Renkforce RF1000

[Raffo]

Hi everyone!

My name is Davide, i’m a design engineer and already have a Prusa i3. I’m going to buy a Renkforce rf1000, or better I’m really considering to buy it. I have a couple of question, if someone wants to help me:

- Can someone post some photos about their printings? (i would like to see the final resault this printer can give)

- Do you know someone that applied a second extruder on it? (I know someone did it, but all the forums are in german and I’m italian). I’m considering to to this upgrade after buying, but I need an help with the firmware

- Do you recomand this printer?

Thanks to everyone

[kedam]

Hi,

Check my hub for some pictures of designs printed by my Renkforce.

I don’t have a second extruder, I didn’t even knew it was already available for purchase, so chances are that i will get it as soon as possible

Personally I recommend this printer, because it is first of all upgradable (milling, laser cutter and printing with two extruder). Print size is fairly bigger that other printers on the market (for home use), and the quality is perfect for me. Although some knowledge is required to fill in the parameters for perfect print finish. (layer thickness, part position for support, speeds etc)

[Raffo]

Thank you!

I bought the printer yesterday and I hope it will arrive soon. If you are interested to apply a second extruder (and I will be able to do it) I will be happy to help you!

Probably I will ask you some tips to learn how to print good, if you want to help me!

[kedam]

If you have any questions, I will definitely try to help!

Some tips: Make sure you have the latest firmware on the printer, guideline on how to update will be described in the manual. (Out of the box, it comes with older firmware I think) It makes big difference when you have the latest. Also make sure you calibrate good! and make sure the tension on the belts is good enough (not to tight) etc.

Also, try to intuitively ‘feel’ what why you change a parameter, for example: If you have a problem when the layer doesn’t stick very well on the surface, you have to change the parameter that indicates how flat the layer is pressed on the table. Because the nozzle will push the molten filament flat on the table, so that it can increase the adhesion between layer and table.

Also, I recommend to print in PLA for beginning, because ABS is more difficult to print xp. (ABS is temperature sensitive)

Good Luck!

[Raffo]

Thank you Kevin!

Fist I have to assemble the printer, then I will try… I think ABS is not usefull unless you need high temperature resistance. The mechanic proprietis of ABS are so good compared to PLA; and design can often solve mechanics problems. So I definitely prefear PLA.

What slicing software do you use?

For my Prusa I used SLIC3R

[kedam]

I also use slic3r, it comes pre installed with the software, but you can integrate any slicer software with it.