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new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources

Posted by Geartech 
new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 26, 2015 09:27PM
Just getting into 3d printing and I'm looking for good information sources to help me get started.
This fourm seems to have pretty much most all the info I could need, if anyone has anymore places I could go to read and
get more info on the mechanics and the controller for my printer that would be appriciated.
By the way it's a Hesine 505 Prusa i3 clone with a Melzi controller.
I have a little background in Arduino programming so that may help me a little.

I should be starting the process of assembly this week and I'm looking for ways to make it better, more reliable and accurate.
Ive seen a few metal Prusa i3 frames, makes me want to get out the TIG welder and metal break
to fab up a aluminum or steel frame unit after I get familiar with the printing process.
anyway just wanted to intoduce myself to the community
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 26, 2015 09:57PM
This youtube channel is good [www.youtube.com]

I have also gotten a lot of tips from the 3dprintingtoday podcast.


Newbie with Folgertech 2020 i3.
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 27, 2015 09:23AM
Reading a manual is good:
[manual.slic3r.org]

As for metal, I just ordered this one and will be doing a thread on it:
[createc3d.com]
[www.youtube.com]
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 27, 2015 10:09AM
Thanks for the sources, looks like I've got enough reading and building to keep me busy for a few days at least.
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 27, 2015 10:57AM
The best source for solid information devoid of marketing hype, is the RepRap wiki and forums, which are entirely community-based.
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
July 28, 2015 09:14AM
Got the frame done last nite along with the x and y motors mounted.
I don't see anything in the my iinstructions about squaring and making sure the bed mount is square to the rest of the
frame.
I can imagine that this is pretty critical, are there any links out there to this setup of the frame?
Re: new to 3d printing, looking for good info sources
August 01, 2015 10:14PM
Did my first print tonight.
It's not perfect but It's much better than I expected.
I might need some help with the settings but I have some reading and video to watch and that my help me
Alos have to tweak the frame and bed a tiny bit.
Attached some pics of my first attempt

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