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Does the Plus print 50% faster than the V2 on all quality settings, or does the faster print speed just mean it can print faster at the lowest quality settings?
New User U
on Jul 12, 2017
Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2
Monoprice Maker Select Plus 3D Printer
BEST ANSWER: Its capable of faster speeds due to its design. I would not say 2x faster consistently as it really depends on what you are trying to print and how the machine is actually configured.
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- Chris A Staff on Jan 24, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Its capable of faster speeds due to its design. I would not say 2x faster consistently as it really depends on what you are trying to print and how the machine is actually configured.
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- Chris A Staff on Jan 24, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 29, 2016
The product page states in the Full Specs section that the printing speed is 150mm/s. However, the User's Guide says 70mm/s. I don't know which is correct.
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- Michael D on May 27, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 13, 2017
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Does anybody have any suggest settings for this filament in Cura using the Maker Select V2? I've tried all sorts of combinations but nothing seems to work.
Kelsey F
on Oct 28, 2017
Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2
Monoprice Premium 3D Printer Filament PETG 1.75mm, 1kg/Spool, Black
BEST ANSWER: If you have a PEI sheet on a heated bed, that should be enough for it to stick (I'd suggest around 70-75 C for the bed temp, ~248 C for the extruder temp.)
I use feeler gauges for leveling my bed and the 3 mm one works well for PLA & PETG (I suggest a z-offset around .1, but you may have to play with it - Cura has the z-offset option as a plugin you can install).
PETG prints better when printed slowly (< 60 mm/s) and needs slightly more of a gap than PLA - it doesn't do well when squished (hence the z-offset + 3 mm nozzle/bed gap).
PETG also needs more retraction as it tends to ooze - I am currently at 1.95 mm retraction distance @ 50 mm/s speed. Retracting at layer change and enabling z-hop when retracted has worked well for me.
Also, I see varying reports on this, but unless your model to be printed has a lot of bridging, I suggest not using the fan (or, at least, not anywhere near 100%).
I also set my flow to 120%, but I'm not sure that's necessary.
Alas, with different printers, filaments, and environments, there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. But these are good places to start.
I should also ask if you've printed with other filaments like PLA, then PETG? I ended up with partial clogs in my nozzle that manifested as the filament curling back up towards the nozzle as soon as it exits. If you're experiencing this, you may just need some cleaning filament.
I know it's a lot but I hope it helps!
I use feeler gauges for leveling my bed and the 3 mm one works well for PLA & PETG (I suggest a z-offset around .1, but you may have to play with it - Cura has the z-offset option as a plugin you can install).
PETG prints better when printed slowly (< 60 mm/s) and needs slightly more of a gap than PLA - it doesn't do well when squished (hence the z-offset + 3 mm nozzle/bed gap).
PETG also needs more retraction as it tends to ooze - I am currently at 1.95 mm retraction distance @ 50 mm/s speed. Retracting at layer change and enabling z-hop when retracted has worked well for me.
Also, I see varying reports on this, but unless your model to be printed has a lot of bridging, I suggest not using the fan (or, at least, not anywhere near 100%).
I also set my flow to 120%, but I'm not sure that's necessary.
Alas, with different printers, filaments, and environments, there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. But these are good places to start.
I should also ask if you've printed with other filaments like PLA, then PETG? I ended up with partial clogs in my nozzle that manifested as the filament curling back up towards the nozzle as soon as it exits. If you're experiencing this, you may just need some cleaning filament.
I know it's a lot but I hope it helps!
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- New User U on May 17, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If you have a PEI sheet on a heated bed, that should be enough for it to stick (I'd suggest around 70-75 C for the bed temp, ~248 C for the extruder temp.)
I use feeler gauges for leveling my bed and the 3 mm one works well for PLA & PETG (I suggest a z-offset around .1, but you may have to play with it - Cura has the z-offset option as a plugin you can install).
PETG prints better when printed slowly (< 60 mm/s) and needs slightly more of a gap than PLA - it doesn't do well when squished (hence the z-offset + 3 mm nozzle/bed gap).
PETG also needs more retraction as it tends to ooze - I am currently at 1.95 mm retraction distance @ 50 mm/s speed. Retracting at layer change and enabling z-hop when retracted has worked well for me.
Also, I see varying reports on this, but unless your model to be printed has a lot of bridging, I suggest not using the fan (or, at least, not anywhere near 100%).
I also set my flow to 120%, but I'm not sure that's necessary.
Alas, with different printers, filaments, and environments, there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. But these are good places to start.
I should also ask if you've printed with other filaments like PLA, then PETG? I ended up with partial clogs in my nozzle that manifested as the filament curling back up towards the nozzle as soon as it exits. If you're experiencing this, you may just need some cleaning filament.
I know it's a lot but I hope it helps!
