tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post7975668432024305995..comments2024-03-16T04:22:39.549-07:00Comments on Cubify 3D Printing Fans & Fun: I Went Where Wise Angels Fear to Tread - Inside the Cube 3 CartridgeTom Meekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-37677654490545151262014-11-30T17:16:44.488-08:002014-11-30T17:16:44.488-08:00The cartridge, itself, seems beautifully designed....The cartridge, itself, seems beautifully designed. It is only the filament surface that seems to have been an issue. The new filament, I assume, has a tougher surface to resist stripping.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-6798287204913539682014-11-30T16:21:31.116-08:002014-11-30T16:21:31.116-08:00I’ve only managed to print 1 model at 0.07mm. Ever...I’ve only managed to print 1 model at 0.07mm. Every other time the cartridge has clogged. The cartridges have a major design flaw. I hope 3DS continue to replace cartridges until they can fix this problem. At $50 a pop these are expensive this is the kind of thing that can turn into a class action suit all too quickly. Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367826721364444194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-56223886542351654602014-11-23T19:57:22.600-08:002014-11-23T19:57:22.600-08:00If, as we suspect, it is a filament issue, it make...If, as we suspect, it is a filament issue, it makes sense that the replacements also failed as the new filament/cartridge is not yet in the pipeline. They are giving it a good try; but, I suspect that until the new filament has arrived, we will continue to have the same result.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-37278179071874784312014-11-22T07:42:00.836-08:002014-11-22T07:42:00.836-08:00I got my cartridges in 2 days. performed all updat...I got my cartridges in 2 days. performed all updates and releveling etc. 4 hrs into a .003in (they changed their units on the update) it clogged again. i found it in the morning air printing the second half of my model. this is ridiculous Palmer Realehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996218493229933793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-16043623705757478262014-11-19T10:30:39.738-08:002014-11-19T10:30:39.738-08:00That is great to hear. I notice that the boxes ha...That is great to hear. I notice that the boxes have a lot number. If your new filament works, it might be useful to report the lot number.<br /><br />Let us know how it goes.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-28058802513693887022014-11-19T10:16:01.352-08:002014-11-19T10:16:01.352-08:00Replacement cartridges only took 2 days and I am i...Replacement cartridges only took 2 days and I am in Toronto. For all the previous delays of shipping I am quite surprised. I will try new cartridges tonight and report back in. I am now very weary to try 0.7 prints however I believe I have to at least try. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245811562543277951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-81277235316225359222014-11-18T20:22:19.983-08:002014-11-18T20:22:19.983-08:00Thanks to all that are posting their experience. ...Thanks to all that are posting their experience. AND for contacting Cubify Support. The more they hear from people the better. I had not tried the ,07 prints as yet for anything of any size. So, this is helpful. Although, my ABS failed at .20 and I think it was how hard my design was working the extuder with tight fill material.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-52809605727183254322014-11-18T19:58:55.021-08:002014-11-18T19:58:55.021-08:00Thinking back on it the 2 clogs were the only .07 ...Thinking back on it the 2 clogs were the only .07 prints I had created. i contacted cubify and they did the same for me, the good thing is they know of the problem and were quick to ship my replacements. I was able to clear the clogged nozzle but its still useless these cartridges are no good Palmer Realehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996218493229933793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-32664694575572938922014-11-18T14:36:46.258-08:002014-11-18T14:36:46.258-08:00Both of my cartridges that came with the printer b...Both of my cartridges that came with the printer became stripped after just using 5% of the plastic. It seemed to co inside with trying a 0.07 print. Cubify is sending me replacements. If the plastic stops extruding on a print and you let the printer continue (ie not watching print like a hawk) then the cartridge inside eventually becomes stripped and is now useless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245811562543277951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-29515207704550618712014-11-16T18:57:17.838-08:002014-11-16T18:57:17.838-08:00I assume you are using the PLA that came with the ...I assume you are using the PLA that came with the Cube3?<br /><br />It seems to me that the issue has to either in the tip or at the extruder.<br /><br />Eric found that when his clogged, the extruder stripped the filament so that it would not get a good grip. But, I haven't completely conformed this is true of every clog.<br /><br />In any case, I am working on a reliable way to get us back up and running when a cartridge clogs. While, I haven't come to any definitive answers as yet, I do know that upgraded filament is in the works. Maybe that's the answer.