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

dychen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:52:03 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by dychen on 1/17/2023 5:52:03 PM

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 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 Adventurer 3

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.

Dremel Multitool

Different-sized Nozzles

Grab a vriety 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.

This example works with Ultimaker 3D printers.

0.4mm

0.4mm 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

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

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

dychen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:45:36 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Documents by dychen on 1/17/2023 5:45:36 PM

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

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.

Dremel Multitool

Different-sized Nozzles

Grab a vriety 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.

This example works with Ultimaker 3D printers.

0.4mm

0.4mm 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

Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

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

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

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

dychen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:43:00 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Documents by dychen on 1/17/2023 5:43:00 PM

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

3D Printers

Flashforge Adventurer 3

Creality CR10 MAX

Ultimaker S3

Glue Stick

Magigoo Glue Stick

Deburring Tool

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.

Dremel Multitool

Different-sized Nozzles

Grab a vriety 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.

This example works with Ultimaker 3D printers.

0.4mm

0.4mm 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

Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

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

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

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

dychen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:41:57 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Documents by dychen on 1/17/2023 5:41:57 PM

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

3D Printers

Flashforge Adventurer 3

Creality CR10 MAX

Ultimaker S3

Glue Stick

Magigoo Glue Stick

Deburring Tool

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.

Dremel Multitool

Different-sized Nozzles

Grab a vriety 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.

This example works with Ultimaker 3D printers.

0.4mm

0.4mm 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

Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

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

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

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

dychen — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:24:45 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Documents by dychen on 1/17/2023 5:24:45 PM

3D Printing Wish List and Give Away!

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 Adventurer 3

Glue stick

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.

Dremel Multitool

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

Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

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:

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

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

Matt — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:30:22 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Documents by Matt on 3/2/2022 9:30:22 AM

3D Printing Wish List and Give Away!

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:

3D printers

Flashforge Creator Pro

Glue stick

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

Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

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:

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

3D Printing Webinar Series with Ultimaker

e14phil — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:54:41 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by e14phil on 11/9/2021 1:54:41 AM

Join us for 3 Amazing 3D Printing Webinars, 3 Amazing Topics, 3 Amazing Hosts all provided by Ultimaker GB.

3D Printing Webinar: Introduction to the Ultimaker Ecosystem

3D Printing Webinar: The fast world of 3D printed applications

3D Printing Webinar: 3D Printing Metal with Ultimaker and BASF

3D Printing Webinar: Introduction to the Ultimaker Ecosystem

When: Oct 19, 2021 2:00 PM IST (Europe/Dublin)

What: In our first of 3 Introduction to 3D Printing, Ben Johnson will talk us through the fundamentals of 3D Printing and the Ulitimaker 3D Printing Range. In this webinar we will touch on all the need to know basic information for this introduction to 3D printing series and take questions live.

What you will learn by attending:

Introduction to 3D Printing Concepts
Introduction to the Ultimaker Range
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
Introduction to material Options

Sign Up for Free

3D Printing Webinar: Introduction to the Ultimaker Ecosystem

3D Printing Webinar: The fast world of 3D printed applications.

When: Oct 26, 2021 2:00 PM IST (Europe/Dublin)

What: This will cover different application categories and how 3D printing translates into the manufacturing and electronics world.

This will be presented by Ultimaker's Application Engineer Lars De Jongh.

What you will learn by attending:

Introduction to the Speed of 3D Printing
Real world applications of 3D Printing

Sign up for Free:

3D Printing Webinar: The fast world of 3D printed applications

3D Printing Webinar: 3D Printing Metal with Ultimaker and BASF

When: Nov 2, 2021 2:00 PM IST (Europe/Dublin)

What: When we think about 3D Printing we often think about plastics, Tobias Rödlmeier from Ultimaker will talk us through making objects out of Metal and other more robust additive manufacturing processes. Join us and learn how to make your 3D printed parts TOUGH!