I use feeler gauges for leveling my bed and the 3 mm one works well for PLA & PETG (I suggest a z-offset around .1, but you may have to play with it - Cura has the z-offset option as a plugin you can install).
PETG prints better when printed slowly (< 60 mm/s) and needs slightly more of a gap than PLA - it doesn't do well when squished (hence the z-offset + 3 mm nozzle/bed gap).
PETG also needs more retraction as it tends to ooze - I am currently at 1.95 mm retraction distance @ 50 mm/s speed. Retracting at layer change and enabling z-hop when retracted has worked well for me.
Also, I see varying reports on this, but unless your model to be printed has a lot of bridging, I suggest not using the fan (or, at least, not anywhere near 100%).
I also set my flow to 120%, but I'm not sure that's necessary.
Alas, with different printers, filaments, and environments, there's rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. But these are good places to start.
I should also ask if you've printed with other filaments like PLA, then PETG? I ended up with partial clogs in my nozzle that manifested as the filament curling back up towards the nozzle as soon as it exits. If you're experiencing this, you may just need some cleaning filament.
I know it's a lot but I hope it helps!
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- New User U on May 17, 2018
Try much colder than recommended when I print in the 220-240 range it comes out really stringy. When I print at around 205 it turns out much less transparent but holds layers well. Honestly just play around with a small object with many different temps until you are happy with the look/strength.
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- Michael D on Jun 24, 2018
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Does the currently sold model (as of 2/28/17) require the grounding mod to correct the temperature swing/fluctuations in the hot-end and heated bed?
Dennis H
on Feb 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. I remember reading about this with earlier models - but I believe this issue has been corrected at this time. I received mine on Mar 8, and the temp is extremely stable.
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- Randal H on Mar 26, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No. I remember reading about this with earlier models - but I believe this issue has been corrected at this time. I received mine on Mar 8, and the temp is extremely stable.
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- Randal H on Mar 26, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
Mine arrived on 01/05/18 and the temperature seems pretty stable. You should have no problem
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- New User U on Jan 7, 2018
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what are the overall physical dimension, i.e. the footprint of the whole printer?
A shopper
on Feb 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the measurements of the printer:
Width - 16"
Length and Depth- 15 1/4"
Height - 15 1/4" - 23" with the spool holder with our filament spools.
Here are the measurements of the control box:
Width - 4 3/4"
Length - 13 1/2"
Height - 4 1/2"
Width - 16"
Length and Depth- 15 1/4"
Height - 15 1/4" - 23" with the spool holder with our filament spools.
Here are the measurements of the control box:
Width - 4 3/4"
Length - 13 1/2"
Height - 4 1/2"
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- Mark P Staff on Mar 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the measurements of the printer:
Width - 16"
Length and Depth- 15 1/4"
Height - 15 1/4" - 23" with the spool holder with our filament spools.
Here are the measurements of the control box:
Width - 4 3/4"
Length - 13 1/2"
Height - 4 1/2"
Width - 16"
Length and Depth- 15 1/4"
Height - 15 1/4" - 23" with the spool holder with our filament spools.
Here are the measurements of the control box:
Width - 4 3/4"
Length - 13 1/2"
Height - 4 1/2"
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- Mark P Staff on Mar 31, 2017
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Would this printer be able to print in carbon fiber or stainless steel infused pla?
A shopper
on May 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The hybrid PLAs I've seen use the same temps as standard PLA and should be just fine, do keep in mind that some of those heavier duty filaments may cause extra wear though- Proto-pasta has some of what you mention and have a note to that effect (so you may have to replace nozzles more often for example) I would not be surprised if other brands have similar warnings in their descriptive text so you might want to check there first!
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- Daisy C on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The hybrid PLAs I've seen use the same temps as standard PLA and should be just fine, do keep in mind that some of those heavier duty filaments may cause extra wear though- Proto-pasta has some of what you mention and have a note to that effect (so you may have to replace nozzles more often for example) I would not be surprised if other brands have similar warnings in their descriptive text so you might want to check there first!
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- Daisy C on Jun 26, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 18, 2017
I have printed with Hatchbox Carbon Fiber-PLA with no issue
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- New User U on Jun 21, 2017
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is there an european plug version ?
A shopper
on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The ine I rcvd has a 110 to 220 switching power supply and standard iec (house shaped three prong) plug, euro cords should work fine, but I would check the power supply specs carefully, to verify that the power supply does in fact support being switched to 220. Your mileage may vary, but as long as you find out about the power supply prior to plugging in, and manually make sure the 110-220 switch has been set properly.
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- Eric M on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The ine I rcvd has a 110 to 220 switching power supply and standard iec (house shaped three prong) plug, euro cords should work fine, but I would check the power supply specs carefully, to verify that the power supply does in fact support being switched to 220. Your mileage may vary, but as long as you find out about the power supply prior to plugging in, and manually make sure the 110-220 switch has been set properly.
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- Eric M on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2016
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how do I download cura?
