Cubify Boom!

I have managed to capture the error from Cubify's Invent software.

This error indicates that the video drivers are not up to date. I am really stuck with this, the computer I am working on was downgraded from Windows 7 to XP and there is no going back for a variety of issues. XP is really at the end of its life and I shouldn't be using it.

To get around this issue, I have been creating files with TinkerCad then importing them into the Cubify pre-flight software. (UPDATE - TInkerCAD has disappeared.) Both TinkerCad and the Cubify software work great together.

Cubify

Cubify is a simple 3D printer with software called Invent.

I will review the software and printer shortly, but first I want to share some troubleshooting tips.

If you stumble across this error message:

"Oh noes!! Cubify Invent fall down go boom"

It is time to update your video drivers. This error is remarkably un-descriptive so you will have to take my word for it.

This error bit me on a computer that was downgraded from Windows 7 to XP. (Who the heck does that?)

Windows 7 - Running Chkdsk at Start Up

In Windows, running a disk check can clear up many problems. Many small glitches can be cleared up with the chkdsk command.

Setting it up in the command prompt is easy, but counter intuitive. Open the Command Prompt by clicking the windows Icon and typing cmd and enter in the box.

Now type chkdsk /f C:

Windows does the usual thing and tells you can't do that here.

Type in y for yes and then exit the Command Prompt.

Now, reboot the machine and wait for all the checks to run. The normal "chkdsk C:" merely scans a disk, "chkdsk /f C:" scans and fixes problems, so you may be waiting awhile. Hopefully, it is worth it.