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Combing and Coasting

Here is my understanding of Coasting: Coasting stops extruding early in a move so that the string itself will finish the layer. Here is my understanding of Combing: Combing reduces the need to retract during travel moves by making sure that the…
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Compiling Marlin 2.0

I've just finished building a new printer and I wanted to take advantage of a 32 bits board I ordered some time ago. The board is an MKS SBase 1.3 I've been researching the Smoothiware firmware but somehow I'm not convinced by it yet. One of the…
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If I have a nozzle clog, can I easily get rid of it by simply replacing the nozzle?

I'm getting a Prusa i3 with a replaceable nozzle. If I have a nozzle clog, can I easily get rid of it by simply: replacing the nozzle, or; removing it and submerging it in acetone, or; removing it and cleaning it with a blowtorch, or; removing it…
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How to switch E0 to E1 for extruder?

I have a K280 3D printer with a MKS V1.5 and Repetier firmware. I’ve damaged the transistor associated with E0 (3rd one on the right) and so that means I need to avoid that. I’ve decided to switch to E1 for the extruder but I have a feeling I need…
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What else can I use for a 3D Printer frame?

I am building a 3d Printer here: Build Volume: X:300mm, Y:300mm, Z:400mm Mechanism: 1 motor, 2 leadscrew, 4 rod Z-axis; CoreXY head movement Belt: GT2 6mm Steel Core Pulley & Idler: 20T 6mm, Bore 5mm Extruder: E3D Titan, Pancake NEMA 17 Hotend: E3D…
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SVG to STL conversion to make symbols recognisable for visually impaired users

I work on communication devices for people with disabilities that prevent them from speaking. This can be anything from a board with symbols on, to a relatively sophisticated app. Some potential users also have sight issues and have to…
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How to make walls thicker using meshmixer or meshlab

I have been working at converting game files into 3d files that can be printed, but many of the models have very thin or walls. I was wondering if there was a way to increase the thickness of the walls using meshmixer or meshlab.
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What are the safest temperatures to heat different filaments to?

I recently backed a 3D printer on Kickstarter, and I would like to 3D print parts for high-temperature applications. So I have two questions; What's the highest temperature polycarbonate can be safely heated to without warping or releasing…
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FEA in 3d printed solids

I would like to get a pretty accurate method to do finite element analysis (FEA) on my 3d designs considering the infill. I use Autodesk Inventor to design parts but the FEA can only be applied to a solid body (100% infill). Does anyone know…
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What is the meaning of extruder's knocking sound?

I have a Prusa i3 printer with mk8 extruder. I am using PETG with (200-240/75-85) degrees recommended temp on it's box. but when I do printing i hear some knocking sound that means there is a problem in extrusion. last time I did increase my temp up…
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Outputting an STL file that contains multiple objects for import into Blender

I want to print a object that looks like a flat board with a set of matchbox-like lumps on top of it. I have written a script that outputs an STL file. To keep the script simple, it creates an object that includes non-manifold edges. To be precise,…
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Filament not extruding

I've recently bought an Anet A8, and haven't been getting good prints with it. I noticed there was filament leaking from the top of the hot end and pooling, eventually dripping over onto my prints. I took the hot end off to clean it, and when I put…
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What happens when I print a 0,6mm thick wall with a 0,4mm diameter nozzle?

The wall thickness is 1,2mm but the lip is only 0,6mm thick. How will the 0,4mm nozzle solve this? Alternatively I could choose a 0,8 mm thick lip, but then the connecting end should be 0,4mm that is too thin.
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How to rotate camera using mjpg-streamer-experimental?

I've successfully installed mjpg-streamer-experimental from jacksonliam/mjpg-streamer. I just can't figure out how to set the parameter I need in order to rotate my camera 180 degrees (I have my webcam mounted upside down for a custom mount I…
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Printing Object in multiple parts

Is there any software/methods to automatically splice objects into multiple pieces sort of like a jig saw puzzle so that I can combine them together and bypass the build plate size limit? As an example I have this 2D image that I want to print out…
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