tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post2103785741095937740..comments2024-03-16T04:22:39.549-07:00Comments on Cubify 3D Printing Fans & Fun: Cube 3 Review - Installment 1: General ImpressionsTom Meekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-25632591884710711162016-01-11T18:07:51.331-08:002016-01-11T18:07:51.331-08:00I'm not sure I can process that format, so I&#...I'm not sure I can process that format, so I'd be happy with STL.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-3198057193818881922016-01-11T18:00:11.532-08:002016-01-11T18:00:11.532-08:00I can make them available in .3DM, the Rhno format...I can make them available in .3DM, the Rhno format.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-63077317711531700122016-01-07T02:21:08.650-08:002016-01-07T02:21:08.650-08:00I tend to the analog side of things as well when d...I tend to the analog side of things as well when dealing with minute adjustments such as this. How might one acquire the appropriate files? Would they be available in OpenSCAD format as well as STL?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-17471045742396380312016-01-06T20:18:22.640-08:002016-01-06T20:18:22.640-08:00I have STL files for both the digital and the anal...I have STL files for both the digital and the analog dial. The analog indicator works the best in my opinion.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-59676083800140776172016-01-06T16:47:45.917-08:002016-01-06T16:47:45.917-08:00I've been considering to purchase a pair of th...I've been considering to purchase a pair of these:<br />http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-travel-machinists-dial-indicator-623.html<br />for other uses with my mini-mill. Perhaps the files you have will work as well with them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-87936692820152862832016-01-06T16:41:35.951-08:002016-01-06T16:41:35.951-08:00Thanks.
I'll check it out and see if it's...Thanks.<br /><br />I'll check it out and see if it's compatible with the holder I designed.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-80530736179450946092015-12-12T18:45:38.488-08:002015-12-12T18:45:38.488-08:00I have a brown and sharp 8241-611, the same model ...I have a brown and sharp 8241-611, the same model selling on ebay as item 231780309697 including the lever assembly. It's possible I can remove the lever to provide additional clearance as needed. I also have a horizontal dial indicator which seems poorly suited for this type of check, as the dial would be reading upside down!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-3139601796939215222015-12-12T18:30:43.201-08:002015-12-12T18:30:43.201-08:00What type and make of indicator do you have? If m...What type and make of indicator do you have? If my print files will fit, I can find a way fr you to get the STL. Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-67051917151932368992015-12-12T06:09:31.759-08:002015-12-12T06:09:31.759-08:00Curiously enough, I did receive an amazingly fast ...Curiously enough, I did receive an amazingly fast reply from the cubify people, who suggested to use ordinary printer paper. I wasn't aware that thinner would be better, so I'll try your suggestion, Tom and I thank you for that. At the same time, I'll compare the subjective feel for both heads, to see if there's an appreciable difference.<br /><br />Now that I have the infinity stuff, I also plan to build a couple of deflector shields found elsewhere on your site. No sense in putting off a useful fix.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-87636071957255110842015-12-12T06:02:41.672-08:002015-12-12T06:02:41.672-08:00I use an inexpensive hair dryer for a munit just a...I use an inexpensive hair dryer for a munit just after applying the glue. It doesn't have to be completely dry. Just make sure the glue is not sloppy wet. :)Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-18592693390535647132015-12-12T06:00:44.437-08:002015-12-12T06:00:44.437-08:00Standard Post-Notes are a bit thinner than regular...Standard Post-Notes are a bit thinner than regular printer paper, so if you do not have the gap tool try using that. The plastic sheets for laser printing overhead transparencies also works.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-37727246530375938912015-12-11T19:01:12.266-08:002015-12-11T19:01:12.266-08:00I've recently acquired a cube3 and have been r...I've recently acquired a cube3 and have been running filament through it like water. I've found that glue that has dried for as much as 15-20 minutes still allows for a good bond, while wet glue results in lost prints.<br /><br />I recently received the Infinity wash-away support material, which also included three "cushion" pads to be applied to the magnet mounts. After doing so, I performed the calibration process as indicated with the cushion installation instructions. Unfortunately, the bed levels, but the z-gap fails. Manual gap setting is out of the question for the moment, as the original owner did not provide the gap gauge. Would someone be able to tell me the thickness of the original gap gauge? I have a set of calipers and can find something equivalent, to a precision of 0.001 inches. I've tossed out an email to cubify support, but maybe I can get a faster answer here?<br /><br />thanks<br />fredAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889295758728432199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-78983983699820237092014-10-28T09:51:28.682-07:002014-10-28T09:51:28.682-07:00GLUE DRYING UPDATE
