Not yet, but I looked I get an ender from Amazon
Seems like it might be cool for attachments, maybe lowers…
I own 8 different printers ranging from A8, Cr10 up to a Phrozen Transform. It’s a good hobby and extremely functional once your good at it. If you ever need help with issues dont hesitate ask…
Had to remove my photo of printed helmets and modify the comment because something was flagged.
Not yet, but curious as to how many rounds one could actually put through one before failure. Does anyone have any idea?
Pulled these wrench organizers off my printer yesterday and took them to work. They do the job nicely. I cannot claim credit, I got the .stl from thingiverse. Next project will be my for my first paying customer lol. A coworker wants a wall hanger for his ps5 controller and headset.
For the folks in here with cad experience, do you have any advice for someone looking to get into it? I’ve heard tinkercad can be a good learning tool. I also have fusion 360 on my laptop, but have yet to play with it.
I use the hobby version of Fusion 360, it does everything I need so far. There are TONS of how-to videos on youtube to help you learn it.
Tinkercad is a good learning tool. I have very limited experience with CAD. It’s hard mocking up things. Tinkercad has been easy for me to make my own stuff or edit an stl from thingiverse. I gotta endorse you starting there.
Enders are a good place to start, but save yourself some grief and get the Ender 5 Plus version. Auto level has become a must, unless you like losing hair in frustration. If you want the Cadillac of $1000 or less printers, get a Prusa. They are extremely well designed and user friendly. The only way I would recommend the Duplicator 9 I have is if you are willing to spend on extra refinements and tinker. Mine is humming along nicely but it took extra time, money and effort to make it that way.
I was nervous about buying a printer that didn’t have auto leveling. So far, I haven’t had any troubles though. My preferred method is sliding a sticky note under the nozzle and adjusting accordingly. Once I got a feel for that, zero issues. Eventually I would love to get a prusa, but for now I’m loving my ender.
I did a web search for “3d print filament burn test” but I guess those are the wrong search words.
If you use the 3D printed solid as a pattern for investment casting, you need for the “wax” to completely vaporize & disappear.
Similar to the conventional waxes used by jewelers for lost wax casting of gold, etc.
Has anybody seen any reports or articles about which 3D printers burn the “cleanest” ? Mainly so they don’t leave any residue in the chamber that is created when the mold is heated to prepare it for liquid metal.
I started in Silicon Valley in 1980, and I remember how much money we paid for the master patterns for a casting that I worked on, all done by hand.
Being able to 3D print mold patterns is a big help.
Try doing a search for “ lost pla casting”? I’m sure you’ll get some hits on that.
Just finished off my first full spool. Finished a print with about 10 inches left lol. Got pretty lucky.
lol that’ll make you pucker for sure
That’s where having a filament sensor comes in handy! That, or I load a second spool on my MMU and activate the SpoolJoin function. It’ll switch over if it runs out during a print.
I’m curious what’s everyone’s preferred method of drying filament out? I’ve got a spool that’s extra stringy and I can’t get it to go away. With a little time on google I’m thinking it’s “wet”. My oven won’t hold temperature below 170°F and I believe that’s to high.
I plan on starting soon! Ive found some promising designs on the DEFCAD website but Ive been too busy spending all my money at PSA to get a printer anytime soon😅
Creality has a good price on their ender 3 for 159.99 Here’s the link if you want to look at it Creality3D Ender-3 3D Printer – Creality 3D
I use a food dehydrator. Not even adjustable. Just a plain old dehydrator. Let it sit in there for about 8-10 hours and it’s all good.
Also if you know you aren’t going to print for a few days after a print, remove the spool and store it to avoid moisture.
Here is a website that is a great source of articles on 3D printing:
All3DP
No, but I find it very interesting. How expensive of a printer?
$200 for an entry level printer