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by Chaco
March 7th, 2017, 7:11 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Hic 3DP-08 Marlin 1.1.0 RC8
Replies: 19
Views: 25696

Re: Hic 3DP-08 Marlin 1.1.0 RC8

I know it... i got a 12864LCD installed and it took me 90 minutes to figure out how to make it work.... I didnt know anything prior to my printer either, but i am a good self thought learner... and yes the 90 minutes was not around enabling the right comment... it was about making sure i disabled on...
by Chaco
December 17th, 2016, 11:57 pm
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: Hello, new to the forum
Replies: 2
Views: 4270

Re: Hello, new to the forum

welcome,
i have the same printer (3DP-08) and so far i have it setup pretty decently.
Im not a master expert as many others here, but am willing to share the knowledge i have gained.
by Chaco
December 10th, 2016, 4:05 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Build surface advice
Replies: 7
Views: 18888

Re: Build surface advice

I have always used Glass and glue stick. Love the fact that never had adhesion problems, and loveeeeeeee the smoothness glass leaves on that first layer. A little razor scrape, some 91% alcohol or water on a paper towel, and BAM, clean as new. CAN NOT go wrong with this. As i have done it few hundre...
by Chaco
December 10th, 2016, 11:54 am
Forum: Hardware Modifications
Topic: Auto Bed, Lead Screw, Extruder Upgrade MK2 from Prusa3d
Replies: 3
Views: 6562

Re: Auto Bed, Lead Screw, Extruder Upgrade MK2 from Prusa3d

Just by looking at the actual hardware, i would say its not compatible. But for that price alone, the hot end, motors, and bed are almost worth the price themselves. I spent about $79 shipped for a E3Dv6 full hot end kit with an extra nozzle and extra silicone covers. Im sure theres ways to make it ...
by Chaco
December 10th, 2016, 11:47 am
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Hic 3DP-08 Marlin 1.1.0 RC8
Replies: 19
Views: 25696

Hic 3DP-08 Marlin 1.1.0 RC8

Since a few of you asked, Im sharing my good working RC8 Marlin firmware for my Hic 3DP-08 I am NOT as good at this firmware stuff as others may be. I only have 4-5 months of experience dealing with this. But at least i can attest that it works fine for my setup. About hardware for this firmware set...
by Chaco
December 7th, 2016, 11:08 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Reducing Layer Blobs
Replies: 8
Views: 14056

Re: Reducing Layer Blobs

I have found what i think was the problem. And i am comfident it was the stock hot end . The heatbreak part of the extruder is too big and too much filament was too soft... I am using an E3Dv6 now and these blobs are gone. Not to mention i did use wipe settings, and retract a bit more and faster now...
by Chaco
December 7th, 2016, 11:06 pm
Forum: Other Slicing programs
Topic: CraftWare slicer
Replies: 11
Views: 22201

Re: CraftWare slicer

i love Craftware, i find it to be just as good as S3D, i just wish i could host print to my reprap i3. :(

but if i want easy to remove supports, or good quality. this is my go to slicer
by Chaco
December 7th, 2016, 10:46 pm
Forum: General 3D Printing Conversation
Topic: Welcome, where are you from?
Replies: 78
Views: 182531

Re: Welcome, where are you from?

OH resident, but originally from Puerto Rico.

Hictop i3, E3Dv6 upgrade.
by Chaco
December 7th, 2016, 9:58 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: HICTOP - Software
Replies: 46
Views: 67576

Re: HICTOP - Software

my Hictop came with the red board, 1.3

So you need to have the RAMPS 13 EFB selected
by Chaco
December 7th, 2016, 9:56 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Firmware Marlin-1.1.0-RC6 - My Latest Version
Replies: 73
Views: 486886

Re: Firmware Marlin-1.1.0-RC6 - now running

I just got my config settings moved over to RC8... currently printing off it... lets see how it goes.
by Chaco
December 4th, 2016, 6:57 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: HIC i3 Calibration
Replies: 2
Views: 5890

Re: HIC i3 Calibration

Ill start one. Recently i upgraded to E3Dv6 and bowden. Some online resource said to cut filament flush at end of bowden tube, push 100mm, measure extreuded amount with calipers, and adjust your steps until it matched. Well, im here to tell ya, that doesnt work 100%. I was very under extruded. For e...
by Chaco
November 30th, 2016, 8:10 pm
Forum: Hardware Modifications
Topic: My hardware Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 3724

My hardware Mods

Yes, just showing off my 3DP-08 printer mods for you guys So i gotta say i am still not regretting my purchase of this cheap printer at all. I still think its a great way to learn how printers work and become good at it. So my mods? Not that many. BuildTak Bed Surface E3Dv6 full hot end Bowden feed ...
by Chaco
November 30th, 2016, 7:52 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Help with a lifting brim, please!
Replies: 10
Views: 20100

Re: Help with a lifting brim, please!

Yes, one thing i have learned is that the first layer matters and its the most important one. No good first layer = failed print! So i print currently over glass.... 2 reasons 1- i use a think layer of glue stick on the glass, and never get any lifting layers 2- the first layer is butter smooth on t...
by Chaco
November 30th, 2016, 7:43 pm
Forum: Software and Firmware Discussion
Topic: Uploading/flashing Marlin to your Hic i3 (or other)
Replies: 40
Views: 156756

Re: Uploading/flashing Marlin to your Hic i3 (or other)

Hi Benko I am no expert, as i am still newbie by all means... but i have learned a lot!!! Specially recently when i had to calibrate E steps for my new E3Dv6 hot end i upgraded, along with a bowden setup. I have successfully calibrated now my E steps, and even changed some of the default acceleratio...
by Chaco
October 10th, 2016, 1:59 pm
Forum: Hardware Modifications
Topic: Replacement Control Board
Replies: 7
Views: 14222

Re: Replacement Control Board

glad ur back in business.... i feel the same as you... like i know the stock hictop board "get the job done", but would like to know more about what other alternatives are out there on boards that are better quality. if mines were to fry today, i would likely just buy the same again just t...

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