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by tmawson
Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: How to avoid clips on glass plate
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Re: How to avoid clips on glass plate

Thanks for all the input guys, I like the fence idea.
by tmawson
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: How to avoid clips on glass plate
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How to avoid clips on glass plate

I have a Qidi 1 with dual extruders (FF Creator Pro). I've upgraded my bed to a glass plate which I hold in place with metal binder clips. I can see that I have to make sure that my prints are placed so the heads don't bang into the clips but is there a way to make the pre-print lead in avoid them? ...
by tmawson
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Can't Add Supports to Small Part
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Re: Can't Add Supports to Small Part

Thanks, you are right. I created the part in FreeCAD and exported as STL but you have to follow these steps in FreeCAD: 1. Select the entire model 2. Part => Convert to solid 3. Select the <yourpartname> (Solid) that now appears at the bottom of the object list 4. File => Export as STL Mesh When tha...
by tmawson
Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion and Tips
Topic: Can't Add Supports to Small Part
Replies: 2
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Can't Add Supports to Small Part

I am trying to print a part which has an overhang near the build platform. I can see that what's needed are supports from the platform for the overhang area but auto generate does not add them, even when I specify 1 mm pillar resolution and 45 degree max overhang angle. I tried adding manual support...

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