My first 3D print, after assembly, with Anet A6

[MikeH]

So what I am getting from this thread is the Anet A6 is not a bad machine but does need upgrades?

Id say upgrades are optional, Im enjoying mine as it is. I think upgrades are for uber geeks

 

[Descartex]

So what I am getting from this thread is the Anet A6 is not a bad machine but does need upgrades?

In my experience, both machines (A8, what i have and A6) needs some upgrades, that can be easily done by the proper machine, and you can use the construction of these upgrades as a learning process.
Also, I have no doubt that for the most of the "diy" purposes is enough with any of them. With a simple knowledge you can achieve almost professional results.
Regards.

 

[Deleted member 103]

and this is my first almost finished product.

 

[Deleted member 103]

New Video

 

[Descartex]

and this is my first almost finished product.

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ABS???

 

[Deleted member 103]

ABS???

No, for now only PLA.

 

[Descartex]

No, for now only PLA.

I could not tame ABS yet. I used PETG with a very good results of strength and impact resistance...

 

[Deleted member 103]

I could not tame ABS yet. I used PETG with a very good results of strength and impact resistance...

PETG ?
Have not known until today.
Where do you buy it? Do you have a link?

 

[Descartex]

PETG ?
Have not known until today.
Where do you buy it? Do you have a link?

Yes, I bought it on www.cartucho.es
For sure there must be a shop on your country that sells it.

 

[Deleted member 103]

Yes, I bought it on www.cartucho.es
For sure there must be a shop on your country that sells it.

WOW! It is cheaper than at Aliexpress.

 

[Descartex]

WOW! It is cheaper than at Aliexpress.

How much they charge to your country?
They are from Spain... they delivers for free if you buy more than 20€.
I also found some PETG spools on Amazon at good price, I have the Premium and it worths

 

[Deleted member 103]

I have already ordered this, next time I order with you.

 

[Deleted member 103]

Hi @Descartex ,

what parameters do you use for PETG?
My print result with PETG is not so good.

 

[Descartex]

Hi @Descartex ,

what parameters do you use for PETG?
My print result with PETG is not so good.

235 nozzle, 50 heatbed the first 20 layers, then shutdown

 

[Deleted member 103]

I use Cura 14.07, where can I set "heatbed the first 20 layers, then shutdown"?

 

[Descartex]

There is no option on Cura to set it, I used Simplify and also Slic3r...
Dont worry about the heatbed, in theory, is not needed for PETG, so you can let it turned on.
Can you upload any pic about the results you are getting? Perhaps its not a temperature problem.
Regards.

 

[Deleted member 103]

Here is a photo.
So, either the parameters do not match or my PETG is bad quality.

 

[Descartex]

Maybe you have to increase de infill %

 

[ilan]

Here is a photo.
So, either the parameters do not match or my PETG is bad quality.

Try to decrease the speed when you make the pins.

 

[Deleted member 103]

Try to decrease the speed when you make the pins.

This is not possible, the pins are not created separately.