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Posted: 5/13/2024 6:54:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: I'm 6'0", with a 41" bench. It is perfect. Just put the AMS next to the printer. Helps when printing PLA anyway. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Originally Posted By Firestarter123: Thanks for that! I’m 6’6” tall but I think I’ll just go with 31”. I can kneel if I have to but my wife may want to use it but she’s only 5’3” tall. I'm 6'0", with a 41" bench. It is perfect. Just put the AMS next to the printer. Helps when printing PLA anyway. Sadly I don’t have the space to do that. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 7:17:42 PM EDT
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Last night, I was thinking that since I'm not getting a freeze dryer, why not get a couple of AMS and the adapter. $750.
Can't bring myself to order them. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 7:33:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rcav8r: Last night, I was thinking that since I'm not getting a freeze dryer, why not get a couple of AMS and the adapter. $750. Can't bring myself to order them. Just take it slow and get one at a time.  I figure having two really opens up a lot of doors that one doesn't. I dunno if I'd ever truly need 3 or more. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 7:35:54 PM EDT
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I’m just happy that my space limitations will force me not to go overboard with this like I have with reloading (ie the reason I have space limitations)
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Posted: 5/13/2024 8:44:06 PM EDT
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I was just thinking…would it be a good idea to use a pure sinewave UPS on the printer?
I have an APC SMT1500 that I could use if so as it’s not getting much use right now. I’d think 1000 watts should be enough shouldn’t it? |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 9:04:58 PM EDT
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I've used both pure sine & stepped sine UPS units without issue on my printers. For me they only have to carry the load until the standby generator kicks in, so if the load is within the UPS capacity, I'm good.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:06:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: Sadly I don't have the space to do that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: Originally Posted By -Obsessed-: Originally Posted By Firestarter123: Thanks for that! I'm 6'6" tall but I think I'll just go with 31". I can kneel if I have to but my wife may want to use it but she's only 5'3" tall. I'm 6'0", with a 41" bench. It is perfect. Just put the AMS next to the printer. Helps when printing PLA anyway. Sadly I don't have the space to do that. I generally turn the flashlight on and set it on the glass to light the interior, then sit and reach inside to change the cables out. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:37:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: I've used both pure sine & stepped sine UPS units without issue on my printers. For me they only have to carry the load until the standby generator kicks in, so if the load is within the UPS capacity, I'm good. Cool, thanks for the info. I’ll just swap them and use the larger one on the printer. 300 watts for my networking rack is plenty and they’re both pure sinewave. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:37:46 AM EDT
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Everything has already shipped...holy crap
 Now I really need to get my bench made. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 11:42:07 PM EDT
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Keep us updated.
If your experience is par you will be loving 3D printing in a matter of an hr or so. These things are complete appliances, in a good way, they just work. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2024 12:13:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gtfoxy: Keep us updated. If your experience is par you will be loving 3D printing in a matter of an hr or so. These things are complete appliances, in a good way, they just work. As long as UPS doesn't run it over with a forklift before it hitting his doorstep.
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AK, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2024 1:24:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: It appears no glue stick is needed so I’ll cut it. Glue sticks are super useful. Often, if I get poor adhesion, I can just do a quick swab of glue stick instead of having to clean the whole print bed. This is coming from someone who has 2-3 printers running all the time. |
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Posted: 5/19/2024 1:33:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: I'm getting ready to order. For stock spacers and the like that can get wet, be frozen, direct sunlight for hours, have chemicals on them, etc. should I go with ABS-GF or PETG-CF? ASA |
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Posted: 5/19/2024 1:36:57 AM EDT
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I've had really good experiences with the Microcenter Inland brand of filaments, PLA, PETG, ASA , TPU and ABS. I would suggest a glue stick if you use TPU, not for adhesion but so that you can get it free from the build plate more easily. TPU sticks to the plate like crazy.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2024 3:24:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mancow: I've had really good experiences with the Microcenter Inland brand of filaments, PLA, PETG, ASA , TPU and ABS. I would suggest a glue stick if you use TPU, not for adhesion but so that you can get it free from the build plate more easily. TPU sticks to the plate like crazy. I have about 10 spools of the Inland. So far they seem to run pretty decent. Only one so far that was a bit… odd, what the silver sparkle. I’m going to be running some of the satin copper for the first time tomorrow, so looking forward to seeing how that turns out. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 8:59:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mancow: I've had really good experiences with the Microcenter Inland brand of filaments, PLA, PETG, ASA , TPU and ABS. I would suggest a glue stick if you use TPU, not for adhesion but so that you can get it free from the build plate more easily. TPU sticks to the plate like crazy. Jim |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2024 9:07:47 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Gage]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cybercop: That's good to know, I was wondering if anywhere close to me sold filament. I need to go get some parts anyway. Jim Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cybercop: Originally Posted By mancow: I've had really good experiences with the Microcenter Inland brand of filaments, PLA, PETG, ASA , TPU and ABS. I would suggest a glue stick if you use TPU, not for adhesion but so that you can get it free from the build plate more easily. TPU sticks to the plate like crazy. Jim I’ve had very good prints with Tinmorry PETG-CF grey. $28 on Amazon. X1C, 255C/70C .4mm |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2024 1:26:56 AM EDT
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For PLA+ Numakers is really good filament for the price if ordered in bulk. I've probably printed a hundred rolls or more of it. It's been consistent through the batches.
