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kaymccampbell

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The inner two and outer two look to be different materials. My experience with PETG, which is small, says the inner two are PETG, cause my pieces had that funny grain to it on the bottom. Which means it's probably the other way round.
 

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Tired of the handle banging into the frame as we slid open the sliding patio door, so I printed a stop. Added some felt stick-ons to provide cushioning and it works!
 

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The NOCO Genius chargers have mounting holes, but I didn't want to have to actually unscrew the charger from the wall just to move it to another car. Also, the included screws are garbage. Created a new quick access mount that lets me just grab the charger and move it to another mount. All LEDs and button is accessible while in the mount. Can also be reversed so charger is AC plug down instead of up.
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Well, I bit the bullet today and ordered a Bambu X1CC.
You guys are just having too much fun not to join in.

Got this one cuz I really didn't want ANOTHER rabbit hole to fall into, wanted something good to go out of the box.
Plus some cool features and speed.

BobL.
 

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got the lil mini cranking away. when this one is done I loaded up the print plate to burn off some red. what is everyone spending per KG or PETG? im between 19 and 21 depending on color.

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Well, I bit the bullet today and ordered a Bambu X1CC.
You guys are just having too much fun not to join in.

Got this one cuz I really didn't want ANOTHER rabbit hole to fall into, wanted something good to go out of the box.
Plus some cool features and speed.

BobL.

welp time to explore thangs.com for all the models you didnt know you needed to print
 

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got the lil mini cranking away. when this one is done I loaded up the print plate to burn off some red. what is everyone spending per KG or PETG? im between 19 and 21 depending on color.

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If you wait on the bulk deals you can generally get under $15/kg. Sunlu puts on a 10 x 1kg rolls for $99 a lot. I actually just checked and they have it on right now:
 

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If you wait on the bulk deals you can generally get under $15/kg. Sunlu puts on a 10 x 1kg rolls for $99 a lot. I actually just checked and they have it on right now:

yup been checking.
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for "production" i might go with 5kg spools from here. 18.60 to my door per KG.
 

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I have been looking around the shop and wondering where to put the BL X1cc i ordered and I pondered whether to hook it up to 115V or 220v outlets (both available).

The specs look a little odd to me, but what do i know, it sez,

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000W@220V, 350W@110V

Is it not odd that it takes more amps at 220v?

Just curious.
BobL.
 

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I have been looking around the shop and wondering where to put the BL X1cc i ordered and I pondered whether to hook it up to 115V or 220v outlets (both available).

The specs look a little odd to me, but what do i know, it sez,

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000W@220V, 350W@110V

Is it not odd that it takes more amps at 220v?

Just curious.
BobL.

ohms law for the heater block in there.

heats up way faster on 220 per the interwebs.
 

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@jeepxj, yeah, I have been poking around the interwebs and the sheer volume of stuff out there is amazing.
BobL.

i just made up some quick spool holders for the new printer location i want to use. took me less than a conference call length.

plus a piece of 3/4 conduit.
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I have been looking around the shop and wondering where to put the BL X1cc i ordered and I pondered whether to hook it up to 115V or 220v outlets (both available).

The specs look a little odd to me, but what do i know, it sez,

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1000W@220V, 350W@110V

Is it not odd that it takes more amps at 220v?

Just curious.
BobL.
Most printers have the PSU capability to switch between the two, but a printer would generally only come with the power cord for one or the other depending on region. I would guess you'll get a NEMA 5-15 cord
 
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jeepxj

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Yep I'm sure you're right, just seems odd to me.
BobL

the extra wattage on the high voltage?

its just how resistive heaters work. the resistance stays the same but the voltage increases so it sends 4x the power.

more common is water heater elements:
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the extra wattage on the high voltage?

its just how resistive heaters work. the resistance stays the same but the voltage increases so it sends 4x the power.

more common is water heater elements:
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Ahh, thank you for that.
BobL.
 
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