Ask for HELP – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com Exploring the world of 3D printing Thu, 06 May 2021 21:36:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.7 https://thefirstlayer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nozzle-diameter-nozzle-size-layer-thickness-layer-thickness-icon-100x100.png Ask for HELP – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com 32 32 TFL Live: Ask for HELP – 18 Apr 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-18-apr-2021/ Thu, 06 May 2021 21:33:02 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1379

What type of questions did we answer this week?

My extruder is varying speed? Noticed it last night while calibrating the e steps. No skipping. It just slows down for 2-3 seconds. Not pausing, slows down, then speeds back up for 10-15 sec.

I’m having a really hard time getting my Davinci 1.0 Aio to work with my simplified 3d software its shows connected but won’t send the file to the printer.

When you are using PLA filament what is the best temps?

I have a clog problem on my anet a8, bought with a lot of improvement, like bowden extruder.After investing hours to setup mechanics and calibrate steps, now starts to lose E steps and ends in a clog.

I have Ender 3 pro 4.2.7 board and direct drive and bltouch my problem is it won’t store any changes ie z setting.

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – April 11, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-april-11-2021/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:03:18 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1373
What are some of the questions we answered this week?

Question about bed leveling and the BL-Touch. When its doing its points of measurement on the start of a print is it taking those measurements and changing how the nozzle will meet the bed as it prints?

I have a BL- Touch and an ender 3 2.4.7 board but i want to have it running on an Anycubic mega zero would you be able to help me out?

Thoughts on the new mainboard from BIGTREETECH the E3 RRF V1.1?

My CR10 hot-end is done for. I have a dragon hot-end literally sitting on my desk. But now I see Hermera available everywhere. What would you do?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – Mar 28, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-mar-28-2021/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:51:57 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1369

What are some of the questions we answered this week?

Does anyone have experience with the Sovol SV02?

A friend would like me to print a fountain head for a pet pool, what would you recommend for filament?

What do you guys think about extending an ender 3 to 650 printable height in Z?

Has anyone has any luck getting the marlin source code from Creality rather than just the compiled hex/bin files? Under the open source licensing should the not make the source code available?

Just got my CR 6 SE as my first printer and playing with the extrusion modifier on Cura. Should the lines just overlap slightly or should they have just a ultra tiny cap between them?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – Mar 21, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-mar-21-2021/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:25:32 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1361

What are some of the questions we answered this week?

Can you recommend a video on how to get your first layer right?

Should I change my start G Code to Heat-up my Nozzle at the same as the bed? Your Opinion?

I’m about to change my stock extruder to a duel gear. My question is am I going to have to calibrate my esteps or just try a small print first?

To improve quality is it worth replacing stock motors off of a Creality or Anycubic to LDO-branded 0.9 degree ones ?

What would be the best filament to use for an RC Catamaran speed boat?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – March 14, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-march-14-2021/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:56:08 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1355
What are some of the questions we answered this week?

Bed Bilinear levelling in Marlin. Mine start at front right. Is there a start like front left as it is X=0 & y=0?

After a couple of months of great prints, the last few prints it is doing a layer shift every so often randomly. my belt is tight and seems fine?

Heat Bed Insulation and the Reflective foil tape, is it any good?

​I have an Ender 5 with a Titan extruder. Would it be possible to print NinjaFlex through the bowden tube? Or, should I wait until I can afford a direct drive?

Layer shifting, do you need to do some printer Mantainence.

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – March 7, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-march-7-2021/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:40:01 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1351
What are some of the questions we answered this week?

Does the higher purity also mean a higher glass transition temp?

To confirm, if FDA approve in medical environment. This means it is not absorbent?

Can I print ABS on and EnderV2 without an enclosure?

Watched your vid on proper bed leveling because I was having bed adhesion probs, you saved me 700$ because I was able to return the new printer I bought and fix my old one. thank you!

The filament is food safe what modifications do you need to do to the printer…or do you?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – February 28, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-february-28-2021/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:47:55 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1341
What are some of the questions we answered this week?

When a printer says it prints either PLA or ABS can the printer use the other different filiments?

Very new to 3d world. Been printing small things off thingaverse..anything you can recommend me studying up on?

Have any of you replaced the X-axis V-slot wheels, say on an Ender 3 V2 with a linear rail setup?

Do you have any issues with PETG warping? I print PETG in an enclosure with bed temp at 80 degrees and no fan, but after a while the corners lift up.

On my new Rock 3 Pro, how tight do I need to turn the thumb screw on the direct drive extruder? Obviously too loose and it will slip, what happens if too tight?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – February 21, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-february-21-2021/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:42 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1332
What are some of the questions we answer this week?

I’m working on a hot end that uses a piezoelectric plate. What is a piezoelectric plate for and what does it do?

Is it worth upgrading my Ender 3 Pro with a Micro Swiss all metal hotend kit and why?

What is a good printer for printing ABS straight out of the box?

is the most recent board form MKS better that the SGel Lv2.o?

Is a BL Touch absolutely necessary for 3D printing?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – February 14, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-february-14-2021/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:28:06 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1324
What are some of the questions were answered this week?

In “vase mode” using Cura. What I can do to find a balance between time to print and thickness of the vase. Is there a trick? 

If you have a new out of the box printer, you want to change the nozzle, do you need to heat up the nozzle still or can it be done cold?

I’m replacing a part cooling fan on E3V2. Existing wiring is blue/yellow. New fan is black/red. Which goes to which? 

CR10s is having adhesion problems and print curling? What most likely is the problem?

Trying to create a flat 1mm rectangular sheet with some rows of evenly spaced 8mm holes no thicker than the sheet, but with strength on each circumference. Can I manage that with Matter tools?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – February 7, 2021 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-february-7-2021/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:35:55 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1315
What are some of the questions we answered this week?

What can I use to fill in joints?

I’m a programmer trying to build my first 3d printer. So far I have some nema 17 motors but I’m stuck trying to find a case, what frame would you recommend?

Hey when y’all made the rocket what filament did y’all use or did you use high heat paint?

Question about prusaslicer. With the newest version I use the cr10s pro v2 profile but it seems to draw the “print line” right in the middle of my print, like an L shape, then to the side?

I’ve been enjoying printing on my Ender 3 and noticed some light dust on some of the rollers. Is this normal or is this a sign that the rollers are to tight?

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