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[3D Printing] A toy to build toys...New to the hobby....
On that note, Swedish company 3D Prima launched their own flexplate system just now. Might be an option for us Euros, Whambam ships from China and I'll probably be hit by customs import fee when they get around to handling my package that arrived in Sweden on Aug 28th and still hasn't been processed because PostNord is a disaster. :rotate:
Decided to try a test print without painters tape. I thought I had my leveling dialed in real nice.
But when I popped them off, there was no bottom, just tiny mostly transparent little squares, with lines between them and a pretty good divot right in the middle of my build sheet. Try leveling things again, and it's pinching the build plate when I z-home. Run adjustments. Z-home again, still pinching. Check the z end stop switch, and the metal arm had come if, so it was going a couple mm father down to press the plastic button.
Reattached the arm and Z-home is working again. Unfortunately my build sheet is trashed, so back to painters tape until I decide if I'm getting glass or not. Jacking up my build sheet the first time I printing directly on it is a special kind of dumb.
Also, can I get my @ removed from that quote tree.
Two extenders attacked with with glue and screws, but then I decided that just glue is probably plenty enough for this, so I could use my first prototypes instead of printing two more extenders with screw-thingies.
Lack hack complete! Right now I'm only using two tables, we'll see if I add the third table some time - right now the upper edge of the delta printer is at nose level, so that's a pretty good height for it.
Turns out my floor is really uneven up against the wall so I had to prop up one leg to make it stable.
So getting the carbon fiber texture on the print was way easier.
Just needed to buy a textured carbon fiber vinyl sheet from amazon and put it on the bed.
Well that is a new one. Heard a "twang" from the printer, (kinda sounded like filament snapping) walked over and my build plate was empty. Found my print a few feet away on the floor.
Can totally see where the nozzle got stuck. I think the print might have pulled up from the plate.
After a couple nice succulent pot prints, I though I had everything dialed in, but I guess not.
Ughhhh. My nozzle heater stopped working again. I guess I need to figure out where the cable is worn. And this after half an hour spent levelling the bed to get it just right.
Luckilly its not bad so far as failed prints. Theres no mess to clean up. It just starts printing nothing after a bit.
Edit- deffo a loose or crossed wire. Was able to get it started by jiggling the wires.
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mightyjongyoSour CrrmEast Bay, CaliforniaRegistered Userregular
Hmmm anyone got recommendations for resin printers?
Currently I'm looking at the Anycubic Photon since it's only $279 right now, or the monoprice mini delux SLA. At a glance it looks like either is fine, but its always nice to hear if you fine folk have any first hand experience with them.
I haven't actually been using my ender5 too much recently, although I did print bed stabilizers (huuuuuuuge improvement) and some brackets in preparation for eventually moving the electronics box to the back vertical rather than the bottom. With the way it's oriented by default, you have to flip the printer on its side to do any work with the board, so it'll be less of a hurdle to actually modify things when I finally get that done.
I also need to install the auto bed leveler I bought... I'm just so lazy since it means flashing firmware and I dont want to deal with the fallout if I brick the board! Should really just get into the spirit of it and dive in though, really.
However I did print a dice storage/roll tray for DnD, will maybe remember to add pictures here later. There's definitely lots of room for improvement on the next iteration but I'm pretty happy with it since it was also my first attempt at using openSCAD instead of FreeCAD for the design.
And also have an XL coming out (or at least teased).
Mini is a pretty good price point I'd think. @bowen n
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IanatorA predator cannot differentiatebetween prey and accompliceRegistered Userregular
edited October 2019
Second print, first problem. Less than ten minutes before the print finished I heard a clicking from the extruder and saw nothing was coming out. I fixed the spool but didn't know how to step the layers back and my second model came off the tray with the last millimeter or so chopped off its nose, arms and one foot.
Debating whether to print another or try and salvage this one.
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Finally getting around to dialling in the flexplate for my Ender 3, but it's so much thinner than both the glass plate and the original surface that I can't raise the print bed high enough to meet the nozzle. And the Z-stop doesn't go any further down unless I do some surgery to it, so I guess that's the next step.
It looked good, so I went and hopped in the bathtub, and then it looked less good. This is PETG, so I guess I need to experiment a bit with the bed temperature.
