Author Topic: Crap hack. Bulk filament  (Read 60680 times)

Twiz

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Re: Crap hack. Bulk filament
« Reply #105 on: March 27, 2016, 01:25:52 am »
Finished modding the Cube3D Gen 2 for bulk printing.
Using the Crap Hack for printing, but looking at installing a cartridge chip in the machine with a momentary push switch and timer to disconnect after 1 minute. Means I can use bulk filament, without forgetting to unplug the cartridge after hitting the STOP button.
Used the http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:76083 and added a spool mount on the side from my CTC. See photos.
Going to start with Slic3r and modding the G-Code files for better control and print quality next.
After that probably gut the gadget and build a Ramps controller into the chassis.
Definitely not impressed with 3DS filament pricing and policies.
Also using UHU glue on blue tape on the platform. UHU with a little water makes a useful surface for PLA to grip onto the tape and is relatively easy to remove build afterwards.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2016, 01:31:14 am by Twiz »