FlashForge Creator Pro 2017 Filament Starving?

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May 25, '17

Also, You might want to leave the extrusion width to auto.

FlashForge Creator Pro 2017 Filament Starving?

3D Printers

May 25, '17

This seems like a retraction issue to me. I played around with the coast at end setting, turn it off. Also it seems like you are pulling the filament too far back for each retraction and feeding it too fast I think. try 30mm/s rate and 1.4mm for retraction. Also un-check all the settings you have un…

Flashprint sliced text looks horrible and doesnt print well

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Dec 22, '16

I really like simplify 3d, and I tried alot of slicers, there is a few quirks about it, but they do update it often. Just looking at the text it seems like that’s a retraction issue. I’ve never played with PLA yet, so I can’t really say much. I’d set the retraction to pull a little more filament up …

Flashprint sliced text looks horrible and doesnt print well

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Dec 21, '16

So here is what I’m talking about. The one that only made two passes is a nozzle diameter of .4, then by telling it the nozzle was .38, it made 3 passes. I actually want to write something that makes 3d printer friendly text. [4_10.jpg] [38.jpg]

Flashprint sliced text looks horrible and doesnt print well

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Dec 21, '16

You can “trick” the slicer either way. All you need to do is adjust the nozzle size smaller. So say even though the nozzle is .4mm, you tell the slicer the nozzle is .35mm, this way it WILL make toolpath in those small areas, but to compensate, you have to also tweak the flow rate. I use simplify 3d…

Flashprint sliced text looks horrible and doesnt print well

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Dec 19, '16

This might be because of the model itself. If your nozzle is .4mm and you have the width of the text at say 1mm, its not going to be able to make a “full diameter” pass in the code. Try making the text width divisible by your nozzle diameter.

FFCP Nozzles misaligned!

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May 4, '16

The easiest way to do it is loosen one of the hot end set screws. They are in the aluminum bar that the nozzle/hotend assembly slides into. Once you have one loose, level the bed to the nozzle thats still tight. Keep it in the leveling mode so the z axis maintains position. Then, lower the loose hot…

Very Thin wall print failure (ABS)

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Feb 26, '16

I saw their response about the geometry and I agree that it could be causing it. My part is all angles and no rounds like the you have. I’ve actually ben meaning to upload the model for this part as it’s actully a guard to help with drafts on the ffcp. My measurements were a little off with the hole…

Very Thin wall print failure (ABS)

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Feb 25, '16

Also, I might add that you may want to try printing it slower as to allow each layer more time to cool.

Very Thin wall print failure (ABS)

3D Printers

Feb 25, '16

Hmmm, Ive had good luck printing a thin wall object about 5 inches tall. I have a FFCP with an active cooling duct i found on thingiverese. Now I know everyone says “DON’T USE A FAN FOR ABS” but I’ve found it improves my print quality significantly. Is what I do is run the extruders at 230, the bed …