i´m sorry buit i still dont get how it works. I download the cubetool box, but how do i get the firmware to patch it ?
I would suggest being very careful with the CubePro. Several complaints have been lodged saying the chamber heater fails after the patch. Considering you have to interrupt the installation process, this is a problem that only shows up for some. I've settled for the chip recharging solutions for CubePro. This is not the case for Cube3. The installation is cleaner.
Hello, I have a CubePro that I purchased in 2015. It has worked fine for all this time. However, my last print failed miserably and since then the printer’s jet carrier will get to a location near the left rear and seize and buzz/squeal until the power is turned off. It is easy to reproduce by simply pressing the Change Cartridge on the main menu. The carrier will move to the same point and just buzz…. However, I can manually move the jets all around without any issue. I can test the jet and the filament flows just fine. Does anyone have any idea what the problem is and how I would go about fixing it. Sorry if this post is hijacking the thread? Point me to another forum and I will happily post my question there. Thank you for any assistance!!!!
Someone gave me a used Cube 3rd Generation P/N : 392200. But it does not have a power cord. I have searched to buy it, but I can't find it. https://www.newegg.com/3d-systems-3...8lhxc5M7NuhCf6w_ybWGCj6eM8Fl8qCPsi6yEl7vEY9I6 Could this work? 4-Pin 24VDC 5A AC Adapter For FY2405000 Effinet EFL-2202W Switching Power Supply | eBay Thanks for any help.
Thank you JT3D for that quick reply, it helps a lot, placing the order now and will get back as soon as it arrives!
For anyone that comes across this posting, the following power supply for the Cube 3rd generation works well, attached are the pictures.
FWIW (it's been a year since I printed anything...) I've used PLA by MatterHackers / MH Build and MakerTree3D Both print fine, but you may have to modify the print temperature to optimize. There is a program by written by BuddyBu to manipulate the .cube3 print file; it may be mentioned somewhere in this thread. I suspect most any decent PLA will print ok. Different colors sometimes do better or worse. I've also used PETG; I like it a bit better than PLA. It seems a bit stronger/stiffer and a little more temperature resistant. One way to do that is to exchange the Cube's firmware to make it into an EcoCycle Cube and modifying the cartridge to change it into an EcoCycle cartridge. But this is a whole 'nother rabbit hole! Alternatively, you can slice it as PLA then modify the .cube3 file to adjust temperatures to suit PETG on the regular Cube 3. Long answer... probably more than you wanted to know!
I really appreciate all your help and info, knowledge is power, but impossible to know it all. From my short experience, setting up the printer has been very easy. All the software works perfectly even in Windows 11. The impossible and worse of it all are the filament cartridge. All the time I have spent is getting the filament to make it to the printer's head. It breaks easily, even by having the reel outside. Thank you for the info!
The problem is the 3DS media is so old now it has become brittle, partially because of moisture absorption. I think it might be possible to recover it somewhat by drying it out in an oven at low temperature (below it's melting point! Maybe 150F or so?) Have you found info about modifying the cartridges for feeding bulk filament, and replacing the bowden tubes, etc? There was another website www.print3dforum.com that had a wealth of Cube 3 info, but it seems to be offline now. Tom Diriwachter, who is on this thread, was the webmaster. I have some of the info and can share if you're interested.
I have been doing my search before asking as this is all new to me, but it is very unfortunate that the (( print3dforum )) is no longer available. There was a lot of valuable information there that is harder to find now. For example, the nozzle drill jig, file name: Drill_Fixture_15deg.zip. Screenshot of the original posting, from wayback machine. youtube video, cartridge mod: Ebay link, to buy it: Cube 3rd Generation 3D Systems Printer Open Source Conversion Cartridge Silk PLA | eBay
I wish I knew more, I am doing baby steps with this new toy. The attached pictures show my own inspiration MOD for the Cube3. With this set up I can use all the 6 cartridge even if the filaments are not in optimal condition. I open the nozzle and decided to do it my way, it is extremely basic. One hole going to the top and keep all the original tubing and connections. The mod requires, one hole in the nozzle and a bigger hole on the front cover of the cartridge. Total cost $ 0.00 (no extra parts need it, all stock) For the filament reel, I used PVC, cost $8 each. All works perfectly, perfect!
Hi, just been given a cubepro duo. Dont have any original spools. So this firmware hack wont work is that right? Do you need an original spool that is more than 0 and less than 100 % ? Did I read that right? I also downloaded the cube toolbox and the firmware, but it comes up with error patching firmware when I try and patch it. Any advice on where to go from here greatly appreciated. I have a wanhoo Di3 printer with heaps of different PLA filament.
The problem with 1/2 of the cartridges out there is that the OG Bowden tube was overly aggressive with the over-mold of the caterpillar tracks shrinking the ID enough to capture the filament once it got a little warm. The tell-tale failure mode is a lot of retractions doing infill. I do have a solution for you, though. 3D Systems Cube 3 Adapted Nozzle by Qube3Bot is a simple fix for the nozzle; and a cartridge adapter https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3889974. There are more in my collection if you dig around.
You might think twice about the CubePro hack. There have been a number of reports that it fried the chamber heaters. Something about interrupting the install that messes things up in some cases. Cube3 doesn't require this exchange. I highly recommend a chip programmer for CubePro.
Thanks for the info. When you say a "Chip programmer" do you mean an actual person that can hack into it and re program the chip? (Thats what I found people have done in a search) or has someone come up with a hack device that can re program the chip? Also came across someone that has up graded the controller to a Duet2 wifi. That actually seems like a fairly decent solution. Seems to solve a lot of problems with the cube. Cheers
Recube was a solution at one time. There was another on eBay for while. I've built Recube and all it takes is a Arduino Nano and a 2.2K resistor as a minimal chip reset tool. Tomuro's hacking blog - Find solution for hidden problem
I have seen that but I think it requires having an original spool? I got given the printer with no spools so would have to try and find an old spool. I could ask the school that was chucking it out if that had any old ones. Cheers
