Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer for NZ$318/US$209 shipped ($298/188 with code)

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#2604025 15-Nov-2020 11:27

And to slightly disagree with Mr Murfy, I find it easier to level the bed with the hotend at about 160 deg and the bed at full temp. You won't get any filament oozing out at 160 and so you know you're levelling against the extruder and not a bit of filament oozing out.

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#2604026 15-Nov-2020 11:30

This is my bed at the moment:

About 0.1/0.15 out in one corner.

(Generated using the Octoprint bed level visualizer plugin if anyone else wants it).

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#2604039 15-Nov-2020 12:53

Have added the glass bed, set the nozzle temp to 215*C and used hair spray. Seems to be a decent improvement in adhesion. Fingers crossed.

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#2604040 15-Nov-2020 12:54

mdf:

And to slightly disagree with Mr Murfy, I find it easier to level the bed with the hotend at about 160 deg and the bed at full temp. You won't get any filament oozing out at 160 and so you know you're levelling against the extruder and not a bit of filament oozing out.

Actually good point here. I shall give it a go. I'm just lazy and get Octoprint to preheat to PLA.

I've also got a slightly warped bed which doesn't help me, but have a BL Touch. Still get decent prints out of it but before the BL Touch it was darn difficult to get decent prints. I find I have to print in the corners. Need to get around to getting a new piece of glass.

peejayw: @michaelmurfy What do you use to clean the bed to remove the hairspray?

Methylated spirits, scraper and one of those blue fabric disposable cloths. I don't have to do it often as unlike glue sticks the hairspray adds a very thin adhesion layer.

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#2604041 15-Nov-2020 12:59

I've got 160 set on the machine for heating PLA, plus a preheat and print heat saved settings in Octoprint. This is my startup Gcode (for cura) if it helps anyone else:

M104 S160 ;Warm extruder to 160
 
M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ;Set Heat Bed temperature
 
M190 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ;Wait for Heat Bed temperature
 
 
 
G92 E0 ;Reset Extruder
 
G28 ;Home all axes
 
;G29 ;ABL Uncomment for auto bed level
 
M420 S1 ;Restore ABL mesh Comment if bed levelling
 
 
 
M104 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ;Set Extruder temperature
 
G1 X77 Y0 Z20 F5000.0 ;Move off bed
 
M109 S{material_print_temperature_layer_0} ;Wait for Extruder temperature
 
 
 
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ;Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
 
G1 Y30 Z0.3 F3000.0 ;Move Y and Z to start position
 
G1 X0.1 F3000.0 ;Move X to start line position do separate to get around bed clips
 
G1 X0.1 Y200.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line
 
G1 X0.4 Y200.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to side a little
 
G1 X0.4 Y30 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line
 
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
 
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
 
G1 X5 Y30 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move over to prevent blob squish

EDIT: Update to clarify code for Cura.

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#2604395 15-Nov-2020 21:29

I'm looking forward to playing.. my printer has arrived, upgrades will be a few weeks away.

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#2605231 17-Nov-2020 10:03

What hairspray are you using ?
Any particular brand thats best ?

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#2605652 17-Nov-2020 19:35

1101:

What hairspray are you using ?
Any particular brand thats best ?

I've order some of the hair spray recommended a few posts back. But have found over the last few days that using the back of the official Creality glass bed with common hair spray is working really well.

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#2606606 19-Nov-2020 08:38

For anyone just starting out with their new 3d printer, could I recommend watching this video then going to this site, it will provide a straightforward way to get your printer correctly set up.

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

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#2623919 18-Dec-2020 13:48

Has anyone bought filament from https://www.3rdaxisprints.kiwi.nz/?

Seems to be the cheapest filament around in New Zealand.

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#2644222 29-Jan-2021 18:50

I'm getting a bit over the stock allen keys that come with the Ender 3. I'm keen to replace them with a screwdriver style replacement but really struggling to find something. My research suggests is need H1.5, H2, H2.5, H3, and H4 bits. Unfortunately the likes of Mitre10 and Bunnings don't seem to list the size and type of bits included. Anyone found any suitable replacements?

Looking for something like these locally that isn't horrendously expensive:

ORIA Precision Screwdriver Kit

Bahco Ratcheting Screwdriver Bit Holder

AliExpress

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#2645650 2-Feb-2021 08:57

michaelmurfy:
Lias:

Yes it can print with ABS.

From what I've experienced printing with ABS is incredibly difficult. I personally print with PLA+ and PETG and never had any problems with my Ender 3 V2.

A couple of tips:
1) Order yourself some Super Lube PTFE grease: https://www.hobbiesplus.co.nz/super-lube-ptfe-grease-synco-21010-p-1047.html
2) Look at investing in a BLTouch (ensure it is genuine and not a knock-off).
3) Octoprint!

I personally use the CHEP profiles with Octoprint: https://www.chepclub.com/cura-profiles.html and find that I get excellent prints.

Also order some PLA+ ahead of time: https://www.bits4bots.co.nz/ - the eSun stuff is the best stuff I've printed with. Keep your filament dry too.

Went to order from Hobbies Plus but they seem to have really poor security practices for credit cards. They’re not passing the payment off to a third party like Windcave but instead seem to be storing card details and manually charging the cards after the transaction. They don’t automatically calculate freight as part of the transaction and look to calculate it manually after they receive the order.

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#2645732 2-Feb-2021 12:21

PANiCnz:
Went to order from Hobbies Plus but they seem to have really poor security practices for credit cards. They’re not passing the payment off to a third party like Windcave but instead seem to be storing card details and manually charging the cards after the transaction. They don’t automatically calculate freight as part of the transaction and look to calculate it manually after they receive the order.

Hmmm, they say this here...

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