Ender 3 Pro – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com Exploring the world of 3D printing Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:44:51 +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 Ender 3 Pro – The First Layer https://thefirstlayer.com 32 32 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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End of 2020 Build – December 27, 2020 https://thefirstlayer.com/end-of-2020-build-december-27-2020/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:55:52 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1270
Building the Mingda Rock 3, while answering questions.

I need help I have an ender 3 pro and am wondering how to fix the silent motherboard with the homing is failing when I auto home.

How important is it to get the x axis level with the blocks ?

Do you recomend adding an octopi to an ender 3pro? is there any issues/ things to be aware for a new user like myself?

Have you guys looked at the aloha version of Cura Arachne?

 I have the Sovol sv01 on order. What board can I upgrade to for a silent board. Does it have to be a SOVOL or can I use a big tree tech?

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – December 13, 2020 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-december-13-2020/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:09:54 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1261
What are some of the Questions we answer today

I have a ender 3 pro and I am wanting to print with nylon x filament but I cant find out how to get the temp up can you help?

My computer recently crashed and I lost all my settings for Cura, I want to know is there a way I can regain my settings from one of my old G Codes that I had saved on my SD card?

I know this might sound crazy but I dont know how to get a filmwere? I am only 3 weeks into 3d printing.

I understand that bed-leveling is crucial to quality printing, other than the paper method, are there any products sold that are more accurate than a piece of paper?

How do I leveling a bed that has a dip in the middle.

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TFL Live: Ask for HELP – Streamed Live December 5, 2020 https://thefirstlayer.com/tfl-live-ask-for-help-streamed-live-december-5-2020/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:44:27 +0000 https://thefirstlayer.com/?p=1253
What are some of the questions we answerd this week?

I want to make a model bigger by about 175% I whould like to know if I should increase the infill it is at 20%infill now?

Have you got a list of tools for cleaning prints?

What is the ideal speed for direct drive I have a cr10s with SKR 1.3 TMC 2130?

Are all metal hot ends any good?

Do you have any thoughts on silicon bushing replacements for bed springs?

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Ask for HELP, March 14, 2020 https://thefirstlayer.com/ask-for-help-march-15-2020/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:59:54 +0000 http://thefirstlayer.com/?p=415
What did we answer this week?

If the heat sink comes off of the drivers what glue or adhesive can you use to reattach them?

Cura 4.5 recommendations for use with a Creality CR10 v2

BL touch problems

Marlin Update issues

3D print direct drive

E3 mini-board problems

Is there a difference from TMC 2130 vs TMC 2209 is it worth the upgrade?

What is a good filament to use for RC car parts?

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Easy Direct Drive Upgrade https://thefirstlayer.com/easy-direct-drive-upgrade/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:25:43 +0000 http://thefirstlayer.com/?p=455

An easy direct drive upgrade for your Ender 3/pro or CR-10/s 3d printer

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