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Does moving the z-endstop upwards affect the maximum height of the printable object?

As moving the endstop upwards reduces the range of the z-axis, I was wondering whether it reduces the maximum height of the printable object, by the distance the endstop was moved. Or is this somehow (to a certain extent) beeing…
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Hold torque during pause to change filament

How can I achieve keeping the motors active during pause to avoid moving their position during filament changes? I have changed the filament during some prints to change the color or to change the a newer spool, but sometimes the X axis is moved…
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Point Cloud to STL File

I had a friend request that I print out the Bathymetry of Lake Michigan as a gift for her PhD adviser. I went to NOAA and the site had a few files for the Bathymetry of Lake Michigan. Files and types are located here:…
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What are the appropriate ranges of gear ratios for 1.75 mm and 3 mm filament extruders?

Most 3 mm (mostly are actually 2.85 mm) filament extruders have some kind of gear reduction. Many 1.75 mm extruders are direct-drive / ungeared but some do use gears. What kind of reduction ratios are suitable or optimal?
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What are the limiting factors when trying to print flexible filaments with a Bowden extruder setup?

Other than the most obvious issue with the filament kinking in the tube, what other issues could arise when trying to print flexibles (i.e. TPU/TPE, Nylon, etc.) with a Bowden style extruder setup? Can the kinking issue be alleviated by a…
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Why does MakerBot Replicator heat the extruder and platform separately?

I am using a MakerBot Replicator 2x, and when it is heating the platform and extruder, it begins by heating the platform, and then after that is at 110C it goes on to heat the left extruder to 230C. Does anyone know why it does this, since it has…
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Issues with Auto Bed Leveling

I have enabled auto bed leveling on my 3D printer. I have used a 6-36 V inductive sensor with a 7805 voltage regulator running the sensor at 10.78 V. I am using Marlin 1.1.9. This is my configuration file for Marlin firmware. I used this video for…
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Monoprice Select Mini V2 retraction/stringing problem

I have a Monoprice Select Mini V2 and I’ve recently been having issues with little strings that are thick and sturdy sticking off of models: I used Ultimaker Cura v3.4.1 to slice this model: Basic Retraction test using Hatchbox Black PLA…
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Upgrading to silicone heat bed, will it burn my house down?

I'm looking into upgrading my heated bed and replacing it with a silicone bed. I know nearly nothing about electronics, so I would like someone more knowledgeable to confirm if what I have theorized is correct or I'm going to burn my house down…
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Which is a more accurate linear motion system?

If someone looking for accuracy, which is the better linear motion system: Maker slide, Smooth rod - bearing, Linear guide way, V slot, Open rail Please let me know if there's a better one other than above list.
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Does auto leveling result in sheared prints?

I asked this question as a small question under an answer of another question (How bed leveling is achieved without table screws?), but have been asked to post this as a separate question to answer it with more detail conform SE policy. One…
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Leapfrog Creatr HS stops mid print (extruders not clogged)

I have tried to print a 3D model with Creatr HS from Leapfrog. This print failed twice. The 3D model is the same, .gcode the same. Surprisingly it failed at different stage. Please look at the pictures. You can see the place where extruder was when…
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Hotend heating failure too short before limit

I am trying to resolve this for months and have tried almost everything, I guess. I am using Marlin firmware on a custom extruder with a custom fabricated heating block in which heater and thermistor (Marlin Temp_Sensor 11) are set up perpendicular…
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Electric shock from ender 3 printer PSU

I had recently purchased an ender 3 and after setting it up and plugging it in, I received an electrical shock from the power supply. I live in the UK and so I was provided an EU to UK adapter which I used and I set the voltage to 230 V. Does anyone…
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Polyurethane-and-steel timing belts?

Has anyone tried the steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belts? If so, how do they compare to the rubber ones?
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