Cubify Printers

LeMonde3D_Paris · 2015-08-12T15:45:31.000Z

No post processing. The purpose of this photo was to show bad results with CubePro printer

Fargo3D · 2015-08-12T15:56:15.000Z

That would be awesome!

octopuslab · 2015-08-12T15:56:48.000Z

There is a thread on simplify3d where someone gives detail on the arduino he made to control his cubepro and avoid using original cartridges https://forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2067&sid=a4c847876f1e8f3b04c3dc26b70f0b07&start=50

Unfortunately, I don’t know much about arduino or mechanics but I guess I’ll have to learn if I want to give some use to my useless cube not-so-pro trio

CADNinja · 2015-08-12T16:02:26.000Z

What about the support material? Usage and removal. Can you elaborate on the post processing for that?

Jerommeke · 2015-08-12T17:15:54.000Z

This is exactly what I’m gonna try…instead the ramps 1.4 I’m going to use an ultimaker 1.5.7 shield or a megatronics v3.0.

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octopuslab · 2015-08-12T20:21:59.000Z

Cubepro is a very solid and beautiful machine but it is handicapped by a definitely non pro software. Slicing is truly a problem and support generation is just plain awful, they are impossible to remove. The best trick I have found is printing ABS with PLA supports. I use a rice cooker to dip the model in hot water so pla will melt before abs; an unnecessary process with a decent slicer. If you haven’t purchased one already, I strongly suggest you to look for other printer options.

CADNinja · 2015-08-12T20:51:05.000Z

Now offered is a water dissolvable support material for the CubePro called INF or Infinity. Used with PLA

cquintero · 2015-08-25T16:12:21.000Z

I have been trying to print a “fusion 360 .stl model” with my Cube3 but I don’t understand what goes wrong if it is the printing values when exporting or the settings used before printing but the model has a melting look, not precise or smooth, probably too much filament used or the printers temperature is not right. Can someone check on my pictures and perhaps advise on what setting might be wrong before printing? thanks.

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namenotsekim · 2016-06-22T09:18:25.000Z

Hi Jerommeke

I have just joined the Hub, I also have a Cubepro and I am not happy.

I should have done more research prior to purchasing the thing…

Have you had any success with your rebuilding?

Regards

Mike

ROBERTOGEHLEN · 2016-07-19T17:53:34.000Z

Hack devices for all printers from Cubify, Cube, CubeX, CubePro … www.cube3dfree.com … worldwide products

Josh_Mcdorman · 2016-09-06T21:29:27.000Z

i agree this is a great printer but how do you solve the jamming in the nozzle my printer has been crippled with it and i end up wasting alot of filament

Josh_Mcdorman · 2016-09-06T21:30:25.000Z

love this printer but i keep getting jams in mid print does anyone have any suggestions?

Just3D · 2016-09-26T00:38:23.000Z

Hi Josh, don’t know if you got an answer to your question, but I just recently purchased a Cube 3 and with the limited amount of printing I’ve done I find the printer extremely reliable printing @ 200 microns. It does a really nice job at that setting too. I tried one part at 70 microns and after it printed the first layer or two it jammed. Today I pprinted a raspberry pi case both top and bottom on same print. It covered the whole print bed (thought I’d give it a challenge). Printed in ABS and outside of it curling up on one corner it printed fine (200 microns of course). It curled pretty bad but remarkably the case is still usable. I am pretty impressed with this printer especially since I bought it for $180. I will do some more experimenting at 70 micron to see if I can get it to print, but I recommend using 200 unless you have to have @70.

advancedrescue · 2016-10-29T01:41:11.000Z

Did you ever build the cube ultimaker?

SpencerR87 · 2016-12-14T13:33:38.000Z

I just bought mine Sunday. I’ve ran 25% of my filament already (2 cartridges) and haven’t had major issues. Definitely NO jamming on 200 or 70 microns. I’m having issues with gaps being left inbetween layers.

Just3D · 2016-12-14T14:56:24.000Z

Question - are you referring to gaps in height or on a specific layer? The reason I ask is because I have seen where the infill doesn’t come up to touch a feature. So say for instance I have a circle, the fill up to that circle doesn’t connect. I have yet to see any gaps in height from layer to layer. This is where pictures help to understand

SpencerR87 · 2016-12-14T15:04:46.000Z

It’s spaced in the layers I assume. (I’m a noob)

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Just3D · 2016-12-14T15:30:36.000Z

Have you checked your z gap? I have two of these printers and have learned not to trust auto. Every time I change a cartridge I rest it manually. Use the mylar strip that came with the printer. There should be slight drag nozzle when you slide the strip back and forth under it. I have yet to experience what I see in the pic and think z gap might be too high

SpencerR87 · 2016-12-14T16:09:09.000Z

Rick I have adjust and adjusted and adjusted the z-gap. This is a random occurring issue. It’s to the point I check the z-gap before every print. Since you have a few of these how do you add supports into it?

Just3D · 2016-12-14T16:29:15.000Z

I haven’t used support very much but when I have I just turned them on in the software. Does weird stuff as far as choosing where to put them. I’ve read about people using kisslicer to add support but I haven’t gone there yet. I am in the process of trying the filament hack to use standard filament rolls