What you will learn by attending:

Introduction to 3D Printing Metal
Introduction to the BASF

Sign up for Free:

3D Printing Webinar: 3D Printing Metal with Ultimaker and BASF

Tags: ultimaker, 3d printing webinar, 3D Printing, free 3d printing webinar, webinar, free webinars

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

e14phil — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:54:46 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Documents by e14phil on 11/4/2021 11:54:46 AM

3D Printing Wish List and Give Away!

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:

3D printers

Flashforge Creator ProFlashforge Creator Pro

Creality CR10 MAXCreality CR10 MAX

Ultimaker S3Ultimaker S3

Glue stick

Magigoo Glue StickMagigoo Glue Stick

Deburring tool

Ruko Deburring ToolRuko 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 PliersFlat 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 TapeMasking 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 LinkProduct 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 Nozzles0.4mm Nozzles

0.8mm

0.8mm Nozzles0.8mm Nozzles

Filament

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

Multicomp Silver PLA FilamentMulticomp Silver PLA Filament

Measuring Tools

Digital Calipers Digital Calipers

Raspberry Pi to run OctoPrint.

Raspberry Pi 4 Starter KitRaspberry 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:

Tags: 3d printer giveaway, 3D Printing, 3dprinting, 3dprintin, 3d print

Print Your Pi Day Decorations!

nlarson — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:22:03 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by nlarson on 10/8/2021 8:22:03 AM

Looking for a way to celebrate Pi Day on March 14th? Download and use these files to print your own decorations for celebrating Pi Day!

Check out the video below of the pi symbol printing in action!

www.youtube.com/watch

The specified item was not found.

Attachments:

community.element14.com/.../basic_5F00_pi.zip

Tags: classroom, decoration, pi, project, download, 3d_printer, file

nee to 3d printing

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:11:16 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 8:11:16 AM

I would like to learn more about ed printers because I have have few ideas that it would work good for with a machine big enough. So I need to learn how to buy thsm myou self and learn how to run it

3D printer - list of resources

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:53:15 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 7:53:15 AM

I would create a list of the best resources about 3D printer.

It could be interesting create more section es. BEST PRICE KIT, BEST PRICE of object with subtitle of single components, NEW TECHNOLOGY, INTERESTING VIDEO,....

This is only a initial idea schema that can be modify

INFORMATION:

- FILAMENT EXTRUDERS:

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:380987 Lyman / Mulier Filament Extruder V5

- MORE SENSORS:

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:454584 Filament Width Sensor Prototype Version 3

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:668377 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:454584 Filament Width Sensor - TSL1402R + Arduino Mega (Work-in-progress)

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:704897 Filament Width Sensor with 3 LEDs, TSL1401CL, and Arduino Pro Micro

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:699308 TinyWise - TSL1401CL + ATtiny85 filament width sensor

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:668377 Filament Width Sensor - TSL1402R + Arduino Mega (Work-in-progress)

[ENG] http://www.print3dforum.com/showthread.php/617-Filament-width-Sensor-for-Marlin-Based-Printers Filament width Sensor for Marlin Based Printers

- PRINTING TECHNIQUES:

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Laser Sintering Of Gold

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- ELECTRONIC:

-RAMPS

[ENG] http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4

-RAMBO

[ENG] http://reprap.org/wiki/Rambo_v1.2

-POWERLOLU

[ENG] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40540 Powerlolu - Powerful 10A Stepper Motor Driver

[ENG] http://upverter.com/alexh/ed1b6905257872ed/Powerlolu/ Powerlolu schema - upverter

[ENG] http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130107-powerlolu-board-powerful-open-source-stepper-motor-driver.html Powerlolu board: Powerful open source stepper-motor driver

-OTHERS

[ENG] http://reprap.org/wiki/EMCRepRap

- STEP MOTOR - DRIVERS:

[ENG] http://reprap.org/wiki/Stepper_motor_driver make a stepper motor work, you need to use

[ENG] http://www.piclist.com/techref/io/steppers.htm how steppers works

[ENG] http://www.pololu.com/file/download/a4983_DMOS_microstepping_driver_with_translator.pdf?file_id=0J199 A4983 datasheet

[ENG] http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=165465.0 Arduino uno and Single 1 Axis TB6560 3.5A Stepper Stepping Motor Driver Board

[ENG] http://andre.team9.99.org.nz/2012/10/replacing-pololu-stepper-drivers-with.html Replacing pololu stepper drivers with TB6560s

[ENG] http://blog.e-cenp.net/projects/reprap-electronics-tb6560 RepRap electronics TB6560

[ENG] http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?219,263119 RAMPS 1.4 with NEMA 23 steppers?

