Major Update & Improvements for Pro2 and N Series

[claytony565]

I just did all of the updates and now the holes on my parts are out of round? Is there some kind of offset that changed?

Would you like to share the .idea, .gcode and .data files with us to test?

It turns out it was a broken coupler, it just so happened to be at the same time I had done the updates.

[Vicky@Raise3D]

I just did all of the updates and now the holes on my parts are out of round? Is there some kind of offset that changed?

Would you like to share the .idea, .gcode and .data files with us to test?

It turns out it was a broken coupler, it just so happened to be at the same time I had done the updates.

Thanks for your update!

[DeX]

RaiseTouch _ Advanced _ Load/Unload Timeout settings:
I may set numbers between 5 and 999999 sec but it turns into minutes then! not seconds. check it please!
thank you!

Upd.
wait a minute: load and unload what? filament or gcode?!

[Vicky@Raise3D]

RaiseTouch _ Advanced _ Load/Unload Timeout settings:
I may set numbers between 5 and 999999 sec but it turns into minutes then! not seconds. check it please!
thank you!

Upd.
wait a minute: load and unload what? filament or gcode?!

It is for filament load and unload.
It should be a bug, should be shown in minutes.

[DeX]

It is for filament load and unload.
...

Great! No more extruded kilometers of a filament on the floor!
I would set it to 1 minute.

[crimsonyoshi]

Just to toss some general info out for the few people that will find this on page 2 of this topic...

Ideamaker 3.3.0 seems to be handling a 165MB .stl file just fine. The object is roughly (in inches) 3x3x10 in size, mostly hollow and contains 15 million triangles. Slicing of the model for my pro2plus took roughly 30 seconds on my machine (it honestly took longer to open the file in ideamaker than it did to slice it). The only semi-expected downside is when trying to freely rotate the object in ideamaker, there's a lot of visual lag (and I have a fairly powerful computer). It seems the CPU is handling the calls to rotate the object, might I suggest offloading some of that to the GPU (need a check in code to make sure one is present, and perhaps ask the user if they wish to do this)?

[Vicky@Raise3D]

The main burden for ideaMaker is it is analyzing the model during loading to calculate all the triangle surfaces and whether there has any error on model. And the model will be place onto the build plate after rotating by default. It is in CPU. You can disable this option under Preferences.

[AFTECH]

Hi and thanks for this new versions
I've got a first issue while using these updates
Speed pause/stop was enabled but for some printings i already use a "pause at height" in the gcode
If the pause/stop is enabled every time i want to resume the printing, the printer try to print and then go back to pause with the message "the user M2000 paused the print"
If i disable speed pause/stop it works as before the update.
I also had a problem yesterday morning the extruder lowering actuator became crazy and moved both hot ends at high speed non stop.
I had to turn off the power supply to stop it

With the Fast Stop enabled, the print pause will have delay compared with Fast Stop disabled?

The extruder issue might be related to new update, we optimize some default values in firmware which can only be processed properly with touchscreen reboot after complete the new firmware update.

No with the Fast Stop enabled the print pause at the right height but it's imposible to resume the print after that.
So i've disabled this function and now it works
But for dual extrusion i don't know why there's no purge when i use dual extrusion

[Vicky@Raise3D]

Hi and thanks for this new versions
I've got a first issue while using these updates
Speed pause/stop was enabled but for some printings i already use a "pause at height" in the gcode
If the pause/stop is enabled every time i want to resume the printing, the printer try to print and then go back to pause with the message "the user M2000 paused the print"
If i disable speed pause/stop it works as before the update.
I also had a problem yesterday morning the extruder lowering actuator became crazy and moved both hot ends at high speed non stop.
I had to turn off the power supply to stop it

With the Fast Stop enabled, the print pause will have delay compared with Fast Stop disabled?

The extruder issue might be related to new update, we optimize some default values in firmware which can only be processed properly with touchscreen reboot after complete the new firmware update.

No with the Fast Stop enabled the print pause at the right height but it's imposible to resume the print after that.
So i've disabled this function and now it works
But for dual extrusion i don't know why there's no purge when i use dual extrusion

Thanks for your information. I check with the software team. They found some bugs with FastPause working with pause code. Please temporarily disable it. We will fix the bug.

[TheDude]

Raise3D Team and Community,

Has anyone else experienced a sudden occurrence of blobs and zits post upgrade to the new firmware, touchscreen, and ideamaker software?

Take a look at the photo attached. Item o the right is prior to the upgrade. Item on the left is post the upgrade. I’ve even tried printing it twice to ensure the first wasn’t just a fluke.

Also, both attempts the printer crashed on the wipe tower and thus started stringing filament everywhere.

I’m using my original slice profiles and geometry.

Can you help me understand what is happening?

[Vicky@Raise3D]

Raise3D Team and Community,

Has anyone else experienced a sudden occurrence of blobs and zits post upgrade to the new firmware, touchscreen, and ideamaker software?

Take a look at the photo attached. Item o the right is prior to the upgrade. Item on the left is post the upgrade. I’ve even tried printing it twice to ensure the first wasn’t just a fluke.

Also, both attempts the printer crashed on the wipe tower and thus started stringing filament everywhere.

I’m using my original slice profiles and geometry.

Can you help me understand what is happening?

Do you still have the old one's gcode and data file on hand?
May I ask the stl, gcode and date files for both old and new prints to have a look?

[Spud]

I've just updated the firmware to 0-0-.66.
The bed movement is so slow to initially get near the extruder.

