1 Topic by itry3d

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Topic: A question for 3d printer owners

Hi guys

I was wondering if I could get all your opinions on something.

a) Hows often do you use your 3d printer/s?

b) Would you print something for a stranger? If yes, what would you expect in return? If money, how much for a downloaded phone case, if not money, then what other incentive will make you want to print something for somebody else?

c) Which brand and model printer do you own?

I'd be extremely grateful if I could get your input on this.

Thank you guys
Bobby

2 Reply by tonycstech

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

I have Robo3d printer. Its assembled and high quality tested and tested and tested to work.
How ever it has a flaw, it has a moving bed setup. Its not bad, its just a list of problems that are associated with that most of which are cured with curent latest version or an upgrade kit for $108 or for under $20 printing it your self from thingyverse.

If i could get my filastruder give me what i need, i would be printing all day every day, but i cant because i just cant get it to work. Biggest issue is the need for the winder that cost another $150.

I would love to print badge holders for people i work with but i cant. I only managed to print one for my self with remaining filament. Once i ran out i decided to waste money no more and buy an extruder. Turned out to be a different kind of waste so far. Perhaps when i get the winder things will change, but until then all i do is complain.

Ultimaker 2 is awesome printer but it cost 3 times the ROBO3d. There are reviews on youtube from https://www.youtube.com/user/barnacules1 He's got some fair reviews.

my thingiverse http://www.thingiverse.com/tonycstech/designs
my 3d models http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Artists/tonycstech

3 Reply by elawav07

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

I have an Aurora3D Z603. Hold for 1 year.
Z603 3D printer desktop printer high precision metal frame
Metal steel material, more stable and durable
Ideal for fast DIY
Can be used for printing different items like small components model, decoration etc

4 Reply by n2ri (edited by n2ri 2014-09-03 22:21:42)

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

check out 3Dhubs.com can even find near you likely

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

I am new to this and have an SD4. I am still learning the machine's limitations and working on upgrades to make it more accurate. If I get it to the point where I can reliably print multiple copies of a design with good results, I plan to market that item.

Would I print for a stranger? I would print the design that I know will work and sell for a good profit. I would not, however, accept others designs and attempt to produce an acceptable result. I am finding that there's more to this than simply loading an STL and slicing it.

Stock SD4 with 3/16" glass attached to stock (kapton-covered) bed with Aquanet.

6 Reply by n2ri

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

eflyguy wrote:

I am new to this and have an SD4. I am still learning the machine's limitations and working on upgrades to make it more accurate. If I get it to the point where I can reliably print multiple copies of a design with good results, I plan to market that item.

Would I print for a stranger? I would print the design that I know will work and sell for a good profit. I would not, however, accept others designs and attempt to produce an acceptable result. I am finding that there's more to this than simply loading an STL and slicing it.


good point, however I have done just that a couple times from my 3Dhub so...

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs

7 Reply by Felixusaprinters

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

a) Hows often do you use your 3d printer/s?
Every Day
b) Would you print something for a stranger? If yes, what would you expect in return? If money, how much for a downloaded phone case, if not money, then what other incentive will make you want to print something for somebody else?
Yes, for money or for demonstration, sometimes to support startups with there prototyping
c) Which brand and model printer do you own?
Felix 3.0 (office and Home !)

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Re: A question for 3d printer owners

I have a slightly modded SD2, which I have used for printing simple Thingiverse items and a couple of self-designed small parts for home / auto use.  Currently in the middle of another set of mods which aren't progressing as well as they might, so not printing much lately.

When operational, print 1-2 items per week, usually with about a 20% success rate (communications interrupts, setup issues, dimensioning inaccuracies).  Would be quiet happy to produce items for others, but would want accuracy / success rate improvement first.

Once accurate and repeatable, could perhaps charge (as a number of organisations in NZ do currently), but more likely to do for 3D printing exposure / experience.