[ENG] https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/mendelmax/4j7u5mKwEYA Replacing Pololu Stepper drivers with TB6560 based stepper drivers

[ENG] http://www.instructables.com/id/TB6560-Microstepping-Bipolar-Chopper-Stepper-Motor/ TB6560 Microstepping Bipolar Chopper Stepper Motor Driver

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/pololu-a4983-driver-motori-passo-passo.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/pololu-a4983-arduino-ridurre-passo-bipolare.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/tutorial-easy-driver-arduino-stepper.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/easydriver-stepper-motor.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/tutorial-motore-bipolare-passo-passo-riconoscere-le-fasi.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/3d-printing-brushless-dc-motor.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/breackout-l298-dual-full-bridge-driver.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/coppia-di-un-motore-momento-inerzia.html

[ITA] http://www.mauroalfieri.it/elettronica/serial-controller-motor-driver.html

- HYBRID-CNC-3DPRINTER:

DVR8824

[ENG] http://www.tbone.cc/board/

[ENG] http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=672

[ENG] http://youtu.be/YEe0haOE-N0 RAMPS Merlin NEMA23 via THB6064AH 50volt 4amp stepper driver

[ENG] http://www.thebox.myzen.co.uk/Hardware/CNC_Conversion.html Proxxon MF70 Miller CNC CONVERSION - Using an Arduino to make a CNC miller

[ENG] http://smoothieware.org/smoothieboard Open source hardware CNC controller board

[ENG] http://3dprint.com/6226/buildersbot-3d-printer-cnc/ BuildersBot: Files & Instructions Released for DIY 3D Printer / CNC Combo Machine

[ENG] http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/?ALLSTEPS Combination CNC Machine and 3D Printer

[ENG] http://reprap.org/wiki/Eiffel

- STRUCTURE:

[ENG] http://www.openbuilds.com

- COMPLETE KIT

- 3D PRINTER:

[ENG] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cobblebot/cobblebot-3d-printer - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cobblebot/cobblebot-3d-printer http://cobblebot.com/

[ENG] http://hackaday.io/project/963-%24300-Pick-and-Place-%2F-3D-printer

[ENG] http://dustsreprap.blogspot.co.nz About P3 Steel (i3 variant) && Asteeg X5 Kossel

[ENG] http://letsmakerobots.com/my-journey-building-3d-printer-old-printer-parts building a 3d printer from old printer parts

- FILAMENT EXTRUDER:

[ENG] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/833191773/filastruder-a-robust-inexpensive-filament-extruder/posts

[ENG] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/protocycler-free-sustainable-3d-printer-filament

[ENG] http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-3d-printing-filament-factory-Filame/

[ENG] http://www.filabot.com/

[ENG] http://3dprint.com/32983/universal-filament-extruder/

[ENG] http://richrap.blogspot.it/2014/12/no-more-filament-quest-for-universal.html

[ENG] http://www.noztek.com/product/the-noztek-pro-abs-and-pla-filament-extruder-for-3d-printers/

[ENG] http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,500887 pellet extruder??

WHERE BUY (CHEAPER STORES):

- STORES WITH LOT OF COMPONENTS:

[ENG] http://www.robotdigg.com/

- COMPLETE KIT:

- PARTIAL KIT:

[ENG] http://www.banggood.com/LCD12864-RAMPS-1_4-Board-2560-R3-Control-Board-A4988-Driver-Kit-p-936768.html LCD12864 RAMPS 1.4 Board 2560 R3 Control Board A4988 Driver Kit For 3D Printer

