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Getting Started with the FlashForge Creator X: Upgrading to Sailfish Firmware (3D Universe)

3D Universe is pleased to present this comprehensive multi-part getting started tutorial for the FlashForge Creator X 3D printer. For the entire playlist of videos, ...

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Mathew Danic commented on 26 Sep 2014

Hi, I've been trying to sync the 'update' button and reset button for almost an hr now. It pauses for a longer period of time than just a regular reset but I get the same error message that you do if you just hit the update button. I tried the old RepG too just incase that was the issue. Selected the correct board, tried 7.7 first but with no avail, tried 7.6 just incase. Tried a new USB cable, reset the printer manually. Is there anything you can suggest or is it really just that hard to update it? Have the flashforge creator X and it's running 1.2 when you turn it on. Any help would be useful but I really don't know what else I can try... next is restart my PC but idk what that would do

Duplicat commented on 11 Oct 2014

Press reset button --- hit upload --- """ HOLD reset for 2 seconds """.Only took me 2 or 3 hrs to figure it out. Worked on the Wanhao D4 too :)

mrsdizi1234 commented on 10 Sep 2014

my pro upon turning it on says sailfish, so I am assuming it is already upgraded. therefore I do not need the thingiverse one, is that correct?

Jeremy Simon commented on 10 Sep 2014

That is correct. The Creator Pro comes with Sailfish pre-loaded. This video is for the Creator X, which preceded the Pro.

mrsdizi1234 commented on 09 Sep 2014

I am receiving my flashforge pro tomorrow, do I just install this one instead of the rep g regular? or do I have to do the other one then upgrade? thanks

Jeremy Simon commented on 10 Sep 2014

The Pro comes with Sailfish pre-installed. You'll still need to use the Sailfish-compatible version of Rep G, but I would assume FlashForge is including that version on the SD card now, since they're shipping the printers with Sailfish. If not, you'll need to download the latest Rep G from the Sailfish page on Thingiverse.

Elektron8 commented on 09 Aug 2014

May I ask what the benefits of upgrading are?

Jeremy Simon commented on 10 Sep 2014

Improved acceleration support = faster prints without loss of quality.New features, such as pause @ Z position. Improved bed leveling function. Override G-Code temps option (so you can change materials without having to re-generate your g-code).

Alex Papanastassiou commented on 27 Jul 2014

What would you say is a good starter 3d printer

3D Universe commented on 27 Jul 2014

Hi, +Alex Papanastassiou. That's always a very difficult question to answer because it depends so much on the buyer's preferences and what you're looking to do with the printer. It also depends a lot on price range. If something in the $1000-2000 range is acceptable, then I would personally recommend the FlashForge Creator X or the new FlashForge Creator Pro. I haven't yet found another printer that has so much capability for such a comparatively low price. The MakerBot Replicator 2X and Ultimaker 2 are also excellent, but those run closer to $2500 and $2700, respectively. For staying under $1000, you might look at the Solidoodle printers. They may need a little more calibration at first, but they can produce great prints for the price.If you'd like to reach out to us by phone or email, we could provide better guidance after we get to know your preferences and requirements a little better.You can find our contact info here: //shop3duniverse.com/pages/contact

Duplicat commented on 23 Jul 2014

Well,,, that all looked fairly simple,, ?? [facepalm / slams head on desk] , lol. FlashForge is auctioning off C.X's, "as is / for parts only", on Ebay, that have been returned by Amazon customers. Reviewers are very happy, about receiving working printers. BUT, now I think I see why the CX's are being returned. The software and firmware upgrades probably deter beginners,,, and experienced users heard about the motherboard upgrades. After a year of watching the market and doing the research, I was ready to purchase my 1st 3d printer. The Ebay auction price was too good to pass-up, +free shipping, arrives next week :) I'm ready for any challenges that might surprise me, when I open that box. Thanks to a lot of great YouTube contributors and commentors.

Duplicat commented on 11 Oct 2014

+3D UniverseHey Jeremy, Just wanted to get back to ya and say thank you once again. This video pointed out some small details that got me thru the process............... eventually, lol.1st time is always the hardest. Gonna be a lot easier with the rest of my growing bot family. Hope all yours are doing well also. :)

3D Universe commented on 23 Jul 2014

Feel free to reach out to me (Jeremy) if you run into any trouble, +gcrady. You can reach me from the contact form at 3duniverse.org or shop3duniverse.com.To be clear, you don't have to upgrade to Sailfish firmware. I printed a dual extrusion cone with the default setup, and it came out beautifully. I just like the features that Sailfish adds.Maybe this is what you were referring to when you mentioned the motherboard upgrade, but the Creator Pro is out now, which is the updated version of the Creator X. That could explain a lot of the Creator X liquidation going on.

