3D Printers ...
- Bantum
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Reprap Prusa i3 ...
Another printer that caught my eye :
Found here : http://au.dhgate.com/product/new-2014-o ... vQodrqEAHA
More with in my price range too ... ! Going for about $600, so looking at putting one together soon.
Cheers. Bantum ....
Found here : http://au.dhgate.com/product/new-2014-o ... vQodrqEAHA
More with in my price range too ... ! Going for about $600, so looking at putting one together soon.
Cheers. Bantum ....
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Hacking ...
I recon we will get close to about a 200x200x150mm cube ( TBC ). Beauty of this system is you can alter the length of bar to increase the print area.
I'm assembling one now during weekly visits to 'Hack' session @ the Edge. So once I'm familiar with this set up I might build my own ...
The plan is to do all sorts of 3D printing, so will keep you updated on progress ...
P.S. - There are printers that can 'multi print' different colours, but for now you just have to change the filament over if you want a different colour ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
I'm assembling one now during weekly visits to 'Hack' session @ the Edge. So once I'm familiar with this set up I might build my own ...
The plan is to do all sorts of 3D printing, so will keep you updated on progress ...
P.S. - There are printers that can 'multi print' different colours, but for now you just have to change the filament over if you want a different colour ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Prusa i3 ...
Done some more work on the 3D printer & have nearly finished assembly I reckon - should have it set up and running soon ...
More info here : Prusa i3
Cheers, Bantum ...
More info here : Prusa i3
Cheers, Bantum ...
- T.Farm.Brumby
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One of my good mates recently built a prusa i3! I've been umming and arring about whether or not to get him to give me a hand building one.
Have you seen the ethyl (I think) vapour method to make your prints smooth as hell?
Cheers,
Tom
Have you seen the ethyl (I think) vapour method to make your prints smooth as hell?
Cheers,
Tom
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More 3d stuff ...
Thanks Tom, yes I have ...
See here for more : http://taulman3d.com/t-glase-optics.html
P.S. I also found this on Thingiverse - might be of interest to some :
Might just see what else is out there ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
See here for more : http://taulman3d.com/t-glase-optics.html
P.S. I also found this on Thingiverse - might be of interest to some :
Might just see what else is out there ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
I use Solidworks, then STL the file, run it thru Slic3r (I'm still getting better luck with version 0.99). Send the code to the printer with Pronterface. Firmware choice is important too. Not sure if there's a better solution for gen7 electrics but I use Marlin firmware as it does "look ahead" which means it can hold velocity around stepped arcs instead of stopping at every change of direction.
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I'd love a 3D printer - but I don't know how to draw up in CAD or something of the like, plus I have no time and what you've said above sounds like way too much effort!Phizinza wrote:I use Solidworks, then STL the file, run it thru Slic3r (I'm still getting better luck with version 0.99). Send the code to the printer with Pronterface. Firmware choice is important too. Not sure if there's a better solution for gen7 electrics but I use Marlin firmware as it does "look ahead" which means it can hold velocity around stepped arcs instead of stopping at every change of direction.
But it'd be cool to be able to print up just about what ever you need - even pieces you want machined so the machinist can see exactly what you want made.
My first piece would be a replacement locking centre diff housing as mine's worn but still usable. I'd love a new unit as finding a replacement is expensive or non existent
Cheers
Bennie
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3D Scanner ...
Another complementary component on the way is a 3D scanner :
More Info + Images here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 319&type=1
The idea is to scan all those plastic subi bits that are no longer made & reprint them ...
Might see if we can get a 'collection' of parts together & host them somewhere ...
So what do you reckon is the best site to upload .stl files to ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
More Info + Images here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 319&type=1
The idea is to scan all those plastic subi bits that are no longer made & reprint them ...
Might see if we can get a 'collection' of parts together & host them somewhere ...
So what do you reckon is the best site to upload .stl files to ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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I think Post Offices or OfficeWorks or the like will jump on the 3D printing service before too long offering the printers and choice of materials. Then the junk shops will offer print your own $2 toy for the kids
I know, Masters could offer it over Bunnings...REPCO would be more appropriate outlet though eh ?
I know, Masters could offer it over Bunnings...REPCO would be more appropriate outlet though eh ?
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Getting Closer ...
Haven't heard anything yet Steptoe - Will keep an eye on that.
In the mean time, I can say that the printers I'm working on are just about ready to go & will be available for 'jo blow' to scan & print whatever they want - ( you will still need to do inductions, etc. )
Hope to be scanning & printing Subi bits soon ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Side Note : By the look of it I'll have to go back & relink all the FB images in this thread though ...
In the mean time, I can say that the printers I'm working on are just about ready to go & will be available for 'jo blow' to scan & print whatever they want - ( you will still need to do inductions, etc. )
Hope to be scanning & printing Subi bits soon ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
Side Note : By the look of it I'll have to go back & relink all the FB images in this thread though ...
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Subaru bits ...
Added a few more bits to the collection of Subaru parts ...
Subaru Center Cap Retaining Ring :
Subaru 4WD Badge :
More found here :http://www.thingiverse.com/Bantum_Works ... baru-bits-
Cheers, Bantum ...
Subaru Center Cap Retaining Ring :
Subaru 4WD Badge :
More found here :http://www.thingiverse.com/Bantum_Works ... baru-bits-
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Get Printing ...
Done :
Will start a new thread with all the new parts on it ...( link to go here )
Add : showthread.php?p=241155#post241155
Haven't got round to printing them all yet though ...
Ciao, Bantum ...
Will start a new thread with all the new parts on it ...( link to go here )
Add : showthread.php?p=241155#post241155
Haven't got round to printing them all yet though ...
Ciao, Bantum ...
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Ciclop Scanner ...
I've also been working on the 3d scanner & have nearly finished it ...
FB Images that go here may disappear ...
I'll post some results up when I have something decent to show ...
For those wanting to know more see here :
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:954056
Ciao, Bantum ...
FB Images that go here may disappear ...
I'll post some results up when I have something decent to show ...
For those wanting to know more see here :
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:954056
Ciao, Bantum ...
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just seen a 3D printer by dremel at Bunnings, then five minutes later cruising through my jaycar mailer they have one in stand alone style - no PC required - just shove the file in via SD slot or sumptin' and you are off!
Can't wait for someone like Officeworks to offer a 3D printing service !
Think I should learn this stuff ....
Can't wait for someone like Officeworks to offer a 3D printing service !
Think I should learn this stuff ....
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Testing ..
Did some more testing :
+ short clip of it working :
Cheers, Bantum ...
+ short clip of it working :
Got to put it back together now ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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New 3D Printer ...
Bit of an update, went & got a new printer the other day :
( Courtesy of the Covid pandemic Fund )
I'd note that the cost of them has come down considerably since last time I looked & Should make for some interesting results ...
Cioa, Bantum ...
( Courtesy of the Covid pandemic Fund )
I'd note that the cost of them has come down considerably since last time I looked & Should make for some interesting results ...
Cioa, Bantum ...