galaxi

Stealth, but you can't contribute to the site (which is a benefit imo)

Changing the nozzle isn't hard, you just have to be careful. All you have to do is heat up the hotend, hold the heater block with a wrench, and use another wrench to unscrew the nozzle (you might've gotten one with your printer for this). Holding the heater block is mostly just important imo so that the torque doesn't misalign other parts in your hotend. Remember that if you're facing down, then screwing directions are reversed. So you would unscrew the nozzle clockwise (righty loosey).

After you get the nozzle off, I would push some filament through the top to get your clog out. Then you can put the same nozzle back on. The main time you would need to replace it is if you're consistently having issues even after that or you've been using it for a while (the hole gets worn through bigger over time). You can also look into doing a 'cold pull' to get out clogs.

Of course your extruder would still work fine if you didn't have anything in it because it's only jamming due to trying to push something through a clog :p You have 2 zones in a hotend: the cold end (radiator) and hot end (heater block). Sometimes a clog can happen because of heat creep, where a bit of hot melted filament gets retracted up into the cold zone and resolidifies there, blocking the passage.

Why not make a needlessly tall and unruly one that can fit all 10? :D

I for one appreciate the different angle. I like the thought that the beauty is so accessible to town.

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I'm sure there are some people on here that might have read it, but I haven't met many, so my pick is the Ender's Game saga. There are currently 19 books and I've read at least 10 of them. It's a really easy read, as someone who struggles to get into more complicated writing styles. Some people might be so-so about it due to some of the author's personal beliefs, but I really adore the lore itself. It offers a ton of different flavors to future visions, alien relations, psychology, and humanity.

To add on to the other response you got, what you're experiencing is called warping (corners lifting up). Slow down your first layer, I usually do mine around 20mm/s. And yeah, clean your build plate if you are getting curling and you might've touched the plate. Hand oils transfer easily. You can take off the removable metal sheet and wash it with soapy water. You can also spray or drip rubbing alcohol and wipe with a paper towel between prints. Use a brim and make sure your first layer height is perfect (too far can cause it to not stick well enough, and too close can cause a clog or messy layers). The first layer is the most important for a perfect print.

When you get a new filament, do be sure to check the temperature recommendation on the side of the spool. Sometimes different brands print at different temps. Different types, like PLA and PETG, print at different temps too.

If you got clippers with your printer, they can be used for a lot of things. You can cut stuff off of your prints. Typically what I use mine for is cutting the end of the filament into a point before I insert it into the printer so that it goes in more easily. If you pull used filament out, it will typically be melted and blobby on the end and harder to reinsert.

People will probably give me flak for this but I use the metal wire brush that came with my printer and brush it on the nozzle while it's hot. You can buy extras online. It does wear the nozzle down 'sooner' since it's abrasive, and it makes a bit of a mess, but it's way more effective than trying to wipe it off imo. Cleaning the nozzle isn't super necessary, but it will keep bits of charred filament from getting into your print and will help the nozzle last longer until you change it.

As for the question about putting your printer away, you don't have to do that. I would be more worried about the people sticking their fingers in or near the printer than about the printer itself, lol. 3D printers have really strong frames and motors. They are really easy to take apart and replace things as needed, unlike something like a computer which is a bit more delicate with more electronics. I typically pick mine up by the top bar if I need to carry it anywhere. Just make sure that the printer is somewhere where it won't hit anything if the bed is sliding out, and that as it's homing or moving, the head and the bed aren't going to catch on any wires. Do be careful with the motors if you're ever interacting with the printing while it's moving, they don't care if there's something in the way. :p

Like I said on your last post, I'm happy to help if you have any other questions 👍 I'm happy you've been enjoying your experience so much! 3D printing is the best hobby!

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My guess is that it's more social than biological. Women have a tendency to form closer, more emotionally available, and more plentiful relationships with others -- I believe partially due to hormones/brain development and partially due to culture. They've done studies that show that having strong social relationships is important to lower stress and loneliness, which can lead to a longer life. I'm not sure if that's all of it but it definitely couldn't hurt to work on those things :)

Technically correct is the best kind of correct.

Hey sounds great! You've made a good choice. If/when you have any issues pop up that you need a quick solution to, I'll be around :)

So you can get an Ender or similar printer for $100-200 and it would mostly work out of the box, but there is often a huge amount of troubleshooting that follows. I got a 3D printer originally to try to earn extra revenue but never ended up selling anything because the hobby took over for me. I spent hours learning how it works and hundreds replacing parts (trying to perfect my machine, not at all necessary). It's a bit of an investment of time and money but you may find that you end up enjoying it and using it beyond the scope of your current project. It's definitely something that takes a lot of commitment to learn unless you have a lot of money you're willing to invest towards a more no-issue printer like a Prusa.

It looks like there are a ton of makerspaces in Seattle. If you have the time, you can actually often volunteer to use the machines for free. And it would give you the ability to use other machines there, like laser cutters. I actually also volunteer about a couple hours north of you at the bham makerspace. If you happen to be in the area and want help printing stuff -- or you decide to get a printer and you want help learning how to do it, you should hit me up! I'm super passionate about it and I would be happy to give you advice or help out. :)