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Flashforge Dreamer not able to read Cura created G-code file

I'm using a second hand Flashforge Dreamer with ABS filament and Cura as slicer. The Flashforge Dreamer cannot read the printing (G-code) file Cura creates, I think due to not knowing what the printer firmware is? I want to use some of the Cura…
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Repeatedly Clogged Printrbot Simple Extruder

I have a Printrbot Simple Metal. The extruder is getting clogged all the time. I went through the process demonstrated here multiple times already. Heatting the extruder and pushing different tools all the way through to make sure it is completely…
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Configuring BLTouch with Marlin firmware

Has anyone configured BLTouch with Marlin firmware? I could only find videos about older firmware version. I followed this document. To avoid causing any damage to the printer, I removed all connections, took the board out and connected a stepper to…
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Z-Axis zero/home position is higher than the actual print starting position

I'm having an issue with my very first printer, a Monoprice Select Mini V2. After doing about 20 successful prints on it, the Z axis is suddenly acting very odd. When I 'home' the Z axis and move the nozzle on the X and Y, I can do the paper test on…
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Strange grooves with ABS

I am experiencing strange grooves in my ABS prints; with PLA everything is fine. Some layers seem to randomly overextruded and others underextruded. My parameters: Temp: 240°C Retraction Distance: 5 mm Retraction Speed: 70 mm/s Print Speed:…
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How can you both reliably print and remove your item, without breaking it when detaching it?

I have had problems with items sticking on the build plate, especially when they were big (as they didn't stick well, they corners warped -> all kind of problems). I also wanted to upgrade my printer (Scratch XYCore-Bowden) to have the ability to…
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3D Printing of a Swellable Material

I recently saw this video of super-swellable polymer and felt inspired. Printing a swellable structure would be sort of interesting. However, sodium polyacrylate isn't a printable material. Does anyone know of a material that is? Preferably,…
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I want to use my 2 extruders simultaneously

I am using 2 extruders. Is it possible to use them both at the same time. Now I can use one at a time but not both at the same time. Is there a gcode that supports this action?
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How can I generate and export the support structure for an object as a mesh?

I want to render a visual of an mesh I created with a real support structure that a 3d printer would print. I haven't had any luck in finding a way to do this. Is there a program (ideally free) that can generate the proper support structure and…
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Problem with 3D printer not accepting new print gcodes

Ok so I am trying to print a new fusion 360 file that I converted into an STL and then into gcode using cura and I got the gcode loaded onto the SD card and mounted into my Monoprice 3D printer, Maker Select 3D Printer v2, and tried to do a print.…
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Delta printer nozzle not moving square with a perfectly level bed (as if the bed is bent... but it isn't)

I've been having this problem with my delta 3D printer where my nozzle isn't moving flat with my print bed (as if the bed is bent) but I have used the edge of my steel ruler and it seems to be perfectly flat. I have properly leveled my bed with a…
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OpenSCAD library for empty space/holes

I am working on a design in OpenSCAD, and need (would want) two things that seem tedious to hand-code: A pattern of holes in a wall, for less weight/material. Could be round holes or some geometric pattern. Empty enclosed space, with some…
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Getting precise measurement of a complex rod

I'm trying to build a headrest for my Sayl office chair. For that, I'm designing a 3d-printed part that's going to fit on one of the existing rods of the chair. Check out this picture: How would you go about in getting the exact measurements of…
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What will be the best way to remove pla from a volcano nozzle?

My print popped out from the bed and glued to the nozzle. As the printer was printing next hour or so, a lot of pla was extruded and formed on the nozzle. I'm wondering what will be the best way to remove pla from the nozzle without overheating…
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Adding extra Z-offset to bed for PETG in Slic3r

Having printed exclusively in PLA for the past year, I'm now looking at trying out PETG in order to print a set of spare parts for my new Prusa i3 mk3. I have bought a roll of PETG from Rigid.ink and their recommendation is to leave an extra 0.2mm…
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