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Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-21T19:43:40Z

So, just a quick update, I didn't make it to the meeting because I had a one-hour drive time and two hours to wait in town before going home. I anticipate going in a couple weeks. I'll be in touch

Maitai

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-16T11:07:53Z

Sound advice is good.But there is an old saying, ask 10 machinist how to do something you will get 12 answers. So make sure you do not get confused in this journey.

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-16T02:56:52Z

Hi Tin,

Good info - I'll be printing the discussion to bring along with me on Thursday.

Regards,

Tim

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-15T23:46:02Z

A couple more thought of consideration.
most printers pint primarily PLA or Abs. I f you print printing primarily abs you need a warm draft fee chamber either heated by a heat bed or separate heater.
Also consider all pre assembled Chinese printers as pre assembled kits they will need the fasteners tightened and possible remove the nozzle and clean it before tempting a print. Make sure you calibrate and adjust before printing.
IMHO abs is less popular and less printed these days.

Here is a tutorial on some key features and possible upgrades

https://www.printedsolid.com/blogs/news … 3d-printer

One of the advantages of a self soured build is you can build it any way you see fit. It takes time to figure out the best components .

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-14T18:12:51Z

Thanks Tin,

After I meet some folks face-to-face, I'll take everything here and try to come up with a printer that I'll ask about on this board. As far as BridgeWire, joining is for serious builders of not just 3D - but many other things - and they have the carpentry, welding, metal working, and lathe setups - but the monthly fee is $70 bucks and I'm 60 miles away, so I think that's out of the realm of probability. I've been breaking my back working around the clock for 72 hours, with another 48 tomorrow - so I'll be ready to take some "me" time when Thursday rolls around. I'll report back just as soon as I can I'm excited to meet those folks!

Chat soon,

Tim

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-13T10:06:17Z

Based on the photos and description of the bridge wire maker space they have an older original maker bot and a home brew shop built machine.
Like i said for you i would recommend the or rather suggest a monoprice Ultimate maker open box. I say suggest because i do not like to make recommendations. there are too many options out there and i want no one disappointed because of my advice. A brand new one is IIRC $ 699. and they do offer extended warantees if that is important but you have to ship the whole machine to California for factory service. IMHO it is a very solid well built machine for the money. it meets most of your wish lit. it is a single print head. not otuch screen but on board control 200 mm cube print area.
You can go with a mini for half the price but it is more or less half the machine smaller print area and the system is a bit flexible and the machine is open and iirc closed source. IMHO more aof a toy / kids printer.

In the end your dime or should i say dollar so you need to be happy with the decision..And you will not no what printing is about until you try it and the maker space can help you learn the software make a few prints and designs before you invest in your own . Tin

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-13T03:40:56Z

Hi Tin-Tin,

Thanks for the follow-up, especially since I'm into this whether I like it or not, haha. Seriously, everyone here has said something that made me pause. I wasn't trying to come off like a know-it-all - it's just that I got some bad information and the excitement took me for a ride...I'm back in first gear now They have weekly meetings at Bridgewire - and I'll attend the FIRST meeting I can - but since I'm working a crazy firefighter schedule, that could take me into next week or beyond - so I'm mulling everything over, and I really do appreciate you taking the time to check in on me. Nope, I wasn't scared away hahaha. I needed straight-talk, realignment, and basically a wake up call, and I got it all right here. THIS IS A POSITIVE THING. Now, my thinking is more looking toward starting smaller - but still getting a decent printer - whether built from the factory or home-built/put-together/assembled by me. I am very much anticipating that first meeting at Bridgewire, then I'll have a better vector to share with everyone OH, AND I JUST CHECKED MY SCHEDULE - Looks like I'll be able to make it next Thursday! You'll be sure to have a report after my first face-to-face experience

Thanks again Tin,

Tim

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-13T02:04:23Z

A couple of afterthoughts. No printer will do it all that is why many of us have several.
Do your homework to enable a wise decision . but there comes a time one must put the research aside buy a printer and really start learning. Also feel free to call Matt or Dave at printed solid tell him where you are at and pick his brain.
And please keep us posted on your journey . You are a part of this forum now like it or not LOL

Tin

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-08T00:31:43Z

Hi N2ri,

You know, this is the second time you've mentioned not getting sucked into the hype of sales pitches - and because of that, I will be REALLY careful. Quite honestly, I've throttled back the process because of what's been said here. I don't want to put the cart before the horse, and I also want to do things right without being too perfection-oriented

Point taken!

Maitai

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-08T00:26:28Z

My 2 year learning curve was based on expectations of end result versus reality. dont set the bar too high at 1st based on hipe heard online to avoid disapointment

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-08T00:26:22Z

"Heartless" with a Snoopy avatar? Indeed

Forums have been the bedrock of not only my success, since about 1998, but I know for many, many others. There is just something special about a place to give of yourself - it's an amazing experience! Even with human contact, I always hold forums in very high esteem - and along with human interaction, I NEVER abandon forums in favor of face-to-face meetings.

I may get advice on a particular model of 3-D printer - but then, I can take that ONE opinion and ask half a dozen good folks right HERE! So, yes, thank you for reiterating that point - it is an excellent one. Additionally, sometimes it's the only thing folks in rural areas have - that's where forums are even MORE important.

Great stuff!

Maitai

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-08T00:16:50Z

indeed, in person contact is quite valuable!
But when none is available, for poor fools like me that live in the middle of nowhere, forums like this one can be a fantastic resource.

and the group here - for the most part - are a great bunch of people willing to help if they can.

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-08T00:07:05Z

Thank you, Tin Falcon! I'll definitely check out the Bridgewire MakerSpace meetings, as well as the Def Con group - it's at the same address as Bridgewire, so that will make it easier.

This was a really nice thing to do for me - I have a feeling this is going to move my experience to the next level. I love forums, but there's just so much more that can be done through direct contact and speaking in-person than writing it all out exclusively via forum communication. HOWEVER, I will always hold forums in extremely high esteem, as they have, time and time again given me answers to SO MANY questions - and I've tried to help others, too.

Many thanks!

Maitai

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-07T22:36:31Z

check out this link then https://bridgewire.org/
https://www.makexyz.com/printer/ashleyhennefer
there may be other members her in the area??

Re: First-Time Poster Noob Seeks Experienced Lurker with Answers - 3D P.

2018-10-07T21:14:41Z

My apologies. I'm in the U.S., State of Nevada, about an hour from Reno in Fallon, NV - home of the U.S. Navy's TOPGUN fighter pilot training facility.