I got me 3D printer, awesome!

randal · 25 Jun 2016 at 22:21

Uncle Petey said:
Not properly researched all the board options yet, but was looking at a RADDS/DUE setup. Not hugely liking the price on that though
Had originally settled on a RUMBA package with 8825's, but you know how it goes when you start looking at stuff...

A lot of components have disappeared from the E3D shop and I just assumed that they'd pulled them from the store to make sure they could fulfill their backlog of BigBox orders, since a lot of those things are part of the BB kit.
Might be worth asking them though

Yep.

Although not as much as Al "Mr Aliexpress Gold Customer".

I quite like the flexability the RADDS setup gives you (not to mention the community support) but it does seems like one hefty setup compared to an MKS based board with a Mega.

Keep me posted if you get a response back from the E3D chaps.

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So I had an annoyance this evening. Seems the Tevo doesn't use a standard threaded rod size (8mm job), the threaded rod I bought is a totally different pitch to the supplied one so I've had to order another one. Now I can either print the PETG parts on a dodgy setup, or get Z-step calculating and fit the new rods to the Tevo for the PETG printing... hmm.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 06:45

Uncle Petey said:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1001065

That looks awesome. I'm trying to find a list of parts for it. Anyone got a link please?

Ok I've found it. It's in the zip file from thingsverse

edit= Got some PETG coming in the morning. Think I'll give this a shot.

Griffo · 26 Jun 2016 at 09:17

So, ability to scale.

randal · 26 Jun 2016 at 09:53

deuse said:
That looks awesome. I'm trying to find a list of parts for it. Anyone got a link please?

Ok I've found it. It's in the zip file from thingsverse

edit= Got some PETG coming in the morning. Think I'll give this a shot.

Woo.

Going with the standard build, or making a few mods?

Ordered the last of the mechanical parts last night, belts and pulleys etc. Just need the electrical parts and it's complete.

Griffo said:
So, ability to scale.

The reason I went with the D-Bot was the fixed X/Y planes and solid build platform, have battled with the Tevo intricacies over the last 3 months I wanted something that didn't suffer from the same.

Cartesian printers are brilliant insomuch as they're low cost and easy to build, loads of mods and the like. However they're not without their drawbacks. The bed system on the Tevo is weak and flimsy, the Z axis only has one rod driving it meaning your frame has to be spot on to keep the tension in the X bar else you'll get droop on the left side etc.

As I said a few pages back it's been a superb introduction into the hobby, and the forced learning curve has been really satisfying to travel.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 10:06

randal said:
Woo. Going with the standard build, or making a few mods?

Ordered the last of the mechanical parts last night, belts and pulleys etc. Just need the electrical parts and it's complete.

The reason I went with the D-Bot was the fixed X/Y planes and solid build platform, have battled with the Tevo intricacies over the last 3 months I wanted something that didn't suffer from the same.

Cartesian printers are brilliant insomuch as they're low cost and easy to build, loads of mods and the like. However they're not without their drawbacks. The bed system on the Tevo is weak and flimsy, the Z axis only has one rod driving it meaning your frame has to be spot on to keep the tension in the X bar else you'll get droop on the left side etc.

As I said a few pages back it's been a superb introduction into the hobby, and the forced learning curve has been really satisfying to travel.

Your doing great randal. I went the easy way and bought one all setup.

I don't like the Bowden setup at all, so that will have to change to use flexi stuff. Most likely move the reel to the top.
I would like to have auto bed level sensor. I'm just trying to find the latest STL files if anyone has a link to them.

I've tried some of the files in Simplify3D and there's mistakes in some.
Maybe some hero can start a thread just for this printer?

bulb66 · 26 Jun 2016 at 12:04

If I didn't have so many printers now (that aren't all used) and not enough room for them all I might join the D-Bot build off, lol.

Maybe time for a printer clear out or a bigger printer room?????

Please share your progress with your builds guys and If I can print anything for you let me no.

J.

Uncle Petey · 26 Jun 2016 at 12:43

Deuse, how about this? If you wanted to use a Titan extruder at least.
I think I might go that way, as I don't fancy the bowden thing either.

Ooh, get me acting like I know what I'm on about after a few weeks of google fu

A dedicated thread might be a good idea actually. I know I'll have a lot of stuff to ask at least

There's also a facebook page for it, as you've probably seen in the comments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1711323699127948/

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 12:56

bulb66 said:
If I didn't have so many printers now (that aren't all used) and not enough room for them all I might join the D-Bot build off, lol.