66tbird1 commented on 14 Jul 2014

I've had good luck holding the reset and then releasing it last. (Rep1 from day one)

3D Universe commented on 14 Jul 2014

Yeah, it seems to vary, so some trial and error may be needed. For me, it seems to work best to press the reset button, then push the spacebar about a half second later. Now that the FlashForge Creator X has started to ship with the 2560 boards instead of the 1280 (so there's a mix of those out there), that's probably going to add some variability to the results too.

Getting Started with the FlashForge Creator X: Unboxing and Initial Setup (3D Universe)

3D Universe is pleased to present this comprehensive multi-part getting started tutorial for the FlashForge Creator X 3D printer. For the entire playlist of videos, ...

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Aiden Kashi commented on 03 Nov 2015

How loud is this?

Make art not war 74 commented on 04 Mar 2016

I think that is relitive...

Joe Colling commented on 04 Oct 2015

Do you have a setup video for the flashforge dreamer?

Joe Colling commented on 05 Oct 2015

+Isabella Godfrey Link takes me to amazon.com, not a blog.... >_>

Isabella Godfrey commented on 05 Oct 2015

+Joe Colling You can read many comparisons Flashforge 3D Printer here Flashforge-3DPrinter.blogspot.com It helps you choose the best product !!!

Joseph Holliday commented on 17 Feb 2015

I didn't have as much luck starting with a flashforge creator pro. After spending over a week tweaking settings, I was getting about about a 3-4 out of 5 failure rate on prints and never could get it to print overhangs with or without supports without a huge amount of distortion or hanging rows of filament. I tried several slicers including the expensive Simplify3d. I had issues where rafting and supports stuck so hard to models that pieces of the model would break off or chip upon removal, and anything cube shaped had raised corners (not lifting off the platform or anything, just corners got taller the larger the item became). I tried a Da Vinci, and although I hate the proprietary filament and closed-source format, it gave me perfect prints right out of the box. I have since returned both and purchased a cheap chinese knockoff (QIDI Avatar IV) since I can't justify spending so much on something that I can't get any sort of consistent results from, and it has worked alright so far outside of a few issues. Could my flashforge have been faulty or are they all that difficult to get working right?

Make art not war 74 commented on 04 Mar 2016

I hear flashforge has great customer service..did you contact them?

Jeff Kricheff commented on 19 Dec 2014

Hi, my tray won't push down after removing the boxes. Please help.

James Davies commented on 10 Jan 2016

+Jeremy Simon I am having same problem as Jeff. How do you turn off stepper motors? Looks like I can just follow your advice to Jeff after that.

Jeff Kricheff commented on 24 Dec 2014

+Jeremy Simon Thank you, that seemed to do the trick. I really appreciate the help. After leveling the plate, I tried to create a test print. It did not move to the center of the extruders did not move to the center of the plate and the print started on the side of the plate. Would you know what might be causing this issue? Would this be a settings issue?

Jeremy Simon commented on 23 Dec 2014

+Jeff Kricheff You're probably using a Creator Pro, or a machine that was already upgraded to the Sailfish firmware. That changes the leveling process. When you start the leveling procedure, it just moves the build plate up, moves the extruders to the front center of the build plate, and then turns off the stepper motors. The result is that you can freely move the extruders around by hand. Just move the extruders to each of the three points where the leveling screws are positioned and adjust the height in each position. When you're done, press the middle button to exit leveling mode.

Jeff Kricheff commented on 23 Dec 2014

+Jeff Kricheff After the first step, it says press "m" when complete. And if I press ok, it does not do anything else.

Jeff Kricheff commented on 23 Dec 2014

+3D Universe Thank you so much for the help. I am now stuck on the section to level the tray. In the video, it shows it going through a three step process, my machine only goes through one step. Would you have any idea why this is the case?

3D Universe commented on 20 Dec 2014

Is your power off? If your power is turned on, then the stepper motors will be engaged and you won't be able to move the bed. Make sure the power is turned off, then grasp the bed on both sides, near the rear of the build plate and push down evenly on both sides.

Dean Hantzis commented on 17 Oct 2014

By far the best getting started tutorial I have come across for 3d printing. As a new owner of a FlashForge 3d printer, this video provided clear instructions and recommendations that improved my knowledge and confidence for my first 3d print. Thanks!

mrsdizi1234 commented on 19 Sep 2014

leveling are you feeling tension on both nozzles or just one? I am having trouble feeling both tension, either right or left not both. also on the pro it is one on the front and two on the back. I am trying to do the opposite of what you are doing.

