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by Charles Bell
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your 3D Printer
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Getting Started with 3D Printing
Chapter 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
Getting Started
What Is 3D Printing?
How Does FFF Work?
3D Printing Software
Computer-Aided Design
CAD Software Choices
Blender
OpenSCAD
Thingiverse: An Object Repository
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CAM Software Choices
MakerWare
Slic3r
Filament Properties
Firmware
Firmware Choices
Printer Control
Pronterface
Repetier-Host
3D Printer Hardware
Axis Movement
Minimum and Maximum Endstops and Crashes
Stepper Motors
Extrusion Mechanism (Extruder)
Build Platform
Electronics
Frame
Filament Types
ABS vs. PLA: Which Is Best?
Switching Filament
What You Can Expect from a 3D Printer
Ease of Use
Print Quality
Reliability
Maintainability
Summary
Chapter 2: Getting a 3D Printer
Classes of 3D Printers
Professional Grade
Consumer Grade
Hobbyist Grade (RepRap)
Sourcing Your Own Printer Kit
Make a Plan
Rules of Acquisition12
Danger Ahead
3D Printer Features
Build Volume
Filament
Hot End Types
LCD Panel
SD Card Reader
Filament Cartridge System
Network Connection
Wireless Support
Adjustable Print Bed
Filament Cleaner
Filament Spool Holder
Heated Print Bed
Cooling Fans for the Print Bed
Electronics Cooling Fan
Auto Bed Leveling
Build or Buy?
Reasons for Building Your Own 3D Printer
Reasons for Buying a Ready-to-Print 3D Printer
How Do I Decide?
Buying a Used 3D Printer
Summary
Chapter 3: 3D Printer Building: Tips for a Successful Build
Tools and Skills Required
Tool Quality: Does it Matter?
Tools
Skills
3D Printer Kits Revisited
Complete
Parts Only
Component
3D Printer Build Tips
General Notes
Frame Components
The Moving Parts
Electronics
Preflight Checks
Summary
Chapter 4: Configuring the Software
Setting up and Configuring the Firmware on Your Printer
Choosing Your Firmware
Getting Started with Marlin
Arduino Tutorial
Downloading Marlin
Prerequisite: Do the Math
Configuring Marlin
Compiling and Uploading
Project: Customizing Marlin
Adding Custom Menu Items
Displaying a Welcome Message
Installing Software on Your Computer
Choosing Your Printer Controller
Installing Repetier-Host
Connecting Your Printer
Running the Preflight Tests
Project: Building a 3D Printer Print Server
Raspberry Pi Tutorial
Setting up the Raspberry Pi Hardware
Setting up the Raspberry Pi Software
Connecting and Using OctoPi
Summary
Chapter 5: Calibrating the Printer
Setting the Endstops
X-Axis Endstop
Y-Axis Endstop
Z-Axis Endstop
Calibrating the Stepper Drivers
Calibrating the Axes
Tools Required
X Axis
Y Axis
Z Axis
Calibrating the Extruder
Leveling the Heated Print Bed
Frame and Chassis
Summary
Part 2: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6: Printing for the First Time
Preparing the Printer for Printing
Preparing Your Print Surface
Setting the Z-Height
Slicer Calibration
Printing Your First Object
Printing Process
Calibration Prints
Finding Things to Print
Getting Started
Searching
Downloading
Summary
Chapter 7: Solving Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Techniques
Create a Baseline
Observe and Record
Consider the Possible Causes
Choose a Cause and Implement a Strategy to Correct
Hardware Problems
Filament
Extruder and Hot End
Adhesion
Axes and Chassis
Electrical
Summary
Chapter 8: Solving Software Issues
Slicer
First-Layer Adhesion
Print Quality
Scaling
Orientation
Filament and Extrusion
Printer Controller
Communication Failures
Axis Crashes
Firmware
Summary
Part 3: Maintenance and Enhancements
Chapter 9: 3D Printer Maintenance: Inspection and Adjustment Tasks
Getting Started with Maintenance
Keep Your Area Clean and Free of Clutter
Organize Your Tools for Quick Access
Unplug Your Printer
Take Your Time
Record Your Observations
Basic Maintenance Tasks
Inspection Tasks
Adjustment Tasks
Summary
Chapter 10: 3D Printer Maintenance: Preventive and Corrective Tasks
Preventive Tasks
Cleaning the Printer
Lubricating Moving Parts
Replacing Worn Parts
Got Spares?
Printing Spares
Recommended List of Spares
Corrective Tasks
Clearing a Clogged Nozzle
Replacing Broken or Worn Plastic Parts
Repairing Broken ABS Parts
Replacing Extruder Gears
Replacing Belts
Bearings, Bushings, and Rods
Replacing Filters
Summary
Chapter 11: 3D Printer Enhancements
Types of Enhancements
Farkles
Quality Enhancements
Feature Upgrades
Upgrading Your Printer: Getting Started
Do Your Research: Finding Upgrades
Set Your Goals and Expectations
Check Your Calibration
One Upgrade at a Time
Generic Upgrades: Your First Upgrade
Printer-Specific Upgrades
Printrbot Simple
Prusa Mendel i2
Prusa i3
MakerBot Replicator 1 Dual
MakerBot Replicator 2 (and 2X)
Summary
Part 4: Mastering Your Craft
Chapter 12: Working with Objects
Creating Objects
OpenSCAD Tutorial
Example: Creating a Thread Spool
Modifying Objects
Modifying OpenSCAD Files
Object Mashup
Post-Print Finishing
Preparation Is Key
Painting
ABS Acetone Vapor Bath
Assembling Multipart Things
Summary
Chapter 13: Taking It to the Next Level
Contributing 3D Models
How We Share
Sharing Etiquette
Example: Uploading a Thing to Thingiverse
Ideas for Using Your 3D Printer
Spawning a New Printer
Practical Household Solutions
Summary
Appendix: Common Problems and Solutions
Index
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