[ENG] http://www.ebay.it/itm/SainSmart-Ramps-1-4-Mega2560-R3-LCD2004-A4988-J-head-MK2B-For-3D-Printer-RepRap/221492062855?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140620074313%26meid%3D7063a97840814cbf83538ca7c9465c64%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140620074313%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D261567416311 SainSmart Ramps 1.4 Mega2560 R3 LCD2004 A4988 J-head MK2B For 3D Printer RepRap 5PCS Nema 17 Stepper Motors For Arduino

- FILAMENT:

[ENG] http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,220692 cheap filament

[ENG] http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?70,215431 manufacturer/supplier pellets ABS PLA

[ENG] http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?94,38499 Cheap ABS pellets in Germany

[ENG] http://reprapworld.com/?products/listing&cPath/_1590 (and PELLET)

[ENG] http://www.indhobbies.com/

[ENG] https://www.printspace3d.com/product-category/filament/

[ITA] http://www.3d-king.com/

[ENG] http://www.extrusionbot.com/product/abs-pellets/

[ITA-ENG] http://www.meriplast.it/filoperstampanti3d.htm

- SINGLE COMPONENTS:

-STRUCTURE:

[ENG] http://openbuildspartstore.com

- LINEAR BEARINGS:

- ALUMINIUM PROFILES:

[EU] http://www.ebay.it/itm/Barra-in-Alluminio-40x40-per-Montaggio-Pannelli-Solari-/261364114350?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 1m 40x40mm Aluminium profile

-HEATBED:

[ENG] http://www.dx.com/p/heacent-hb001-open-reprap-diy-3d-printer-mk2b-heatbed-red-silver-12-24v-251922?tc=EUR&gclid=CIrhn6KRy8ACFVGWtAodOzQACA#.VAo6vUscB5l

-STEP MOTOR:

[ENG] http://www.robotdigg.com/category/7/Stepper-Motor

[ITA] http://it.aliexpress.com/c-stepper-driver.html

-STEPPER DRIVER:

[ENG] http://www.robotdigg.com/product/208/DRV8825-Stepper-Driver-for-High-Torque-Stepper-Motor DRV8825 Stepper Driver for High Torque Stepper Motor

[ENG] http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Router-Axis-3A-TB6560-Stepper-Motor-Drivers-Board-For-axiscontrol-Arduino-/271045636912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1b943330 CNC Router Axis 3A TB6560 Stepper Motor Drivers Board

[ENG] http://www.ebay.it/itm/Neu-4-Axis-TB6560-CNC-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-Board-Kit-57-two-phase-3A-/320938494318 4 Axis TB6560 CNC Stepper Motor Driver Controller Board Kit,57 two-phase,3A

[ENG] http://www.sainsmart.com/3d-printing/sainsmart-cnc-tb6560-4-axis-3-5a-stepper-motor-driver-board-controller-engraving-machine.html SainSmart CNC TB6560 4 Axis 3.5A Stepper Motor Driver Board Controller Engraving Machine

[ENG] http://www.sainsmart.com/sainsmart-cnc-tb6560-4-axis-stepper-motor-controller.html SainSmart CNC TB6560 4 Axis Stepper Motor Controller

[ENG] http://www.ecomorder.com/techref/ecomprice.asp?p=416074 THB6064AH BiPolar stepper driver motors up to 4 amps/phase at 50 volts

[ENG] http://www.panucatt.com/product_p/sd8825.htm SureStepr SD8825 is a bi-polar stepper motor driver based on the robust Texas Instruments DRV8825 chips

[ENG] http://www.pibot.com/pibot-stepper-driver-rev142.html#.VF_2EMlNfGq PiBot Stepper Motor Driver Rev1.42

For axiscontrol Arduino

-RAMPS 1.4:

[ENG] http://www.robotdigg.com/product/208/DRV8825-Stepper-Driver-for-High-Torque-Stepper-Motor

[ENG] Robotale 3D RAMPS 1.4 3D Control Board Set (LCD12864 + 2560 r3 + 3D 1.4 + 4988) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme Robotale 3D RAMPS 1.4 3D Control Board Set (LCD12864 + 2560 r3 + 3D 1.4 + 4988)

-POWERLOLU:

-CNC BOARD CONTROLLER:

[ENG] http://www.geckodrive.com/geckodrive-step-motor-drives.html geckodrive step motor drives

