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by Mr SNG
December 11th, 2023, 5:04 pm
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: Sequential Printing
Replies: 7
Views: 7238

Re: Sequential Printing

I realise this topic is a few years old now, but just recently I had to scratch my head over the printer settings myself. Anyway I came across this video that explains how to set your printer up correctly to do sequential printing. I hope it helps someone as it did me! ;-) https://www.youtube.com/wa...
by Mr SNG
September 16th, 2023, 11:07 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Cura Machine Settings G-Codes
Replies: 6
Views: 8698

Re: Cura Machine Settings G-Codes

Hi Clif
A bit late in the day but better late than never!

Many thanks for your reply and help. 8-)
by Mr SNG
June 3rd, 2023, 7:33 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Cura Machine Settings G-Codes
Replies: 6
Views: 8698

Cura Machine Settings G-Codes

Wow! Its been a good few years since I was last active on the forum, but I've just blown the dust off of my trusty old Hictop and fired it up. Previous to switching my machine on I had installed Cura 4.3.0. But after a hard failure a couple of years ago I lost my Cura G-code settings. So running a t...
by Mr SNG
October 22nd, 2020, 4:25 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Printing Nylon
Replies: 2
Views: 6859

Re: Printing Nylon

@roberts_clif

Thanks for your reply.
by Mr SNG
October 19th, 2020, 11:38 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Printing Nylon
Replies: 2
Views: 6859

Printing Nylon

Just wondered if any Hictop owners have set their printers up to print nylon.

If so what parts if any were required to be fitted to the printer?

Regards
Dave
by Mr SNG
August 30th, 2020, 3:44 am
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Resin printers!
Replies: 5
Views: 13980

Re: Resin printers!

I've just purchased the newly released Elegoo Mars 2 Pro. Cant wait to get this machine up and running it has a pretty impressive spec for a budget SLA printer. Next purchase will be the Elegoo wash and cure station. 8-)
by Mr SNG
August 30th, 2020, 3:35 am
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: will rubbing alcohol work for cleaning prints?
Replies: 4
Views: 8888

Re: will rubbing alcohol work for cleaning prints?

I'm in the UK and purchased 10 litres of IPA from Hexeal. You couldn't buy the stuff 4 or 5 months ago, but thankfully its avaliable now and even better the price has come down. Thinking of buying another 10 litres in case there is another spike! ;-) https://hexchemonline.co.uk/collections/isopropyl...
by Mr SNG
August 19th, 2020, 12:37 pm
Forum: Resin 3D Printers
Topic: Resin printers!
Replies: 5
Views: 13980

Re: Resin printers!

Great idea, SLA printers have improved so much these past 12 months or so, I am now really tempted to buy one especially as the prices are falling making them very affordable.
by Mr SNG
June 4th, 2020, 7:06 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Marlin manual Bed leveling Leveling increment tweaking
Replies: 10
Views: 19098

Re: Marlin manual Bed leveling Leveling increment tweaking

If its of any use I redesigned an Auto Bed Leveling Sensor Mount. Unlike the 3 part assembly thats on Thingiverse, my one is only a two part and fits the linear bearing housing perfectly.

If I get the time I guess I should upload the files onto Thingiverse as its easy to fit and adjust.
by Mr SNG
November 24th, 2019, 11:02 am
Forum: Cura
Topic: Issues with created supports for overhangs
Replies: 4
Views: 7648

Re: Issues with created supports for overhangs

Here you go: Print Profiles There are 3 profiles I have been using, 2 for fine print with 0.2 and 0.4 nozzle sizes. The other profile I use runs at a faster print time which I use for printing off parts for my printer and prototyping. Obviously maybe not to everyone's choice but they are working wel...
by Mr SNG
November 24th, 2019, 3:45 am
Forum: Cura
Topic: Issues with created supports for overhangs
Replies: 4
Views: 7648

Re: Issues with created supports for overhangs

I encountered a similar problem like your experiencing and I got round it by downloading 'Custom Supports' plugin from Cura market place. With 'Custom Supports' you are able to adjust the size and positions of the support. I'm printing really small detailed parts and use Cura 4.3.0. If you want I ca...
by Mr SNG
November 16th, 2019, 5:12 am
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: How to reset HOME where it was before cleaning HotEnd ?
Replies: 10
Views: 12278

Re: How to reset HOME where it was before cleaning HotEnd ?

If your firmware is Marlin try this it worked for me! ;-)

by Mr SNG
November 16th, 2019, 5:06 am
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: Magnetic bed surface
Replies: 3
Views: 6468

Re: Magnetic bed surface

I've just bought one of these to try out, its quite cheap and can be trimmed down to fit my Hictop heatbed.

Also the adhesive sticker is made by 3M which is good quality.
by Mr SNG
November 10th, 2019, 7:43 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Toggle Switch has Encountered a Meltdown!
Replies: 1
Views: 5884

Toggle Switch has Encountered a Meltdown!

Being made in China I can't say I'm surprised ! Has anyone else had this problem where the on off switch has had a melt down inside its casing? For safety I'm considering fitting a switched relay which would prevent a switch arcing and possibly prevent a fire! Would be appreciated if anyone could po...
by Mr SNG
November 6th, 2019, 2:25 pm
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: Cooling Fan Speed vs Strength
Replies: 6
Views: 18697

Re: Cooling Fan Speed vs Strength

Interesting video. Currently I am viewing as many youtube videos as I can on my quest to produce prints that are nearing SLA quality using a 0.2 nozzle. CHRIST! There is so much crap on Youtube out there, with total morons who talk total shite. Initially the intros to "Tomb of 3D Printed Horror...

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