jayceekeys
Resolved by Jason !
Hi Guys,
Just a quick question ..... How many of you have been printing the existing files for JD - and how have you been getting on ? I would love to know what machines you have been printing on and any top tips too!
I have tried a few of the parts (I know they are to be updated soon but figured that it will give me some practice and an idea of what they will fit like). I am having difficulties with some of the parts - particularly where there are overhangs. Things like the EZ connectors on most parts are giving me difficulties as the male connector doesn't sit on the print bed, it starts mid-air an overhang a few mil off the bed. It is also a part that needs to be really crisp or else it won't fit the female connector. If I try printing without support, it just gives me a heap of mess for the first few layers of the connector. If I print with support, then it adds support to other parts (the bridges etc) that were printing without the support fine. It gives a bad finish overall to the parts because of the support being added.
I'm seriously considering re-working to the STL files in Solidworks to create alternatives that don't have so much overhang etc. A lot of the bridges an overhangs look great, but are there for aesthetic reasons and aren't actually critical to the function of the part. I understand te the files are about to be reissued and that the files will have things that make the parts look awesome, but I fear it will only add more complication to the printing of them (logos etc).
I just thought I would check to see if other people are geeting on ok in case it's just me needing to work harder with the printer!
By the way, my printer is a RepRapPro Mono Mendel. I have tried printing in PLA and just bought a KG of white ABS that I tried last night.
I'm just not sure whether the shiny Replicator 2 that EZ are using allows them to print the parts, but that more commonly used printer might struggle.
Any help or tips would be REALLY gratefully received!
Cheers,
Jay 
Hey DJ/Corey,
Any chance that the new STLs are going to be uploaded before the weekend? Really wanna get printing !
Andy confused
You're more impatient than me Andy ! Lol
Jason said that Corey was trying to get the EZ-Bits updated on the cloud this week as they had all been finalised and sorted - I know they are trying to get around to it but they are really busy guys at the moment .... I'm sure they will give you an update when they see your post.
Jay
Ok so I give up .... Every time anyone asks about the 3D print files it just gets ignored! We've had so many updates about things like UART and stuff that we don't ask for (and that's kind of great) but ultimately I just want the kit my dad ordered for me. Hearing about cool updates to something you can't even use is just adding to the frustration. Comments are generally "soon" and never commit. I know it should be a cool product, but communication about the important things is always vague and sketchy. Normal companies would collapse with similar service.
The lead time also needs updating on the website as it is way misleading to people unless they are supposed to read forums and watch videos. My dad ordered way back last year and although there was that vid that DJ posted about dispatch it was fairly vague and there has been nothing since. If the orders really are shipping in March, can we please, please have an update on when the first shipments will take place as EZ must know if we are within a couple of weeks? If they are on track then they must have better information now that we are that close? And yes I know that there are a lot of other people waiting too, but just because there's loads of us in the same boat doesn't make it reasonable.
It gets me that the one (non EZ) person that does have a V4 appears to have just been skipped up the queue and now simply posts about his own products and company (XL). XL seems to be taking over the forum - TBH it's like there's a second company running on the site. Wouldn't it have been nice to have shown everyone the card you got rather than just talking about your own company? Rich from the UK would have been way better to tell everyone about the functions IMO and he does a lot to support the community in terms of programming etc so would have been an ideal person to trial it.
Hopefully we can get some clear updates about shipping and STLs soon as I'm honestly giving up. I just feel like getting my dad to cancel the order. Just some clear info would be good
Rant over
Andy
Sorry you feel ignored. I personally care about the software updates. I have no interest in 3d printing right now. In my opinion hardware and Software updates are exponentially way more important than anything else that EZ Robot is currently working on. I mean other than getting their product out the door. So ask yourself this would you rather have sophisticated software and equally powerful Hardware or little plastic pieces that can't do much with because the Software and hardware don't work? Is your dad paying for your order? I think you should have more patience, all of us are in the same boat. However, most of us have to pay for our orders ourselves (including myself). You're young, life is full of disappointments I'm afraid... Hang in there.
@Richard Don't have to b sorry ... Not ur fault ! But thanks neways.
I totally get that for some peeps there's no interest in printing. Some people have the v3 board so the software updates are good to play with. With me I am waiting for the v4 controller so software updates at the moment don't affect me - although I get that long term they will. I agree the hardware and software are the most important bits. That's why I asked if we could have a little update on where things are delivery wise. I have software at the moment, but it does nothing without the hardware..... And the little bits of plastic are what turns the hardware controller into a robot lol.
I wish dad was paying haha ... No... I worked for most 9 months washing dishes in a pub to give him the money
that's a lot of plates lol - so I get that most of us have to pay for it ourselves - for me it's 100% of my income.
Anyways, hopefully we will get a firm update on the STLs from Corey or DJ and the deliveries too as hopefully both should be soon.
Andy
@andy_smith ... Washing plates? kudos to you... Seriously, you now have my respect. We're all gonna' get our boards soon. DJ is quite aware the natives are getting seriously restless... Hang in there a little longer...
@andysmith ... You must have wrinkled hands washing that many plates !
I haven't heard from Corey in a bit either - Jason did say Corey was going to load them last week but not heard anything since. I sent the team an email but no response to it. I'm not sure why the thread gets ignored - don't take it personally mate I guess they're just too busy to respond.
Keep your chin up
Jay
Yes, they are busy doing the more important issue of getting the product shipped.... The 3d printed files are completely useless unless their product gets shipped...