3D Printer for 75 bucks. (Page 9/10)
MidEngineManiac JUL 30, 12:57 AM
Nice.

I am actually starting to get the urge to pick up or build a laser engraver. No, I never learn.

Not quite sure what I need one for but I'm sure I can think of some use for it to make some beer money.
TheDigitalAlchemist JUL 31, 12:25 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by williegoat:

I just printed up a case for an LCD1602 display to hook up to a Raspberry Pi 4 that I ordered last week.

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very cool!
williegoat SEP 12, 05:24 PM
I printed a fan bracket and base plate for my Pi 3b.



I have been getting a lot of use out of this printer. I use it more than I thought I would.

Thanks to TDA for the recommendation.
MidEngineManiac SEP 12, 07:23 PM
If you ever want to really upgrade, look into Bambu Labs stuff. Not cheap but blow-your-mind amazing with the speed, accuracy and nil fail rate. It really is plug-ply-forget. One of the guys here in town has one and I drop by his shop just to drool over it.
TheDigitalAlchemist SEP 13, 12:28 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by williegoat:

I printed a fan bracket and base plate for my Pi 3b.
I have been getting a lot of use out of this printer. I use it more than I thought I would.

Thanks to TDA for the recommendation.[/QUOTE This makes me SO happy! I think 8 people have bought that printer, and have been 'happy' with it. I've tossed a few to others just to get them into printing. I've had some issues with two of ours, but we were about to get them workin' again.
TheDigitalAlchemist SEP 13, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by MidEngineManiac:

If you ever want to really upgrade, look into Bambu Labs stuff. Not cheap but blow-your-mind amazing with the speed, accuracy and nil fail rate. It really is plug-ply-forget. One of the guys here in town has one and I drop by his shop just to drool over it.



Have you used the multi-material (multi-color) ones? they seem pretty nifty.
MidEngineManiac SEP 13, 08:46 PM
I had one for a bit a couple years ago. Geetech A10M.

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Just about covers THAT idea.

They might be OK with dual or triple nozzles, but this whole idea of retract that far then feed the 2nd color/material into a common nozzle is damn near impossible to dial in with any accuracy. And even when you do finally get rid of the gaps and "farts" from switching filaments there is color bleed in blobs for the next dozen or so layers.

OTOH, Kingroon is down to 169 bucks for a KP3S up here so I tossed one into my Amazon cart for the next order. Fairly reliable and the perfect size for making coaster cases, feet, plaque holders ect for the laser.
TheDigitalAlchemist SEP 13, 10:51 PM
AFAIK, the tech in the "latest wave of "multi-material" printers is "solid", but they create a LOT of "waste".

We are currently in a different 'headspace', but if you are interested in multimaterial, definitely investigate the current offerings...
MidEngineManiac SEP 14, 12:11 PM
Yeh, I am more into the lasering idea right now.

The printed crossbow/slingbow stuff was OK short-term but it doesnt really last. By the 2nd season there is separation at layer lines starting even with aluminum rod inserts. Lotsa work for not much use.

OTOH, layered polycarb and acrylic with aluminum

The stoneware is just a way to pay for the madness.
tbone42 SEP 24, 12:44 AM
Oh this is just evil, I can print wargaming minis. Yep, gotta get one. This would be worth buying just to make the plug wire separators that attach to the 2.5's valve cover. They've been broken for 15 years.

[This message has been edited by tbone42 (edited 09-24-2023).]