Tag: 3Dprinting

At the end of my last post in this series, we had completed the build.  This post focuses on installation of the software and updating the firmware ready to print, from issues 65 and 76 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page.

If you haven’t already done so, download the correct V3 software from the V3 website.  While you’re there, also get the updated firmware for the Arduino board that powers the V3. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 23: Setting up, troubleshooting and the unexpected

At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the rear hood.  This post focuses on the hood frame and lifting mechanism, covering issues 85-90 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page.   You will also need the parts from issue 78 that you should have kept safe… Continue reading 3D Printer Part 22: Hood frame and lifting mechanism

At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the top cover, filament guide and hood.  This post focuses on the rear cover and some additional maintenance, covering issues 82-84 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page. 

It’s been a while since my last post where I was hoping that I would have a post on my first print.  However, after reflashing the firmware as advised, I’ve struggled to get the laptop speaking to the printer.  There are things to be done that I’m working through and as soon as I have a solution I will post it up.  If you’ve got to this point and your printer is not working, please do not panic, I’ll put up diagnostic steps and solutions as soon as I have them. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 21: Rear hood and maintenance

At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the print head to the main frame and created the filament spool.  This post focuses on the top cover, filament guide and hood, covering issues 77-81 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page.  Some of these issues do not have build instructions but instead provide instructions on calibrating the printer and preparing for the first print, which I’ll cover in part 21.  You will need all the parts from these 5 issues, but the instructions are in issues 77, 78 and 81. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 20: Top cover and hood

At the end of my last post in this series, we had constructed the print head assembly (and replaced some sub standard parts).  This post focuses on the print guard and filament spool, covering issues 72 – 75 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 19: Print guard and filament

At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the cables and feeder components.  This post focuses on the print head assembly, covering issues 68 – 71 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page. Continue reading 3D Printer Part 18: Print Head

At the end of my last post in this series, we had added the top plates and roller holder.  This post focuses on the cables and feeder components, covering issues 64 – 67 of 3D Create and Print by Eaglemoss Technology.  If you’ve skipped a part of this series you can start from the beginning, including details of the Vector 3 printer I’m building on my 3D printer page.

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   Cables: Issue 64 comes with your country specific power cable, and issue 65 comes with the USB-component cable.  I initially wasn’t going to even open these as I knew there’d be no chance of printing.  However, there was a very important step – validating that the computer could talk to the printer.  As my surface doesn’t have any USB ports, I had to break out the Dell XPS.  The software from Eaglemoss requires .Net 3.5 so if you’re on Windows 10 then you’ll get an error message and need to enable this.  Microsoft have a helpful guide on how to do this if you’re not sure.  With the v3 software installed, the printer connected to the mains, the USB cable connecting them both and the power turned on, my laptop was able to “see” the printer.  This was a great step forward.

   Continue reading 3D Printer part 17: Cables and feeder