The User Guide does, in fact, ...GLUE DRYING UPDATE<br /><br />The User Guide does, in fact, say to let the glue dry. But, does specify a time or how to tell that the glue is dry enough. So, you asked a VERY important question. <br /><br />I will check that out.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-73219318654075023502014-10-26T20:15:59.602-07:002014-10-26T20:15:59.602-07:00You are not bothering me at all. You are helping ...You are not bothering me at all. You are helping all of us by asking great questions. :)<br /><br />For your machine,, use the right nozzle to check the gap. The left nozzle will then be OK.<br /><br />I'm not sure if the test is at 200mm. I suspect it is.<br /><br />Once you set the gap, you do not have to do it again for a while. You could check the gap every couple of weeks or if the first layer doesn't look right.<br /><br />You can take the table off to add glue. But, the Cube 3 really gives us a lot of room to get in and apply glue while the print table is on the printer.<br /><br />I'll add a full description to your second question about the glue.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-25872215875880255732014-10-26T20:08:50.261-07:002014-10-26T20:08:50.261-07:00Do not let the glue dry. Print as quickly as poss...Do not let the glue dry. Print as quickly as possible. Hit print as soon as you have applied the glue.<br /><br />The new glue seems more forgiving with the Cube 3 than with the Cube 2.<br /><br />Also, they have really done a great job of walking you through the glue process. Apply in at least TWO directions or in small circles in both directions. Try to keep a smooth thin coat of glue.<br /><br />I can only tell you what I do.<br /><br />If the piece I am about to print goes out near the edge of the print table, I take the table off and apply glue edge to edge until 1 inch from the front edge. I then put the table back on the machine and finish covering that last edge on while it's on the printer.<br /><br />But, if the piece is small, I apply all the glue while on the printer and only cover enough to ensure the piece is printed on the glue area.<br /><br />The point is that I want avoid hitting the side of the printer with the glue tip. Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-28251602947645834252014-10-25T17:29:20.946-07:002014-10-25T17:29:20.946-07:00Also how long should the cube glue dry before hitt...Also how long should the cube glue dry before hitting print?3dFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434705137544838748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-10923294722608250782014-10-25T17:24:28.221-07:002014-10-25T17:24:28.221-07:00Hi tom sorry to bother you.. but I just dont want ...Hi tom sorry to bother you.. but I just dont want to damage my cube or get bad prints.<br />Does the test sample print (hi) print at 200? And also can I apply the glue to the bed then put the bed in place after the auto gap and level has been done or do I apply the glue while on the bed so as not to disturb its setting already calibrated settings?<br /><br />I am noticing the same thing the right nozzle there is friction with the gap gauge but the left nozzle no friction3dFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434705137544838748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-27429560131279323462014-10-25T06:54:39.821-07:002014-10-25T06:54:39.821-07:00There is no need for that stack in the release mac...There is no need for that stack in the release machines. <br /><br />The circle has a radius of 5MM and the outer radius varies. <br /><br />I'm waiting for PLA, too.<br /><br />I can't speak for 3D Systems; but, they have always been great at supporting filament problems. So, I have no reason why they would not do the same now.<br /><br />Enjoy your printer! :)Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-85478141561556116642014-10-25T06:47:40.040-07:002014-10-25T06:47:40.040-07:00For now, I recommend setting the gap manually. On...For now, I recommend setting the gap manually. On my printer the right printjet is ever so slightly lower than the left printjet. <br /><br />If this is true of your machine, always gap on the lowest printjet and the other will be fine. I think this may remove most of the risk of a clog.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-66115996838427631212014-10-24T23:04:09.169-07:002014-10-24T23:04:09.169-07:00Tom, I forgot to ask...would you recommend manuall...Tom, I forgot to ask...would you recommend manually setting the gap or use the auto function? I know there is a tool but a little resistance mentioned in the manual is open to interpretation. Have you printed using both methods to see a comparison? 3dFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434705137544838748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-43560807273622093422014-10-24T22:16:32.199-07:002014-10-24T22:16:32.199-07:00Thanks Tom! I just unboxed my cube 3 and with it i...Thanks Tom! I just unboxed my cube 3 and with it is a blk and neon green. I did not get my 4 pack that was ordered and cubify said they weren't shipping separate cartridges yet. I assume that maybe this is the issue they are teying to address thag has happened to you and Eric. My question is when a clog happens can the cartridge be fixed or salvaged or would cubify simply replace it free of charge? Im new to the cube series and don't know what kind of assurances they give on cartridges for the cube.<br /><br />That is amazing that your 1mm walls are exact and circles too! From all the photos of prints from various 3d printers is the holes are never really circular especially small ones. What size circle did you print?<br /><br />Also, from the initial release videos a few months back show a printed stack on the build plate next to the main print. I assumed this was to clean any goop off the nozzle after each layer....does the release version we now have do that still?3dFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434705137544838748noreply@blogger.com