The Everything 3D Printer Thread

[shakenfake]

@XJSuperman I heard that you will need to update the firmware. Not sure how good the update it.
I also know there is a third one I could get called the Pro version. It is an aluminum body I think but it is also double the price.

 

[XJSuperman]

Do your research before buying. Mine cost almost $150 a year ago. But Im guessing prices have dropped not only due to the tech becoming more available, but because no one wants to run them since there isn't any good firmware out there. Even the "good" stuff that is custom made has bugs that seemingly cannot be worked out. There are threads on discord and reddit detailing this.

 

[shakenfake]

@XJSuperman Thanks for the info. I would like to start printing TPU at some point so direct drive is the next step for that. I guess I may need a different printer entirely.

Which opens another can of worms!

 

[XJSuperman]

I just don't want to see you get stuck in the same spot I'm in. There's plenty of us here already.

 

[Jehannum]

@Jehannum I am not sure if I will be able to use that on my Ender 3.

@XJSuperman So I see two different ones. I was looking at the one that says 2023 Official

https://www.amazon.com/Creality-Upgraded-Extruder-Flexible-Filament/dp/B08J7N2LNL/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Extruder-SE-Ender-Version/dp/B0C5R7TNY7/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Creality's mount plates are pretty universal.

 

[draco_1967]

@XJSuperman Thanks for the info. I would like to start printing TPU at some point so direct drive is the next step for that. I guess I may need a different printer entirely.

Which opens another can of worms!

I have printed TPU from a Ender 3 V2 with the stock extruder and Capricorn tubing without issues (Overture 95A TPU). Last year I upgraded to a titan extruder, so I could print at higher temperatures, and it has been working great. I think if you are printing with the really soft TPU, then the direct drive is necessary.

 

[shakenfake]

Oh okay. I will see if I can get my thing to quit snapping filament then. I’ll start a print when I get home tonight.

 

[moto_ridah]

@moto_ridah So for the past couple weeks I have left the printer printing outside in the shop. It is a sealed space but it is possible humidity from outside got in. I’m moving it back into my guest bedroom.

Normally I just leave the filament on the printer when not in use. I don't have more than one spool at the moment.

Oh okay. I will see if I can get my thing to quit snapping filament then. I’ll start a print when I get home tonight.

Even having filament in a conditioned room will expose it to enough moisture to cause issues. Being in a cold shop, even if sealed, probably exasperated the brittleness. Look into drying your filament for a temporary solution and some type of filament storage with desiccant the long term. You will eventually have more then one spool or purchase filament that isn't completely dry from the factory, so best to get setup now.

 

[oneleglance]

not sure what to do with the empty spools.

Filament Spool Desk Organizer (HatchBox) by MattKerekanich

Similar to MatterHackers' "Spool Tool Desk Organizer" (tinyurl.com/MHOrganizer), this desk organizer puts a used filament spool to good use. I designed these organization pockets to fit in a HatchBox 1kg Spool. There are 5 different pockets that you can print: -3 Pocket -2 Pocket -1 Pocket -SD...

www.thingiverse.com

Print some flip out boxes that turn empty spools into organizers and either use or gift them

 

[jeepxj]

what a pain to get the coloring right.

 

[kppolich]

A few bike related prints.
1.) A bontrager light storage strip. Mounted inside my cycling gear cabinet to keep things organized and out of the way.
2.) A few Bottom Bracket removal bits, one with a 3/8" socket mount to remove a chainring from my RaceFace cinch crankset.

 

[Poolshark314]

Now I've got doublewide cupholders for the big boy:

Huge Bottle (64 Oz.) Car Cupholder Widening Adapter by Poolshark314

makerworld.com

 

[danski0224]

Is that thing actually stable, in use?

 

[ArcReactorKC]

what a pain to get the coloring right.

Man that is way off. Everybody knows tractors are RED

 

[jeepxj]

Man that is way off. Everybody knows tractors are RED

better?

 

[ArcReactorKC]

better?

So much.

 

[jeepxj]

So much.

in looking at my ordering its a 5:1 ratio of green to red sales.

 

[ArcReactorKC]

in looking at my ordering its a 5:1 ratio of green to red sales.

The JD marketing department has been super successful.
I recall having a disagreement with the guy sitting next to me on a flight once.
I don't remember how the subject of tractors came up but he was attempting to educate me about how JD is the best company for any ag equipment hands down. I let him talk for a few minutes before asking him where he came from and what he did for a living. He was born and raised in Miami, FL. and was a corporate attorney. I gave a very brief spiel about my background from the fields as a kid and told him that I would buy an orange or red tractor 10 times over spending the premium for a lesser performing piece of equipment. He told me I just didn't understand...

 

[jeepxj]

The JD marketing department has been super successful.
I recall having a disagreement with the guy sitting next to me on a flight once.
I don't remember how the subject of tractors came up but he was attempting to educate me about how JD is the best company for any ag equipment hands down. I let him talk for a few minutes before asking him where he came from and what he did for a living. He was born and raised in Miami, FL. and was a corporate attorney. I gave a very brief spiel about my background from the fields as a kid and told him that I would buy an orange or red tractor 10 times over spending the premium for a lesser performing piece of equipment. He told me I just didn't understand...

IMO your local dealership availability is far more important than the color. they all break. its getting um back running in the shortest time for the 4-6 weeks a year where time is the only thing that matters.

 

[ArcReactorKC]

IMO your local dealership availability is far more important than the color. they all break. its getting um back running in the shortest time for the 4-6 weeks a year where time is the only thing that matters.

Realistically yea. That is one of the things that helped me formulate my bias.