Here is what happens;
Once the extruders/bed are up to temp the bed moves up to find home = normal speed as before firmware update.
Once it finds home the bed drops down and then real slowly creeps back up before printing the thick line on the bed.
Before the update, it wasn't so slow.

How do I speed this up?

[Vicky@Raise3D]

I've just updated the firmware to 0-0-.66.
The bed movement is so slow to initially get near the extruder.

Here is what happens;
Once the extruders/bed are up to temp the bed moves up to find home = normal speed as before firmware update.
Once it finds home the bed drops down and then real slowly creeps back up before printing the thick line on the bed.
Before the update, it wasn't so slow.

How do I speed this up?

We update this to improve homing accuracy of the Z for first layer height
It should be wrote inside firmware code, not able to reach to edit.

[Spud]

We update this to improve homing accuracy of the Z for first layer height
It should be wrote inside firmware code, not able to reach to edit.

The higher speed didn't show any accuracy issues. It was dead-on.
Now its just slower....painfully slower.

[Deepspaceobject]

I am beginning to feel like the poor relation here!

I have the humble N1 which I am starting to regret buying, there is never any improvements or updates on offer for this printer apart from Ideamaker. It is dual extruder but so difficult to use the two together than I now just use it as a single extruder. you are now offering the Pro 2 with smart hot ends and extruders, will that mod be available for the N1?

When I look through the forum for mods and suggestions as to how to improve my printer it is all N2, N2, N2. come on Raise3D it still cost me well over 2,000 pounds sterling, how about some help for us more basic users!

[Vicky@Raise3D]

I am beginning to feel like the poor relation here!

I have the humble N1 which I am starting to regret buying, there is never any improvements or updates on offer for this printer apart from Ideamaker. It is dual extruder but so difficult to use the two together than I now just use it as a single extruder. you are now offering the Pro 2 with smart hot ends and extruders, will that mod be available for the N1?

When I look through the forum for mods and suggestions as to how to improve my printer it is all N2, N2, N2. come on Raise3D it still cost me well over 2,000 pounds sterling, how about some help for us more basic users!

The ideaMaker and RaiseTouch updates listed in this post are available for N1 included in N series.
And all the upgraded kit, such as Run-out Sensor, Camera, Bondtech Extruder and Hotend Silicone Cover for N series are all able to use on N1.

[tja]

I have the humble N1 which I am starting to regret buying

I have had my N1 for a little over 2 years now and I don't regret buying it for a second. At it's price point it was a much better product than the competition were offering.

there is never any improvements or updates on offer for this printer apart from Ideamaker

I have upgraded mine in a number of ways...

Bond Tech extruders
Capricorn PTFE filament guide tubes
Power supply and Electronics box fan quietening mods
Door hinge extenders
Plexiglas lid prop
Cold end 40mm Noctua fans
Internal camera

These were not Raise3D upgrades per se, but you can get all the info from this forum or just google it.

It is dual extruder but so difficult to use the two together than I now just use it as a single extruder

Dual printing has an extra learning curve and takes time to get right. You need to know what will work and you need to calibrate the N1 to accurately align both nozzles, but when you get it right the results can be excellent. I don't believe that competitive printers are any better in this regard.

If you need help with any N1 modifications, feel free to ask. There are a number of us on here that will be able to help you.

[Deepspaceobject]

Hi TJA, thank you for your reply, much appreciated. It sounds like you are having a good experience with your printer.

(1) Could I ask where you acquired the info and parts for the Power supply and Electronics box fan quietening mods?

(2) Did you find the Bond Tech upgrade made a big difference?

(3) I would like to add a second LED strip to the left hand side of my N1, do you know if it can be run from the same power source as the right hand strip?

Sorry for all the questions.

[tja]

You're welcome

1. See my post viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2866#p18450

2. Yes, I think it's a worthwhile improvement. I was using an overhead gantry for the filament reel, so that it didn't have to feed the filament through the guide tubes. It was the only way I could get TPU to feed reliably. With the Bond Tech extruders and the Capricorn PTFE tubes, the TPU is working well. Also the extruders are a lot lighter, meaning that vibration artifacts are reduced.

3. LED strips use relatively little power, so yes it will be fine. But an obvious question is why do you need it? I taped a piece of white card over the left side window to reflect the light from the right strip. This helped to see black prints on the camera feed.

[AirtomicEng]

Raise3D Team and Community,

Has anyone else experienced a sudden occurrence of blobs and zits post upgrade to the new firmware, touchscreen, and ideamaker software?

Take a look at the photo attached. Item o the right is prior to the upgrade. Item on the left is post the upgrade. I’ve even tried printing it twice to ensure the first wasn’t just a fluke.

Also, both attempts the printer crashed on the wipe tower and thus started stringing filament everywhere.

I’m using my original slice profiles and geometry.

Can you help me understand what is happening?

Do you still have the old one's gcode and data file on hand?
May I ask the stl, gcode and date files for both old and new prints to have a look?

Are there any updates on this issue? I just tried using dual extrusion with PLA and PVA and while the PVA was fine, I noticed that when the print head switched back to the left nozzle, it always shoots out a huge amount of material very quickly that leads to the zits experienced above. The only thing I can figure is that when the left nozzle drops, the extruder motor has to push out extra material to compensate and its simply over-compensating and shooting out too much material.

I also want to point out that it only does this when using the right nozzle to print supports. When the right nozzle is used to print out separate items, there is no 'blobbing' effect.