[ENG] http://www.cnczone.com/forums/gecko-drives/52090-geckodrive-faq-general-steppers-servo-questions-answered.html Geckodrive FAQ: General, Steppers, and Servo Questions Answered

-OTHERS:

[ENG] http://3dprinterplans.info/tag/sainsmart-cnc-tb6560-3-axis-stepper-motor-driver-controller-board-cable/ 3dprinterplans Top Five Products From Amazon For The Week

LINKS TO BE APPROVED/ORDERED

http://youtu.be/YEe0haOE-N0

http://youtu.be/EPj0h6yw7Qs

http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?219,196602,196644

http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,215038,250050

http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?219,209728,212092

http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?219,215746,216125

http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?219,263119,263331

http://buildlog.net

Tags: 3d, 3d_fabrication, 3d_printing, 3d_printer, list, resources

3D Printing and the Surf Industry

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:53:09 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 7:53:09 AM

PRLog - Aug. 18, 2014 - The surf industry has accepted additive manufacturing as a method of production for the ever holy surfboard.

With surfing being a spiritual pass time, the manufacturing of surf boards is a nit picky kind of part in that. As surfers know waves and know their boards as well as they know the backs of their hands, surfing equipment is very specific in specification.

Quality is another pillar in the selection of a surf board besides the shape. If a board isn't quality, the safety of the surfer could be at risk. Therefore surf board shape workers generally use the highest quality material possible in budget, and shape the boards by hand.

With 3D printers, being able to generate the right product is almost never a problem. With precision design capability, and composition/

quality being a simple choice - additive manufacturing technology can very well logically build a quality surf board.

This has been proven with recent testing and production experimentation and surf boards are now being 3D printed for consumers to enjoy!

3D Print A Surfboard - Learn More

Tags: 3dprinter, 3d, additive+manufacturing, 3dprintblog, 3dprinting, printing.

3D Printing 101 Course 2: Introduction and Basic Designs

pchan — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:53:01 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by pchan on 10/8/2021 7:53:01 AM

Unfortunately this video is no longer available.

Objective	Provide overview of Additive Manufacturing and basic concepts needed to create 3D printed designs.
What’s covered	After gaining an understanding layered adhesion, filament materials and basic CAD Concepts, you will be guided to create 3D objects and repositories for printing and sharing designs.
Instructor Kirk Hausman, co-author, 3D Printing for Dummies, and professor, Texas A&M University

Ask Kirk a Question

Tags: designs, 2:, 101, 3d, and, printing, basic, course, introduction

Another project maybe off target

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:50:24 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 7:50:24 AM

Im currently trying to build a new style of human powered trike
It is to take the basic shape of the motorcycle from men in black3 and the hubless bike from the olympic games a couple years ago

I want it to have a Hubless rim as the main wheel with twin frunt stering wheels also it is to by foot stearing with rowing pore drive

What wouldn't give for a large formate 3d printer

Ok so any ideas on this one

Ronald

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:50:03 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 7:50:03 AM

Happy to be hear

Tags: 3d_printing

can someone help by makeing me a 3D printer

Former Member — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:49:07 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by Former Member on 10/8/2021 7:49:07 AM

I have wanted to get a maker bot 3D printer but I dont want to spend 4, 000 doallers on one I just need it to be able to print in any kind of plaices and that the 3D printer can use more then one color when its printing. This well be a big help for a military family. if someone can build one that I can road test thanks

Octoprint Relay board

rctho — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:27:55 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by rctho on 10/6/2021 9:27:55 PM

I tested this relay board out on a breadboard. seems to work well. I had to move some components around to scale it down to the size board i had laying around. This is for a remote switch for the 3d printer i got. I'm going to connect it to the gpio pints of the raspberry pi/ octoprint server to shut it down remotely.

I'll test it out on a something else like a light before the printer to ensure i don't fry it. Fingers x'd.

