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I'll post a classifieds, but would anyone be interested in buying my DIYE Prusa i3 Premium, with enclosure, bltouch, and direct drive Titan extruder? R6000.
 
Trying to print a lithophane for a friend, but first attempt I got a few lines showing though the print.
Any idea what may cause it, want to try and rectify before reprinting the 8hour print again.

Areas are marked in red :
 
Replaced the nozzle and rotated the print 90 degrees to print along the Y-axis.

Did a test print last night at 50% the size I want, think it came out good :



I used the site below to generate the STL..
 
Printer has been idle for the last 2 months because of nozzle issues. Installing a micro swis this weekend so hopefully that sorts it out for a while. I think only the frame and motors are still original components.
 
Printer has been idle for the last 2 months because of nozzle issues. Installing a micro swis this weekend so hopefully that sorts it out for a while. I think only the frame and motors are still original components.
Was keen to upgrade to a micro Swiss for my ender 3. Let me know you thoughts on it once you get it going!

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On anther note, I have a Pi 3 and an adafruit tft 3.5" touch screen as my octoprint set up. I can't for the life of me get the touch controls calibrated correctly! It's driving me nuts. Octoprint is working and I have display, but it's like my horizontal and vertical alignment are swopped. I have tried numerous fixes but can't get it right. Does anyone have a nice tutorial they could refer me to? Or a fix?

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So i think its time for a new printer, my prusa has printed more than one printer should have been expected to and has started giving more issues than its worth.

So what should i replace it with, looking at the 10s pro but if anyone has better advice shoot
 
So i think its time for a new printer, my prusa has printed more than one printer should have been expected to and has started giving more issues than its worth.

So what should i replace it with, looking at the 10s pro but if anyone has better advice shoot
Pif the printer to me [emoji14]

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Haha, its nearly halloween, you can print yourself a better thor costume for our next party [emoji14]

But na im most likely going to strip it for other projects
Yeah I guess so Slash [emoji14]

I think I looked great by the way kids asked me if I was the real actor
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installed the swiss over the weekend but with the first test i noticed the extruder is slipping. Going to install a bulldog next.
 
installed the swiss over the weekend but with the first test i noticed the extruder is slipping. Going to install a bulldog next.
I would recommend trying the BantamFeeder: BantamFeeder

It's a printable extruder that reuses the Ender 3 parts and it has a similar design to the Bulldog - I have been using it for quite some time and it is really amazing - Since Feb

Printed this when my original ender 3 extruder got eaten up by the filament

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I would recommend trying the BantamFeeder: BantamFeeder

It's a printable extruder that reuses the Ender 3 parts and it has a similar design to the Bulldog - I have been using it for quite some time and it is really amazing - Since Feb

Printed this when my original ender 3 extruder got eaten up by the filament

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Had a look at that but it turned out easier to order a bulldog than getting someone to print the parts and buying the small bits and bobs that goes with it. Replaced my original extruder a while back when the filament chewed through it but the new one stopped gripping properly.
 

Test print came out great. Now to upscale for 1/6th scale and paint.

Busy printing the chest armor piece but having some issues as it relatively thin. Else I will just fuse it onto the chest and print as one piece.
 
Here is a quick clip of my Emder 3 on Klipper Firmware. Video is not sped up...


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What filament is that?

That looks amazing otherwise...
eSun PLA+ - I have been loving this filament, the best PLA with the most consistent results. Moving between colours requires zero adjustments.

The Wanhao PLA I would get different extrusions when I just swap colours.
 
eSun PLA+ - I have been loving this filament, the best PLA with the most consistent results. Moving between colours requires zero adjustments.

The Wanhao PLA I would get different extrusions when I just swap colours.
Wanhao filament is a serious issue for me too...
What do you mostly do with your prints?

Have you tried CRON PETG?
PLA+ is really easy to work with.
 
Wanhao filament is a serious issue for me too...
What do you mostly do with your prints?

Have you tried CRON PETG?
PLA+ is really easy to work with.
Never tried PETG - Did some ABS prints which was hit and miss so I wasn't too keen on other materials. But I will try it!

I mostly print gifts, so for Lunches and DInners that I attend, I take a 3D Print with. People love them and then there is always a conversation around it too. Vases, Wine Holders, little fidget/puzzles, headphone stands, Pen holders - Then I also do some prototyping and build things on a smaller scale.
 
Never tried PETG - Did some ABS prints which was hit and miss so I wasn't too keen on other materials. But I will try it!

I mostly print gifts, so for Lunches and DInners that I attend, I take a 3D Print with. People love them and then there is always a conversation around it too. Vases, Wine Holders, little fidget/puzzles, headphone stands, Pen holders - Then I also do some prototyping and build things on a smaller scale.
That is a great conversation tool, I will remember that.(y)
ABS is a pain to print with, all the planets need to align for a print to come out perfectly😂.
PETG is easier to print with than ABS and much stronger than PLA, so if you are looking to build stuff maybe give it a try.
 
Trying to buy a new printer at present is difficult haha, diy is out of stock on like all their printers, 3dprint store is out of stock on everything im interested in.
 
Would guys be willing to setup a page to share their artwork files so others can use and save time on drawing ?

If anyone is selling a printer I would be keen, i3 Prusa or i3 Wahao or so on. Ultimate beginner [emoji14]

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Would guys be willing to setup a page to share their artwork files so others can use and save time on drawing ?

If anyone is selling a printer I would be keen, i3 Prusa or i3 Wahao or so on. Ultimate beginner [emoji14]

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Ultimate beginner, I would not suggest a Prusa i3. Lots of tinkering, fine tuning and you're gonna have a hard time. If you've got a bit of experience with electronics, then go for it but just a friendly warning for some frustrating times ahead haha.

My suggestions to you would be a Wanhao i3 Mini, a CR-10 or perhaps even if you're interested to import (and budget dependant) an Artillery Sidewinder.

Good luck!

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