A shopper
on Dec 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: its on the sd card that they sent you. names iiip.exe
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- Chad T on Dec 26, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: its on the sd card that they sent you. names iiip.exe
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- Chad T on Dec 26, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
I had to download Cura from ultimaker dot com/en/products/cura-software/list I wasn't able to use the version included on the microSD card because I'm running Linux.
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- New User U on Dec 30, 2016
I went to the cura website. I just Googled it. When you do, select the prusa printer.
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- Jeremy C on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
your go the website and download it. Google cura.
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- Joey H on Dec 26, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
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Can i buy an enclosure for it?
MICHAEL B
on Feb 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we would not carry an enclosure for the printer. I do apologize for any inconvenience.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we would not carry an enclosure for the printer. I do apologize for any inconvenience.
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 21, 2017
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Do you ship to UK?
A shopper
on Jan 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, we do indeed ship internationally! If you have further questions for specific countries please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team via live chat or phones. Thank you for your question!
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- New User U Staff on Jan 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, we do indeed ship internationally! If you have further questions for specific countries please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team via live chat or phones. Thank you for your question!
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- New User U Staff on Jan 9, 2017
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Do I need to install Cura 2 or Cura 15.04?
A shopper
on Dec 6, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Cura 2.x can have issues with adding solid layers to your model if a minor error happens in a face join or hole. If this happens, use 15.4. I am using both, I only switch from 2.x if needed as it is much more convenient. ALWAYS check your layers before printing as it can save you heartache when you discover a problem in a big print 3/4 of the way through.
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- William M on Dec 30, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Cura 2.x can have issues with adding solid layers to your model if a minor error happens in a face join or hole. If this happens, use 15.4. I am using both, I only switch from 2.x if needed as it is much more convenient. ALWAYS check your layers before printing as it can save you heartache when you discover a problem in a big print 3/4 of the way through.
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- William M on Dec 30, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
My Maker Select 3d that I just received did not come with cura on the sd card. I was able to go to the site and look at the different versions. If you get one of the 2.0 versions it will not have the Prusa Mendel I3 as mentioned in the manual. I played around with it a bit and was able to get it to work buy entering a custom printer. I am going to try the 15.04 version setup as in the manual to see if I get the same, better or worse quality prints. This is my first 3d printer and there is so much to learn.
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- New User U on Dec 20, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2016
You can also use either of those you mentioned, and I have played around with several versions, some of the new versions of cura have different raft settings, and that can help you in some cases, if you are having problems getting things to stick...
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- Eric M on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 11, 2016
I got the version off the ultimaker site, and it's sooooo much better than the old one that comes stock with this printer. It's got everything you need to get started, and a more modern interface. Just remember that this is a clone of the Prusa i3
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- James V on Dec 14, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
I recommend Cura 15.04. The manual says to configure the printer as a “Prusa Mendel i3”. This option is available in Cura 15.04 but not in Cura 2.
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- New User U on Dec 30, 2016
Cura is on the microSD card as the file IIIP-i3.exe (for a printer received in December 2016).
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- New User U on Dec 25, 2016
It comes with a version of Cura customized for the printer.
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- William Amazon B on Dec 10, 2016
I just downloaded it from the latest version and installed.
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- Johnnie R on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
Im using version 15 right now with super results
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- Jim J on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2016
I'm using cura2 with no issues
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- New User U on Jan 5, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
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Is this compatible with the Maker Select v2 printer?
A shopper
on May 8, 2018
Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2
Monoprice Genuine E3D V6 Lite - 1.75mm - 12V - Direct
What is the power consumption of this printer?
A shopper
on Sep 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It all depends and is hard to answer this question...the power consumption will vary depending on what you print and what temp is set on both the print bed and print head. Sorry I don't have numbers to give you but it would be very hard for someone to answer I think.
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- Jason W on Mar 3, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It all depends and is hard to answer this question...the power consumption will vary depending on what you print and what temp is set on both the print bed and print head. Sorry I don't have numbers to give you but it would be very hard for someone to answer I think.
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- Jason W on Mar 3, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2017
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The unit ships with a spool holder (plastic part with giant nut) that can't hold a 1kg spool (it's too narrow). Do you carry a wider spool holder (by 1inch) or am I going to need to design and print my own?
Tweeks
on Dec 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: They may have changed the holder since you asked this question, but as of March 2017 the included holder fits Hatchbox 1kg spools. Hope that helps others!
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- Kris T on Mar 28, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: They may have changed the holder since you asked this question, but as of March 2017 the included holder fits Hatchbox 1kg spools. Hope that helps others!
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- Kris T on Mar 28, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 9, 2017
Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not carry a longer spool holder to accommodate larger spools of filament. We recommend searching the web for a pre-designed spool holder you can print as there are many readily available as provided by the maker community. I apologize for the inconvenience
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 18, 2017
There are several replacement spool holders that you can print for yourself on Thingiverse. Just search for Monoprice spool holder
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- New User U on Jan 7, 2018
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Does this come assembled?
