Questions tagged [diy-3d-printer]
Questions related to 3D-printers, that are either not manufactured on a commercial scale and assembled by the end user, or are designed and built by a non-commercial entity.
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12 V heat bed with a 24 V PSU and board
I’m in the process of designing and building a mini 3D printer with a 120x120 mm sized bed. For the PSU, I'm using a Meanwell 24 V unit. For the board, I’ll repurpose and use my stock Ender 3 Pro ...
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Steppers grinding when homing Marlin
When homing the 3D printer or running G29, the X & Y axes are grinding and not moving fully to the correct position. When I run the following G-code the print ...
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3D printer giving me “too long extrusion prevented” error message when ever I try to print a model made in Blender
I am able to print files from Thingiverse just fine but having trouble printing anything designed in Blender. I get the error message “too long extrusion prevented” following which the print fails. I ...
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No extrusion, but manual extrusion works. The motor turns but no filaments pushed down
My printer doesn't have extrusion but when I push it manually it extrudes just fine.
The extruder motor turns but it won't really push the filaments to get extruded.
I am using the same G-code file ...
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3D printer restarts itself
I have a 3D printer that when I try and heat the hot bed the printer shuts down and restarts.
It is an IDEX printer, when I heat the nozzles, they heat up fine, when I move the X-axis it moves fine. Z ...
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3D printer G-code problem
I am currently doing a DIY 3D printer using RAMPS1.4 and it works as I have tested all X, Y and Z axis including the extruder extruding filament. I have jogged all the axis using Pronterface Software. ...
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If you had good enough motors could you print at 1000 mm/s with good quality?
Alright, a few assumptions about the printer.
It can handle the momentum of the nozzle moving so fast.
I have good enough bed adhesion to do this.
The nozzle can handle the amount of filament going ...
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Managing Flashforge Guider 3 Plus printer on Ultimaker Cura
I seem to be having trouble managing the printer for slicing process in Ultimaker Cura. I use Flashforge Guider 3 Plus printer and added it to Ultimaker Cura manually (there was no Guider 3 Plus ...
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Adjust E-step on Ender 3 v2 Neo
I have just calibrated my extruder and everything is ok. When I extrude 100 mm of filament, everything is correct, but when I attach the Bowden tube to the nozzle, the length of filament that is ...
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How to make constant raster angle on Flashprint 5?
I use "Flashprint 5" as a 3D print pre-processing software. I want to have a 0-degree raster angle for all its layers (100 % infill density), in the attached object below. But what I found ...
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Ender 3 pro making loud continuous tone on start and continuously heats up
I'm having trouble getting Ender 3 pro Creality 3D printer up and going.
I recently upgraded the mother board which went bad from v4.2.2 to v4.2.7 Mute Mainboard with TM2225 driver. I tried ...
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Adjust shape dimension in UGS G-code software
I am quite new to CNC. May I ask how to reduce the length per pixel for the entire triangle? I want the template length, height, and every dimension to be reduced by 10 times, which means the height ...
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Fail to upload G-code with UGS Plotter Software
Referring to a circle shape G-code online generator for my 2D printer at here, in which I created a 100 mm circle. I downloaded the G-code from the website and try to open it with UGS plotter but it ...
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Ender 3 S1 Plus w/ touch screen; nozzle assembly not level with bed
I recently purchased an Ender 3 S1 Plus. Printed off the benchy, went great, tried a more complex print with a 0.16 mm height and it looks wonderful. However, when I tried to print something a bit ...
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Can I use a Arduino Mega Clone with a RAMPS 1.4 shield?
I'm trying to build my own 3D-printer and I'm considering using a RAMPS 1.4 shield on an Arduino Mega 2560 as the controller. I could save $30-40 by using a clone Arduino Mega (not the official one) ...
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How to convert a conventional Inkjet printer into a FDM resin 3D printer?