Extremely smooth first layer though, there's essentially no texture at all on the PEI surface.
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Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
I'm having such a hard time getting my bed level on the Ender 3. Just replaced all the bed springs, thinking that would be the cure. Hasn't made a whole lot of difference. Considering getting one of those touch sensors, anyone got one of em, know if that'd help?
(Also I got a buncha those Uxcell yellow springs leftover if anyone wants a set!)
Anyone have any experience with the Anycubic photon?
Most of what I'm doing is related to wargaming miniatures and my Ender 3 just doesn't cut it with some of the more detailed stuff. Thinking about getting a small resin printer and the photon is reviewed well... just wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience.
There's some plant based resins that just come out, too. They're a bit more flexible, they are still pretty gnarly to interact with directly (like most resins) but once cured they are less off-gassy and a little bit safer to interact with.
I put off getting a 3dprinter because it looked like resin was the way to go and the next 2-3 years will be a big deal for them it looks like.
Looking at an anycubic photon and they have a bundle that includes an FEP
What is that and do I need one?
FEP film is the clear plastic film used as the bottom of the resin tank so the UV light can shine through it. But it is soft and will get damaged over time and need replacement. They are including a 5 pack of replacement film. However, it's about half the cost to buy by the foot than their precut sheets: https://www.mcmaster.com/85905k66
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If anyone is thinking about a resin printer, the anycubic photon is on for $239 right now... For another 10 hours from the time of this post (930 PST).
Yea, same. Was just confused by the price. It says $289.99 normally while the one on anycubic is normally $419.99. Didn't know if the one on anycubic was a better version and if I should get it while it is currently on sale or still just go with the amazon purchase.
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Nah, the anycubic just has a massively inflated MSRP... it's regularly on their site for $419 $289
That's good, I've been feeling kind of stressed about getting the one on anycubic. I'll just continue my plan on seeing whether the one on amazon goes on sale on black Friday or cyber Monday and grab one.
PSN: Reaper_Stragint, Steam: DoublePitstoChesty
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Nah, the anycubic just has a massively inflated MSRP... it's regularly on their site for $419 $289
That's good, I've been feeling kind of stressed about getting the one on anycubic. I'll just continue my plan on seeing whether the one on amazon goes on sale on black Friday or cyber Monday and grab one.
If you grab one, don't pay for the deal that comes with resin.... the stock resin is, from what I've read, really bad to get on your skin and generates some rather noxious fumes.
The plant-based resin is supposed to be far less toxic and generates almost no odor
Nah, the anycubic just has a massively inflated MSRP... it's regularly on their site for $419 $289
That's good, I've been feeling kind of stressed about getting the one on anycubic. I'll just continue my plan on seeing whether the one on amazon goes on sale on black Friday or cyber Monday and grab one.
If you grab one, don't pay for the deal that comes with resin.... the stock resin is, from what I've read, really bad to get on your skin and generates some rather noxious fumes.
The plant-based resin is supposed to be far less toxic and generates almost no odor
Yea, a recommended video popped up on youtube about anycubic photon printer safety and that resin sounds real bad.
So with my plan to get a 3D printer on black Friday or cyber Monday, should I stick with the anycubic photon or is there a better resin printer to look for on sale?
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What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
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But when I popped them off, there was no bottom, just tiny mostly transparent little squares, with lines between them and a pretty good divot right in the middle of my build sheet. Try leveling things again, and it's pinching the build plate when I z-home. Run adjustments. Z-home again, still pinching. Check the z end stop switch, and the metal arm had come if, so it was going a couple mm father down to press the plastic button.
Reattached the arm and Z-home is working again. Unfortunately my build sheet is trashed, so back to painters tape until I decide if I'm getting glass or not. Jacking up my build sheet the first time I printing directly on it is a special kind of dumb.
Also, can I get my @ removed from that quote tree.
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Two extenders attacked with with glue and screws, but then I decided that just glue is probably plenty enough for this, so I could use my first prototypes instead of printing two more extenders with screw-thingies.
Still gonna be a useful print I think, but a bummer to come home to.
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Turns out my floor is really uneven up against the wall so I had to prop up one leg to make it stable.