Andrew L
on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Only 6 screws (included) have to be attached with a hex key (included). Also 4 cables have to be connected, but they are clearly labeled and well designed. If you can use a screwdriver and plug in cords then you're good to go.
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- New User U on May 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Only 6 screws (included) have to be attached with a hex key (included). Also 4 cables have to be connected, but they are clearly labeled and well designed. If you can use a screwdriver and plug in cords then you're good to go.
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- New User U on May 14, 2017
This is not an assembled product and the included instructions are not particularly helpful. Plan accordingly.
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- New User U on Jun 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2017
No, you have to attach 4 screws to secure the gantry in place and two screws to secure the spool holder.
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- New User U on Nov 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2016
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Does this ship with thermal run away protection in the firmware?
A shopper
on Oct 5, 2018
Where can I find a slicer profile for this printer?
A shopper
on Dec 1, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Honestly, the included software defaults are not that bad. Of course different filaments/brands of filaments will have slightly different settings, but I've found that 210C for the extruder and 70C for the bed works great without rafts. My normal basic settings are 0.2mm layer height, 0.8 shell thickness, 0.6 bottom/top thickness, 10% fill density, 210C extruder, 70C bed, and no rafts for PLA. Also, make sure your nozzle size is set to 0.4mm. As long as you have the bed leveled properly, it produces good quality, fast prints.
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- Taylor R on Dec 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Honestly, the included software defaults are not that bad. Of course different filaments/brands of filaments will have slightly different settings, but I've found that 210C for the extruder and 70C for the bed works great without rafts. My normal basic settings are 0.2mm layer height, 0.8 shell thickness, 0.6 bottom/top thickness, 10% fill density, 210C extruder, 70C bed, and no rafts for PLA. Also, make sure your nozzle size is set to 0.4mm. As long as you have the bed leveled properly, it produces good quality, fast prints.
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- Taylor R on Dec 2, 2016
Though it's not obvious, profiles for the "Cura" slicer are included on the microSD card included with the printer. The Cura slicer profiles are embedded within the sample "*.gcode" files. I loaded my current profile in Cura 15.04.6 by going to "File" > "Load Profile from GCode..." and selecting file "1.gcode" from the microSD card. The profile from the gcode works better for me than the Cura default profile.
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- New User U on Dec 30, 2016
for Cura the instructions say to use Prusa i3, so far this seems to be working well.
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- New User U on Dec 2, 2016
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does the recent v2 have the modded mosfet fix?
Bryan M
on Nov 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. The connectors are upgraded so it's not as bad as earlier models, but the board itself still can overheat and cause problems. MOSFET mod is highly recommended for safety, and mandatory if you're printing ABS or other materials with high bed temp.
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- Steven P on Dec 24, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. The connectors are upgraded so it's not as bad as earlier models, but the board itself still can overheat and cause problems. MOSFET mod is highly recommended for safety, and mandatory if you're printing ABS or other materials with high bed temp.
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- Steven P on Dec 24, 2017
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Has anyone got this working with the latest version of Cura (3.0) ?
A shopper
on Oct 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I just chose the Prusia i3 (as suggested somewhere on the net, it escapes me) and it's been working fine. One thing I've noticed though, is when I imported the profile for the machine in Simplify3D it reduced the Z-Height from 200mm to 180mm (Cura defaults Prusia i3 to 200mm). .
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- Kelsey F on Nov 23, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I just chose the Prusia i3 (as suggested somewhere on the net, it escapes me) and it's been working fine. One thing I've noticed though, is when I imported the profile for the machine in Simplify3D it reduced the Z-Height from 200mm to 180mm (Cura defaults Prusia i3 to 200mm). .
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- Kelsey F on Nov 23, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2017
I use the Prusa settings as well. It was a little more challenging than on Cura 17. I made some small overrides to make it more Monoprice-friendly, but alas, I can't remember which ones I tweaked.
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- TIMOTHY H on May 7, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2017
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Is this a good option for beginners? I am also looking at the Cube 3 printer which seems like it might be a little more user friendly.
A shopper
on Nov 26, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The Cube 3 and M3D printer brands are built like macs are for computers, when you get this you are buying a windows machine. It runs better and costs less, but a bit more assembly is required. Assembly for me took about an hour, which is nothing compared to print times. Optimizing took about 4 more hours, but that's to get the perfect print, which is part of the joy. There was some hex screws to assemble the main pieces together, and sliding them in was a bit of a hassle. But once it's setup, it's setup. I have it plugged into a commercial server right now and can print files remotely through my phone on Cura. You can find cheap filaments on EBay for ~12$, I had the most luck so far with ABS despite what other people say.
