Tag: Monoprice
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Leveling (Tramming) the Monoprice Maker Select Plus
As anyone who has used a 3d printer knows, leveling your print bed (aka Tramming – aligning the flat print surface so it is equidistant from the print head at all times and locations) is one of the most critical steps to setup and to insure a well produced part. In my experience, it has…
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ADVi3++ upgrades
The title is a bit of gibberish to those unaware, but this past weekend, before my trip, I managed to make time to try to upgrade my 3d printer to use the ADVi3++ firmware. Basically, this means upgrading and re-flashing the firmware of the built-in controller board and LCD panel with the ADVi3++ software –…
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3d printing commissions
Starting to dabble a bit more into 3d printing for fun and profit, with my first commissioned parts for a friend. My recent successful prints have given me confidence that I know what I am doing, and can repeatedly succeed on the print jobs. So my first effort is a printed set of parts, for…
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My 3d Printing gear for True-Tiles
In an effort to try to generate an active and valid Amazon associates account, it is necessary for me to drive 3 purchases thru Amazon, of products I provide links to. This in turn generates a small bit of income for my site, sharing a commission at no cost to the buyer with me. Admittedly,…
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3d Printing – a new frontier
I have decided it is about time that I dive into the 3d printing arena, and finally pick a printer up. Since Christmas, I have been hording my amazon gift certificates, originally with the plan of purchasing a widescreen high-end computer monitor, for about $600. However, that goal is rather far away, and the money…