3D Printing - HALP!

[TomDrummer]

I've been tearing my hair out with this 3D Printer that my school has. Once, we managed to print out half of a Dalek, but that was before I started and since then, it's sat in it's box gathering dust. I'm really excited to get this thing going but, no matter what I try, I keep hitting the same snag. Follow every step in the manual and on the web to be greeted with "ERROR - File Initialization".

 

The Printer we have is a BFB-3000. I can't find much of anything about it no matter where I browse.

Any help would be really appreciated, it might save my hair!

 

Thanks guys,

Tom.

[plexer]

hmmm it seems that it's been abandoned by the manufacturer really:

 

How long before Axon 3 can be used on BFB 3000 models? | Bits From Bytes

 

Ben

[TomDrummer]

I was getting that impression, too :|

[plexer]

BFB 3000 3D Printer Single Head - 180-152 | Technology Supplies Ltd | Design & Technology Tools, Products, Equipment & Materials perhaps they could give some advice?

 

Ben

[TomDrummer]

Possibly, I'll look into it. I emailed Bits from Bytes (the manufacturer) a few days ago but haven't heard back. Cheers!

[plexer]

Have you tried a new SD card in it?

 

Ben

[TomDrummer]

I've only tried a couple, is that likely to be an issue?

[plexer]

Dunno I've never used this particular one just throwing some ideas out there.

 

Ben

[TomDrummer]

I appreciate it, man. I'll try a handful more today and let you know how things go.

[TomDrummer]

Rather surprisingly, a 2gb card actually worked! Thanks for all the suggestions, Ben