Build Log: Fun King 3D FK-1 3D Printer
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The FK-1 has done it's first print and it did not go well. I should preface it with the fact that I am still learning a lot of new things, but more so, I did not do any initial calibrations. I had decided quite a while ago that I would be printing a 3DBenchy as my first print because it is a model I am familiar with.
So during a live stream, I printed this:
Yes, that is a complete and total mess. But the point was for the printer to push filament for the first time.
Yesterday during a stream, I attempted another benchy and was having a consistent layer shift in about the same spot every time. I moved away from the benchy and printed a calibration cube and ended up with this:
Not the greatest, but not bad. Size wise, it was very, VERY close to 20x20x20.
So as a last ditch effort last night, I dialed in a few more slicer settings and upped my X motor current a bit more and printed another benchy. Here is the outcome:
Not perfect by any means, but the closest I have to a good print.
This has all been on a temporary bed. I am using the leaf out of an Ikea kitchen table until my sheet of MIC-6 aluminum gets here (today.) Once I get it drilled and mounted, I should be able to get it dialed in much better and have more consistent results.
Thanks for reading and Print On!
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Just wanted to drop in with a quick update:
Joe from Project R3D (https://www.projectr3d.com/) has jumped on board with sponsoring the FK-1! He has provided a DueX5 so that I can run 4 independent Z motors and setup auto leveling on the carriage that carries the X and Y axes. He also provided a Duet Maestro so I can design an enclosure in case someone wants a cheaper option when building a FK-1.
So with this, the next step is getting the 4 ball screws and getting them mounted. My plan is to have this done, tuned, and functioning by ERRF!
Thanks for reading!
