Top layer issues on only part of my print

Software

Nov 15, '16

In case anyone is interested, I changed the “Solid Infill Underspeed” setting in Simplify3D from 80% (the default setting) to 50%. This greatly improved my surface quality and almost completely filled those voids.

Top layer issues on only part of my print

Software

Nov 14, '16

Thanks in advance!

Top layer issues on only part of my print

Software

Nov 14, '16

Hi all! So I’m having some issues with my printer that I hope you can help me with. I’m currently trying to print two copies of a cookie cutter at the same time, and I’m having top layer issues on only one of them! I assume that this is a software issue, since one of the prints always comes out ok. …

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 20, '16

Problem solved! I lowered my Z-axis from a position of Z-0.9 to Z-1.1, as well as lowering my printing temperature to 200C. Thanks everyone for your help! -Andy [IMG_20160719_211735917.jpg]

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 18, '16

Thanks Steve! I always forget about that the thickness should match. That will also be changed on the next revision -Andy

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 18, '16

Thanks Ian! It’s now on my troubleshooting list -Andy

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 18, '16

Thanks for the advice! I’ve heard about Simplify3d, but didn’t know what the advantage was - I’ll add that to my list to save for Thanks for the info on the temp of my hot end. I’ll try cooling it down and see how well that works! My first layer is already printing slower than the other layers (20m…

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 18, '16

Thanks! I will be giving that a try - I think that’s my next logical troubleshooting step -Andy

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 18, '16

Don’t apologize at all for the long post! That was all very helpful information! I hadn’t ever heard a good case for upgrading my hot end, so now I’ll start saving up Also, I’ve heard multiple people recommend a better fan/blower. I’ll definitely be printing a better fan shroud to get improved airf…

My "new thread" still says that it is unpublished

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Jul 15, '16

Thanks @gabriela3d for your help! I appreciate it

My "new thread" still says that it is unpublished

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Jul 15, '16

Here’s the link to that first thread that I created. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

My "new thread" still says that it is unpublished

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Jul 15, '16

Hi all! I’m new to 3D Hubs, so I apologize if I’m missing something obvious. I just started my first “new thread” today, and even though I clicked “Publish”, it’s not doing so. It still says “Unpublished” on the bottom of the post, and it’s not appearing in the search. Any help you can give me? T…

Thread is unpublished

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Jul 14, '16

I’m having the same issue! I just started a thread, but it still says that it is “UNPUBLISHED.” Any idea what causes this? Is it because I just joined 3D Hubs today? Thanks in advance! -Andy

Printing troubleshooting - gaps in first layer of filament

3D Printers

Jul 14, '16

Hi all! So I’m having issues with my Printrbot Simple Metal, and I’m hoping you can help me out! I’m printing PLA, and my first layer is giving me issues. The individual strands of filament aren’t sticking to each other, and I can see gaps. They seem to be sticking to the print surface just fine, a…