1 Topic by Jason (edited by Jason 2012-10-29 15:06:53)

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Topic: First prints - plug & play (no calibration)

I figured more "straight from the box" print examples couldn't hurt for potential customers.  I think for straight out of the box the printer is very impressive. My bed does need to be leveled which became apparent when I attempted a much larger print, I am working on that now using Ian's Dial gauge mount.



http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?action=pun_attachment&item=234&download=1
This was my first print, the companion cube.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13588

http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?action=pun_attachment&item=236&download=1
Christmas Tree cookie cutter,
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14462

http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?action=pun_attachment&item=235&download=1
This is my first functional print, a replacement water cooler lever, very happy with the results.
I found a full assembly on GrabCAD and was able to remove the parts I didn't need in Solid Works and print this.

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2 Reply by jooshs

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Re: First prints - plug & play (no calibration)

Good stuff!  Have you tested it with a full tub of water to test the functionality?  That has some promise for several other applications..  It would be really cool to try and create the entire spout.

3 Reply by cmetzel

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Re: First prints - plug & play (no calibration)

Yeah I'm a fan of the functional prints as well.  That way when you tell people you spend North of $500 on this machine they don't say "that's an expensive cookie cutter"

Check out the video below, lots of 3d printed parts I want to reverse engineer just for fun.   Especially at the 1:30 mark.

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Re: First prints - plug & play (no calibration)

cmetzel wrote:

Yeah I'm a fan of the functional prints as well.  That way when you tell people you spend North of $500 on this machine they don't say "that's an expensive cookie cutter"

Check out the video below, lots of 3d printed parts I want to reverse engineer just for fun.   Especially at the 1:30 mark.

I'm always a fan of Gears for showing off the functional aspect.

Former Solidoodle employee, no longer associated with the company.