Shadowman

I will state that I am very surprised too particular since the CC core’s target market is the S5 which is targeted as a ready to use business printer aka tool rather than a development platform for enthusiasts.

Thank you for the status update. Takes care

Update to this situation????

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Thank you for the update. Erin is wonderful; she has assisted me too.

I am not sure if this is a contribution nonetheless my IT suggested sharing it as we don’t know the WiFi hardware Ultimaker is using. ”There are downsides to not broadcasting your SSID, especially if you use a legacy computer. Windows 10 is pretty good at Wi-Fi networking and can hold a connection to a network regardless of whether you broadcast the SSID or not. Older versions of Windows, computers that use USB Wi-Fi adapters, some older phones and tablets do have trouble finding and holding networks without an SSID.” Takes care

Thank you for making your position clear. Takes care

Mine is exactly as yours; I have installed the new firmware. My slider function also operates fine. Both the max bright and min bright pictures are as mine. The Leds need to be able to be turned off as desired and without a doubt; off when not printing.

For me the Print Tower was a new feature as was having dual Print Cores so when told to use it I just assumed it was a prerequisite required to get the best out of the two Print Cores. Much frustration was felt when it failed. I have learned .... and been weened. Thank you

Good question Based on my results remain thus far I will forgo using Prime Tower. I was simpky sharing which version of Ultimaker Cura that I am using during which I have had the Prime Tower fail numerous times and also making clear that I have no experience with the new version so others reading would have a baseline to compare to. I followed your suggestion and am “very” happy with the results. As I stated previously; my reason for using Prime Tower was as the direct result of Ultimaker’s team telling me that it would offer the best results; I can now share without reservation that this is not the case.

So; what is Ultimaker’s position on this issue? You made clear that the aluminum build plates are not only not available but still in the development stage. As such...... Do you intend on shipping registered S5 customers complimentary glass build plates and adhesive sheets or ?

I just completed 3 prints using Ultimaker Breakaway filament for the first time. Print 1, the Prime Tower failed a couple day’s into the print and drug Breakaway filament into the print; it was not good. Print 2, no Prime Tower and the print was without issues. Print 3, no Prime Tower and the print was without issue. Now I will try Printing PVA and PLA without a Prime Tower and see how it goes. Without the Prime Tower time print time is measurably less and certainly less material is used. For what it’s worth I am using Ultimaker Cura 3.4.1 so I have not tried the new style Prime Tower. Takes care.

Humm. As much as I appreciate the support from SandervG and the Develoment Team there is a bit of a two step going on here; I say two step because of the following. Now let me make clear that I mean not to promote an argument and yet I am not good with inconsistencies in the story. I expect continuity to that which is shared from the beginning to the end. Now as for why the LED situation is important to some and benign and even invisible to others is not the issue nor should it matter. As such I share the following; Over a month ago SandervG and I communicated independent of the thread about the LEDs; I was told that it was a known issue to be resolved in the next firmware update. Below is a portion of my conversation with him; ”1. The frame light remains on 24/7. It is bright while printing and then once we confirm that we have removed the object from the build plate the leds go dim but do not turn off. “ ”This leaves only the led lights (a minor issue) that you and your team are acknowledging and the FW updating issues.”

This has become an interesting thread. The ECO mode comments when associated with a dimmed LED should be of little concern as the milliamp draw is negligible at best nonetheless, for some as indicated within this thread it is a real issue. As stated earlier; it is simply the act of not having the printer glowing as if a display piece in a window 24/7; there simply is no reason. When the S5 was initially received I questioned why when the “on only when printing” option was selected did it not in fact turn the LEDs off but rather they simply reduced to glowing; this based on what someone else felt was appropriate; I was told that it was a bug to be resolved in the next firmware; it was not. As with most folks we have many pieces of hardware that have activity lighting however, they all go off and or are able to be turned of at will; this sure seems like a no brainer to me. As a poor nonetheless real example; within and around your home, computer screen, other printers, your stove light, microwave light, washer and dryer lights, your TV, your vanity lights, your room lights, your outside “night” lighting, even your TV remote will stop luminating when not being used, etc.. None of these items remain on 24/7 aka constantly. It simply make no sense. Furthemore; the option within the menu is “on only when printing” as such by the very words used means “off” when not printing. Now I understand that for some having the glow of the printer throughout the day and night is cool; then within the code it can allow for “on only when printing” as the option indicates now or “glow when not printing”. As I said; this is truly an interesting thread.

Good day SandervG To make clear again; 1. The “only on when printing” option does not turn the LEDs off when not printing; it only dims them. 2. When the LEDs are dimmed the printer luminates the entire dark room; it simply needs to be able to be turned off. Thank You

No worries as it was Ultimaker that indicated that the LEDs would finally be able to be turned off. Takes care

Yes he did; and my reply followed his. Thank you

My thoughts were conveyed to Ultimaker on day one.... then assured that the situation was resolved ... here we are still no change. Disappinted would imply that I understand however, I don’t, as such I am so far beyond disappointed and have entered the world of, dare I say; WTF!!! Ugh.........

You have the power as well as others considering such a purchase. I am glad that you made your position known. Takes care

Certainly a bummer however, being my first use with Ultimaker Breakaway filament I was prepared to get to know it. I considered doing a smaller test print however, decided to dive in blindly head first. The next one will be much better. Thank you for your comments.

I am 100% with you.....

In my opinion This thread now needs Ultimaker’s position shared. Takes care

Agreed

Thank you both As stated previously; this was my first use of Ultimaker Breakaway filament and it was a mixed experience thus far. The first print failed after 7 plus hours because the PLA filament did not adhere to it as such the PLA curled and lifted. Then about 40 hours in on the second attempt the Breakaway filament on the spool bound up causing an out of filament stop and then 48 hours into the print the Prime Tower failed allowing Breakaway filament to be embedded within the PLA layers. An interesting few days..........

Yes it does however, I was not aware that I could modify it; I will try this as a stop gap measure; thank you.