Tags: octoprint, diy pcb, relay test, 3d printing enhancement, 3d print

Review: 3D Printer Prusa Aluminium I3A Plus

balearicdynamics — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:19:07 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by balearicdynamics on 10/6/2021 9:19:07 PM

Content

Introduction

In past I have tested several 3D printers models in the range for personal use, the classic desktop 3D printers. Having had the possibility to see the different mechanical designs and solutions (from XYZ printer to Rep Rap, Prusa, Robox etc.) I have definitely reached a personal opinion on what should be the essential characteristics of a Desktop 3D printer.

Last month I had the possibility to put my hands on the most recent model produced by Geeetech: the 3D Printer Prusa I3A Plus. Until now I have always used the previous model I3A (without "Plus"). They launched this new version on the market pointing the attention on the most evident innovation: the external control box including all the electronics; Power unit, front panel LCD and rotating control, SD Card slot, main board controller and motor controllers and the switching power unit. This improvement seems a very good solution making the life easier for both assembling and using the printer but there are also other meaningful aspects in the mechanics and electronics not so evident but important as they increase the printing quality and performances; so I thought is was the worth to take a look more in depth to this product.

Update

Just a new from geeetech.com I hope it is welcome for those interested to the 3D printers DIY. If you buy from geeetech.com site one of their Prusa I3 printers you get an extra 20$ discount with the promo code Enrico Miglino. Ok, sounds a bit ridicolus but it is not a joke...

Unboxing and assembling

After ordering what do you receive? A flat box of about 12 Kg weight including almost all the parts and tools needed to assemble the 3D printer. Really the included tools are just a set of screwdrivers not sufficient to complete the assembly; You need also a tester (maybe useful in the final part o to check the cabling if something goes wrong), a set of Allen keys if you like to work better than using the provided tools a plier and a 17 key for the y-axis nuts. Take a look to the work in progress image below

Assembly of the printer is not so difficult but a minimal mechanical experience is a plus especially for the registration phase of the axis parts and motors and the tooth belts tensioning.

To assemble the printer I have followed the support material provided by Geeetech.com freely downloadable from their site and the videos available in a progressive playlist on Youtube.

Box and assembly instructions

I should say that the box content is very well organised; every kind of screw, nut, washer etc are in a separate numbered plastic bag; this simplifies the assembly also to those not used to the traditional components nomenclature; there are different length M3 and M4 screws, different kind of nuts, washers etc.

The limitation of the manual is in the few availability of images describing the assembly procedure of some parts. This limit is compensated by a complete series of video instructions; unfortunately this how-to shows the instructions for the model I3A (not the Plus version). 90% of the instructions are identical with some very intuitive exceptions but the last part showing the electronic assembly is completely different. In this new model the electronics and controller, display and power switch are in a separate box while on the Aluminium printer frame only the connector board should be placed. It is easier but may create some confusion for the first time user.

The advantage having all the controlling parts in a separate box widely justify the small effort to understand the differences. Anyway in my opinoin this is a part that it is the worth Geeetech should update soon.

Electronics: a look inside

As mentioned above this Prusa has the entire electronics in a separate box connected to the printing frame through a couple of flat cables to a connector board. This part is very appreciable not only because it is easier to work but also because it reduces the number of wires on the printer making the movements easier to control.

What's in the box?

The electronic control box is shipped preset and preassembled. Obviously I have opened it. All the components are organised well with a good aeration. It is far from an "untouchable stuff"; any problem that will occur during the use of this 3D printer it is not easy to check the electronics and eventually replace the parts. I have appreciated the availability of the PCB references almost clear for all connectors and test points, including a number of useful LEDs to monitor the activity of the device and the signals. As expected the main board - redesigned by Geeetech - is Arduino based and experienced users can manage the firmware without difficulties. In past I had no difficulty to ask to them for a copy of the sources to make testings and some improvement, adaptions etc.

What I have found it is the case to review in some points is the board firmware. The printer works very well with the Repetier software and Cura (but I prefer Repetier with the Cura slicing engine) but the wide display has a lot of space that can be used to show some more information than those actually shown.

The lack of the firmware installed on the main board only affect the display so as a matter of fact there are not limiting or blocking problems in the system functionality.

