@Anestesy wrote:
Hello. I got form1 from second hand. First time im using a formlabs product. When i plugged it screen shows “Ready to print”. Installed preform 2.20 but program was saying machine is busy while screen says ready. I can not click the fine tuning option only able to update firmware. When i click that form1 just closed itself. Unplugged itself from my pc. And i can’t boot now. Just like this topics;
I do not know what to do please help!
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@XxX wrote:
Hello,
I’m looking for a form 2 with form wash and cure for $2,000 (max budget).
For a form 3, I’ve got a little desktop CNC machine sitting around called Nomad 883 Pro (retail $2500 in the US, 3000€ when imported into the EU), I could trade it in if that’s in your interest.
I’ve got a gigantic amount of accessories for it including diamond tools for aluminum as I was going to make aluminum molds but canceled the project for sickness and I moved on to other project. (total worth ~ 4500-5000 USD probable even more)Well, thinking about it now, I wouldn’t mind trading all of it for a form 3 and accessories with it.
You can contact me by PM here.
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@r2Maker wrote:
I am printing with grey resin. I have a cartridge that is empty. I have another cartridge that is full but is leaking and I do not want to put it into the machine, I am running low on resin in the tray and just need to add a little more resin to complete the job.
Can I add the resin manually? If I add manually will the resin heat up to be at the correct temp? Do I pause and pour into the tank until I see the resin level off at the top fill line?
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@RenkFasze wrote:
I had a small resin leak with my Form 2 and ended up smudging my mirror. I was able to find the Form 1 mirror cleaning instructions. I’m assuming that applies to the Form2 right?
Also, I have already removed the mirror. Also safe to assume some sort of calibration is needed for it as well as calibrating the distance of the build plate to glass plate on the carriage?
Thanks!
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@Thomas_Anders wrote:
My Form 3 just came up with Error Code 61 to not print a job. I cannot find what the error is to know what to fix it.
Thanks for assistance.
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@StevePeters wrote:
Error code 56 and it was diagnosed as a bad LPU cable.
I received the cable Friday and today started on a 18 page
process to remove the LPU and replace it’s cable.
The document was clear and contained many helpful pictures
( 1-2 per page ). The result was success. My form3 is printing.
I have only one complaint., the instructions said 20-30 min. For
me it was more like 90-120 min.Thanks Formlab
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@moredillon wrote:
Hello! I just acquired two Form printers, a 1+ and a ‘factory reconditioned’ 1+ (with a lighter finish, I heard this is a repaired/reissued Form 1 with upgrades). I got these under the condition as-is. The owner didn’t know the true condition of either. I have been researching, reading, watching videos and googling my way around what to expect, how to use, and how to fix the potential issues I may be up against. I know there are no parts/consumables made or offered for this anymore, and what it seems I’m up against. I’m super eager to jump into SLA and do what I have to do to get these printers going! I still have a couple questions I can’t seem to find answers to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Overall they look clean, turn on, and firmware is upgraded to 1.40. I am mainly wondering if there’s any standard tests I can run through and benchmarks I can compare against to know these are dialed and the galvos and mirrors are clean, before I start printing things.
I got at least 15 liters of resin, but I suspect/know it’s all from 2014 and 2015. A lot are unopened, and some containers are still in sealed black bags. I know it was stored in the dark in a storage unit for the majority of time since then. Should I shake the hell out of some of these and bother trying a print with them, or should I assume this is all unusable hazardous garbage at this point. I just ordered 1 liter of new resin from another resin source. Would you suggest the formlabs form 2 resin over others?
I got 14 resin tanks in their boxes with various leftover resins still in them, probably from 2014/2015. Should I even bother cleaning these? Or should I toss them? I heard I should look for bubbles in the bottom edges?
I have one clean brand new resin tray (rev03) still in-box, still shrink wrapped, that I am pretty happy about. It feels like my only hope. There are a couple little bubbles along the sides of the bottom edges, but not any bigger than 1mm. Seems to be normal. I also have a bonus unused build platform.
Cleaning resin on the outside of the units. They have a bit of resin on the outside of the acrylic (I hear I shouldn’t use IPA on this) and the metal body. Maybe some of this is cured. Any tips on getting this off, or should I not bother? I ordered some Novus 1 and plan to try that.
Cure box. Is it worth it to build one? 405nm LED flood or strip lighting? Overall goal with watts and time? I have a lot of nice indirect sunlight at my disposal here.
Is there any live community beyond this forum for Form 1+ owners? seems pretty quiet around here, but I couldn’t find anything else yet.
Mainly, I’m looking for advise and tips beyond the initial basics that you wish you had known at the start, or techniques you’ve learned and refined over time. Mostly with dealing with the resin. What’s the best method for keeping the work space as contained and clean as possible?
