MakerBot be trippin? Changing the temperature and print speed

Fargo3D · 2015-04-08T16:42:18.000Z

Yep, you’re not tripping, it used to be easily changeable and now it’s not.

Richard_20 · 2015-04-08T16:44:56.000Z

What machine are you using? My 2X I can still change the Temp…

AtomJaay · 2015-04-08T16:50:29.000Z

This should not be surprising at all. In fact, expected this from makerware eventually and you should have already started a “jar” to save the $140 for the two seats of Simplify3D. This thread should tell you all you need to know.

Nix3d · 2015-04-08T16:58:25.000Z

It is still changeable on my Rep 2, MakerWare version 3.6, but i am not surprised. Are you using a 5th gen machine?

Meshcloud3D · 2015-04-08T17:04:29.000Z

Go for simplify3D. I dont even bother with makerware. the support structures are horrible. You can sell 2 cool 3d printed things that can’t be created with makerware and make back the $140!!

CaptainCanardly · 2015-04-08T17:09:43.000Z

I just got done last night with some of the infos here: Makerbot firmware needed: Not Sailfish is the big story of the month I’m on a Mac Mini.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/makerbot-users

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Richard_20 · 2015-04-08T17:13:21.000Z

Agreed, I purchased Simplify3d 2 weeks ago, I just need to learn it better to be comfortable on it. Any help/suggestions/best practices would be awesome.

rhluttrell@rocketmail.com

CaptainCanardly · 2015-04-08T17:17:18.000Z

The feedrate /90 is the default speed: usually only great @ long X line structures.Generally I use 50-70, unless great detail is needed- I ran Marvin @ 35,The “disabled” heat setting is the ‘max’- or default heat setting.When you change that on the advanced setups, you actually change the ‘disabled’ to a different temp.5th Generation had defaulted (all) to PLA, and all the newest upgrades are only good for crashing you and your car when printing via telephone.go with an older firmware- 2.4- my biggest difficulty is getting my Mac to match the Windows ( which is usually only use to transfer from mac to the SD card.Via USB Stick. some where along the lines, I got lots of stuff goofed up (“Bear with me” story.

ukcat · 2015-04-08T18:06:45.000Z

Not sure how current his list is, but seems to answer some of your questions:

http://www.golems.co.uk/makerbot/support/makerware/documentation/slicer/index.html

Filemon · 2015-04-08T18:20:03.000Z

Like your thinking

RobertoTrm · 2015-04-08T18:22:17.000Z

Makerbot have number of different machines, so first thing to know is:

What Replicator do you have? 2x, 2 or something else?

Look like you are using 5th Desktop to me but I might be wrong.

Profile as presented is designed for use with 2x. Do not use just anything over any machine. No good.

Feedrate is speed of extrusion.

I would advise you to leave “temperature_disabled”: 230.0 as they are.

This is what I’ve changed:

“extruderTemp0”: 230,
“extruderTemp1”: 230

Temp0 is right extruder temp

Temp1 is left extruder temp.

Most of all, when you create profile be sure to use right template for your printer.

Regards,

Roberto

RobertoTrm · 2015-04-08T18:25:50.000Z

For details about Custom profile setting use link:

http://www.makerbot.com/support/new/04\_Desktop/03\_Using\_Custom\_Slicing\_Profiles

Kristal · 2015-04-08T19:00:03.000Z

That’s great!! For me this section has always been disabled for the Z18 but But be careful as this will wear out your smart extruder in no time. I have gone through 3 in a matter of months.

Meshcloud3D · 2015-04-08T19:05:11.000Z

what would wear out the smart extruder? I’ve ran the old extruder on the Rep 2 for over 1400 hours without a problem. Is there some kind of defect in the smart extruder design that is causing it to break so easily? any details would be great since I am considering adding a few new printers to my shop!!!

Alex3DHubs · 2015-04-08T19:41:22.000Z

I’m working on a guide that should be up next week ! Stay tuned.

Richard_20 · 2015-04-08T19:52:58.000Z

Alex, will it be general or machine specific or a combination of both…I have 2 Makerbot 2X machines and getting a Stacker3D machine in June.

Kristal · 2015-04-08T19:56:10.000Z

I only have a Z18 which uses the 5th Gen smart extruder. The error I keep on getting is “tool path error” and having spoken to makerbot in the U.S. Is that by using a higher temperature it wears out your extruder quicker than usual. For me I would say every 4-6 weeks and at a cost of £180 each it does get quite expensive to run.

CaptainCanardly · 2015-04-08T20:31:45.000Z

Sorry Kristal- That sounds about right for the Z18 ONE guy managed to get his running OK @ the google groups! others have figured it would cost 12,000 bucks per year to operate due to the “smart”- yeah right- extruder. If it’s possible send it back and keep your money.Most of the 'anti makerbot discussion is all entwined within the 5th gen.

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/makerbot-users/bGy1egdvx4E

Fargo3D · 2015-04-08T20:42:12.000Z

Well, that’s why you go with the extended warranty. And a new extruder every 4-6 weeks? We’ve put about 500 hours on our current smart extruder with only a few homing error false alarms.

Kristal · 2015-04-09T07:05:33.000Z

Hi Fargo3D

Wow you are getting some good use out of it. Where am I going wrong !!

I was wondering what settings you are using your help would be greatly appreciated. !