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  1. Aug 19, 2018 #301
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Much more worthy a project I agree. Would that work with the cork top of a Martell bottle :scratchchin: Keep me posted. :thumbs::cheers:
     
  2. Aug 19, 2018 #302
    Andy_Sollis

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    There appears to be an issue ? I cant see any of the photos ?
     
  3. Aug 19, 2018 #303
    Toto

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    the last post with photos is post 282. I seem to get the photo's no problem. I'll look further back the thread ans see if I have any issues. The server is maybe running a bit slow. Strange.

    cheers

    Toto
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2018 #304
    Toto

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    Some of the previous photos are taking a little longer to load. I shall try and investigate further.

    thanks for letting me know.

    cheers

    toto
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2018 #305
    Andy_Sollis

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    Its the early ones Toto - I started reading fresh - but no pickys...
     
  6. Aug 19, 2018 #306
    Toto

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    No worries, I'll see if I can find out whats causing it.

    cheers buddy.

    toto
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2018 #307
    paul_l

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    Hi Andy

    The missing photo's were a result of the migration process, when we transferred earlier this year from UltraBB to Xenforo, and the links were broken, I have gone through all the links and seem ok now, let me know if I've missed any.

    Cheers

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Gary has reported some of his as well.

    Toto
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2018 #309
    Andy_Sollis

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    Cool thanks. Will have a check back this eve when kids in bed.
     
  10. Aug 20, 2018 #310
    Andy_Sollis

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    Wow, taken me nearly an hour t read the full 16 pages. What a project. And nice to know im not the only one using 123D and a CTC bizer printer... you seem to get a little better finish than I do. Wonder if I'm running to hot?

    I'm also wondering about having a stepper motor rather than a servo for my crossing gates project. but then, its adding limit switches and coming up with a new program. :scratchchin:
     
  11. Aug 21, 2018 #311
    paul_l

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    I find the temp is dependent on filament batch, even using the same company's filament, mind you it's the dearest filament I use.

    Temp can vary from 195 to 220 for the same make of PLA, I have a reel of ABS but not tried it yet. I have a feeling that my temperature may be reading too low - the bed is the other way around, 70C on the sensor is approx 45 to 50C on my infra red temp gauge.

    I did find the addition of a cooling fan made a big difference, I normally turn it on on the second or third layer, before the infill starts.

    I keep looking at fitting an E3D hot end and Bowden extruder - probably a single head as I have yet to use the left hand extruder, and that would increase the build size as well.

    Maybe a future project :whatever:

    I still have to get time to try out my AnyCubic Photon resin printer, just daren't start playing when I have the traversers and layout to get ready for the Dundee and Elgin Shows.

    Paul
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2018 #312
    Andy_Sollis

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    I could find lots of things to do with one of those :scratchchin::hismiley:

    Kiddin! Or am I? :giggle:
     
  13. Aug 24, 2018 #313
    paul_l

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    Finally got round to making a short video - sorry for the delay, I've been busy on other things :whatever:



    Notice the old school ISDN box on the wall, oh how things have change - for the better - I think :avatar:

    Paul
     
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  14. Aug 24, 2018 #314
    Toto

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    and its good night from him. ........ :tophat:
     
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    :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
  16. Aug 26, 2018 #316
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    SSSmmoooootthh :tophat::thumbup:

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  17. Sep 4, 2018 #317
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    I'm having a go at this too,
    IMG_20180822_205938113.jpg


    First phase, all bits from Banggood. I'll list problems later.

    IMG_20180823_100045583_HDR.jpg

    Building it into the baseboard /fiddle yard



    I had trouble sourcing the 4mm counter sink screws in Inverness but found some bolts. These have now been replaced with the correct items (Thanks ebay).
    IMG_20180823_171932684.jpg
    Track has been laid temporarily and first tests are run.:scratchchin:
     
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  18. Sep 4, 2018 #318
    Colin_W

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    Problems: I had to put spacers on top of the linear bearings as when the bed was tighten down it was fouled by the 8mm rod clamps at each end.
    The cap screws wouldn't tighten the rod clamps before rounding or the Allen Key slipping, had to fit bolts.
    Make sure you get (or cut ) the correct length of screw to fit the bearings, the holes are not tapped all the way through and I snapped 2 x steel bolts trying to get them out. I had to drill extra holes and tap them, I also tapped the rest of the bearing holes right through. Soft alloy and steel bolts bad combo.
    I'm not a great mechanical engineer even less so as a carpenter but it seems to be working ok. Electronics are an Arduino Nano and an Easy Driver board. The basic info on driving it was here: http://www.schmalzhaus.com/EasyDriver/Examples/EasyDriverExamples.html
    I feel the need to build a circuit board and put the bits together not only to tidy it up but to play with my other new toy :thumbs:
    IMG_20180824_112835395.jpg
    I do love a bit of technology ;)
    Col
     
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  19. Sep 4, 2018 #319
    Gary

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    Nice video demonstration Paul. :thumbs:
    I must admit, when I first heard the music, I wondered if Benny Hill was going to run out onto the screen chasing a scantily clad women... :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  20. Sep 4, 2018 #320
    Paul-H

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    Video is showing as unavailable ?
     
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