The first issue is the auto home function: it works well if you launch from the printer menu but seems having only effect on the Z-Axis when it is launched by the printing script via G-Code

The second issue (almost annoying) is that after awhile the x, y, z axes positions are not updated correctly.

What instead I have appreciated is the correctness of the preset pint values on the board. You can start printing after the assembly is finished without trying to see if the steppers sequences are set correctly.

The gallery below shows the box open an running.

{gallery} Electronic box inside

Key aspects for quality

It is true that - at least in theory - it is possible to make 3D printed most of the 3D printer components as well as dramatically reduce the costs with an extreme simplification of the mechanical parts. And it is true that these devices works. But it is obvious that some aspects of the quality are penalised.

In this 3D printer I have found a series of concurrent factors making possible to produce very good printings. It is evident an effort to keep pricing at a reasonable budget reaching a very good level at good printing speed (about 55-60 mm/sec on 2mm thick layers)

X-Axis belt lock

Usually it is a 3D printer component while in this case I see it is a robust plastic one. It influences the stability and tension of the X-Axis belt and the belt fixing and registration is extremely simple.

Z-Axis threaded drive screw

Similar but totally different than the more conventional M4 threaded bar. It is a robust and rigid inox threaded screw that gives an incredible precision to the vertical movements of the nozzle.

Bronze Z-Axis stepper guides

This component in conjunction with the vertical threaded bar make the Z-Axis perfectly stable while printing.

Print test

The images below shows a print test as it was done and removed from the heating bed.

Printing conditions:

Nozzle diameter 0.4 mm

Print speed 55 mm/s

FIlament Geeetech PLA diameter 1.75 mm

Layer thickness 0.2 mm

Type of support: Brim 5 mm wide

Pricing and voting

This printer is sold on the market at a official price (Geeetech.com site) of 428,00$

Shipment and assistance are delivered through several stores in Germany, UK and USA

The printer will be delivered in less than a week via DHL worldwide

The post-sales assistance is done by China. I had an issue with their products and it was possible to solve them in no more than two days.

Voting

After testing and using the printer, assembling and inspecting it with some more experience with previous Geeetech models I will give to this tool a global rating of 9/10 Below the details:

Mechanics and moving hardware: 9.5 (something can be done better)
Electronics and wiring: 9
Easy to assemble: 8.5
Software compatibility: 10 (works fine with Repetier and Cura and other tools on both Windows 7, Windows 10, OSX)
Firmware: 8
Price: as usually, we pay what we get. Some of the materials used are top quality and they cost more. Better if the price will be nearest to 400$. Free shipment will be appreciated.

Appendix: Things useful to know

Also following in the best way the assembly instructions there are some details that it is better to know before (while mounting the mechanics) instead discover by yourself while using the printer. These are just some tips to take in account; all can be regulated in every moment and as far as I know these are also useful on the other Prusa models from Geetech and other providers.

1. Some Aluminium part don't fit. Why?

Applicable to all the Aluminium Geeetech series of 3D printers and other providers distributing 3D printers with Aluminium frame

One of the most interesting aspects of the build structure of these printers in my opinion is the quality of the metal: solid Aluminium well refined in all the parts and sanded as a nice finiture. Due the exact measure cutting I found some parts are difficult to fit; as these parts should support mechanical movement and should be extremely stable frankly I prefer to spend some minutes filing and inserting it with the help of a clamp than having the piece unstable. The images below shows what I have done to the z-axis stepper motors supports inserted in the main vertical frame.

2. Y-Axis front and rear sides misalign when I close the nuts

This seems a stupid problem but it happens. We should take in account that when we lock the four nuts on the horizontal screwed bars there are two nuts on the right side and two on the left. But all the nuts closes rotating in the same direction (clockwise). To avoid misalignment while firmly closing the nuts you should use two keys and close them crossed. Not only but on the right side keep firm the most external nut and rotate with the key the internal one. Do the opposite to the other side.

Conclusion: the rotating (locking) nut should always be the one that has no influence on the locked plate position. The same is valid for the middle group locking the vertical frame of the printer.

The internal distance between the two Y-Axis sides should be 40 centimetres for the full use of the 200x200 mm printing surface. While closing the nuts check the distance on both sides.

