Monthly Archives: January 2019

A 3D printer diary – printing an accuracy test

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Justin

We bought this printer in a sale. It was missing a few important parts, including the SD Card with software on it to control it from a laptop. Without that software, we would be limited to the four models that … Continue reading →

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A 3D printer diary – the first print

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Justin

After clearing some existing filament from the print head and adhering the build tape to the perspex build platform, I levelled the bed using a train ticket (which is approximately 0.3 mm thick according to my Vernier Gauge) instead of … Continue reading →

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