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LePaul

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  1. I’m having this issue. tried all the usual efforts to resolve. Level sensor test came up at 177.5 im guessing my only fix is replace the PCB? Is there a video showing how?
  2. I know they are combating some crashes under Windows 11. I'd give the Alpha a try. I did and some models that were consisting blowing up in Cura 5.6 have been able to be sliced in 5.7a
  3. Oh a fellow FT-5 owner, nice to see some out there printing
  4. I inquired with Jaime, he kindly replied I'm not a 100% sure if we already implemtend the partial z-distance for support or if that is going to be in the next release. Regardless of that, the value that is shown to the user is also the value that is being sent to the engine. Without partial layerheight it won't do that much (because it has to round it on whole layerheights), so on 0.2 layerheight it would either do 1 layer or 2 layers.
  5. True, I suppose I could dive into Notepad++ and gcode. I was just hoping someone from the Cura team could answer that. IF that is available, great. If not, perhaps a feature request allowing us to really fine tune that Support Z Distance I did a test last night using 0.4 with some Zyltech Matte PLA and 0.4 worked beautifully. (0.2 layer resolution) I tried some Amazon Basics PLA on another machine and it didn't work as well at 0.4, a bit saggy.
  6. I'm hopeful one of the Cura Team can answer if the Z Distance variable is 2 decimal places...how much we can fine tune that distance would be go to know.
  7. Thanks for your reply, that's a great tip. Good points on the density, I was really struggling with that and your infill analogy makes a lot of sense. Yes, silk materials aren't my favorite, I find the overhangs are awful and it's a very gummy material to remove supports from. Hotter is an interesting idea So to recap - The support z distance question is still not clear. Maybe same as layer resolution? Support Density 33% Change Support > Rest Preference to On buildplate when possible.
  8. Hello ! I have been doing a lot of experimenting with Cura Tree supports, especially since they have improved in recent releases. In my example, I am using a support test model (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3232756) To keep it simple - the machine and filament are all dialed in ESTEPS, Slicer flow, retraction, Linear Advance and so on. I'm using a 0.6 nozzle at 0.2 mm layer resolution. (The 0.6 offers me less walls but the great layers of the 0.4 nozzle) I guess my first question for the Cura devs like @nallath - for the support Z distance, does Cura support a value of 2 decimal places? Does Cura just use 0.2, 0.3, etc or can you find tune that value to 0.25, etc. ? I'm trying to determine the magic formula of layer height to Z Distance. I would assume closer is better but there seems to be a fine line between fused support and not great layers on top of the support roof/interface. There are some really great videos on regular supports that I have tried to adapt for my testing. Certainly, different PLAs react differently in my testing as well. I have also messed with the Support Interface Density and bit. 50-75% seems to work just fine. Most of my prints are just dealing with that roof setting. I'm using the Concentric pattern since, well, I don't see any change going from that to grid? Anyways, Cura changes rapidly and keeping up with all the improvements takes some work,. I wanted to see if I was missing any important steps to create better supports!
  9. Here's what happens on that particular laptop... github_cura.zip
  10. If Windows sees the file as a Text file, it will not allow it. I had viewed the log in Notepad++ so that's how Windows sees it. I went to another system and it would allow the log file to copy since it had not been viewed and a preferred application had not been attached to it. FYI
  11. Github won't accept a TXT or ZIP file attachment Attaching herecura.log
  12. Why the profanity? Anyways - here: https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura/issues/17857
  13. I submitted a ticket via Github but curious if this is happening to anyone else?
  14. Its funny you mention that, my UM2+ has always been a bit challenging to level. Like you, I find one side is just always a bit off despite the rest being okay. You could do a thicker first layer to try to compensate
  15. It's a great add in , I don't know why it isn't standard in Cura now. I hate how I loose 1/4 of my viewing area by default
  16. Is this available yet for 5.6 via Marketplace / Plug ins?
  17. Yeah, I don't know where their testing is these days. Here's what I see on the download page. If they can't get that right, I may stick to 5.3.1 for bit longer 🙂
  18. You're welcome! It's a really great surface for printing. I just did a bunch of ABS prints here and I just run the surface under hot water to get the glue stick off. A few wipes and its ready to go for the next print.
  19. Well I think the S3 lacks the plug for an S5 air manager to plug into it? As mentioned, there are some 3rd party solutions out there. I wouldn't pin my hopes on Ultimaker developing add-ons for an older model. Ask us Ultimaker 2/2+ guys about that 🙂
  20. I am using the Wham Bam Bed System on 7 Ultimaker S5's. We have not encountered any issues with leveling. The only things we have learned using these for over a year is that it is important to review the Technical Data Sheet on materials. We learned that Ultimaker ABS can damage the surface so we use glue stick on those prints. It works very nicely. The support from WB is very good too, whenever my team has had questions about materials using the surface.
  21. I apologize for reviving an old thread....but... I have an Ultimaker 2+ and I recently bought one of the Ultimaker Air Manager filters to examine. It uses an E10 air filter which is good quality and even better with a carbon/activated charcoal screen. I'm not the best at CAD but I would like to build an enclosure for the filter and add whatever the proper CFM fan would be for this? I already have the PrintedSolid top enclosure/door for my UM2+. I mean, we're smart people and maybe source a fan that could be USB powered and use a cell phone charger for power? Just thinking out loud. Ideas?
  22. Here's the HotBox feet you can elevate the enclosure with https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4694251
  23. Yes, I would agree that if you use the Wham Bam, it could be too warm for the Ultimaker / Lulzbot / machines that would have their electronics completely covered up. Wham Bam does offer some printed parts to raise the enclosure up into the air so there is some airflow from below. I encountered some issues with the 3D Print Clean enclosures with my Ultimaker S5's when the lab space got warm in the summer. We added several heat pumps to that lab and now the room stays at 70F and monitor the enclosure temperature to make sure it isn't too warm. (We can increase the air flow to keep things in a safe range)
  24. Gentleman, there are other options for enclosures that are probably less expensive 1) https://ultimate3dprintingstore.com/products/hepa-cover-compatible-ultimaker 2) https://fbrc8.com/products/ultimaker-s3-safety-enclosure-kit 3) https://whambam3d.com/collections/hotbox-for-fdm/products/hotbox-mega-3d-printer-enclosure I've been using the PrintedSolid top/front door enclosure for my Ultimaker 2+ Depending on your budget, you can purchase a BOFA 3D Print air filtration device ($999 or more) or check out the 3D Upfitter Carbon Air Filter ($60) that could fit in the back. Here's how I did it for my UM2+ I don't have the specs for the UM S3 but I suspect it would fit under the WhamBam Hot Box Mega. It fit around the large Lulzbot Taz 6 and even a generic (Eryone) 300 x 300 x 400 3D printer. Add your fire protection device, your air filtration system and off you go.
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