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by dvseliteus
Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Is there a way to preview STL Thumbnail in Windows Explorer?
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Is there a way to preview STL Thumbnail in Windows Explorer?

I have been looking for an easy solution to view STL Thumbnails in Windows Explorer. Apparently Kevvox K-Studio Demo provided this feature but the website is down? http://kevvox.com/3d-printers/software/ I also found this software that claims to do it but it looks out dated and costs $60: http://www...
by dvseliteus
Fri May 06, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Is Circle Calibration Possible?
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Re: Is Circle Calibration Possible?

zemlin thanks for the great feedback! I guess I can't expect military grade precision from a $200 printer. I printed a 20mm x 20mm square and here's what I measure; X-Axis = 19.85mm Y-Axis = 20.09mm About a 0.25mm difference I wish there where a way to dial the X and Y Axis in under the Simplify3D S...
by dvseliteus
Fri May 06, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Is Circle Calibration Possible?
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Is Circle Calibration Possible?

Hi All, I have all my printer settings dialed in and the prints are coming out great. However, I cannot seem to get a perfect circle and they are coming out a bit skewed. I have a 28.5mm circle and I get diameter measurements ranging from 28.29mm to 28.72mm when measuring with a caliper. I know that...
by dvseliteus
Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Ending Script for Safe Head Return
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Re: Ending Script for Safe Head Return

It would probably be really useful to learn some simply gcode. That way you can customize these scripts yourself. There's literally only 5 commands you would even need to look at for that script (hint: M104, M140, G28, G1, and M18) This link was really useful as a resource when I was learning: http...
by dvseliteus
Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Ending Script for Safe Head Return
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Ending Script for Safe Head Return

Hi all, I am trying to compile an ending script to make the extruder return home safely. I have a Reprap i3 and my thoughts on the perfect ending script are as follows; Turn off Extruder Turn off Bed Retract filament 1mm (or more to relieve stress on the nozzle and prevent ooze) Move Z Axis up 10mm ...

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