Multi Print 3d Printer

Kind of like Makerbot's Automated Build Platform?

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Interesting, however my product is NinjaFlex based? I'm not so sure that'd roll right off? I was thinking like Ferris Wheel, where the actual bed changes.

I had no idea this was a thing! Awesome!

To make and implement something like that sounds complex and expensive. Multiple 3D printers isn't an option? What printer do you have (want to modify) now?

On a side note. Leaving a 3D printer alone, especially at night while you are sleeping, isn't recommended. After reading about some of the problems people have had, I don't leave my printer alone printing any longer than I'd leave a baby alone.

I've been giving it some thought about the Ninjaflex problem on the Automated Build Platform. Ninjaflex will keep it's form rather well when making larger objects. The main concern would be with the stringy bits such as the octopus tentacles or anything just a few layers thick. You may be able to add a wedge to the bottom front, rubbing against the Kapton belt. Along with a sharp curve at the edge of the plate so it will pull away sharper. I believe I had a conversation with someone about that same need for smaller objects being printed a few years ago.

Not having any experience with printing Ninjaflex myself, I wonder if cooling of the bed would help release the part easier. This will lessen the quantity of prints you can do in a night unless you set up a fan to turn on at the end of a print and turn off at the start (connecting it to one of the axis limit switches such as the X could help with that).

Ninjaflex is pretty sticky. I used a Print in Z board and I had to apply several pounds of force to remove my prints. I've reverted back to painters tape, and it still takes more effort than one would think to remove a print.

It would be impossible for a print to release itself after printing. The print would have to stay on the bed until a human could assist.

I currently have 3 printers, but I'm out of desk space, I have the need for a few more printers but am looking for other solutions. I currently use Octoprint to manage my printers, I'm batch printing about 40 objects per print (7 hour print rotation) and I have my settings dialed in where I can comfortably leave a print after the first few minutes. There only issue I've ever had is filament binding due to pressure build up from inaccurate Z height settings for the print. But after weeks of printing I've got everything down pat.

If you haven't played with Ninjaflex yet, I recommend it! Its amazing stuff. I'm currently going through about 2 rolls a week printing products.

I've tried the PRINTinZ board. I use ABS so I still have curling. I've gone back to Kapton tape but I'm going to try BuildTak next.

I have a wrap around desk in my work shed that takes up most of the space. I've got four or five printers and very little remaining space to work. Since I only currently use one of them regularly I'm converting the rest to Briefcase Printers. Kind of like the one Ben Heck built in episode 46 (I've been working almost 4 years on the design). This way if I don't use them or need the desk space, I can just fold it up and store it under the desk.

Is that the FitBit extension? Would it work if they were printed on their side rather flat on the plate? Never mind, the tabs may need to be printed with supports.

If it's the Fitbit you're printing, maybe a shorter printer would be ideal. Something stackable. I had this idea a long time ago when I wanted to get into the cell phone case business. I bet I can come up with something.

I'd like to try Ninjaflex some day. Right now all my printers have Bowden extruders. If I find (or make) an extruder design that will fit on my briefcase printer's x-carriage, I'll definitely get a roll of it.

BRAINSTORM!: Instead of a changing hamster wheel, how about automatic interchanging plates. GeckoTek has magnetic plates. You can have a stack of plates ready to go. When the printer finishes a batch, a piston pushes the next plate from the top (or bottom) of the stack against the current plate. Pushing the finished plate out of the way and the new one into place. This might be kinda expensive though. At $39 for each plate and even more for the magnetic base, you'll want to make sure the system works first.

Those plates are interesting. I'll have to try one it would be easy just to swap it and start the next print, for sure!

Those plates are interesting. I'll have to try one it would be easy just to swap it and start the next print, for sure!