Thank you so much!
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@heplert wrote:
hi, I am currently trying to find the best permanent marker for Grey Pro. I printed some parts with cut out sections that I am trying to make stand out more by using a permanent marker. So far I have tried shop paint pens and sharpie, both of which did not stay in the cutouts following sanding.
Has anyone ever tried this before? What did you find?
Thanks!
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@Orthocrafters wrote:
We have been fairly pleased with Formlabs for about a year or so now. But I placed an order for Resin on 10-21 in the US and the order is still processing. I have not received any email updates on my order and no response to my support ticket sent on Friday 10-25. In chatting with someone today, it was revealed that an email went out explaining the delay due to warehouse distribution. I order resin religiously from Formlabs ( we do not order 3rd party options). This is highly unacceptable on so many levels. I could very easily lose customers and in turn will not be buying another printer from Formlabs or supporting their products. Very disappointed!
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@Gary_Cairns wrote:
Formlabs, are we ever going to have a new printer release with consumables such as tanks being readily available? I’m UK based and have owned a form 1, 2 and now the 3. With both the form 2 and 3 I bought early and tanks were like ducks teeth to get a hold of for the first six months of ownership. I’m still waiting on my UK supplier getting a bunch to me nearly a month on from ordering them.
This is getting tiresome with each iteration.
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@Komy wrote:
I found 2 year old resin in my desk cca 600 ml? can I use it with old resin tank ?
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@Eberries wrote:
I am having issues with leveling error messages.
My Form 2 is notifying me to level the printer, but it is already level. The adjustment screen shows it way off center, but it will not move when I raise/lower the feet. I have leveled the printer manually (bubble level) and it still shows as uneven. I cannot get the target sphere any where near the center… no matter what I do.
I have updated firmware, rebooted the printer, tried multiple trays, looked for interior “issues”, all with no success. I cannot run a print.
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@astroleo1976 wrote:
Formlabs form 1+. For sale $1200 ono
3 bottles of expired white resin
2 bottles of expired Tough resin
1 bottle of expired white resin used
1 used tray with a few opaque marks on it still usable
1 band new form 1 tray still in package
2 build plates
USB cable and power adapterI have included some sample prints with the expired resin. These are NOT included in the sale.
Located Australia, Melbourne.
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@toecutter wrote:
Hey all - so I printed recently with my newly acquired replacement (refurbished) Form 2, and the resulting prints have heavily lines. A prior print didn’t have this issue.
At first I thought I’d been given a bum printer, but then it occurred to me that perhaps the fact that my FDM printer, which shares a table with the Form, was printing at the same time, could be the issue.
The table is very stable, but perhaps slight vibrations caused the lines.
Does that seem feasible?
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@Trupik wrote:
Hello all,
i’m sorry about asking Fuse 1 - it looks like it still one big secretRight now - i’m looking for small, office-freindly SLS 3D printer like Fuse 1. Typical usage will be print of small prototype parts, spare parts, random stuff, etc,…
Sometimes I need to print a bigger piece - base size about 160x140mm and height can be vary from 100 - 140mm. (NOT full volume).My question(s): Can Fuse1 print part big like this? Can i make pre-order? Or i need to keep looking? Some competition 3D printers offers bigger print size chamber, but maximum single-part size is limited.
Thanks for all answers
Tom
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@chriskelly wrote:
My Form 1 + is out of warranty and I would rather fix it and use it instead of it being a paper weight, I plugged the 24v dc supply in the printer and the board did not power on upon inspecting the board I found that the inductor labled L6 and the capacitor labelled C46 had became dislodged and were nowhere to be seen even after searching on my hands and knees and in the printer, tiping it back etc I was wondering if anyone knows the value of these two components?
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@Komy wrote:
So this is second time happening me with this resin tank, part ripped off supports and printed on top of tank thick layer that is very difficult to take of. While it ripp off it make wiper spill resin out of tank (thank God not on laser glass) and made mess that is difficult to clean even with IPA. This is frustrating thing you have to spend time to clean this mess and losing money on 300$ resin, I think resin is overpriced I lost 200 ml second time read cca 100$ plus time. I am really happy when print is done fine, prints are great but somebody wanna buy Form 2?
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@rafaeselrey wrote:
Hello, I am using beta 3.1.2 to be able to print at 25 microns with the castable wax material with the form3, but I am experiencing very high printing times, 23h to print 1600 layers, is it normal?
Thanks.
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@otaolafr wrote:
hello
i am printing tubes with different internal structures and I have always printed with an angle in the X and Y axes,but i was asking myself if printing directly in the build plate would be a better option and wanted thoughts about it…
here is an image of the build plate. with the first layer next to itany recommendations would be nice.
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