discomatic

The K1 was on sale for half price, and my junk shop Ender 3 v2 had some kind of stroke, so I couldn't pass it up.

I am absolutely infatuated with it, and the Creality Print software. In 3 days, I've printed 20 hours of stuff. I've had one failure, which was probably my own fault, and everything else was flawless. It just works.

Thanks to everyone that helped me try to work out the issues from my last post.

ISOLEYIN Ultra PLA 3D Printing Filament 1kg, 1.75mm

I got two spools of this stuff (black and white). First few prints with the white went perfectly. Since then, it won't adhere normally.

I've tried increasing the bed temperature to 60, filament temperature to 210, washed the bed and reapplied the glue, dried the filament.. nothing works.

When I try a raft, it blobs through it, and then won't adhere to itself.

I'm assuming it's me, but idk what I'm doing wrong.

Please be kind, I've only had my printer for a couple of months.

For anyone wondering, it wasn't my filament. It was my nozzle. I replaced the hotend when I first got the printer, and I thought the nozzles would last longer than a few prints. As soon as I replaced it, everything was great again. Note to self, order these things in bulk.

I managed to find the greatest deal ever on a used 3D printer. I've already got a new screen with updated firmware, a new hotend kit on its way today, and I am planning on replacing the bed with tempered glass at some point (I am nervous about ordering it online). I'm also getting the enclosure because my apartment is very small.

All told, I will have spent about $175 CAD for the whole thing and I'm pretty chuffed about it.

Is there anything else I should be doing or getting to make this thing epic?

This is my first time using a 3D printer, and it has taken a little time to learn. I will happily take any advice you have to offer.

I'm editing to add that I appreciate the comments and advice, and I'm following everything all of you are telling me. As a late adopter, enthusiasts like you are a goldmine, and I am super grateful for your help!

I'm very new and I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but is there any way to set folder (and future subfolder) permissions on Ubuntu?

I use the Arrs and new folders are made automatically when something completes, but I constantly have to use Plex to optimize my videos before they'll play. Unfortunately, the new folders get locked when they're made.

I'm not sure what I've done to my setup, but I'd love some help if anyone is willing.