We always had a great kubota dealer in town who would bend over backwards to help. The JD dealer didn't give a damn. Then later in my life working on generators I really liked the 5 cylinder JD engines used in a lot of medium size diesel gens. I started to hate them when JD refused to stand by the warranty whatsoever. Great engine, garbage support.

 

[4 FN 27]

3D printed weld fixtures today for a project. You have to weld fast and get the part out of the fixture ASAF²P!!!

Worked well...didn't melt any.

 

[jeepxj]

PLA?

I wonder if you make it more fixturing points that only touched certain parts then you could use screw heads to actually touch the metal and minimize contact? if you're gona use them long term.

 

[Poolshark314]

Is that thing actually stable, in use?

Very. Doesn't move at all

 

[4 FN 27]

PLA?

I wonder if you make it more fixturing points that only touched certain parts then you could use screw heads to actually touch the metal and minimize contact? if you're gona use them long term.

LCO = Low Cost Option.

PETG (because it was loaded in the printer)

Only making 6-14 of each of 8 versions.

Plastic and Welding never go together...if it goes to production I would machine a fixture from Aluminum Plate, make it universal for the single leg items and 1 for the double leg item using toggle clamps. I was welding about 1 a minute TIG. Suspect I could get to 45 seconds each with MIG.

One more consideration: Grounding. Had to lay a steel bar on top of the end of the Tube.

 

[jeepxj]

LCO = Low Cost Option.

PETG (because it was loaded in the printer)

Only making 6-14 of each of 8 versions.

Plastic and Welding never go together...if it goes to production I would machine a fixture from Aluminum Plate, make it universal for the single leg items and 1 for the double leg item using toggle clamps. I was welding about 1 a minute TIG. Suspect I could get to 45 seconds each with MIG.

One more consideration: Grounding. Had to lay a steel bar on top of the end of the Tube.

duh grounding lol. PETG is not a great conductor.

 

[AirMech#406]

i got some high speed PETG coming that should be ok to 600mm/s

Could you share a link please?

 

[AirMech#406]

I finally brought my 3D printers over from the old house to set up in my new office. They have been sitting in my old garage for the past couple of years literally collecting dust. I had a particular spot in my office to put a shelf and picked up this cheap wire rack so I could stack them along with my paper printer.


The Prusa was given to me by work because it was having some printing issues. I went through the machine and calibrated it, and it seems to be working great. The Ender has some bed leveling issues. I had a piece of glass made to fix that issue but it still needs some work that I just haven't been in the mood to figure out. The Prusa is a much better machine anyway.

My daughter wanted me to print something for her, and since they seem to be all the rage right now, figured I would print her a Stanley cup.



Seemed to print really well. Now to find something more useful to print with it. I really need to make organizers for my pistol mags, but can't figure out exactly how I want to do them yet.

I assume you are aware, but in case you are not, it is not recommended to use 3d printing to make food/drink receptacles because bacteria can so easily grow between the layers.

I think there are several good designs on Printables for organizing pistol mags... of course these may not suit your needs.

Pistol Magazine Holder by tanders | Download free STL model | Printables.com

 

[slodat]

The Prusa XL continues to make really nice parts.





These are part of the Sumo enclosure for the XL.

I updated the firmware recently. It now has the ability to switch to the other tool head when the first runs out of filament. This is a really nice feature. Especially on really long prints. The XL is no speed queen, but the prints are really nice.

 

[jeepxj]

Could you share a link please?

this is the amazon side of my bulk supplier:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMLFS3MB?tag=atomicindus08-20

i'm seeing about 500 reasonable quality. 450 is ok. about 50 more than my normal PETG speed on CHT nozzle.

 

[jeepxj]

voxelpla enclosure on the p1p. needed a riser to clear the PTFE tube

P1S P1P Riser - Tall Version with Wyzecam Mounting Remixed by Jeff Smith

makerworld.com

 

[freudianfloyd]

I assume you are aware, but in case you are not, it is not recommended to use 3d printing to make food/drink receptacles because bacteria can so easily grow between the layers.

I think there are several good designs on Printables for organizing pistol mags... of course these may not suit your needs.

Pistol Magazine Holder by tanders | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Don't worry, the Stanley cup is not functional (read solid), and is only a third the size of a regular cup.

 

[jeepxj]

I assume you are aware, but in case you are not, it is not recommended to use 3d printing to make food/drink receptacles because bacteria can so easily grow between the layers.

I think there are several good designs on Printables for organizing pistol mags... of course these may not suit your needs.

Pistol Magazine Holder by tanders | Download free STL model | Printables.com

so whats the deal here then? i guess cause you gotta cook them it mitigates?

Home | Cookie Cad

Homepage

cookieswag.com

 

[jeepxj]

anyone stacked print objects?


one unit:



40 units:

 

[Jehannum]

Made a fill adapter for the DSG gearbox in my wife's VW. Beats spending $40+ and waiting weeks for it.

 

[Jehannum]

I printed it with the threaded side down towards the build plate, and the piece unscrewed from the supports like it was coming out of a threaded hole.

Amazing, the **** of Theseus is really dialed in.

 

[kaymccampbell]

anyone stacked print objects?


one unit:



40 units:

I've printed fully assembled multi component parts.

 

[jeepxj]

I've printed fully assembled multi component parts.

well i want these to come apart.

these things are shockingly nasty.

@jblnut should know what these are...

 

[Firebrick43]

well i want these to come apart.

these things are shockingly nasty.

@jblnut should know what these are...

**** restraints?

 

[jeepxj]

**** restraints?

in a way...

 

[kaymccampbell]

Some kind of electric fence mount?