Thread: Ekocycle Issues
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Re: Ekocycle Issues

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Originally Posted by hardcopi View Post
I am thinking it is the heat issue. Our workshop(especially where we put the 3d printer) tends to be on the cold side. Tomorrow we will try and move it someplace less cold and use the rafts idea.

We tried different glues and make sure the gap and level is good before we print. The temperature makes a lot of sense though because it is sitting next to a drafty door and well we are in Michigan.
If you can avoid letting the heat from the machine escape. 3d printers generate a good amount of heat by themselves and by keeping it in, it can also help.
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