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3D Printing Wishlist and Giveaway - What do I need to begin 3D Printing?

3D Printing Wish List and Give Away!

 

One of the coolest technologies to emerge in the last decade is 3D printing. 3D printers are incredibly versatile tools that can print virtually anything you need. The technology has improved by leaps and bounds since its inception, and incredibly accurate, high resolution 3D prints can now be made pretty inexpensively.

We've put together a wish list with all the fundamental items needed to set you up for a life in 3D Printing

 

3D Printing Giveaway

3D Printing Giveaway Prizes

  • Dremel starter tool kit
  • Selection of Multicomp PLA 3D Printing Filament.

 

Questions:

1) What's the first thing you're going to print and why?

2) What are we missing from this list?  Any special tools/procedures/secrets that you use to get the best 3D prints?

Terms:

Post your answer as a comment below between 4th November 2021 and 4th December 2021.
The best answers will be chosen by the element14 community team, and you will be shipped your prize (or local equivalent) free of charge.

 

3D printers

Let's start with the 3d printer itself. There is a wide range to choose from. Select based on what you want to print, your skill level, the materials you want to print with, the size of the prints you want to make, and most importantly, budget. Whether you're printing industrial parts for machine automation or little knick-knacks to decorate your desk, there's a 3D printer for you.

 

Flashforge Creator Pro

 

Creality CR10 MAX

 

Ultimaker S3

 

 

Glue stick

In order to create a great 3D print, build plate adhesion is extremely important. If your print won't stay still, accuracy will suffer. Hairspray is popular for adhesion, but glue is more precise and creates less of a mess.

Magigoo Glue Stick

 

 

Deburring tool

Many 3D prints end up with small pieces of protruding plastic that have to be cleaned up. A deburring tool makes the process easier, and with less chance of screwing up and destroying your print. Deburring tools are especially good for cleaning up modeled holes.

Ruko Deburring Tool

 

Pliers

Pliers are useful on any bench, and 3D printing is no exception. Use your pliers for print core maintenance, repairs, or removing support material.

Flat Nosed Pliers

 

 

Masking Tape

Masking tape is incredibly versatile in 3D printing. Add it to the print bed to protect it from scratches and to help 3D prints adhere. Heat resistant masking tape is preferred for heated beds.

Masking Tape

 

Dremel

Dremels make smoothing a lot easier, but be careful! A Dremel can get hot, and material like PLA can melt. The sanding attachments work well, but keep those RPMs low.

Product Link

 

 

Different sized Nozzles

Grab a variety of nozzles for your 3D printer. Larger ones can print faster at the expense of resolution. Smaller ones can print with more detail, but are slower.

 

These are examples for Ultimaker 3D printers.

 

0.4mm

0.4mm Nozzles

 

 

 

0.8mm

0.8mm Nozzles

 

 

Filament

Don't forget to stock up on filaments in a variety of colors, including the shiny and translucent ones.

Multicomp Silver PLA Filament

 

 

Measuring Tools

Measuring tools are required for checking machine setup and print accuracy. You've probably already got a nice ruler, but adding something like digital calipers will take your accuracy to a new level.

Digital Calipers

 

 

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

OctoPrint (https://octoprint.org) is software that can control and monitor every aspect of your 3D printer from within a browser. You can do things like viewing a webcam feed of your print, monitor temperatures, or start/stop/pause the current print job. It's completely free. OctoPrint is also open source, and there are already a bunch of plugins from 3rd party developers available for it.

Raspberry Pi 4 Starter Kit

 

How to 3D Print Webinar Series

Watch our 4 Part Webinar Series on 3D Printing on demand. We'll take you from your first print to designing prototypes.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Create your own 3D Models

Maintenance and Diagnosing Bad Prints

First Print Basics

 

 

3D Printing Giveaway Prizes

  • Dremel starter tool kit
  • Selection of Multicomp PLA 3D Printing Filament.

Questions:

1) What's the first thing you're going to print and why?

2) What are we missing from this list?  Any special tools/procedures/secrets that you use to get the best 3D prints?

Terms:

Post your answer as a comment below between 4th November 2021 and 4th December 2021.
The best answers will be chosen by the element14 community team, and you will be shipped your prize (or local equivalent) free of charge.

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  • 1) What is the first thing you are going to print and why?

    I hope I can exploit its usefulness to benefit the people around me by printing a face mask holder that can allow the wearers to breath easier when wearing the mask, especially the elderly. I know that there are soft materials such as TPU that 3D printer can use. With the ability of customisation that 3D printing can offer, the face mask holder can conform better to the facial shape of a human. This can also encourage us to wear our face mask properly.

     

    2) Some items that could be added include:

    a) Items to protect the 3D printer itself so as to maintain its reliability. These could include:

    i) An enclosure to protect the 3D printer itself from accidental knocks, dusts, dirt, etc.

    ii) Lubricant to apply on moving parts of the 3D printer to minimise wear and tear of its moving parts.

    b) Items to improve the print.

    i) To ensure a good first layer adhesion to the base, alcohol pads could be used to clean off foreign debris like dusts, etc.

    ii) To have a smooth desirable surface finish (for PLA material), consider using lacquer (nail polish) or sand paper.

    c) Housekeeping:

    i) Small brush or vacuum to clean the 3D printer work area.

    ii) Consider a dehumidifer box or vacuum sealed box to store the 3D printer filament so as to minimise its degradation and ensure a good quality print.

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  • 1) What is the first thing you are going to print and why?

    I hope I can exploit its usefulness to benefit the people around me by printing a face mask holder that can allow the wearers to breath easier when wearing the mask, especially the elderly. I know that there are soft materials such as TPU that 3D printer can use. With the ability of customisation that 3D printing can offer, the face mask holder can conform better to the facial shape of a human. This can also encourage us to wear our face mask properly.

     

    2) Some items that could be added include:

    a) Items to protect the 3D printer itself so as to maintain its reliability. These could include:

    i) An enclosure to protect the 3D printer itself from accidental knocks, dusts, dirt, etc.

    ii) Lubricant to apply on moving parts of the 3D printer to minimise wear and tear of its moving parts.

    b) Items to improve the print.

    i) To ensure a good first layer adhesion to the base, alcohol pads could be used to clean off foreign debris like dusts, etc.

    ii) To have a smooth desirable surface finish (for PLA material), consider using lacquer (nail polish) or sand paper.

    c) Housekeeping:

    i) Small brush or vacuum to clean the 3D printer work area.

    ii) Consider a dehumidifer box or vacuum sealed box to store the 3D printer filament so as to minimise its degradation and ensure a good quality print.

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