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Hello my name is Terry!

So i have a 3d printer... a soliddoodle 2. I've had it for a little while but only recently really started using it a lot. I'm trying to get a little more serious in learning about 3d printers and robotics. I've also purchased a starter robot kit so i'm trying to learn how to code aswell. i've been trying to make an account on the letsmakerobots.com site but havent been able to... sad

here's a few pictures of a part i made yesterday to fix my broken clamp. its the first thing i've modeled that was used for something other then a test.

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SD2 - stock with fan duct and glass bed.

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Re: Hello!

Welcome and nice work!  You probably shouldn't clamp your dogs head like that wink

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Re: Hello!

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Welcome and nice work!  You probably shouldn't clamp your dogs head like that wink

+1
Very nice print indeed...however, as someone who designs and supplies clamps as part of my day job, do not rely on ABS to hold anything more than a picture frame for gluing. smile

Maybe get an E3D and try some T-glase Nylon...

What are you using for design software?

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
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Re: Hello!

what is a e3d?

and im using sketchup free. ive seen the different filaments but me n the wife just bought a big roll of abs to get us started. its actually quite strong i made 3 and stress tested them to see where it would break. the last one i made a bit beefier and it didnt break with as much force as i could make with one hand. i wouldnt use it to hold any great weight tho but for a quick clamp it works great, but i wont be buying another harbour freight clamp again! i am looking for a different type of modeling software tho my wife is a engineer at boeing and they use parameter modeling? i think thats what its called. i cant recall the specific name of the software they use but im looking for a free one i can try out.

SD2 - stock with fan duct and glass bed.

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Re: Hello!

TinkerT wrote:

what is a e3d?

and im using sketchup free. ive seen the different filaments but me n the wife just bought a big roll of abs to get us started. its actually quite strong i made 3 and stress tested them to see where it would break. the last one i made a bit beefier and it didnt break with as much force as i could make with one hand. i wouldnt use it to hold any great weight tho but for a quick clamp it works great, but i wont be buying another harbour freight clamp again! i am looking for a different type of modeling software tho my wife is a engineer at boeing and they use parameter modeling? i think thats what its called. i cant recall the specific name of the software they use but im looking for a free one i can try out.

Sorry, the E3D is an all-metal hot end that can print many other higher temp materials including Nylon (T-Glase)...the link for it is below; but you may want to get more familiar with your machine before jumping into mods right away...

http://www.filastruder.com/products/all … -v6-hotend

Your wife is probably using Seimens NX...or whatever module they have incorporated for Boeing; perhaps it is still CATIA...either way I'm sure quite outstanding platforms.

Whatever it is, see if Boeing offers a "home license" for employees...

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
Ord Bot Hadron - RAMPS 1.4 - Bulldog XL - E3D v6 - 10" x 10" PCB Heated Build w/SSR - Glass Plate
Thanks for All of Your Help!

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Quick note T-Glase is PETT
TAULMAN Bridge is NYLON

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Re: Hello!

wardjr wrote:

Quick note T-Glase is PETT
TAULMAN Bridge is NYLON

My bad... tongue

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
Ord Bot Hadron - RAMPS 1.4 - Bulldog XL - E3D v6 - 10" x 10" PCB Heated Build w/SSR - Glass Plate
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Re: Hello!

IronMan wrote:
wardjr wrote:

Quick note T-Glase is PETT
TAULMAN Bridge is NYLON

My bad... tongue

See.... Day four and you've already lost your mind wink

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SSR/500W AC Heated Glass Bed, Linear bearings on SS rods. Direct Drive Y-axis, BulldogXL
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Re: Hello!

wardjr wrote:
IronMan wrote:
wardjr wrote:

Quick note T-Glase is PETT
TAULMAN Bridge is NYLON

My bad... tongue

See.... Day four and you've already lost your mind wink

Maybe...but I know where it's at:
http://i.imgur.com/VwMzEau.jpg

SD2 - Stock - Enclosure - Heated Bed - Glass Plate - Auto Fire Extinguisher
Ord Bot Hadron - RAMPS 1.4 - Bulldog XL - E3D v6 - 10" x 10" PCB Heated Build w/SSR - Glass Plate
Thanks for All of Your Help!

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Re: Hello!

lol

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Re: Hello!

IronMan wrote:
TinkerT wrote:

what is a e3d?

and im using sketchup free. ive seen the different filaments but me n the wife just bought a big roll of abs to get us started. its actually quite strong i made 3 and stress tested them to see where it would break. the last one i made a bit beefier and it didnt break with as much force as i could make with one hand. i wouldnt use it to hold any great weight tho but for a quick clamp it works great, but i wont be buying another harbour freight clamp again! i am looking for a different type of modeling software tho my wife is a engineer at boeing and they use parameter modeling? i think thats what its called. i cant recall the specific name of the software they use but im looking for a free one i can try out.

Sorry, the E3D is an all-metal hot end that can print many other higher temp materials including Nylon (T-Glase)...the link for it is below; but you may want to get more familiar with your machine before jumping into mods right away...


Your wife is probably using Seimens NX...or whatever module they have incorporated for Boeing; perhaps it is still CATIA...either way I'm sure quite outstanding platforms.

Whatever it is, see if Boeing offers a "home license" for employees...


oh the E3D looks nice!

The wife confirms she uses NX

Also im not sure what kind of mods i should get or what the next step is really with my printer.


im looking to make a plexiglass case and to find some glass for the bed. (my bed came really warped)
i have a piece of glass on there now but its a few inches short on one side

ive use PLA and ABS but the ABS seems to work way better

SD2 - stock with fan duct and glass bed.

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Your hanging with the right crowd we'll be happy to suggest your next mods wink
You might want to check out the Hacks and Mods section.

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