3d printing issues

[Xuild]

First out of many issues, but also the worst one: my sd card (using an ender 3 s1 pro) for some reason wont make the files show up, don't know if its a file issue (since express zip may have done something)

[_I_]

make sure its formatted fat32, and 16g or smaller sd card

check the file properties, makes sure the extension is .gcode

[Xuild]

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make sure its formatted fat32, and 16g or smaller sd card

check the file properties, makes sure the extension is .gcode

so, for my 3d printer model, does it need to be zipped, unzipped or in an impossible to open without some sort of app to open it folder?

its below 16g, its also .gcode

[Xuild]

fixed that issue, now issue two, my prints keep moving around whenever i print them, what do i do?

[jason]

Read the very tiny printed manual. Or better the pdf from creality.com > support > downloads.

Don't expect a 3D printer to do anything right until you set it up first time. Bed levelling and Z offset at least.

You also don't want to be printing random gcode you find in a zip file.

https://www.reddit.com/r/3DPrinting/wiki/gettingstarted/

I don't know if that is a particularly good guide its just the first one I found.

[ulia]

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fixed that issue, now issue two, my prints keep moving around whenever i print them, what do i do?

Bed adhesion is one of the most common issues and comes down to user error. The easy and lazy way out of it is to use an adhesive like a gluestick or hairspray on the bed, but it's arguably the incorrect way of going about it.

#1 Calibrate the e-steps https://all3dp.com/2/extruder-calibration-6-easy-steps-2/
#2 Adjust the first layer to print hot and slow, filament sticks best to filament, not so well to printbeds so giving the first layer some time to adhere will greatly help with the first layer sticking.
#3 Level your bed and put some effort in to it. Spending 10 minutes making sure it's as close to perfectly leveled as you can get it will save you far more time and headaches in the long run.

[_I_]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02c_8HzOR2A

[Xuild]

Origineel geplaatst door ulia:

Origineel geplaatst door Xuild:

fixed that issue, now issue two, my prints keep moving around whenever i print them, what do i do?

Bed adhesion is one of the most common issues and comes down to user error. The easy and lazy way out of it is to use an adhesive like a gluestick or hairspray on the bed, but it's arguably the incorrect way of going about it.

#1 Calibrate the e-steps https://all3dp.com/2/extruder-calibration-6-easy-steps-2/
#2 Adjust the first layer to print hot and slow, filament sticks best to filament, not so well to printbeds so giving the first layer some time to adhere will greatly help with the first layer sticking.
#3 Level your bed and put some effort in to it. Spending 10 minutes making sure it's as close to perfectly leveled as you can get it will save you far more time and headaches in the long run.

number 3, (not exaggerating at all) ruined the bed of my 3d printer and possibly the filament injection area, and i can't replace it since i have no other bed for it

[_I_]

ender 3 glass bed is cheap, like $20
https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Ender-Glass-Upgraded-235x235x4mm/dp/B07RD6D2ZQ/ref=sr_1_3

set bed temp to 60-70c (if the room is cold, 70c)

to level, use a piece of paper, the nozzle should never touch the bed

if filament does not stick, use glue stick
https://www.amazon.com/Elmers-Disappearing-Purple-School-Washable/dp/B003ULCZ7M/ref=sr_1_3
1 swipe across area to print, no more

the filament the ender ships with is junk, dont even try to use it
get a good roll

r3d is good, 1kg black is on sale for $14 (i get whatever is cheapest works good)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R9B59S3

[Crashed]

Origineel geplaatst door Xuild:

First out of many issues, but also the worst one: my sd card (using an ender 3 s1 pro) for some reason wont make the files show up, don't know if its a file issue (since express zip may have done something)

If the SD card came with your 3D printer, it may be fake. Try getting a genuine branded card and format it FAT32. If the card is bigger than 32GB then use this tool assuming you are in Windows - http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm

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(since express zip may have done something)

Don't compress your .gcode files, just copy them to the SD card root in your file manager. The 3D printer processor can only understand uncompressed files.

It's always best to slice your own models - https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura - This software is free and works on any brand 3D printer.

To troubleshoot 3D printing quality issues, look to https://www.reddit.com/r/FixMyPrint/

[Xuild]

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Origineel geplaatst door Xuild:

First out of many issues, but also the worst one: my sd card (using an ender 3 s1 pro) for some reason wont make the files show up, don't know if its a file issue (since express zip may have done something)

If the SD card came with your 3D printer, it may be fake. Try getting a genuine branded card and format it FAT32. If the card is bigger than 32GB then use this tool assuming you are in Windows - http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm

Origineel geplaatst door Xuild:

(since express zip may have done something)

Don't compress your .gcode files, just copy them to the SD card root in your file manager. The 3D printer processor can only understand uncompressed files.

It's always best to slice your own models - https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura - This software is free and works on any brand 3D printer.

To troubleshoot 3D printing quality issues, look to https://www.reddit.com/r/FixMyPrint/

works now, finally, what happened was leveling issues/first layer didn't stick, will leave this up though incase someone needs any of this info

[_I_]

next time try the ender or 3d print forums, not game forum

[Xuild]

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next time try the ender or 3d print forums, not game forum

isn't this hardware and operating systems?
not trying to argue here, but technically it is part of a computer based on how you have to constantly link them

[_I_]

3d printer isnt part of a gaming pc

[ulia]

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number 3, (not exaggerating at all) ruined the bed of my 3d printer and possibly the filament injection area, and i can't replace it since i have no other bed for it

That would be user error. The nozzle is likely fine and just clogged, though it's annoying to unclog it I doubt it's not salvageable. The long thin needle that likely came with your printer is what you use to stick down the hotend from the filament entry when it's heated up to push the clog through.

The nozzle isn't supposed to touch the bed on the first layer, but be a little bit less than half the layer height above it (varies with bed types/adhesion necessities). Can you post a picture of how allegedly ruined your print bed is? If you don't want to purchase a replacement then you could do the old trick of making a layer out of wide painters tape to even it out. We used to do this on older printers with metal headbeds and it works decently well, though comes with the annoyance of having to replace the tape every now and then.

[_I_]

unless you are printing abs or the wood/carbon fiber filaments the nozzle should never clog
heat it up to 240c and if you can manually feed filament its fine

you can bake the stock bowden tube easily
https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Capricorn-Filament-Pneumatic-Fittings/dp/B086YPDHMF

chep has a mod for putting a small piece in the hot end, replace that every few months when it gets tougher to feed filament

the hot end does need to be cleaned about every month if using it daily
and the 40mm fans would need to be replaced about every 6mo
rollers about every year

also think about the metal extruder, pushes filament easier and does not wear like the plastic one
https://www.amazon.com/CHPOWER-Extruder-Upgraded-Replacement-Extruders/dp/B079JZ374W/ref=sr_1_1_sspa