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The Cube 3 and M3D printer brands are built like macs are for computers, when you get this you are buying a windows machine. It runs better and costs less, but a bit more assembly is required. Assembly for me took about an hour, which is nothing compared to print times. Optimizing took about 4 more hours, but that's to get the perfect print, which is part of the joy. There was some hex screws to assemble the main pieces together, and sliding them in was a bit of a hassle. But once it's setup, it's setup. I have it plugged into a commercial server right now and can print files remotely through my phone on Cura. You can find cheap filaments on EBay for ~12$, I had the most luck so far with ABS despite what other people say.
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- New User U on Nov 30, 2016
Yes and no. Once you complete the required maintenance to set this printer up (look for the google groups, they don't mention this stuff here) you can reliably print objects. Cube probably is a bit more user friendly, but you'll pay for that with each roll of filament. There's a learning curve with all 3D printers, and it's very important to study your failed prints to learn what went wrong. I made dozens of misprints to be where I am today, but it's the only way to learn this new field.
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- James V on Dec 14, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
This printer has a very quick assembly out of the box, with included instructions + pictures to set up. After that, printing is as easy as loading a file using Cura into a SD card, and pressing print. Keep in mind, cartridges for the Cube 3 are a bit more expensive than others, but with this printer you can buy basically any standard roll of PLA for around $20. I'd recommend looking up some reviews on YouTube for both.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2016
- Purchased on Oct 24, 2016
This is good for beginners that like to tinker that are on a budget. My first printer and i was printing within an hour of receiving the package. The price tag is great, but as such you will lose some features, like auto-bed leveling.
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- New User U on Dec 2, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2016
Yes this printer is super easy to use I use the recomended CURA and WOW nothing to it.
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- Jim J on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2016
I recommend getting a more expensive prebuilt printer. Fixing this can be tricky
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- Eddy E on Dec 29, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 15, 2016
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I was notified by OctoPrint of the following:
"Warning! Your printer's firmware is known to lack mandatory safety features (e.g. thermal runaway protection). This is a fire risk."
How do I update the firmware to include thermal runaway protection so that the printer is not a fire hazard?
"Warning! Your printer's firmware is known to lack mandatory safety features (e.g. thermal runaway protection). This is a fire risk."
How do I update the firmware to include thermal runaway protection so that the printer is not a fire hazard?
Bryson J
on Aug 9, 2018
Does this model support the Australian/New Zealand wall plug?
A shopper
on Nov 6, 2017
How to load and print a custom model?
A shopper
on Jan 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Install either Cura or Repetier which is located on the SD Card provided with the 3D Printer. Import a Model and then Slice the model to prepare for printing. Export to your SD Card or Connect and Print via USB.
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- Chris A Staff on Jan 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Install either Cura or Repetier which is located on the SD Card provided with the 3D Printer. Import a Model and then Slice the model to prepare for printing. Export to your SD Card or Connect and Print via USB.
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- Chris A Staff on Jan 16, 2017
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can this print 3.0mm filament?
New User U
on Feb 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sure, if you replace the: Extruder, Heating Block and the Nozzle and then reprogram the firmware.
Or you could by a printer that uses 3mm filament. Why you want one I have no idea, the filament costs and doesn't print any better or faster than this does.
Or you could by a printer that uses 3mm filament. Why you want one I have no idea, the filament costs and doesn't print any better or faster than this does.
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- Johnnie R on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2
BEST ANSWER: Sure, if you replace the: Extruder, Heating Block and the Nozzle and then reprogram the firmware.
Or you could by a printer that uses 3mm filament. Why you want one I have no idea, the filament costs and doesn't print any better or faster than this does.
Or you could by a printer that uses 3mm filament. Why you want one I have no idea, the filament costs and doesn't print any better or faster than this does.
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- Johnnie R on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2
It's designed to take 1.75mm but with a whole entirely new hot end assembly you might be able to pull it off.
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- Noah N on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
This only supports 1.75mm. You'd have to change out the head to support 3.0mm.
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- RICHARD S on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
No, not without significant modifications. It uses 1.75mm filament.
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- Jeffrey R on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
How much could those modifications cost?
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- New User U on Feb 11, 2017
No, not out of the box. Its designed for 1.75 filament.
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- Aaron J on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
No, it only prints 1.75mm filament.
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- Scott B on Feb 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
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Is it a heated print pad?
A shopper
on Jul 18, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it easily heats to 60C. It can hit 110C, but it quickly becomes a fire hazard. The Melzi board cannot handle that much current. There is a cheap $10 mosfet mod you can do to more reliably heat the bed to higher temperatures.
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- Jonathon M on Jul 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it easily heats to 60C. It can hit 110C, but it quickly becomes a fire hazard. The Melzi board cannot handle that much current. There is a cheap $10 mosfet mod you can do to more reliably heat the bed to higher temperatures.
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- Jonathon M on Jul 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2016
yes and it comes with a very good surface to print on. I wish the print matt was available for purchase.
