Helpful Tutorials and Tips Share helpful information, tutorials and tips about 3D printing here Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:14:04 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:14:04 +0000 PhlatForum http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/forums/helpful-tutorials-and-tips/ QU-BD Extruder UPGRADE Thu, 05 Sep 2013 15:15:54 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-upgrade.3091/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-upgrade.3091/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242
This one is Based off of the minimal extruders designed from Thingiverse I wanted to re work it for the parts we had in stock. I used Shaun's(3DMON) awesome QU-BD model for the build (thanks Shaun). Then I found Barts(Buildlog) model he posted to Thingiverse (thanks Bart), put the two together and went from there. :good:
the build is complete but I have not had a chance to test it yet...

QU-BD Extruder UPGRADE]]> 12 QU-BD Extruder - Modification and Setup Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:33:33 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-modification-and-setup.3097/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-modification-and-setup.3097/ invalid@example.com (pezzer2003) pezzer2003 It's only 75% of the original QU-BD setup but i'm happy with the results.

This is my setup and some brief descriptors as to what I had to do:

1. Heat Block (Hot end)
a. Everything needs to be tight. But at the same time don’t over stress the threads as you can strip the aluminium Heat Block really easily.
b. Don’t force the Heat Cartage into the Heat Block. As...

QU-BD Extruder - Modification and Setup]]> 4 Getting LARGE Print's to stick to glass. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:39:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/getting-large-prints-to-stick-to-glass.3098/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/getting-large-prints-to-stick-to-glass.3098/ invalid@example.com (pezzer2003) pezzer2003 I have tried allot of diffident techniques and all have not given me the results that I am looking for. For example: lifting of corners and just not holding onto the bed during the print.

But I have found a game changer.

A mate of mine (that is also 3D printing) put me onto a company here is Australia that sells ABS glue for $40 and you get a 250ml bottle. Not happy with this price, I did some...

Getting LARGE Print's to stick to glass.]]> 1 QU-BD Extruder Build Pics Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:07:52 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-build-pics.2941/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-build-pics.2941/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 I have used most extruder's out there during my trials of 3D printing, with the last one being the MK7 Stepstruder from makerbot (which is what the QU-BD is based from) and I have to say this is the best one I have used so far! I have not had a lot of time for testing but right off the bat after the first few test extrudes I knew it was going to be a good one. I hope it works out to be a great...

QU-BD Extruder Build Pics]]> 10 Ramps 1.4 Wiring Diagram Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:57:15 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/ramps-1-4-wiring-diagram.3087/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/ramps-1-4-wiring-diagram.3087/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242

More helpful info can be found here:
http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4#Final_Setup Attached files [​IMG]]]> Printing PLA with higher temps Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:46:19 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/printing-pla-with-higher-temps.3058/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/printing-pla-with-higher-temps.3058/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 I was having trouble with the extruder(cu-bd) stopping a lot during a print. I found this doc on the replicator 2 machine (prints only PLA) and they are saying they found printing PLA at higher temps(220) then previously thought (180) temps works better as long as your pushing the PLA at a good clip.
I tired it out and it worked for me.
Try setting your temps to 220 in slicer slice the model and give it a go.
Make sure your feedrates are around 80 to 100 so the PLA does not degrade...

Printing PLA with higher temps]]> 2 3D Printer Workflow Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:07:46 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-printer-workflow.3048/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-printer-workflow.3048/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 If anyone has anything to add please do :)
Hope this helps out
Mark and Trish

Attached files 3D Printer Workflow]]> 1 QU-BD Extruder Settings Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:16:05 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-settings.2975/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-settings.2975/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Ok I got it working perfect! here is what happened. Using the ball nose set screw http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/91677a106/=k7d7u3 seemed to help,
but to be honest I still had tons of problems getting the extruder to work. It would just stop after about 6mm high every time. So I thought maybe the set screw was coming loose and I added thread locker to attempt keeping it from coming loose. That had little effect....

QU-BD Extruder Settings]]> 3 Printing in your house Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:43:55 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/printing-in-your-house.2907/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/printing-in-your-house.2907/ invalid@example.com (iflyos) iflyos
Also, if you are a brave experimenter, there are several other tool chains to play with. Sketchup works just dandy for designing in 3d, and since we are...

Printing in your house]]> 6 QU-BD Extruder Build Videos Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:26:14 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-build-videos.2935/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/qu-bd-extruder-build-videos.2935/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 You may be getting your MBE qu-bd extruder's soon and the build videos are kinda hard to find so I thought we should post them so there here as well.
Here you go

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Here is a link to the Qu-Bd extruder build page link...

QU-BD Extruder Build Videos]]> 1 Is 3D Printing Safe Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:01:58 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/is-3d-printing-safe.2934/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/is-3d-printing-safe.2934/ invalid@example.com (blindflight) blindflight
Attached files Is-3D-Printing-Safe-or-DIY-Testing-for-HCN-from-.pdf (1002.8 KB)Â]]> X Y and Z axes calibration video Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:40:24 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/x-y-and-z-axes-calibration-video.2932/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/x-y-and-z-axes-calibration-video.2932/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Here is a great tutorial by spacexula on how to calibrate your 3D printers XYZ axis


E axis(extruder) works the same way except that you mark the extrusion at 100mm and then extrude the plastic 100mm. (it can be another number other then 100mm, thats just what I use)
Once we get the extruder in we will try to make video showing this.
Hope this helps
Mark and Trish]]> Dead on temps with PID Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:24:16 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/dead-on-temps-with-pid.2925/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/dead-on-temps-with-pid.2925/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 Found this good writeup on obtaining more stable temps for the hotends.
Its really nice because if you use the latest version of second release of marlin you can set it in to action with one simple M command: M303
It will help you calculate the appropriate PID settings.
Dead on temps with PID]]> 3d Printing Tips Exclusive Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:44:35 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-printing-tips-exclusive.2901/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-printing-tips-exclusive.2901/ invalid@example.com (jovian) jovian
Rule 1: Everything is interrelated, so the trick is having the proper balance. ex The proper temperature depends on...

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