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Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T21:01:48Z

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	* Perimeter before Infill		* Perimeter before Infill

	** Print Speed		; ** Print Speed
	25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.		25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T20:50:09Z

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	Q: '''What is difference between gcode and the stl file?'''		Q: '''What is difference between gcode and the stl file?'''
	STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.		* STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.
	gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.		* gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.

	Q: My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?		Q: My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?
	Retraction or too high temperature.		* Retraction or too high temperature.
	* Filament size		* Filament size
	* What do I need to set in Cura?		* What do I need to set in Cura?
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	* Perimeter before Infill		* Perimeter before Infill

	* Print Speed		** Print Speed
	25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.		25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.

	* Print Temperature		** Print Temperature
	230 C works well for most PLA material. Temperature for other materials may vary.		230 C works well for most PLA material. Temperature for other materials may vary.

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T20:48:53Z

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	Frequently Asked Questions about the D3D Universal 3D Printer		Frequently Asked Questions about the D3D Universal 3D Printer

	Q: How makes for proper extrusions? (3 items)		Q: '''How makes for proper extrusions?''' (3 items)

	# Filament diameter is set correctly in Cura.		# Filament diameter is set correctly in Cura.
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	Note: M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.		Note: M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.

	Q: What is difference between gcode and the stl file?		Q: '''What is difference between gcode and the stl file?'''
	STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.		STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.
	gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.		gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T20:46:31Z

D3D Universal FAQ

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	# Nozzle diameter in Cura must match physical nozzle.		# Nozzle diameter in Cura must match physical nozzle.
	# Stepping set correctly.		# Stepping set correctly.
			# Correct spiralizing outer contours

	Note: M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.		Note: M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.

	What is difference between gcode and the stl file?		Q: What is difference between gcode and the stl file?
	STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.		STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.
	gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.		gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.

	* My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?		Q: My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?
	Retraction or too high temperature.		Retraction or too high temperature.
	* Filament size		* Filament size
	* What do I need to set in Cura?		* What do I need to set in Cura?

	~~Basic~~		Q: What is the max / min layer height?
			* 0.96 is the maximum layer height for a 1.2 nozzle.
			* The minimum would be approximately 0.2, but thinner layers becomes impractical, as it increases print time.

	What is the max / min ~~layer height~~?		Q: What is the max / min shell thickness?
			* 1.9 max, as the movement is slow
			* 0.6 min to maintain shell integrity

	~~0.96~~ is the ~~maximum layer height for a 1~~.~~2 nozzle~~.		Q: What is retraction?
	~~The minimum would be approximately 0~~.~~2, but thinner layers becomes impractical, as it increases print time~~.		* When the printer retracts the filament into the print head. This prevents leaving strings over gaps.
			* Retraction is enabled in Cura under Basic Quality. Beside the checkbox is 3 dots for expert configuration.

	What is the ~~max~~ / ~~min shell~~ thickness?		Q: What is fill?
			* The ability to control the fill of an object. 0 = hollow object, 100% is completely solid object.
			* In Cura, we have settings for the Bottom/Top thickness. It is usually 2.4. This is the solid thickness of bottom and top layers of the print for all fill settings.

	~~1.9 max, as~~ the ~~movement is slow~~		Q: What are the configuration settings for OSE?
	~~0.6 min to maintain shell integrity~~

	~~What is retraction?~~		* Perimeter before Infill
	~~When the printer retracts the filament into the print head. This prevents leaving strings over gaps.~~
	~~Retraction is enabled in Cura under Basic Quality. Beside the checkbox is 3 dots for expert configuration.~~

	~~What is fill?~~		* Print Speed
	~~The ability to control the fill of an object. 0 = hollow object, 100% is completely solid object.~~
	~~In Cura, we have settings for the Bottom/Top thickness. It is usually 2.4. This is the solid thickness of bottom and top layers of the print for all fill settings.~~

	~~Perimeter before Infill?~~

	Print Speed
	25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.		25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.

	Print Temperature		* Print Temperature
	230 C works well for most PLA material. Temperature for other materials may vary.		230 C works well for most PLA material. Temperature for other materials may vary.

	Support type		* Support type
	For supporting "free floating" printed parts		For supporting "free floating" printed parts

	Platform adhesion		* Platform adhesion
	Brim gives extra adhesion to bed		Brim gives extra adhesion to bed
	Raft		Raft

	Filament		* Filament
	Diameter - We use 1.5 mm and 3 mm filaments, but we are planning larger filament sizes.		Diameter - We use 1.5 mm and 3 mm filaments, but we are planning larger filament sizes.
	Flow - Normally 100%, but can be reduced for finer (slower) prints or increased for jobs that require a lot of material but low precision.		Flow - Normally 100%, but can be reduced for finer (slower) prints or increased for jobs that require a lot of material but low precision.

	Retraction		* Retraction
	Retract filament into nozzle.		Retract filament into nozzle.
	Speed - normally 40 mm/s		Speed - normally 40 mm/s
	Distance - length of filament to retract, normally 2.5 mm - this can be increased to stop oozing. An online test is available for calibrating retraction.		Distance - length of filament to retract, normally 2.5 mm - this can be increased to stop oozing. An online test is available for calibrating retraction.