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- Barry R on Jul 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 24, 2016
Yes. It's a typical 12V PCB-based heated bed.
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- Seth L on Jul 19, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 7, 2016
Yes. Heats to 200 plus in a couple minutes.
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- John H on Jul 18, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 19, 2016
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how long does a $20 roll of filament last?
A shopper
on Dec 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The answer depends on the amount of filament that is needed for each project. The amount of filament needed is calculated by the Slicing software you use to generate the g-code. I use Repetier software which gives the estimated printing time and the amount of filament needed. You will find yourself buying different colors of filament and different filament types (PLA, ABS, etc.). Buy a 1 Kg roll with your initial purchase. The roll will last a lot longer before the budget lets you buy other spools. Great 3D printer.
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- Paul F on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The answer depends on the amount of filament that is needed for each project. The amount of filament needed is calculated by the Slicing software you use to generate the g-code. I use Repetier software which gives the estimated printing time and the amount of filament needed. You will find yourself buying different colors of filament and different filament types (PLA, ABS, etc.). Buy a 1 Kg roll with your initial purchase. The roll will last a lot longer before the budget lets you buy other spools. Great 3D printer.
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- Paul F on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 8, 2016
It depends on how large the items are that you print! If you print a 4" cube with 100% infill it will be gone in no time. If you print little things with 10% infill it will last a LOT longer.
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- Kevin J on Dec 6, 2016
- Purchased on May 22, 2016
It really depends what you're printing, how often, and what settings you use for your prints. Small prints with low infill means very little plastic used, so it could last quite a while. However if you're printing large daily prints then it will go a lot quicker. And you may end up using more filament in the beginning as you get the printer "dialed-in" and print some of the user-recommended modifications. Hope this helps!
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- Ronald B on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on May 23, 2016
Depends on how often/ how big your prints are. I print 1-2 things a day that are about the size of my fist or a little smaller and a spool lasts me about a month, maybe a little less.
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- John B on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 9, 2016
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Are parts available for it? I would like a spare nozzle and nozzle guides.
A shopper
on Dec 2, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes there are nozzles available form many third party resellers. This unit uses the same parts as a Prusa i3. I bought the all-metal hotend upgrade from Micro Swiss and am very happy with the upgrade. This is a great first printer.
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- Jason W on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Yes there are nozzles available form many third party resellers. This unit uses the same parts as a Prusa i3. I bought the all-metal hotend upgrade from Micro Swiss and am very happy with the upgrade. This is a great first printer.
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- Jason W on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2016
Yes, there are replacement extruder tips. I think the printer comes with a brass one, and I think Monoprice sells it. There are aftermarket ones made of stainless steel (I think) that some say work better. I bought one, and I can't tell the difference. There is a white plastic sleeve (might be Teflon) about 4 mm outer diameter and 35 mm long that the filament flows through inside the heater block. I don't know if that is as available, but the printer comes with one extra tube. I don't know if that is the nozzle guide that you are speaking of. Hope this helps. Bjdoggie
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- Perry W on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2016
There is nothing online for Monoprice printers. However, there is a bit for “Wanhao Duplicator i3” out there, which is the OEM name for the printer that Monoprice resells. Better yet is to get stuff for “Prusa i3” which is the open source project that Wanhao cloned and is manufacturing as their Duplicator and Monoprice is selling as their Maker Select. The Prusa version is probably your best bet.
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- Michael M on Jan 8, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2016
atmost monoprice sells replacement parts like belts, nozzles, and wheels and nozzle heating elements. other than that i suggest looking around for other parts
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- Matthew M on Dec 5, 2016
- Purchased on Jul 12, 2016
Yes nozzles everything is avail online for this printer
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- Jim J on Dec 27, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 8, 2016
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Does it come with abs filament?
A shopper
on Aug 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. It does come with a very small sample of PLA filament. It will definitely print ABS if you prefer. But any filament you need you will have to purchase separately.
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- Chris C on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No. It does come with a very small sample of PLA filament. It will definitely print ABS if you prefer. But any filament you need you will have to purchase separately.
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- Chris C on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2016
Mine did. But just a couple sample rolls. You can buy the large rolls for about $20 each from Monoprice.
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- steve p on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2016
Comes with a small (10-20g?) sample of PLA filament. It can print ABS filament, though
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- Bryan D on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 22, 2016
No, It only comes with a fairly small amount of white PLA plastic
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- Hayden S on Aug 28, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 28, 2016
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Hey, fairly new to the 3d printing game, and was trying to calibrate my bed today. I noticed what looked like my heater bed being warped. (Note: I had noticed these same irregularities when I first got the printer, but thought it was because I was too green). When leveling the bed I would start at each corner, then move the print head to the other side. (Let's pretend we are looking at the front of the printer, and I am going from left to right.) I started noticing that my print head would get further away from the bed when I reached the halfway mark, and then it would be almost touching the bed once it reached the right side. So I put my level on it, and noticed that I can see day light from the other side. (I took pictures, would be happy to share). What I would like to know, is am I being crazy/paranoid about this? or will this directly effect my prints, and should I look at getting it replaced?