I searched about the subject in this website and could only find this question here asking "if there is an FDM Resin 3D printer", not how to build it.
The idea is to replace the inks for ...
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Bigtree GTR V1.0 + M5 (Klipper) Can Klipper access my M5 expansion board?
Just a quick question, Does Klipper support Expansion Boards?
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DIY 3D printer Z-axis problems
So I have a homebuilt 3D printer. I was testing the axes and all of that, suddenly the Z-axis stopped working.
I changed its connection to a different axis, and it's working, but when I bring it back ...
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Are there any nozzles shorter than volcano but longer than MK8?
I have a semi-diy hotend setup on my MOOZ-2 (an obscure chinese printer). It requires that the total nozzle length (including threading) is longer than 15 mm. So far, I've been using Volcano nozzles ...
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Can I plug in Arduino Mega USB input (to supply power) and RAMPS 1.4 power input at the same time?
Can I plug Arduino Mega USB input (to supply power) and RAMPS 1.4 power input at the same time?
This is because when I plug the PSU into the RAMPS 1.4 alone, the LCD keeps restarting and it just gets ...
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Can I connect a PSU with a higher current rating than RAMPS 1.4 can handle?
I have a 12 V/30 A power supply. Will a RAMPS 1.4 shield burn if I use that power supply with it?
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What is the maximum input ratings for current, voltage and power for RAMPS 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6?
I need to know the maximum input for current, voltage and power for:
RAMPS 1.4
RAMPS 1.5
RAMPS 1.6
I want to build a DIY 3D printer. RAMPS 1.6 can deliver only 270 W. but if I total my heatbed + ...
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Unusual printing after upgrading
So I've just done a full upgrade to my machine in by no means a beginner but this issue is stumping me, and a few other veterans that I've asked.
Steps Completed:
E-Steps extruding a perfect 100 mm ...
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Model looks differently on one leg, has holes [duplicate]
I am currently trying to let someone print a 3D-model of mine for school. The model was made in blender.
Everything works fine until the guy imports my model via ...
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Switching computers for 3D printer
Does anyone know how to move a project I'm working on in VSCode on my Mac onto a different Windows computer? It's a Marlin firmware file using Auto Build Marlin and I want to move it from my main Mac ...
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Convert 3D printer to laser engraver
Can you convert a 3D printer to a laser engraver?
If so is there a specific thing I have to buy?
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Lead screw orientation
Wouldn't it be better to mount lead screws with the motor on top and the bottom end unconstrained? Compared to the conventional way (motor on the bottom) the lead screw would be under constant tension ...
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Z homing problem; starts printing in the air
I have a DIY 3D printer with Marlin firmware. I use an LJ12A3-4-Z/BY sensor for the Z probe. Recently I have had a ridiculous problem with Z homing.
In doing Z homing, it senses the bed, goes up, and ...
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X-axis homing failed with odd results on Tevo Tarantula
I recently finished building my Tevo Tarantula but now I have an issue with homing the X-axis.
I have uploaded MarlinTarantula EasyConfig 2.0.x firmware with Arduino Version 1.8.15 on to the Tevo ...
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PLA for Dactyl Manuform print | Which material for printing the shell
I bought PLA Wood for my planned Dactyl Manuform. But now the question is whether this will melt or deform in the sun.
I live in Germany, where we reach some days at times 32 °C. However, the keyboard ...
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Why not use high rpm stepper motors with high microstepping with gear reduction in 3D printer?
3D printer use stepper motors for moving print head and extruding filament. They need to have good torque and resolution.
Microstepping improves resolution as much as 32 fold (I think) but reduces ...
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What is average price for 3D parabola?
So I wanted to print a 3D parabola, with a radius of 15 cm and a height of 4 cm. I've told this company, they told me that they need 3.5 days and its price will be 147 USA dollars and 50 cents.
I ...
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Prints are mirrored in X-axis and inverted in Y-axis direction
My custom 3D printer prints everything inverted. I guess this is a homing problem as the motor moves in correct direction.