	Quality		* Quality
	Cutoff object bottom - sink object into bed for better adhesion.		Cutoff object bottom - sink object into bed for better adhesion.

	Speed		* Speed
	Travel speed - usually 50 mm/s		Travel speed - usually 50 mm/s
	Infill speed - typically 25 mm/s, but can be increased for speeding up prints.		Infill speed - typically 25 mm/s, but can be increased for speeding up prints.

	Cool		* Cool
	Minimal later time (sec) - slows down print speed to allow for the material to cool between layers.		Minimal later time (sec) - slows down print speed to allow for the material to cool between layers.
	Enable cooling fan - Usually on, can be turned off to leave molten material		Enable cooling fan - Usually on, can be turned off to leave molten material
	Expert config - Fan full at height - Usually 2 mm after initial layer adheres to plate, for finer prints.		Expert config - Fan full at height - Usually 2 mm after initial layer adheres to plate, for finer prints.

	Start/End GCode		* Start/End GCode
	Rate of extrusion, in steps / mm. 100 for D3D Universal, 425 for Titan Arrow printer.		Rate of extrusion, in steps / mm. 100 for D3D Universal, 425 for Titan Arrow printer.

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T20:42:20Z

D3D Universal FAQ

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	Frequently Asked Questions about the D3D Universal 3D Printer		Frequently Asked Questions about the D3D Universal 3D Printer

	How ~~do you make sure you have~~ proper extrusions? (3 items)		Q: How makes for proper extrusions? (3 items)

	~~1. Make sure filament~~ diameter is set correctly in Cura.		# Filament diameter is set correctly in Cura.
	~~2. Make sure the nozzle~~ diameter in Cura ~~matches the~~ physical nozzle.		# Nozzle diameter in Cura must match physical nozzle.
	~~3. Make sure the stepping (steps / mm) is~~ set correctly.		# Stepping set correctly.
	M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.
			Note: M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.

	What is difference between gcode and the stl file?		What is difference between gcode and the stl file?
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	* My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?		* My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?
	Retraction or too high temperature.		Retraction or too high temperature.


	* Filament size		* Filament size

	* What do I need to set in Cura?		* What do I need to set in Cura?

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T18:59:30Z

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	What is fill?		What is fill?
	The ability to control the fill of an object. 0 = hollow object, 100% is completely solid object.		The ability to control the fill of an object. 0 = hollow object, 100% is completely solid object.
			In Cura, we have settings for the Bottom/Top thickness. It is usually 2.4. This is the solid thickness of bottom and top layers of the print for all fill settings.

			Perimeter before Infill?

			Print Speed
			25mm / sec for 1.2 nozzle works well. The limit is determined by thermal transfer. Thicker layers require slower print speed.

			Print Temperature
			230 C works well for most PLA material. Temperature for other materials may vary.

			Support type
			For supporting "free floating" printed parts

			Platform adhesion
			Brim gives extra adhesion to bed
			Raft

			Filament
			Diameter - We use 1.5 mm and 3 mm filaments, but we are planning larger filament sizes.
			Flow - Normally 100%, but can be reduced for finer (slower) prints or increased for jobs that require a lot of material but low precision.

			Retraction
			Retract filament into nozzle.
			Speed - normally 40 mm/s
			Distance - length of filament to retract, normally 2.5 mm - this can be increased to stop oozing. An online test is available for calibrating retraction.

			Quality
			Cutoff object bottom - sink object into bed for better adhesion.

			Speed
			Travel speed - usually 50 mm/s
			Infill speed - typically 25 mm/s, but can be increased for speeding up prints.

			Cool
			Minimal later time (sec) - slows down print speed to allow for the material to cool between layers.
			Enable cooling fan - Usually on, can be turned off to leave molten material
			Expert config - Fan full at height - Usually 2 mm after initial layer adheres to plate, for finer prints.

			Start/End GCode
			Rate of extrusion, in steps / mm. 100 for D3D Universal, 425 for Titan Arrow printer.

Marcin: /* D3D Universal FAQ */

2020-01-27T18:15:39Z

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	* Filament size		* Filament size

			* What do I need to set in Cura?

			Basic

			What is the max / min layer height?

			0.96 is the maximum layer height for a 1.2 nozzle.
			The minimum would be approximately 0.2, but thinner layers becomes impractical, as it increases print time.

			What is the max / min shell thickness?

			1.9 max, as the movement is slow
			0.6 min to maintain shell integrity

			What is retraction?
			When the printer retracts the filament into the print head. This prevents leaving strings over gaps.
			Retraction is enabled in Cura under Basic Quality. Beside the checkbox is 3 dots for expert configuration.

			What is fill?
			The ability to control the fill of an object. 0 = hollow object, 100% is completely solid object.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the D3D Universal 3D Printer

How do you make sure you have proper extrusions? (3 items)

1. Make sure filament diameter is set correctly in Cura.
2. Make sure the nozzle diameter in Cura matches the physical nozzle.
3. Make sure the stepping (steps / mm) is set correctly.
M92 command in startup code in Cura configuration.

What is difference between gcode and the stl file?
STL is the generated geometry file for Cura. It can be generated by FreeCAD, Inkscape or other programs.
gcode is the motion code for the 3D printer.

* My nozzle is oozing, what is wrong? My printer is leaving strings over empty space, what is wrong?
Retraction or too high temperature.

* Filament size