P.S. I love the printer, even with the possible warped bed it seems to do a great job printing. Very easy to jump into for a first time printee.
P.S. I love the printer, even with the possible warped bed it seems to do a great job printing. Very easy to jump into for a first time printee.
Rodney L
on Apr 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: For having my printer for almost a year I guess I never really noticed this issue but mine has a slight bow in the center as well. It never has affected me in any way so you should be fine. My only issue is the screw plate on one of the tabs is weaker then the others. Makes for leveling the bed a nightmare but I've managed thus far. Going back to your issue though do you use the printer mat that came with the printer? It could be a irregularitie in that and not the aluminum plate. Something to check. Might want to pull the heat plate off and take a straight edge to that and see if the aluminum is bent or if it is that pad. Hope this helps.
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- Zachary E on Apr 4, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: For having my printer for almost a year I guess I never really noticed this issue but mine has a slight bow in the center as well. It never has affected me in any way so you should be fine. My only issue is the screw plate on one of the tabs is weaker then the others. Makes for leveling the bed a nightmare but I've managed thus far. Going back to your issue though do you use the printer mat that came with the printer? It could be a irregularitie in that and not the aluminum plate. Something to check. Might want to pull the heat plate off and take a straight edge to that and see if the aluminum is bent or if it is that pad. Hope this helps.
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- Zachary E on Apr 4, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2016
Hey Rodney, it can be tricky getting it leveled, so it may be you just need to do some more tweaking. I saw something similar when I initially leveled my bed, but got it worked out playing around with the leveling screws. Also, if you really think the bed is warped, be sure you're trying to level without the bed tape/build tak in place.
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- John S on Apr 4, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 30, 2016
Because of the materials used in the heated bed, the bed will warp with the heat-cool cycle of 3D printing. As long as the bed is as close to level, it shouldn't affect your print quality. That being said, be sure that the gap is enough to allow a plain printer paper to "glide" with a bit of resistance.
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- Sean N on Apr 4, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2016
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how do i connect it to my computer to the printer? i have one and id doesnt connect via usb
A shopper
on Mar 26, 2017
BEST ANSWER: You are much better off using the SD Card.
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- ray m on Apr 9, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
BEST ANSWER: You are much better off using the SD Card.
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- ray m on Apr 9, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2016
I was able to connect by changing the BAUD RATE setting.
Go to CONFIGURATION Menu (last item on the screen) --> General, turn dial to BAUD RATE and push in, dial new value to 115200 AND PRESS DIAL AGAIN.
YOU MUST GO "BACK" AND SCROLL DOWN TO "STORE TO EEPROM" AND PUSH DIAL. Be careful NOT to choose "Load f. EEPROM", make sure you're on the STORE setting.
The IIIP software would not see the printer no matter how many rabbits I sacrificed at midnight. But I found MatterControl worked perfectly, as did Repetier-Host, both free downloads.
MatterControl is very new and they keep it updated. Repetier-Host is a bit more complex / techie, and you must setup the USB settings right (also set to 115200), but it lets you use several well respected slicers.
I'd say MatterControl if you're just starting out, and Repetier-Host when you get your feet under you and understand all the settings.
Go to CONFIGURATION Menu (last item on the screen) --> General, turn dial to BAUD RATE and push in, dial new value to 115200 AND PRESS DIAL AGAIN.
YOU MUST GO "BACK" AND SCROLL DOWN TO "STORE TO EEPROM" AND PUSH DIAL. Be careful NOT to choose "Load f. EEPROM", make sure you're on the STORE setting.
The IIIP software would not see the printer no matter how many rabbits I sacrificed at midnight. But I found MatterControl worked perfectly, as did Repetier-Host, both free downloads.
MatterControl is very new and they keep it updated. Repetier-Host is a bit more complex / techie, and you must setup the USB settings right (also set to 115200), but it lets you use several well respected slicers.
I'd say MatterControl if you're just starting out, and Repetier-Host when you get your feet under you and understand all the settings.
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- Robert M on Jul 25, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 3, 2016
I'm sorry to hear that, It would be best to use the version on CURA that is on the provided sd card. It will be pre-configured to funtion properly with the printer. You would be able to copy it to your desktop. Please feel free to contact us at tech@monoprice.com if you still experience issues and our knowledgeable Technical Support staff would be more than happy to assist. Thank you
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- Mark P Staff on Apr 20, 2017
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Cura 3 or Cura 2??
Dallas G
on Nov 27, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Both will work, but its best to use the micro sd card, in my opinion. I've had prints fail mid way through via usb connection in Cura.