They use a higher grade resin than most other PLA+ and it's on par with more expensive filaments. You can use my code 3DR to get 5% off your order. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 2:52:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Firestarter123]
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I just hit 90 print hours on the X1C.
I'm going to have to look at maintenance intervals soon to see when I have to do things. I'm printing my first PETG print now. It's just a 2" "Rubber Duck" for fun 
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Posted: 5/24/2024 3:07:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: I just hit 90 print hours on the X1C. I'm going to have to look at maintenance intervals soon to see when I have to do things. I'm printing my first PETG print now. It's just a 2" "Rubber Duck" for fun 90 hours? It's not even broke in yet!
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Posted: 5/24/2024 3:14:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: 90 hours? It's not even broke in yet! That's good to know! I hadn't really looked into what the maintenance intervals were as I honestly didn't expect to use it even this much in a week. The PETG duck is done and looks great! I'm not sure how much I'll use PLA since PETG prints so well on this machine. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 4:10:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: That's good to know! I hadn't really looked into what the maintenance intervals were as I honestly didn't expect to use it even this much in a week. The PETG duck is done and looks great! I'm not sure how much I'll use PLA since PETG prints so well on this machine. I had 11,600 hours on my Prusa when I sold it. Somewhere around there. And it still has a ton of life left. I print almost exclusively PETG. But I'll print other stuff too...PLA+, TPU, ABS, ASA, CPE, PCTG, and very rarely, Nylon. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2024 5:43:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: That's good to know! I hadn't really looked into what the maintenance intervals were as I honestly didn't expect to use it even this much in a week. The PETG duck is done and looks great! I'm not sure how much I'll use PLA since PETG prints so well on this machine. I've had mine coming up on 18 months, just passed the 1000 hour mark (minor compared to others) and have hardly had to do a thing other than vacuum out random bits of filament that land in the base. The machine does have a few built in reminders that will pop up from time to time (cleaning rods, greasing leadscrews) |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 5:51:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tnertb: I've had mine coming up on 18 months, just passed the 1000 hour mark (minor compared to others) and have hardly had to do a thing other than vacuum out random bits of filament that land in the base. The machine does have a few built in reminders that will pop up from time to time (cleaning rods, greasing leadscrews) That's good to know that it'll remind you. Thanks for the info! |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:12:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: That's good to know that it'll remind you. Thanks for the info! But, I have the oil, grease, wipers, etc on hand for when needed. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:26:59 PM EDT
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I really want to print an 8” tall “Rubber Duck”.
It’ll take 550g of filament and 20hrs so I probably won’t but I want to…just because I can 🤣 |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:45:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: I really want to print an 8" tall "Rubber Duck". It'll take 550g of filament and 20hrs so I probably won't but I want to just because I can 
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Posted: 5/25/2024 1:58:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Saker13: Link to file Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Saker13: Originally Posted By Firestarter123: I really want to print an 8" tall "Rubber Duck". It'll take 550g of filament and 20hrs so I probably won't but I want to just because I can I guess it’s closer to 9in+ https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5369380/files |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 7:02:58 AM EDT
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20 hours is nothing.
Over half a roll of filament? I guess that's not hollow. One of the design programs out there has a feature to hollow out something, can't remember which one it is, I'd have to look on my screen. But then you'd have to consider internal supports, which the flatfish back of the duck would require. You'd still save some filament, but not a whole lot. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 4:02:21 PM EDT
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I’m printing the duck
685g of filament and 8.2” tall. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 4:04:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firestarter123: I’m printing the duck 685g of filament and 8.2” tall. https://nextcloud.fstech.ltd/s/Pad5RyBWK2mmtpW/preview Bro. You need like, 5% lightning infill. I think I found your problem. That thing will be indestructible.
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Posted: 5/25/2024 4:21:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Bro. You need like, 5% lightning infill. I think I found your problem. That thing will be indestructible. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Originally Posted By Firestarter123: I’m printing the duck 685g of filament and 8.2” tall. https://nextcloud.fstech.ltd/s/Pad5RyBWK2mmtpW/preview Bro. You need like, 5% lightning infill. I think I found your problem. That thing will be indestructible. I figured 15% might be a little bit much I thought about doing 3 walls but left it at 2 so at least there’s that LOL. |
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