Hello Everyone,
I've just set up my new gMax 1.5+ and have run a couple of promising test prints although I've encountered a few issues which I wondered if anyone could help me solve.
My previous printing experience was with a Makerbot using Simplify3D. I'd only had a couple of months experience with it but got some great results. I'm really looking forward to upping the scale with my gMax.
1. Firstly, I printed a G-logo as a test with a raft and I found that the raft was stuck fast to the print so that I couldn't remove it. Any tips on how to do a more easily removable raft?
2. I had to cancel one print and start it all over again. When I restarted the Y-Axis was way off from where it had been on the previous print and no longer on the centre of the print bed. How do I adjust the Y-Axis so that the print is in the centre?
3. It seems when I start a print that the fillament is not being pre-heated and only starts extruding approximately ten seconds into the print. Is this normal and if not how do I ensure that everything is pre-heated and ready to go?
4. Finally, I'm using Simplify3D - would Slic3r be better?
Many thanks for any help that can be given and apologies if these are typical newbie questions, I'm very much looking forward to being part of the gMax community.
Best Wishes,
Ed
I've just set up my new gMax 1.5+ and have run a couple of promising test prints although I've encountered a few issues which I wondered if anyone could help me solve.
My previous printing experience was with a Makerbot using Simplify3D. I'd only had a couple of months experience with it but got some great results. I'm really looking forward to upping the scale with my gMax.
1. Firstly, I printed a G-logo as a test with a raft and I found that the raft was stuck fast to the print so that I couldn't remove it. Any tips on how to do a more easily removable raft?
2. I had to cancel one print and start it all over again. When I restarted the Y-Axis was way off from where it had been on the previous print and no longer on the centre of the print bed. How do I adjust the Y-Axis so that the print is in the centre?
3. It seems when I start a print that the fillament is not being pre-heated and only starts extruding approximately ten seconds into the print. Is this normal and if not how do I ensure that everything is pre-heated and ready to go?
4. Finally, I'm using Simplify3D - would Slic3r be better?
Many thanks for any help that can be given and apologies if these are typical newbie questions, I'm very much looking forward to being part of the gMax community.
Best Wishes,
Ed