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  1. Alternatively, get one of these within the right specs:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XDc+buck&_nkw=Dc+buck&_sacat=0&_from=R40

    Attach it to an always on 19V line and dial the output down to 12V.

    then you can run all manner of 12V fans, LEDs etc. off that (as long as you keep it within its, and the

    PSUs current rating)

     

    This looks promising. I knew it was possible to create/design something like that, but I've no electronics knowledge to do it myself.

    I also wanted to put some led strips in my UM1, but like the cooling fan, the 24v version is harder to find.

     

  2. I plan to buy the full v6 kit but I'll probably use the UM block + TC.

    But I'm still have no idea how to plug the power for the small hotend fan.

    Do I connect it directly to the screw terminal on the PCB? But for what I could gather around here, this is 19v straight from the power supply, and the fan is 12v, it doesn't look right.

    What are the options?

     

  3. When will the Live Stream go, err... Live?

    I found different times listed at different places, and if my conversions considering the DST are right, they are NOT equivalent:

    5pm New York time - (https://www.ultimaker.com/b/news/2013/09/19/live-stream-official-release-ultimaker-2)

    EST: 20-09-2013 - 7:00 PM - (https://www.ultimaker.com/p/company/press-kit)

    20.Sep.2013, 20:00 CET - (https://www.igo3d.com/blog/ultimaker-2-3d-printer-reveal-live-igo3d1/)

     

  4. I finished levelling the bed, and corners seen ok, but then I printed a test and got this:

    P5280006

    P5280002

    P5280012

    The perimeters of the bed seen ok, but the middle of the bed is way too close, and the nozzle is blocked, unable to deposit plastic.

    This creates pressure on the nozzle, and when the head moves away from the middle you can see overextrusion.

    What could cause this?

    My guess is that somehow my axes are bowed in the middle.

    But is it the 6mm axes that support the print head? Or is it the XY axes?

     

  5. Daid, I'm trying to build Cura from source.

    Until version 13.04 it works fine, but when I to build from the "SteamEngine" branch, the resulting Cura.app is not slicing.

    I'm on Mac, and to build I use "./package.sh darwin"

    I'm missing something?

     

  6. It's the new name for Inventor Fusion, currently in beta, you can signin for free here:

    https://beta.autodesk.com

    mgg942 got the correct link (thanks!):

    http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=20884205&siteID=123112

    I used it just a little so far, but I think it's a worth upgrade over Inventor Fusion, easier to use and with more powerful tools.

    But they store your files on the cloud, and for now it's a bit slow when you have to browse projects / designs, but at least the actual software is fast, probably faster than the older version.

    The option to export to STL is a bit hidden, but there is a nice video explaining it:

     

    And the great news is that it will be free to use for hobbyist!

    (I confirmed this info on Fusion's forum.)

     

  7. I just received my Ultimaker kit + UltiController from DHL.

    It was faster than what I expected, I ordered on the 8th, it was shipped on the 22th, and less than 48 hours later it's already at home.

    This is my second 3d printer, the first was the Solidoodle 2, and after learning a lot from it (and struggling even more with quality issues), I though it was time to a major upgrade.

    I intend to assembly it this weekend, and starting printing / calibrating before Monday.

    Now... some questions:

    - how to better use this forum Vs the google groups? I prefer to use a real forum like here, but is there some questions that are better to ask on the google groups?

    - What tools do you recommend while assembling? So far I have a power screwdriver with 2mm tip, a hex kit and some sandpaper.

    This question was just answered:

    - Last week I found the v4 instructions on the Wiki, but the v3 was still linked as the official. But Ultimaker updated the link on Friday, and the new instructions are valid for printers shipped from the 15th of April.

     

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