Category Archives: Break

head crash

Posted on July 24, 2013 by mkellner

Need to remember to check max z after heated bed adjustments. And either tweak the Gcode directly, or reslice.

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Cutting concrete

Posted on July 17, 2013 by mkellner

Code code, I love to code. But, there are other codes that one must adhere to. Permitted and planned. Takes awhile longer perhaps, at more expense, but it increases the utility of the space and hopefully will prevent hassle in … Continue reading →

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Shed demolition

Posted on November 22, 2011 by mkellner

Early on the morning of July 28, Modesto Sand and Gravel came out to demolish and remove the old shed. With a big crane, they made quick work of the building. The crane operator handled the bucket with aplomb. It … Continue reading →

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Speed kills

Posted on October 5, 2011 by mkellner

After the upgrades, Bottie-bot is moving pretty well. Time to push her a little. At travel speed of 70, the momentum of the HBP caused it to skip steps in the Y direction, eventually causing the layers to be offset … Continue reading →

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Broke today 110620

Posted on June 21, 2011 by mkellner

Argh. Trying to tighten the belt, I removed it, re-taped it, and re-installed. I then tried a sample print without re-setting the Z maximum. Doh! The print head was pressing against the steel surface, allowing no plastic to be extruded. … Continue reading →

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