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What am I doing wrong?
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Originally posted by u/Gillygilber at 2025-06-30T05:41:04Z
This is my first post as I just got my printer but does anyone have any recommendations for this print? There’s a lot of filler that isn’t stuck to the rest of the print. Everything else is almost perfect except the bottom. I’m using a flash forge 5M with a 220C extruder temp and a 2mm layer I believe.
u/Gillygilber · 2025-06-30 06:42:02 UTC · score -24
I’ve had the printer for 2 days do you expect me to be a fucking expert? I’m still learning all this
u/Thefleasknees86 · 2025-06-30 12:50:01 UTC · score 37
I love this response...
Yes, you are expected to fully understand the equipment and software you are using to manufacture firearm parts that employ controlled explosions near your hand and face.
This is like trying out for the varsity basketball team and saying "I've been playing basketball for 2 days, do you expect me to know how to throw a pick and roll?"
Mf...no one asked you to try out for team.
You want to learn, gain experience, and not look like an entitled idiot who doesn't have a clue what they are doing?
Then learn to crawl before you walk.
Instead, you are tumbling down a hill with an attitude.
u/JackCooper_7274 · 2025-06-30 21:50:19 UTC · score 1
You are using a machine you don't fully understand and have only had for 2 days to make things that are supposed to safely contain small explosions in your hands?
Am I understanding this correctly?
u/Gillygilber · 2025-06-30 23:26:01 UTC · score -2
Air soft
u/JackCooper_7274 · 2025-06-30 23:58:02 UTC · score 1
Why are you printing a K-cad for airsoft? Airsoft suppressors exist, and 3D files are plentiful.
u/Radio_Global · 2025-06-30 13:36:30 UTC · score 5
I would highly suggest practicing with some non 2a prints before you dig into those. Find some silly modely(my favorite is a gnome flipping the bird) and play with the settings and figure out what supports, speeds, temps, and other variables work the best for you. I would also suggest using orca slicer if you aren't using that. The slicer comes with an entire printer/print calibration guide and prints that will pre-load in settings for you to get all dialed in with and there's a guide online to help you through the process. Above all, patience is key. You will have failures, try to find something to learn from them and keep printing.
u/Run_n_Gun98 · 2025-06-30 12:30:22 UTC · score 10
I had to learn everything I know myself, but just a friendly tip, if your new to 3D printing in general, don't start right away with 3D2A stuff. Try mechanical stuff just still you really know your printer/settings and have em tuned.