Dylan Thompson commented on 11 Apr 2015

+3D Universe Is it normal for the center of the platform to be closer to the nozzle after leveling? For instance, I'll get a perfect level above each adjustment bolt (just a little friction with the card), but as I move the nozzle toward the center it gets tighter and tighter. Is this normal?

3D Universe commented on 21 Sep 2014

If your nozzles are properly leveled, you should feel tension on both. If you only feel tension on the right nozzle, that's okay too, because the right one is considered primary. That would mean that the right nozzle is a slight bit lower than the left nozzle, which actually helps to avoid the left nozzle running into your prints when it's not being used. If you're having trouble feeling which side is causing the tension, just insert the paper under one nozzle at a time and see how each one feels separately. If they both provide about the same amount of friction on the paper, then it should be okay.

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Random experiences in the world of professional wrestling.

Marvel Universe Figures Unboxing and Review! Phoenix, Cable, Sif ect

Ok my last one for the night! This is a box I got from a Canada collector, has Sunfire, Phoenix, Sif and Cable w/o Hope-sounds sooooo depressing. ^^;; I love ...

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Seussical Jr. Alone in the Universe

From the CTC-Chesterfield Theatre Company performance of Seussical Jr. on Friday, August 22nd, 2008. Duet performed by Emily and Bobby. All cast members ...

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nristoocool commented on 06 Jan 2010

Im doing this at Barter,one of the most famous theatres in America and people travel from over the world to see it,my rehearsals start in a week,my auditions went well,Im The Cat in The HAT,I have 5 solos,Im scared as hell

FiishStudios commented on 19 Aug 2009

finally, a decent video of this performance on youtube. good job. i like the set. this isn't outstanding, but it is a nice, good video of this. good job.

Kathy Cox commented on 04 Sep 2010

These two kids are great examples of singers for this age! Way to go!!!! Be proud of yourselves.

silver223344 commented on 26 Oct 2008

Im horton to in my play of seussicle jr. p.s. This is my favorite song

Samantha M commented on 29 Jun 2009

Im horton to in my play of seussicle jr. also :)

PenguinChanChan commented on 02 May 2010

@silver223344 i love this song too

PenguinChanChan commented on 02 May 2010

i love this song!!!!!!

TheBansic commented on 19 Apr 2010

me too!

VILE CHILD - Symptom Of The Universe - 03/20/13 - Las Vegas - Cheyenne Saloon

VILE CHILD - Symptom Of The Universe - 03/20/13 - Las Vegas - Cheyenne Saloon.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution 101

In this tips-driven, in-depth look at Deus Ex: Human Revolution, learn how to best approach situations using stealth, combat, social and hacking gameplay, ...

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BohemianFish commented on 16 Feb 2012

I loved and still love this game. But the only problem with it is I feel we're getting about 65% of what this game could've been. We never really GO to Montreal, just an office complex above and below it. We never visit Upper Heng-Sha, but we visit Lower Heng-Sha twice (a tenuous plot-point and one that made my heart sink when I heard I was going back instead of somewhere new, and the second visit seems so sad and empty and rushed...) I think they planned more cities but had to pull back.

YahwehBeliever commented on 25 Nov 2011

You can't project your experience onto others. Just because you are an experienced gamer and found this game easy, doesn't mean that 99% of other people find it easy! That's the problem with "elite" and hard core and experienced gamers, to them Deus Ex was easy, but for 99% of the other population, even on "easy mode" Deus Ex is TOO HARD to play and finish and complete! Deus Ex game developers are using EXPERIENCED gamers to test their games, and then deciding what's easy, BIG MISTAKE!

naruto99924 commented on 30 Sep 2012

i had trouble with the boss fight because i went the stealth route, with a tranquiliser gun and a stun gun i couldnt do anything against the first real boss of the game, i had to take some shots at him and make a million saves through out the fight, saving every time i get to one side of the room or behind a pillar before the rest of my body does. im a hardcore gamer, an original deus ex fan, but i got so frustrated with this fight that i lowered the difficulty just to beat the bosses

naruto99924 commented on 30 Sep 2012

deus ex is made to be completed according to your difficulty within reason ,if you run in there like an idiot with hacking augmentations, or put all your starting augmentations into fall damage and seeing through walls first, then your setting yourself up for failure and your an idiot. the only thing you could say towards deus ex being too hard for the average player is either the boss fights being created for a certain playstyle or games these days being made too easy in comparison

naruto99924 commented on 30 Sep 2012

The only real problem that you can point out with human revolution (well that ive noticed)and i think most will agree is the boss fights, deus ex has always been letting you take the stealth route, the offensive route and the hacking route, in my head thats maybe hacking some turrets to help you or hacking to weaken him, maybe using stealth to hide in certain areas using items around the room to damage him, or the up front guns assault, but you cant do that

