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Custom Printer

null@example.com (Dreaded) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:32:12 +0000

Hello!

Sharing my current project, A custom printer for a specific purpose, if everything works out I'll share the end goal results as well.

Disclaimer, I'm making a point to learn how to use these forms.

I'm open to feedback/suggestions.

Currently bench testing, and revising some parts as I go. Allot of the materials are cannibalize from E5P, and picked out of scrap bins. Klipper is running, and working as it should with a hodgepodge of a config file.

Biggest hurdle at the moment is bed heating (Ill get into that soon)

Build Plate: 1100mm x 550mm, sheet of galvanized plate. With 6mm tempered glass top (I work with glass, its flat and easily replaced)
PSU: 1500w 24v DC
Motherboard: BTT Octopus Pi V1.1 , 7 Steppers. ( 4, Z's )
Hot end: Currently Volcano DD,
Leveling: Currently BL Touch, will probably be optical
Bed Heating: 2, 110v 750w silicon heaters... Please help me
OS: Klipper

On the To do list:
Bed heating
Hot end/bearing block mount needs re worked. (Will fix belt tension issues)
Print mount for the optical sensors.
Print mount for cable tracks,
Print control box cover for screen holder, main on/off, fuse location,
Frame reinforcement / Enclosure.
Cable management
LED's

Like I said, the bed heaters. I have a loose idea on how to wire them up, however I would like some guidance.

Is this correct: Heaters should have a direct connection from the main line into the PSU? Then through a SSR, with thermal fuse, wired in series? And thoroughly grounded.

Ill buy someone a beer to draw me up a diagram, I understand that stuff better.

Cheers!

Toothy Sock Puppet Print

null@example.com (lostinNashville) — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:36:44 +0000

Here's a fun sock puppet I made. 3d file free to download & build video

3d print files here:
https://www.printables.com/model/651209 … ppet-print

build video here:
https://youtu.be/Qs9wJOVNnhc

BSG toys

null@example.com (justsomeguy) — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:58:26 +0000

I'm still no great designer. But my skills have come a long way thanks to my 3d printing hobby that started with my Solidoodle 2. I still use mostly OpenSCAD but have started to do some of my workflow in Blender lately as I start to learn it a little.

I am a collector of minimates, a 2" block figure similar to a lego man but with more articulation. Knees and elbows for example. The very first one I collected was a Cylon Centurian. They teased a ship for the Cylons but never got enough interest to manufacture and sell it. Many years later I recently designed my own and put it up on thingiverse. There are two versions of the ship and a Cylon torso for lego figures among others on my profile. I'm quite pleased with this work.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5766423

Ferris Slip-On Keyboard Case in Black ASA

null@example.com (XFabricate) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:02:37 +0000

Printed in black ASA filament on my Voron V2.4 recently.
Model designed by MelindaBireknstock on GitHub.
A few more images in the gallery.

Need help (or ideas) on a part to make masks comfortable

null@example.com (invisible_squid) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:42:24 +0000

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 situation, I had been printing ear savers for the people I work with as well as friends and family. My wife tipped me off to something that could help those who have issues with the mask touching their mouth when they breathe in (issues as in literal panic attacks, triggering claustrophobia, and one who's PTSD kicks in after a while). This object looks reasonably easy to try and design, but evidently I underestimated it or became over confidant in my abilities. I have been using DesignSpark for most of the objects and tools I design, but this particular project has been kicking my butt...

Most of the issue stems from DesignSpark, not to say that it's bad software. I have trouble with trying to make parts curve. DesignSpark does great for making simple sketches into a 3d model with reasonable precision. Chamfers and Bevels? great! Intersections? Pretty good. Negations? Fantastic! Dragging the edge of a part down 5mm and out 10? Nah, can't do that.

Below you'll find the best picture I can find about what I'm trying to design. I'll take ideas on how best to make the shapes and put them together with my current suite, or suggestions on a software better suited for this kind of thing.

I'm printing on an XYZ daVinci mini W+ with Matter Hacker's PLA.

one tooth gearbox

null@example.com (nottryingenough) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:32:54 +0000

i hope i can ask help making my one tooth gearbox

here is what it looks like

https://photos.app.goo.gl/5aXjN5aURSE1KDpUA

here is where i am right now

Planetary picture

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CdcbYLTzETe1BMEe9

Rounded gear picture

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rB3bQo62vGPpD62D7

I would love as much input as possible

i imagine that when the planetary moves 10 times

that the one tooth feature will make it move 1000:1

( maybe im exaggerating but it would be nice)

please help me design this

it will be the only large ratio back driveable gearbox on the market

i am using it for a wind generator project

thanks for letting me join

Baby Yonda Designed in SelfCAD

null@example.com (Sammy50) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 16:42:08 +0000

We designed this recently in SelfCAD https://www.selfcad.com and 3D printed. You can download it on Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4044475.

