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[RED_TITLE]Installing an E3D Hotend on a gMax 2[/RED_TITLE] Overview You may need to replace the e3d hotend on your gMax 2 and this guide will walk you through the steps to install a fully assembled hotend from our store. Step 1: Raise your extruder by going to "gMax Tools > Raise Z 100mm" or...

[RED_TITLE]Installing the New Internal Case Fan[/RED_TITLE] Overview One of the newest additions to the gMax 2 is the inclusion of better internal case cooling! Below is a step by step instructional on how to convert and install your electronic case cooling system. Step 1: Power down your...

[RED_TITLE]What does the Heating Failed error mean?[/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER=60%]If your gMax is prompting a "Heating Failed" error message on the screen, here's why. If your printer is given the command to heat either the hotend or heated bed, but the temperature does not change at all, then...

[RED_TITLE]What is a Thermal Runaway?[/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER=70%]A Thermal Runaway is an error that occurs when the temperature on your hotend or heated bed has dropped below the expected temperature for over a certain amount of time. If this error occurs, that means there is a problem with...

[RED_TITLE]How to replace a Stepper Driver on your gMax 2[/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER= 80%]If you need to replace your Stepper driver, here's how![/DIV_CONTAINER] Step 1: Power down the machine and unplug it the power supply...

[RED_TITLE]What to do when your printer gets a "Homing Failed" error message [/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER= 80%]If your printer displays a homing failed error message while trying to start a print or when you navigate to Prepare > Auto Home, that means that your printer is trying to home but...

[RED_TITLE]Having BLTouch problems? [/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER=80%]If your BLTouch doesn’t light up or trigger when the printer is turned on, but the rest of the printer seems fine (Motors and fans all work), it most likely isn't a bad BLTouch[/DIV_CONTAINER] If your printer had a seriously bad...

[RED_TITLE]PLA - Polylactic Acid[/RED_TITLE] Of all the 3D printing materials PLA is by far the easiest and cleanest filament to use. Whether you are just starting out or a professional this is a great all-around filament. Although it's argued that it's more brittle and weak than other materials...

[RED_TITLE]Metal LCD Bracket Installation w/ Full Graphic LCD[/RED_TITLE] [DIV_CONTAINER]Using (2) ¼-20 x ½” Socket head bolts and (2) washers, attach the Metal bracket to the left rail on the gMax printer. You may have to loosen the USB hub, or install it later, to access the head of the top...

[DIV_CONTAINER][RED_TITLE]Summary[/RED_TITLE] [FLOAT_LEFT][/FLOAT_LEFT]Used to install the gMax 1.5+ configuration files, 3d model and profiles for Cura 3.1. The installation directory may be different depending on the version of Windows you are using or if you are using a Mac.[/DIV_CONTAINER]...

[DIV_CONTAINER][RED_TITLE]Fortress of the Crescent[/RED_TITLE] Kijaidesign impressed us with this amazing moon themed model. "Fortress of the crescent" is a highly detailed and well thought-out 3d model perfect for large format printing. The hollow model has been meticulously designed to allow...

[DIV_CONTAINER="75%"]Description:[/DIV_CONTAINER][DIV_CONTAINER="75%"][/div_container][DIV_CONTAINER="75%"][/div_container][DIV_CONTAINER="75%"]Infill is one of the main portions of 3d printing. Modifying infill can increase strength, speed up printing or result in unique designs. This article...

We are pleased to announce the new gCreate 3D Printing Forum is now active! We hope the new changes make the fourm easier to navigate and that you have an overall better experience. Keep an eye out for new knowledge base content and new tutorials and feel free to upload your favorite images to...

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