3D Printers/FlashForge Creator Pro
Status
- Operational
- The 2nd print head not working until parts are purchased & replaced.
- Needs vertical head alignment
- Slic3r Settings here
- http://octopi4.hacklab.to/
Features
Background information on printer and review of it -- http://www.best3dprinterguide.com/flashforge-creator-x-review-dual-extruder-3d-printer/
- FlashForge Creator Pro
- 225 x 145 x 150 mm print volume (less with dual extrusion?)
- Dual extruder
- 1.75mm filament
- Absolute max temp: 250 C
- Heated bed
Usage
Creator Pro uses different toolchain than the rest of the printers in the lab, because Makerbot. Fortunately it is still possible to use open-source toolchain based on Slic3r
Detailed instructions are here -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/doc/cretor_pro_config.html
Slic3r Settings
- Download the latest Slic3r
- Load config -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/config.ini
- Load config bundle -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/slic3r_config_bundle.ini
- Select File -> Quck Slice and Save As.. or click on 'Send To Printer'
Print Settins
These are general printer settings that work. If filament has different temperature settings, follow filament temperature settings.
PLA:
First Layer:
Filament: 220 Bed: 70
Other Layers:
Filament: 210 Bed: 60
ABS:
First Layer:
Fillament: 240 Bed: 100
Other Layers:
Fillament: 230 Bed: 100
Faster slicer configuration
- config.ini -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/slic3r_config_tweaks/fast_config_002_adjusted/config.ini
- slic3r_config_bundle.ini -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/slic3r_config_tweaks/fast_config_002_adjusted/Slic3r_config_bundle.ini
It is still possible to use cura, just edit and save your models with STL, then load them into Slic3r and print
Octoprint at octopi4.hacklab.to
- Octopi ui: http://octopi4.hacklab.to/
- Upload and print
- Octopi config file (backup, if raspberry pi gets messed up) -- http://data.flamy.ca/printer_config/config.yaml
Maintenance Resources
Cleaning the Extruder Drive Gear on a FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmIY9_6s8Ss
Flashforge Creator Pro ABS Nozzle Cleaning -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3yp6H4D_ao
Applying Kapton Tape -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVXB2_-rFuU
Aligning Dual Extruders on FlashForge Creator Pro -- http://3dprintboard.com/showthread.php?2433-Flashforge-Creator-Dual-Pro-How-to-fix-Dual-Extruders-dragging-across-prints
FlashForge Creator X, Pro & Dreamer Nozzle Height Adjustment -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pAPA0mImhI
Maintenance Log
Most recent entries at the top.
| Date | Notes | Entry By |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2017 | Myles mentioned about unlevelled printing bed. I leveled the bed properly, however I printed a small model in the middle of the table. Everything works fine. If you will print a large model may be you will need additional tuning. | Mike P. |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Replaced the original print head plate with 3D printed model to reduce strain on wires going to print head. Added 3D printed extruder cable support. The original print head plate in my members' box. | Alex V. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Corrected wire order on right drive motor, both motors feed filament correctly now. Nozzles need to be vertically aligned, one is lower than the other and scrapes the previous layers. | Adam |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Replaced Fillament with Orange Monoprice. Cleaned nozzles, drive gears. Right gear doesn't pull fillament properly. Either gear or nozzle needs to be replaced. | Alex V, Myles, Mike P |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Bed level adjusted. Heated bed support needs to be disassembled and left front (my left) leveling assembly needs to be readjusted | Alex V. |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Right Extruder cleaned, Left Extruder should be clean too | Rana |