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- Angel C on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Both will work, but its best to use the micro sd card, in my opinion. I've had prints fail mid way through via usb connection in Cura.
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- Angel C on Nov 27, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 28, 2017
Cura 3. The latest version will work fine.
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- Robert Z on Nov 27, 2018
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I'm very happy of my purchase, i still experiment various functionalities. I recommend this product. Please update the instructions book supplied with it because the samples on the Micro SD Card don't matched.
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OutStanding all the way
I bought this printer as a christmas present to myself…I was good…and i must say it was soooo worth the price and the price was very reasonable..Out of the box the setup was a breeze….The hardest part for me was learning the slicing software..once I mastered that then game on…I am printing up a storm…using PLA filaments…I have printed cooper, wood and silver filaments with 100% satisfaction.This is the first 3D printer I have owned and anyone wanting to get into 3D printing this is for sure one printer to own.
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Absolutely love this printer. Upgrades are easy and print quality is great.
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My 10 Year old LOVES this
My son received this for Christmas and has been printing non stop....we bought the PetG line as it felt to be the least toxic and it is technically food grade. I love that instead of playing games (Fort Nite) my son is now spending much more time designing and printing......2 weeks in to use, it is performing well.
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WOW
I am really impressed with this printer was not sure as some reviews are good some are bad and at 220 was not sure .After my first print I realized how sweet this printer was very happy with my purchase
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Happy with my choice
It works great for me and it was easy to setup
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Incredible for the price
My first 3D printer and I couldn't be more happy. Small learning curve but worth it! Setup was easy and instructions were spot on.
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Sort of works....
I'm an experienced 3D printer user, and purchased this one because I have had positive experiences with the Monoprice Mini V2. I've only been using the Maker Select for a day or so now, and have not been particularly impressed.
On setup the bed was too low... the Z axis came down, and touched the limit switch, and by the time I had raised the bed to match I was basically out of threads on the four levelling screws... the springs were fully extended and while it would have sort of kind of maybe worked, there should be some compression in the springs. Easy enough fix... I drilled two holes and moved the limit switch down by 5mm. Now the springs are in compression and hold the print bed firmly and the thumb nuts are not likely to wiggle loose and fall off.
I got the bed levelled and printed a nice test piece, with print quality roughly similar to the mini. I even took a look through the manual... which would be fairly beginner-friendly IF it actually had details on what all the parts (rubber feet, de-clogging drill, and bent piece of wire are for).
Now I'm trying to print from Astroprint, using a Raspberry Pi that was working just fine with a Mini. I'm able to connect and control the printer using Astroprint, but somewhere between heating the bed and nozzle and beginning the print, the serial connection drops.
I really want to like this printer and give it a few more stars... but it should work straight out of the box.... shouldn't it? Maybe I'll figure out this USB connection thing and come back and add a star or two... or take one away if it doesn't work.
On setup the bed was too low... the Z axis came down, and touched the limit switch, and by the time I had raised the bed to match I was basically out of threads on the four levelling screws... the springs were fully extended and while it would have sort of kind of maybe worked, there should be some compression in the springs. Easy enough fix... I drilled two holes and moved the limit switch down by 5mm. Now the springs are in compression and hold the print bed firmly and the thumb nuts are not likely to wiggle loose and fall off.
I got the bed levelled and printed a nice test piece, with print quality roughly similar to the mini. I even took a look through the manual... which would be fairly beginner-friendly IF it actually had details on what all the parts (rubber feet, de-clogging drill, and bent piece of wire are for).
Now I'm trying to print from Astroprint, using a Raspberry Pi that was working just fine with a Mini. I'm able to connect and control the printer using Astroprint, but somewhere between heating the bed and nozzle and beginning the print, the serial connection drops.
I really want to like this printer and give it a few more stars... but it should work straight out of the box.... shouldn't it? Maybe I'll figure out this USB connection thing and come back and add a star or two... or take one away if it doesn't work.
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My new Maker Select 3D Printer
It is still brand new, only printed once with it. Setup was easy, first print worked out great. Unit looks well built.Major concern, however, is the many reports that the motherboard cannot handle the power for the heaters and will eventually burn out. Based on this experience by a friend and many reports about this problem on the internet I already ordered the required MOSFET board to add this to the printer. Check out https://letsprint3d.net/2017/01/29/guide-installing-a-mosfet-board-maker-select-v2/Hopefully Monoprice will eventually fix this at the factory level so that new users do not have to modify the printer to make it reliable. I would give this printer a 5 star rating, except for this issue.
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A fun new toy!
My first 3D Printer started to die after a month, and the seller failed to fix or replace it. A friend recommended the Maker Select. Overall I am happy with it so far. Still cautious after the first experience, but I've been printing away with it and the results are good. Setup and instructions were good. I am an average guy when it comes to tinkering with stuff, but despite that using it has been pretty easy so far. Still getting used to using the mat instead of a glass plate, but I am adjusting.
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