Your ideas are highly welcomed!

Santa Claus Modeled in SelfCAD

null@example.com (Sammy50) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 16:10:41 +0000

We modeled this Santa Claus for celebrating Christmas. The Software used is SelfCAD https://www.selfcad.com.
You can download the files Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4033978.

Your feedback is highly welcomed!

Slide table for Printer to sit on.

null@example.com (dubbsd) — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:40:06 +0000

The filament on my Ultimaker mounts and loads into the back of the machine it is a PITA to get to so I bought heavy duty drawer slides and made up a slide table so I can pull it out to load and unload filament.

3D printed retro car Hotrod Pickup that was made as a gift.

null@example.com (stick) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:53:51 +0000

Hi folks!

I just want to share my new work! I made this car as a gift to my grandfather. He is a real fan of retro car, especially Hotrod.

Highlights:
Printer Tronxy x3, HC19-carbon plastic, nozzle 0.4.
The height of the compressor layer, unit, valve covers, headlights, grille is 0.15, and the rest is 0.3.
Nozzle temperature is 230 C.
Table — 80 C.
Blowing minimum.

Free STL: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2465732

Process:

Look at this awesome a meter-wide 3D printed model of the Honda HA-420

null@example.com (stick) — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:12:45 +0000

Hi guys! My name is Josh and I am a 3D printing engineer. I would like to share with you my last work.

I had a difficult task: to create a meter-wide model of the Honda HA-420 HondaJet for the sales office. To do this, I had scanned a small original metal model from the HONDA factory. Thus, I had obtained a 3D model in order to increase it proportionally and create a meter-wide model. I had printed parts of the final model on the 3D printer Hercules Strong 2017 and Picaso Designer X. For this I used ABS plastic from REC. I had processed all the seams on the model with solvents and stitched it up with a Myriwell RP100B 3D pen. After that, I processed the model with sandpaper and painted.

Also during the process I put a complete wiring system into the model.

I made a stand for the model on a SolidCraft CNC-6090 milling machine using 25 mm MDF, and then painted it.

I will be glad to answer any of your questions. What do you think about this work?

10 foot tall Battle Bot

null@example.com (Ambrose_Folly) — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 03:27:23 +0000

Technically 10' 8"

Yeah... Work in Progress

Built from PVC and lumber, with some 3d printed bits for the head mount.

First prototype started in late 2016

Finished late in 2018: I was kind building Marduk and the little fellow at the same time

Printing World Architecture

null@example.com (estherteng) — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:15:52 +0000

As a fan of architecture, I think about turning those pieces of architecture that I like into real objects in the form of 3D prints and started to print some of my favorite landmark buildings all over the world.

First stop is the MahaNakhon Tower in Bangkok, Thailand! No doubt one of my absolute favorites! I tweaked the 3D model a bit in order to print as an .STL file. And I used the da Vinci mini w to print it. If anyone's also interested in printing architecture, please join me here and share your own prints!

Laser Engraved Pen Holders with 3D Printer

null@example.com (estherteng) — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:59:34 +0000

I never really used the laser engraving feature of the 3D printer until recently. So I started with my wooden pen holders to laser engrave these cute pups and kitties.
I got better at it after some trial and error by tweaking parameters of the image and software settings. And I'd recommend test engraving before doing any real engraving to see how the laser strength will reflect on the object (the depth and effect it has on the object).
I use a da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro to do it.

I'm still learning along the way and if there are some suggestions you have, please feel free to share too!

Pulsar X1 printer (complete drawings)

null@example.com (3DWork) — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 16:10:15 +0000

Hello community,

Some time ago I built my first printer, I leave the complete drawings here in case someone can be interested.For about 150-175 euro you can assemble it, and to begin with it's not bad.

Many things can be improved, but it is a good base to start learning.The drawings are in IGES and SOLIDWORKS and the parts in STL (for printing) and DXF (for cuts) are also ready.

More information, drawings, pieces ready to print/cut, firmware, etc. in my website here:

Pulsar X1 http://www.3d-work.es/impresora-3d-barata-pulsar-x1/
Video https://youtu.be/ye-WL_B1Ocg

Best regards!