3D printer thread - what have you been printing? - Creationism Corner

Are there any communities dedicated to the design and building of homemade 3D printers?

Check out this all in one 3d printer/CNC mill that I would kill for. [url]http://store.quintessentialuniversalbuildingdevice.com/product.php?id_product=45[/url] [editline]29th May 2014[/editline] Also I bought their QU-BD twoup 3d printer a couple of days ago along with a kilo of red filament, does anyone here have an opinion on it?

I'm thinking of getting a printer, but I got no clue where to start looking. I got about 800 euro to spend on it (and a bit more if there's like a real neat one for just over 800)

I too am thinking of getting a printer, currently looking at the solidoodle 2 pro but open to suggestions.

[QUOTE=scratch (nl);44972563]I'm thinking of getting a printer, but I got no clue where to start looking. I got about 800 euro to spend on it (and a bit more if there's like a real neat one for just over 800)[/QUOTE] For 800euros you can get ALOT of 3d printer. It really depends on what you are looking for, you can get assembled repraps for 500-700 euros, and you can probably get a solidoodle for that kind of money too (They cost a bit more in europe because the only way to get one is by importing it from the US) Have anyone tried the chinese replicator knock offs yet? [editline]2nd June 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=~ZOMG;44936326]Are there any communities dedicated to the design and building of homemade 3D printers?[/QUOTE] Yes there is quite a few actually. The most well known might be reprap.org (Check out their IRC channel on freenode too #reprap).

I haven't tried one but I love the look of those small Printrbot Metal Simples. Hearing a lot of good things about them too. So that's a good option if you don't want to spend all your money. Otherwise, look into some of the rigid aluminium frame repraps available now (mendelmax, buko framework, etc). Whatever you get, make sure it's a design that holds itself really rigidly because you don't want to spend months at the beginning with unsatisfactory prints because it can be a little off putting.

There are some seemingly pretty great 3D printers floating about Kickstarter and Indiegogo atm. If you wanted to pick up something cheap, just to sort of break yourself in, I'd say that's the place to start. [editline]2nd June 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=reeferdk;44976485] Yes there is quite a few actually. The most well known might be reprap.org (Check out their IRC channel on freenode too #reprap).[/QUOTE] Cheers, I'll check it out.

I found [URL="http://www.conrad.nl/ce/nl/product/1093099/German-RepRap-NEO-3D-printer?ref=searchDetail"]a[/URL] [URL="http://www.conrad.nl/ce/nl/product/409630/Velleman-K8200-3D-printer-bouwpakket?ref=searchDetail"]few[/URL] [URL="http://www.conrad.nl/ce/nl/product/1008282/German-RepRap-Protos-V2-3D-printer-bouwpakket?ref=searchDetail"]printers[/URL] on a site I frequently buy stuff from. The 3rd one seems quite nice, and has a large printing area. I might be able to find it for less as this site certainly isn't the cheapest around. The second one is the only one with reviews, and it's being well received.

Has anyone considered using this for the print bed?: [url]http://www.amazon.com/Online-Metal-Supply-3003-H14-Aluminum/dp/B00BO78YLU/ref=sr_1_46?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1401761786&sr=1-46&keywords=aluminum+sheet[/url] It's thin at an eighth of an inch, but if that becomes a problem, stacking it or finding thicker stock isn't so hard.

what's the biggest you guys have printed? I'm looking at a printer with a printable area of 20*18,5*20 (cm). Not that you can find a whole lot bigger for the same price but still, I'd like to know.

[QUOTE=scratch (nl);44986922]what's the biggest you guys have printed? I'm looking at a printer with a printable area of 20*18,5*20 (cm). Not that you can find a whole lot bigger for the same price but still, I'd like to know.[/QUOTE] [t]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/62766551/3D%20Printing/P4260382.jpg[/t] I have a 20cm cubic build volume and that required every last bit of it.

[URL="http://webshop.charlies3dtechnologies.be/Full_Prusa_i3_kit_-_METRIC/p1675911_11989632.aspx"]This is the kit I've set my mind on now [/URL] looks fairly good, but that's all I can say about it :v:, has (only) 3 reviews which are all positive.

edited link, didn't know long URL's get autocropped and then stop fucking working :suicide:

[url=http://store.solidoodle.com/]Solidoodle is having a big sale, $100 off on everything but the Gen 3[/url] I'm going to assume that the 2nd Gen is about to be discontinued with all the amount of stuff they've been adding as incentives. But $200 in savings is pretty metal all the same.

Which of these two kits would you guys prefer? [URL="http://reprapuniverse.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=57_62&products_id=90"]usefull rating[/URL] [URL="http://webshop.charlies3dtechnologies.be/Full_Prusa_i3_kit_-_METRIC/p1675911_11989632.aspx"]informative rating[/URL]

I'm double posting but god damn, [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"][t]http://e3d-online.com/image/cache/data/Kraken/kraken1-500x500.jpg[/t] [/URL] [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"]shit's insane[/URL]

[QUOTE=scratch (nl);45007119]I'm double posting but god damn, [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"][t]http://e3d-online.com/image/cache/data/Kraken/kraken1-500x500.jpg[/t] [/URL] [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"]shit's insane[/URL][/QUOTE] Goddddamnnn.