Ian King commented on 26 Sep 2011

@gongal i never even heard of the original Deus Ex before getting this game, after i played just 3 hours of Deus EX:HR i went online and found the original and bought it....this reminds me so much of the Metal Gear Solid from the original playstation...and many aspects of this game are inspired from MGS however its overall a phenominal game and i KNOW that all great games have roots.

ToastyMozart commented on 05 Jun 2012

I was doing a pacifist stealth run. I killed Barret by diving for cover and shooting the barrel behind him, tasing him, chucking a poison canister at him, followed by an EMP, than riddling the meathead with my assault rifle, with the occasional taze, EMP, or CS grenade to keep him down. Combat builds can work great too, but cover is important, since bullets do a lot of damage.

naruto99924 commented on 30 Sep 2012

i dont even think it was one of those trailers that made it more awesome then it is or overplayed it i generally thought all the trailers pointed out necessary points, gave peeks at ability's, augmentations, the storyline, the plot rather then the usual show off all graphics and killing moves, or about 300 different .5 second killing scenes

ToastyMozart commented on 17 Sep 2013

I -was- doing it nonlethal. Chuck some CS gas between the heavys, another up on the scaffolding to take care of the 2-3 guys there, and tranquilizing the snipers (get them last, they do the least damage) and the guy who avoided the gas. The trickiest part was keeping the BoxGuard from blowing the right-side heavy up when it self-destructs.

lolag3r3r commented on 10 Jul 2012

well that's WAY better. Games right now are STUPIDLY easy and it almost seemed like game developers were treating players like retards. That's what I like about this game, it gives you a challenge like games once did instead of a shitty call of duty bullet spraying game where you just hold the trigger and win.

ToastyMozart commented on 16 Jun 2012

I stuck with being nice until the last question, than I slammed him and told him to move on with his life, which worked. P.S. If you use the CASIE pheromones, you blackmail him with his painkillers and he comes back to KILL YOU when you return to Detroit. You can KO him or even gun him down, but ouch.

DumaFire commented on 03 Jan 2012

When I play video games I'm TERRIFIED OF DYING, even if I have infinite lives. I love how I can save every five seconds, as well as be stealthy. I also learned to just kill everything that moves, rather than using that useless Tranquilizer gun. I'm learning a little more about my game style as I play.

arowerlikenoother commented on 12 Oct 2011

@instantlockerzinvit1 Course not. People will never replace their actual fonctional limb in our period of time, it will surely be a problem in two or three hundred years because they're clearly other priorities now (economy, environnemental changes, place of the nation in politic etc.)

Bazingzing commented on 07 Oct 2012

Maybe if you're treating the game like COD it will be too difficult for you. I'm playing on 'Give me Deus Ex' difficulty and I VERY rarely even get shot at. You have to adapt your play style to individual situations and adjust your tactics accordingly. It's all about playing smart.

TheRealJawad commented on 14 Oct 2012

Sounds like the only game you play is COD ~~ The easy difficulty is as easy as it should be... and I bet "99%" of the casual gamer community will agree with me. Treat this Game as COD and you'll never be able to go even half way through without dying a thousand times.

av3nger3 commented on 16 Jun 2012

I smooth talked everything without the augmentation at all the second playthrough. I sure as hell didn't kiss Haas's ass though. I had to come back to that 15 year old kid line twice...but eventually I chose the angrier dialogue selection and it worked...

Fenris Loves His CTC (Workshop Randomities)

Once a slave of Danarius, a Tevinter Magister, Fenris spends his time adventuring by Hawke's side and searching for cinnamon. This is not an actual ...

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seanbhoy192 commented on 05 Mar 2013

I must find this Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and have a nibble. I'm sure it'll tickle my hyperactive taste-buds. And send orgasmic waves of pleasure through my body. Ahh... I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Oh my... My heart is pounding... I don't think I can control... Ahhhh... That felt good. Anyway, funny video.

Jeff Daniel commented on 28 Mar 2013

If you like this, make sure to check out our interview with the original Fenris, Gideon Emery, where he does an impression of Omahdon, doing the impression of him. It's priceless! (the impression is at the end)