those issues go away. Mark speak to me about this forge lol.
Aug 27, 2018 5:15 AM - Geof: What are you doing now
Aug 27, 2018 6:47 AM - mark tomlinson: I feel the need to add a new sort of "3D" printing to the stable We had planned on it, just taking a little longer to get there.
Aug 27, 2018 6:48 AM - mark tomlinson: Going to have two sections a small induction heated one (couple of KW) and a larger gas-fired one.
Aug 27, 2018 7:00 AM - Geof: will be cool to see! Is there enough room in the new shop for all those tools?
Aug 27, 2018 7:28 AM - mark tomlinson: Room? No. I need an extradimensional cabinet to store things ...
Aug 27, 2018 8:01 AM - Geof: lol dont we both!
Aug 27, 2018 10:07 AM - daniel871: Is anybody else interested in the Fabtech Expo in November? There is supposed to be a huge section on no-shit industrial 3d printers there and I'm going.
Aug 27, 2018 1:01 PM - Geof: nah, I dont really go to commercial shows anymore. Its easier just to reach out and talk with them. Nothing crazy new since HP released (and Desktop metals of course- but they've been out and unchanged)
Aug 27, 2018 6:02 PM - daniel871: I'm also going for the potential networking stuff.
Aug 27, 2018 6:03 PM - daniel871: Big warning on the admission form that no photography will be permitted inside the exhibit halls, which is a bummer.

 

Aug 28, 2018 6:34 AM - Geof: thats pretty standard. I've been to a few shows where there were NDA's that had to be signed to view certain things. If you ask the people at the event that you want photos of, they will take and email to you most times.
Aug 28, 2018 6:35 AM - daniel871: I know, I'm mostly just interested to check out what the current/cutting edge stuff is in the metal fabrication machine industry.
Aug 28, 2018 6:35 AM - daniel871: Also, any and all free stuff being given out is a plus.
Aug 28, 2018 6:42 AM - daniel871: Supposed to be drawings for prizes and other things, maybe I'll get something cool out of it.
Aug 28, 2018 7:04 AM - Geof: they (commercial shows) typically have some pretty neat give away and samples. SLS is still the "metal to beat" system. I'm putting favor towards the FDM "office able" systems like Desktop Metal and Markforge Metal X, but the cost still needs to come down for me to be able to ROI.
Aug 28, 2018 7:04 AM - Geof: if you see anything new new please do let me know.
Aug 28, 2018 7:07 AM - daniel871: I will. I wish I had a good way to get the equivalent of a Press Pass or something, but I'm not legitimate enough.
Aug 28, 2018 7:12 AM - daniel871: Are the forums loading super-slowly for anyone else?
Aug 28, 2018 9:03 AM - Geof: zippy fast for me. or I guess as fast as usual

 

Aug 29, 2018 6:51 AM - Geof: Mark- Sculptable filament https://designbox3d.com/collections/pla-filament/products/thibra3d-skulpt
Aug 29, 2018 6:51 AM - Geof: want it lol

 

Aug 30, 2018 at 9:23 AM - mark tomlinson: Well, if I could sculpt worth a darn that might be a good choice. Trust me, my playdoh creations were not Objects'dArt
Aug 30, 2018 at 9:35 AM - Geof: I blame that on the playdoh lol
Aug 30, 2018 at 1:27 PM - mark tomlinson: OOOOh. Good one.

 

Aug 31, 2018 5:16 AM - Geof:

 

Sep 7, 2018 1:22 PM - daniel871:

 

Sep 9, 2018 6:27 AM - WheresWaldo: Mark you were fast this morning.
Sep 9, 2018 10:03 AM - mark tomlinson: <swooosh>!
Sep 9, 2018 10:03 AM - mark tomlinson: "speed of lightning roar of thunder"
Sep 9, 2018 10:03 AM - mark tomlinson: <there's no need to fear, underdog is here!"
Sep 9, 2018 10:04 AM - mark tomlinson: (gawd, I am old)

 

Sep 11, 2018 at 5:54 AM - Geof: Good morning all
Sep 11, 2018 at 5:59 AM - WheresWaldo: Morning
Sep 11, 2018 at 6:55 AM - mark tomlinson: It is morning. I'll reserve judgement on it for a bit
Sep 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM - MWDK: How is everybody today?
Sep 11, 2018 at 8:11 AM - mark tomlinson: I'm upgrading the morning from 'blah' to 'tolerable'
Sep 11, 2018 at 8:16 AM - Geof: ditto. Tolerable. AC is out but its a decent day so not terribly hot in the shop.
Sep 11, 2018 at 8:28 AM - mark tomlinson: Dude... here that is panic time
Sep 11, 2018 at 10:01 AM - Geof: lol nah only 70. We dont live in the pits of hell like you do lol
Sep 11, 2018 at 10:43 AM - mark tomlinson: Summer can be Satan's armpit that is for truth
Sep 11, 2018 at 12:22 PM - Geof: LOL hard pass use to be near the miami area. Love visiting- cant handle the heat past that

 

Sep 12, 2018 6:16 AM - WheresWaldo: I will keep you guys informed if FLORENCE does anything to Charlotte, we are expecting the rains to start Saturday - Monday and the current forecast is for 8-12" of rain. It will cause some flash flooding in areas.
Sep 12, 2018 6:22 AM - WheresWaldo: EURO model has most of the worst missing us completely.
Sep 12, 2018 6:27 AM - WheresWaldo: Euro is historically more accurate than GSF (US) models
Sep 12, 2018 7:02 AM - mark tomlinson: Good luck
Sep 12, 2018 7:19 AM - WheresWaldo: Nothing like you have had to handle, but people here panic. No water, no beer, no toilet paper. I guess all people do it drink and poop during a storm.
Sep 12, 2018 7:26 AM - mark tomlinson: In your areas I imagine flooding will be the largest concern. Here we are too flat for flooding to be a major issue except for certain areas (mostly coastal)
Sep 12, 2018 8:26 AM - Geof: Stay safe and dry Waldo! Hope it misses you. And totally ! Bad storms drinkin and poopin is it lol
Sep 12, 2018 1:04 PM - daniel871: So, uh, I found a job where I'll continue working in Solidworks like normal, but also be involved in integrating industrial 3d printing into the manufacturing processes at that company. Holy shit I'm excited.