Maybe time for a printer clear out or a bigger printer room?????

Please share your progress with your builds guys and If I can print anything for you let me no.

J.

Great find dude. I'll stay with the extruder mod I got(posted a page or two back). It's very cheap and works better then the Titan.

Uncle Petey · 26 Jun 2016 at 13:03

I'm too retarded to find it... Got a link?

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 13:37

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=29604314&postcount=733

Uncle Petey · 26 Jun 2016 at 14:03

Ah, I did see that, but was looking for thingyverse link

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 14:26

Uncle Petey said:
Ah, I did see that, but was looking for thingyverse link

I wanted to make it as light as possible. It's not a very nice looking

http://www.banggood.com/1_75MM-Fila...Arm-For-3D-Printer-Accessories-p-1020644.html

Griffo · 26 Jun 2016 at 14:47

randal said:
Woo. Going with the standard build, or making a few mods?

Ordered the last of the mechanical parts last night, belts and pulleys etc. Just need the electrical parts and it's complete.

The reason I went with the D-Bot was the fixed X/Y planes and solid build platform, have battled with the Tevo intricacies over the last 3 months I wanted something that didn't suffer from the same.

Cartesian printers are brilliant insomuch as they're low cost and easy to build, loads of mods and the like. However they're not without their drawbacks. The bed system on the Tevo is weak and flimsy, the Z axis only has one rod driving it meaning your frame has to be spot on to keep the tension in the X bar else you'll get droop on the left side etc.

As I said a few pages back it's been a superb introduction into the hobby, and the forced learning curve has been really satisfying to travel.

Sounds pretty great then!

Will it be a case of loading and customising Marlin or whatnot once it's done, and tune it nicely?

Other than pre-emptively installing Octopi I've yet to fully understand the coding/confit side of the fun. This interests me but it's been many years since I coded in anger heh.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 18:35

@randal
Did you use the parts list inside the zip file with all the STLs
And did you STL parts turn out ok?

randal · 26 Jun 2016 at 18:43

Not printed them yet, PETG arrives Tuesday. Spent today dialling in the Tevo in order to get nice D-Bot parts.

Busiest I've seen this thread in ages, awesome stuff.

Will have a proper read through later.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 18:58

randal said:
Not printed them yet, PETG arrives Tuesday. Spent today dialling in the Tevo in order to get nice D-Bot parts.

Busiest I've seen this thread in ages, awesome stuff. Will have a proper read through later.

(as asked)What about the parts list dude?

I want to order all I can tomorrow.

randal · 26 Jun 2016 at 19:44

Oh sorry bud, yeah I did use spadula's list to the letter. It's pretty easy to find all of the fixings and mechanical bits on the usual sites.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 20:45

randal said:
Oh sorry bud, yeah I did use spadula's list to the letter. It's pretty easy to find all of the fixings and mechanical bits on the usual sites.

Thanks dude.

randal · 26 Jun 2016 at 21:10

deuse said:
Your doing great randal. I went the easy way and bought one all setup.

I don't like the Bowden setup at all, so that will have to change to use flexi stuff. Most likely move the reel to the top.
I would like to have auto bed level sensor. I'm just trying to find the latest STL files if anyone has a link to them.

I've tried some of the files in Simplify3D and there's mistakes in some.
Maybe some hero can start a thread just for this printer?

Agreed, I'd like auto levelling as well. Seems there's a couple of options available though which is good to see.

What sort of errors are there in the STLs? Do you think they'll still print OK?

bulb66 said:
If I didn't have so many printers now (that aren't all used) and not enough room for them all I might join the D-Bot build off, lol.

Maybe time for a printer clear out or a bigger printer room?????

Please share your progress with your builds guys and If I can print anything for you let me no.

J.

One of us, one of us!

deuse said:
Thanks dude.

Pleasure.

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So the fruits of this weekend's work. This is what the Tevo looks like now, albeit with only one rod installed. I've got the X bar lined up nicely, and the Z offset dialled in better than I've managed to (read: had the patience to!) yet.

And of course, the obligatory Benchie.

Rather pleased with that. Seems a shame to strip it for D-Bot parts now it's printing so nicely. Hey ho, for the greater good.

deuse · 26 Jun 2016 at 21:38

That's fantastic dude. A very nice print. And the best tub boat I've seen about.

I get this in S3D https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1001065/#comments posted by Kittera just a little from the top.
I will to print when I get the filament. I'm just trying to find the best place to buy parts for the D-Bot