[QUOTE=scratch (nl);45007119]I'm double posting but god damn, [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"][t]http://e3d-online.com/image/cache/data/Kraken/kraken1-500x500.jpg[/t] [/URL] [URL="http://e3d-online.com/The-Kraken"]shit's insane[/URL][/QUOTE] As cool as it is, I think that if you want an extruder block that large then a single nozzle colour mixer would be better. Seems that it's still early days for DIY colour mixers but it's definitely achievable.

I guess you could use a single nozzle if you switch the filament around at the right moments(so probably automatically by using a servo and some setup which I can't be bothered to explain now) [editline]6th June 2014[/editline] there's just the issue of the filaments not being connected, so if it doesn't get caught by the pusher it won't work

I got a question: How do you guys smooth the surface of your prints? My prints have really visible grooves. I heard about using aceton or THF but never did it myself. Can i maybe use sandpaper?

How much money could I get for 3D printing prop weapons from video games? I wanna print some Fallout weapons

[QUOTE=Original User;45018152]How much money could I get for 3D printing prop weapons from video games? I wanna print some Fallout weapons[/QUOTE] I dont think bethesda would like this. Copyright infringement. You can still print some but you are not allowed to sell them for example on ebay. But im not sure about that so... I mean i have printed a wearable ranger helmet from FO:NV, a Ironman faceplate and the silver knight helmet from dark souls. All of them "reallife size" and wearable but i dont think i am allowed to sell them.

[QUOTE=Original User;45018152]How much money could I get for 3D printing prop weapons from video games? I wanna print some Fallout weapons[/QUOTE] You wanna make money with 3D printing? Invest in a startup, or one of the giants. There's not much money to be made by printing things [B]yet[/B](not none, but less than a lot :v:) but investment is probably still a good choice at this point. [sp]you missed the "smart money" boat about 5 years ago, but I think there's still some meat on them bones. Stratysys(SSYS) is probably a good bet, but don't get mad at me if it's not in the long run[/sp] [editline]6th June 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=opti2000;45017616]I got a question: How do you guys smooth the surface of your prints? My prints have really visible grooves. I heard about using aceton or THF but never did it myself. Can i maybe use sandpaper?[/QUOTE] I have used sandpaper successfully as a pre-process to acetone smoothing. The ABS I use becomes stringy and "ashy" when you sand it, but it makes for a smoother smooth after the acetone vapor. You can sand it, but expect that area to look different than the rest, and not necessarily better if that's all you do. I can't comment on PLA or any other material because I have never worked with them, but acetone vapor is your best bet for ABS(and the only option if you want a smooth glossy finish.) If you CBA to build a little vapor chamber out of an old microwave or pressure cooker or something, then I have also had limited success by brushing it on and allowing it to dry. The same rules apply as if you were painting. Even strokes, even application, and try not to leave brush marks. The ABS becomes very sticky very quickly after coming in contact with acetone, so you don't have much time to get it just right that way. That said, the layer that it effects is relatively thin. If you do fuck up, you can usually give it another shot. [editline]6th June 2014[/editline] I also thought you guys might appreciate this little number [url]http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/3dp-unlimiteds-large-format-3dp1000[/url] [quote] [t]http://www.3dprinterworld.com/sites/speh/files/images/3dp-unlimited/compare_bowl_hires.jpg[/t] [/quote] Yeah, the build area on that printer is 1x1x0.5... METERS

[QUOTE=frozensoda;45018904] I also thought you guys might appreciate this little number [url]http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/3dp-unlimiteds-large-format-3dp1000[/url] Yeah, the build area on that printer is 1x1x0.5... METERS[/QUOTE] Goddamn, imagine the time it would take to print that thing. Also $15,000. If I had that kind of money I'd probably go for SL printers instead.

[QUOTE=opti2000;45017616]I got a question: How do you guys smooth the surface of your prints? My prints have really visible grooves. I heard about using aceton or THF but never did it myself. Can i maybe use sandpaper?[/QUOTE] I for one use Acetone vapor without any pre-preparations and things turn out great. If you keep the print in for just the right amount of time, you can completely get rid of any and all grooves without marring the rest of the model. They're really not that hard to make either, despite sounding like a bit of a hassle. My vapor chamber's just an overturned metal bucket with acetone-soaked paper towels stuck on the inside with magnets. And once you have the process nailed, it's literally just like baking things in an oven.

It's been about a month now but I finally got a new power supply and I'm back up and printing. First thing I noticed when I got it back running was the sweet smell of melting PLA :)

Ordered my printer! delivery will be a bit slower as they'll wait with sending it untill they received the E3D V6 hotends I believe (the kit I bought has the v5 by default but I asked if the v6 could be in, and they said it was fine but would take a few days as they weren't delivered yet).

Hey guys I'm thinking about getting into 3d printing. I'm looking for something that's already assembled and can make reliable prints. I'm thinking about getting this one [url]http://www.makergear.com/products/m-series-3d-printers[/url] though I'd rather get one that's under 1k if that's possible. This will probably be only used for personal use and printing out my mudbox models So I'm not sure if $1,800 is a worth while investment.

Kind of off topic. But what is the whole ordeal with frozensoda being deleted?

[QUOTE=reeferdk;45061643]Kind of off topic. But what is the whole ordeal with frozensoda being deleted?[/QUOTE] Oh indeed his account is deleted. I dont know what happened maybe he was banned? But dont ask me im not sure.