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Just needed to buy a textured carbon fiber vinyl sheet from amazon and put it on the bed.
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hmmmmmm
Can totally see where the nozzle got stuck. I think the print might have pulled up from the plate.
After a couple nice succulent pot prints, I though I had everything dialed in, but I guess not.
Steam ID: Good Life
Luckilly its not bad so far as failed prints. Theres no mess to clean up. It just starts printing nothing after a bit.
Edit- deffo a loose or crossed wire. Was able to get it started by jiggling the wires.
Currently I'm looking at the Anycubic Photon since it's only $279 right now, or the monoprice mini delux SLA. At a glance it looks like either is fine, but its always nice to hear if you fine folk have any first hand experience with them.
I haven't actually been using my ender5 too much recently, although I did print bed stabilizers (huuuuuuuge improvement) and some brackets in preparation for eventually moving the electronics box to the back vertical rather than the bottom. With the way it's oriented by default, you have to flip the printer on its side to do any work with the board, so it'll be less of a hurdle to actually modify things when I finally get that done.
I also need to install the auto bed leveler I bought... I'm just so lazy since it means flashing firmware and I dont want to deal with the fallout if I brick the board! Should really just get into the spirit of it and dive in though, really.
However I did print a dice storage/roll tray for DnD, will maybe remember to add pictures here later. There's definitely lots of room for improvement on the next iteration but I'm pretty happy with it since it was also my first attempt at using openSCAD instead of FreeCAD for the design.
Also this just showed up in my feed.
Decided I might as well bring home something special.
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Also not sure if anyone has seen, but Prusa has a mk3 mini coming out:
https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-mini/
And also have an XL coming out (or at least teased).
Mini is a pretty good price point I'd think. @bowen n
Debating whether to print another or try and salvage this one.
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Extremely smooth first layer though, there's essentially no texture at all on the PEI surface.
(Also I got a buncha those Uxcell yellow springs leftover if anyone wants a set!)
Most of what I'm doing is related to wargaming miniatures and my Ender 3 just doesn't cut it with some of the more detailed stuff. Thinking about getting a small resin printer and the photon is reviewed well... just wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience.
Gamertag - Khraul
PSN - Razide6
I put off getting a 3dprinter because it looked like resin was the way to go and the next 2-3 years will be a big deal for them it looks like.
I knew I was going to like this video as the first thing he shows as a print is a Nova bust!
My favorite!
― John Quincy Adams
What is that and do I need one?
Gamertag - Khraul
PSN - Razide6
FEP film is the clear plastic film used as the bottom of the resin tank so the UV light can shine through it. But it is soft and will get damaged over time and need replacement. They are including a 5 pack of replacement film. However, it's about half the cost to buy by the foot than their precut sheets: https://www.mcmaster.com/85905k66
Thanks!
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PSN - Razide6
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PSN - Razide6
ANYCUBIC Photon UV LCD 3D Printer Assembled Innovation with 2.8'' Smart Touch Color Screen Off-line Print 4.53"(L) x 2.56"(W) x 6.1"(H) Printing Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVW9HGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TGm0DbV9EZSGA
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I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Looks like it to me
Gamertag - Khraul
PSN - Razide6
Yea, same. Was just confused by the price. It says $289.99 normally while the one on anycubic is normally $419.99. Didn't know if the one on anycubic was a better version and if I should get it while it is currently on sale or still just go with the amazon purchase.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
Gamertag - Khraul
PSN - Razide6
That's good, I've been feeling kind of stressed about getting the one on anycubic. I'll just continue my plan on seeing whether the one on amazon goes on sale on black Friday or cyber Monday and grab one.
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.
If you grab one, don't pay for the deal that comes with resin.... the stock resin is, from what I've read, really bad to get on your skin and generates some rather noxious fumes.
The plant-based resin is supposed to be far less toxic and generates almost no odor
Gamertag - Khraul
PSN - Razide6
Yea, a recommended video popped up on youtube about anycubic photon printer safety and that resin sounds real bad.
So with my plan to get a 3D printer on black Friday or cyber Monday, should I stick with the anycubic photon or is there a better resin printer to look for on sale?
What is the point of being alive if you don't at least try to do something remarkable? ~ Mario Novak
I never fear death or dyin', I only fear never trying.