PrintrbotSimple

Information

• The printer has been retired (went back to Rorist), thanks for the good care :)
• Shop: http://printrbot.com/shop/printrbot-simple/
• How-To: http://help.printrbot.com/c/2014_Printrbot_simple
• Calibrate: http://3.dmake.me/blog/2014/calibrate-3d-printer/
• It uses 1.75mm filament
• Print area is 100mm x 100mm x 100mm

Software

• The printer is controller with any PC attached to USB and using the Cura software.
• Use the lateste Cura and the "Printrbot simple 2014 maker edition" profile (see param)

Cura parameters

Running

• Check the Z level (going at the axe home), the head must slightly touch the bed and not pressing on it
• Check the filament freedom, as the simple doesn't have a spool holder
• Check X and Y rope tension

Calibration

• It must be done once in a while
• By manually going on each end X and Y, then homing Z. Always go up a little bit on Z before moving the head
• Bed screws are now locked using some of those screw glue, so it should stay calibrated longer
• Z end stop is glued, it was moving, Z axis should stay calibrated longer
• There is a mechanical problem on the Y axis, to be calibrated the bed is not leveled compared to the ground, it's working though

Testing

Interesting stuff to print for testing the quality and calibration

• http://www.3dbenchy.com/
• 5mm steps https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24238
• Single wall (0.4mm) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:271086
• Overhang, bridges, holes and a lot of tests https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1363023

See Also

• Ultimaker
• Plastic_recycling