Compile Marlin Firmware without VSCode
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by Brett
3y ago
Marlin firmware has long been the industry standard for 3D Printers. It’s reliable, open source and actively maintained, with a massive community of contributors behind it. In order to compile Marlin firmware though, we need to familiarize ourselves with a programming environment. Most tutorials use VSCode and a PlatformIO plugin, and there’s nothing wrong with that approach, but ambiguous errors are almost guaranteed within Microsoft’s Visual Studio. In this guide, we’ll compile Marlin firmware from the command line, bypassing the extra software and keeping this as simple as possible. Prereq ..read more
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How to Install Klipper on the Creality Cloud WiFi Box
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by Brett
3y ago
The Creality Cloud WiFi Box is a fantastic concept, but a horrible product. It’s intended to rival the likes of OctoPrint and AstroBox, providing network control for 3D Printers, with a simple app interface that can slice and send files to print remotely. Unfortunately it doesn’t even meet the most basic expectations, but we can repurpose the device with Klipper firmware to unlock its full potential. F.A.Q. What is Klipper? Klipper is a powerful, open source firmware for 3D Printers. It runs on an external device such as a Raspberry Pi (or the Creality Cloud WiFi Box) that handles complex ..read more
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How to Install the Gulfcoast Robotics Heated Bed (Ender 3 / 5)
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by Brett
3y ago
Creality, the world’s largest 3D Printer manufacturer, is notorious for shipping their machines with warped heated beds. The Ender 3 and 5 series have it the worst, with seemingly zero quality control on what reaches the customers. This glaring defect has made purchasing aftermarket glass almost a necessity, a band-aid solution to mask the underlying problems. With flatness tolerances ranging anywhere from +/- 0.3mm to an upwards of 1.0mm, it’s no surprise that many of them are practically unusable. To address this, we’ll look at how to install the Gulfcoast Robotics Heated Bed Kit. A kit tha ..read more
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The 8 Best Extruder Upgrades for Creality Ender 3 [2020]
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by Brett
3y ago
After buying yet another Creality 3D Printer last month, it was a disappointing to find that the latest Ender 3 V2 extruder is still made of cheap plastic. These have an average life expectancy of 2-3 months, where the lever arm breaks, or filament just grinds through the plastic. As such, I decided to revisit the best extruder upgrades for the Creality Ender 3 in 2020. The aftermarket industry has exploded in the last few years, and there are plenty of great choices available. Whether we’re doing a complete Ender 3 extruder Direct Drive conversion, or just looking for something more reliable ..read more
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Best Extruder Upgrades for Creality 3D Printers [2020]
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by Brett
3y ago
After buying my 6th Creality 3D Printer last month, I was a disappointed to find that they’re still using cheap plastic extruders. It might have been excusable at one point in time, but these have an average life expectancy of 2-3 months at best. The lever arm breaks, the brass gear wears out or filament eats through the plastic. As such, I decided to revisit the best extruder upgrades for Creality 3D Printers in 2020. The aftermarket extruder industry has exploded in the last few years, and there are plenty of great options available. Whether we’re doing a complete Ender 3 Direct Drive conver ..read more
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How to Install the SKR Mini E3 Board (Ender-3)
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by brett
4y ago
The SKR Mini E3 is an affordable, 32 bit board upgrade for the Ender-3 and Ender-5 3D Printers. The form factor (shape) and layout are an exact match to the original Creality boards, making it a simple drop-in replacement. It comes with a blazing fast 32 bit ARM Cortex processor, the latest TMC 2209 silent stepper motor drivers for ultra quiet performance and pre-loaded with Marlin 2.0 firmware. No need to flash a bootloader or tinker with settings, just hook it up, turn it on and start 3D Printing. Purchased PartsSKR Mini E3 Control Board – $36.99SKR Mini E3 vs Creality Board Creality 3D ..read more
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Black Friday 2019: Best 3D Printer Deals
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by brett
4y ago
2019 Black Friday Best 3D Printer Deals Days Hours Minutes Seconds Black Friday 2019 is less than a week away, and this is the absolute best chance to go pick-up a new 3D Printer, filament, accessories and much more. Some retailers offer site wide promotions, while others have Door Buster deals on certain products. Last year, we saw great Black Friday sales from big names like Creality, Lulzbot and Monoprice. Printed Solid even hosted an Easter Egg style event, hiding various discounts through out their website for customers to find. For many however, taking advantage of ..read more
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How to Crimp JST Connectors for 3D Printers
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by brett
4y ago
When I first started down the rabbit hole of 3D Printer upgrades, one of my earliest projects was installing a V6 hotend on the Anet A8. It came with a small, 30mm cooling fan and plenty of wiring length was included, but it didn’t have a plug for the board. This conundrum introduced me to the art of crimping my own JST Connectors. Sure, there were perhaps better options on the table that would cost less upfront. I could just splice the new fan to the original fan’s wiring, or solder the wires to the board, but I prefer to keep my setup clean and professional. After some Google research, it t ..read more
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All Metal Hotends: The Definitive Troubleshooting Guide
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by brett
4y ago
All Metal Hotends: The Definitive Troubleshooting Guide So we bought one of those fancy all metal hotends, got it installed and… now it can’t print more than 5 minutes before it clogs. Instant buyers remorse has set in, should have paid attention to those negative reviews before making the purchase. We scour the internet for a potential fix, jumping from website to website desperately trying to figure out what’s wrong. Let’s put down the pitchfork and extinguish the torches. Chances are, it’s more than likely our fault. We didn’t sabotage it on purpose, but all metal isn’t quite so forgivi ..read more
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How to Lubricate the Z Axis Lead Screw on 3D Printers
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by brett
4y ago
It’s easy to forget sometimes that 3D Printers are mechanical, and like any machine, they need routine maintenance for best results. Left unchecked, wear and tear can affect the print quality, long before we start to hear grinding bearings or a squeaking lead screw. That doesn’t mean just tightening the belts or cleaning the v-wheels either. Metal to metal contact needs to be periodically lubricated, especially the lead screws, where a brass nut travels in rotations up and down the zed axis. If you’re experiencing Z-banding (aka ripples or ridges in the print surface), this is often a result o ..read more
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