<br /><br />I don't know. The cartridge system is pretty complex and well made. But, perhaps the filament surface needs to be more precise, polished or hardened to withstand the pressures of being pushed rather than pulled. <br /><br />For now, I would IMMEDIATELY contact Clubify support and let them know.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-66486575110358873422014-11-16T09:47:01.871-08:002014-11-16T09:47:01.871-08:00I have clogged my print heads. both cartridges wil...I have clogged my print heads. both cartridges will not extrude. the spools inside are clicking, the print head is hot and i cleared out the nozzle and still nothing. does anyone have any ideas?Palmer Realehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996218493229933793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-56090676545319534172014-11-11T08:13:30.652-08:002014-11-11T08:13:30.652-08:00Hi Jim,
Marc's answer is more clear than was ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Marc's answer is more clear than was mine. The wipers on each side are meant to clean off the printjet tip. But, due to positioning issues controlled in firmware, the tip dribble some filament on the wrong side of the wipers. I will post a video that shows what is happening. A future firmware update should fix the problem.<br /><br />But, even if it's a design problem the fix should be relatively easy since the wipers are removable and meant to be field replaceable,Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-66357105450198167332014-11-10T21:20:00.646-08:002014-11-10T21:20:00.646-08:00Hi jim, I think the 'wiper', the orange pi...Hi jim, I think the 'wiper', the orange piece of rubber thingy is meant to catch the ball of excess material. However, it does not work all the time and yes, the excess materials can cause some failure to the print.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410466755883499610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-45991873463994371852014-11-07T06:34:54.674-08:002014-11-07T06:34:54.674-08:00Please contact Cubify Support to let them know wha...Please contact Cubify Support to let them know what you are seeing. In fact, I just sent them a picture yesterday of that happening with my printer. So, it's important for them to get a feel for how many printers might exhibit that behavior. <br /><br />I'm sure it just requires a firmware update to reposition the print head during heating.Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-72647759883767822422014-11-07T03:50:50.536-08:002014-11-07T03:50:50.536-08:00I seem to bump into a problem with the printjet , ...I seem to bump into a problem with the printjet , I wonder if anyone has had similar experience. Prior to printing, the printjet needs to heat up, during which a string of printing material squirts out. Often, the string gets entangled and becomes a hairball stuck on the printjet!!!! How do I make sure this doesn't happen? thanks!jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11727469875054441035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-66425968210113882592014-11-06T16:55:41.072-08:002014-11-06T16:55:41.072-08:00On a daily basis, I would go to the menu option th...On a daily basis, I would go to the menu option that llooks like a memory chip and actively check for new firmware. As Jesus pointed out, the firmware is downloaded via WiFi.<br /><br />Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-7790258360685038212014-11-06T16:53:03.455-08:002014-11-06T16:53:03.455-08:00Your English is fine. Please email Cubify support...Your English is fine. Please email Cubify support about your need for setting the gap manually. They need to know about it. It helps them know what needs to be addressed in firmware updates. Also, please feel free to use the email for me on the sidebar if you have any questions, etc.<br /><br />It was great hearing from you. :)Tom Meekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580494966261788985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-23897231437104473232014-11-06T15:10:25.737-08:002014-11-06T15:10:25.737-08:00Hi Tom ,
I have already received my Cube3 . I mad...Hi Tom ,<br /><br />I have already received my Cube3 . I made my first impressions are really good .<br /><br />I have also had problems. The nozzle has grated me the print pad. He had used the autogap . Now I've set manually and it seems to work fine.<br /><br />Regarding the software update that says Marc , now I is downloading the files directly from the cube3 by wifi.<br /><br />Excuse my English , I'm using google translator ...<br /><br />Greetings and thanks for sharing your time and expertise with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322571194269536353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059318635584644192.post-7071648217122719462014-11-06T08:19:54.624-08:002014-11-06T08:19:54.624-08:00Where can I download the latest firmware? My cubif...Where can I download the latest firmware? My cubify software has been upgraded to 1.27 and the printer prompts for new firmware but when I press on update on the cube 3 ... nothings happens. <br /><br />We also had to open up the print head to purge out some broken filaments in the feeding tube and was surprised and how simple and easy it was. Great Job to 3D systems.Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410466755883499610noreply@blogger.com