3. Where to fix the mid vertical frame?

It is not mentioned in the instruction manual but we should consider that the vertical frame should be fixed not in the middle of the Y-Axis frame (as intuitively seems obvious) but 2 cm nearest to the Y-Axis motor side. The reason is that the extruder nozzle when fixed in place is nearest to the y 0 position of about 2 cm. So the vertical frame distance should be 22 cm from the front Y-Axis plate and 18 from the back.

4. For a better duration of the moving parts

The bar screws and moving bars are not required to be treated as all the sliding parts uses linear bearings. I have experienced instead that for a better duration (and zero noise) it is the case to paint a thick Vaseline neutral mechanical grease. I have found this product investigating what is that white grease that last for years on the moving parts of the modern ink jet printers. It is sufficient a very thick paint to get a good result.

5. Fixing the heating bed in place

Despite there are many 3D printers that does not use the heating bed to stick the filament it is more complex getting good results without it; this is the reason that I always chose the heating bed included in the 3D printer. I see that there are lot of good - and some reliable - methods to stick the filament cold but I have experienced that with the heating bed it is incredibly easier to make good 3D printings, also large pieces and the presence of this small add-on (the Prusa original heating bed has a price of about 10-12$) is unvaluable.

One of the most important things to pay attention to avoid wrong 3D printings is just the bed calibration. Take in account that the heating bed is a PCB (heating) on top of which you will fix a 3 mm glass plate that is where the 3D printing will be built.

Calibration needs to be done almost frequently and it is an operation that it is not difficult to experience in few time. Placing the heat bed in the right place while assembling the 3D printer can make the difference; it is sufficient to follow these two easy steps:

Fit in place the heating bed red PCB keeping the four spring in about the middle of their maximum compression. When calibrating if the springs are too high the bed become unstable while if they are too compressed you will have difficulties lowering the bed during calibration.
After you have put the springs in an average identical position using a precision (metallic) ruler or - better - a caliper check that all the four screws keeps the heating bed at the same distance.

I have verified that the optimal distance of the heating bed from the Y-Axis driving plate is about 15 mm. It is not important that the distance is exact but it is important that you keep the same at all the four corners as much as possible. With the caliper, to do this make the first measure then lock the ruler and check the remaining corners as well.

6. Z-Axis: how to setup correctly

One of the most influencing aspect for the quality of the 3D printing is the correct alignment of the couple of motor screw drivers for the z-Axis. Following a similar method as explained in the previous point, after the Z-Axis mechanic has been set in place in an average way complete the alignment of the two motor screws using the most precise measure tool you have. Only if the two screws are perfectly aligned your tool will work perfectly.

Tags: assembling, characteristics, tips, 3D Printing, diy, prusa-i3, element14 discount, printing quality, review, geeetech, promo code, tricks

Ben Heck Unboxes the CEL-Robox 3d Printer

kellyhensen — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:55:06 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by kellyhensen on 10/6/2021 8:55:06 PM

www.youtube.com/watch

Robox Technical Specifications

celrobox — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:40:10 GMT

Current Revision posted to Documents by celrobox on 10/6/2021 8:40:10 PM

Build Volume	210 x 150 x 100mm 8.3 x 5.9 x 3.9"
Layer resolutions	Fine - 100 microns, Normal - 200 microns, Draft - 300 microns
Nozzle Diameters	0.3mm and 0.8mm 0.012” and 0.031”
Material Compatibility	PLA, ABS, HIPS Nylon, PC, PVA
Supplied Software	Robox AutoMaker
Supported operating systems	Windows, Apple, Linux
Computer requirements	Most recent hardware will run AutoMaker, if your system is unusual or lacking graphics or processing power simply download the latest version of AutoMaker here and try loading a model. Linux currently requires proprietary Nvidia graphics drivers.
Internal Lighting	Full RGB
Draught blocking enclosure	YES
Replaceable print head	YES
Weight	8.4kg
External Dimensions	370 x 340 x 240mm
Bed	Heated, Preparation free - No Tape or glue required
3rd Party Filament Compatibility	YES
Safety Enclosure	YES