My current 3D printer setup (M3D)
My Environment:
Lenovo Netbook with Windows 7 x86 (1GB RAM)
Garage with 20 degrees of celsius
M3D Software version v 1.3.5.0
Filaments: 3D Ink and 3D Prima (both PLA)
External Feed of Filament
I am using as a Spool Holder the design by evandepol.
For the rod I am using a 12mm diameter wood rod , which I had already in my garage.
I have attached on the left and right hand side 2 circle boards(with a 12mm drill) as a limiter to keep the filament on the rod.
With a swiss army knife I clean the noozle after it's warming up before every print, to get sure the print bed is clean.
I use the knife also for releasing the printed object.
Calibration & Offsets:
In the software version 1.3.5.0 it is possible to enter larger numbers than 0.50, great for entering larger offsets.
So I entered my offsets like this: FR -1,15 | FL -0.80 | BR +0,20 | BL + 0,65
Using 250g 3D Ink Filament:
For that I am using a shorter vertical rod of 15cm length.
The horizontal rod is 16cm long.
Because of the low weight I am using the filament with the spool.
Using 1kg 3D Prima Filament:
For this one I am using a longer vertical rod with a length of 24cm, to get more space between filament and 3D printer.
The horitontal rod is here the same like above with 16cm length.
For the 1kg filament I only cut off the inches I need for the project to print and hang it on the rod. The 1kg roll is too heavy to be pulled by the M3D.