In Pronterface,
if I press -Y — bed moves forward (towards the Y endstop)
if ...
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Manual Color Changing
Ive been experimenting will multiple color filament but the colors a more or less blended. Is there are filament that goes from one color directly to another without having transition color ex. red to ...
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Purchasing a first 3D printer [closed]
What is a good entry level 3D printer that you could use while earning to the next level printer?
I found there are so many kinds.
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Automatic leveling of the bed does not work
I am trying to run the G29 G-code for my 3D printer to automatically level the bed of the printer. Every time I try run the G-code my printer just beeps and nothing ...
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How to 3D print a shopping cart
I need to find a way to design and build a real shopping cart for my project. I have not idea where to start from but I'm thinking maybe I can 3D print the shopping cart which will allow me to quickly ...
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Is FabLab a registered trademark?
I am starting a new company using 3D printers and doing an advertisement, and I want to use the word FabLab to describe the kinds of field that my company is in.
Can I be sued by using the word FabLab ...
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Can RAMPS 1.4 be used for a 3D printer?
I am making a DIY 3D printer on a budget. So, I came across a kit with RAMPS 1.4 with an Arduino Uno which is really a great price. But, I don't know if the RAMPS board and the stepper driver (DRV8825)...
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How to design a DIY printer
I am making myself a DIY 3D printer on a budget. And I don't know how to prototype it or design it. Like, I have already planned the parts. But, I don't yet have planned the structure or how parts ...
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Considering size of smooth rod
I am making a DIY 3D printer based on the Prusa MINI. I want to ask what smooth rod size is great for a printer with a 20x20x20 cm print volume. I am planning on using a 8 mm rod for the z-axis and 6 ...
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Will RAMPS able to control 4 stepper motors
I am making a DIY 3D printer based on the Prusa mini. So, I doubt whether RAMPS can control only 4 stepper motors as it has slots for 5 stepper motor slots and one will not be used in my case. If I ...
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How to block UV light (transparent material)?
I want to build my own curing station for my resin printed parts.
I know there are a lot of prebuilt machines but they do not completely satisfy my needs.
I now want to know which material i can use ...
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Stepper motor for my DIY 3D printer
I am make a DIY 3D printer. And I need to which stepper motor I should use. So, I am planning on making a 18x18x18 or 20x20x20 max print size. I am only having a single z-axis like the prusa mini. ...
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alternative to Mic-6 bed plate
I am building a toolchanger CoreXY 3D printer. I am in big trouble to find mic-6 aluminium toolplate in my country. Can you suggest me an alternative to mic-6? In my country, I can find easily 5083, ...
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Hack IKEA Trofast drawers
I'm looking to hack an IKEA Trofast storage unit.
It's 3 drawers high (10 cm for each drawer), I would like to make it 6 drawers high, with thinner drawers (4 cm for each drawer). Which means :
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Gluing silicon heater to aluminium
I am making a bed for my 3D printer. I have bought a silicon heater (31x31 cm) and I want to glue it to my custom aluminum bed. The tape that it had from factory was bad, so I removed it. I want to ...
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Unable to upload firmware to a new motherboard
I bricked my Tevo Tarantula's controller board, and I've decided to just replace it rather than unbrick it because they are relatively cheap. I recently bought a new MKS GEN L v1.0 board, but I've ...
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Sizing belts and rods for a Cartesian printer
Assuming a Cartesian printer with a belt and smooth rod design in which one axis moves another (i.e. the X-axis rails 'sit' on the Y-axis rails), what are the main considerations in sizing the rods ...
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Do I need linear rails on a corexy printer's z-axis while already having quality lead screws at hand?
I'm currently working on a CoreXY printer, my build platform will be 220 x 220 mm I've chosen to go with linear rails on X and Y axes. I have some nice straight machined 12 mm diameter lead screws on ...
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