Discussing techniques for using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other computer-driven modeling tools

Eric Mueller said:
Dan,
 
 
With 3D printers coming down in price, it won't be long until their presence in households could become the norm.  I really appreciate what you are doing, as it shows the art of the possible. I would opine that t...  moreEric Mueller said:
Dan,
 
 
With 3D printers coming down in price, it won't be long until their presence in households could become the norm.  I really appreciate what you are doing, as it shows the art of the possible. I would opine that the rising availability of these items will probably lead to rising availability of free fil...  

Dan,
 
 
With 3D printers coming down in price, it won't be long until their presence in households could become the norm.  I really appreciate what you are doing, as it shows the art of the possible. I would opine that the rising availabil...  moreDan,
 
 
With 3D printers coming down in price, it won't be long until their presence in households could become the norm.  I really appreciate what you are doing, as it shows the art of the possible. I would opine that the rising availability of these items will probably lead to rising availability of free file sharing for basic ...  

Devon Sinsley said:
Wow Dan. 
 
I had not imagined where you were taking this. All 3d printed complete with internal framing. Too cool. Your printer will need a re build after this 
Yeah, Devon, I did start out planning to print it, but it ...  moreDevon Sinsley said:
Wow Dan. 
 
I had not imagined where you were taking this. All 3d printed complete with internal framing. Too cool. Your printer will need a re build after this 
Yeah, Devon, I did start out planning to print it, but it rained here all last weekend which put a damper on cutting wood in my shop. I have to mov...  

Wow Dan. 
 
I had not imagined where you were taking this. All 3d printed complete with internal framing. Too cool. Your printer will need a re build after this 

Have the basic box of the battery box and support beams built.  On the prototype this box is removable, so it has lifting eyes attached to it.  Those are on the 3d printer right now, as are the bits that will disguise the pivot and wires on each...  moreHave the basic box of the battery box and support beams built.  On the prototype this box is removable, so it has lifting eyes attached to it.  Those are on the 3d printer right now, as are the bits that will disguise the pivot and wires on each end.  The box lid itself is removable and will house the battery, sound and control syste...  

Replaced the power supply, and the laser's cutting. Some. Now it looks like I've been negligent on replacing the mirrors, so I need to do that this Saturday hopefully.
 
While I'm at it, I'm trying to get my cheapo kit 3D printer working. I was hopin...  moreReplaced the power supply, and the laser's cutting. Some. Now it looks like I've been negligent on replacing the mirrors, so I need to do that this Saturday hopefully.
 
While I'm at it, I'm trying to get my cheapo kit 3D printer working. I was hoping to get an upgraded extruder, but mine's so ancient (3 years) that no upgrades exist fo...  

Devon,
Come look at 7/8's.  It's much bigger and easier to see when you work on it.  
Except for one club member who has a couple pieces, I'm all alone.
And this member is starting to produce 7/8's products with a new resin 3D printer. Including...  moreDevon,
Come look at 7/8's.  It's much bigger and easier to see when you work on it.  
Except for one club member who has a couple pieces, I'm all alone.
And this member is starting to produce 7/8's products with a new resin 3D printer. Including a switching loco.  

With 3d printing, one process is great for one preferred outcome, another for another. 
 
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is great for larger parts requiring lower fidelity and cost, and this is what most home-use 3d printers are. I have one, an...  moreWith 3d printing, one process is great for one preferred outcome, another for another. 
 
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) is great for larger parts requiring lower fidelity and cost, and this is what most home-use 3d printers are. I have one, and have had good success while it was still working. Some people call it the "toothpaste print...  

Jim, I will echo what Eric and Joe said about Prusa 3D printers. I have the Prusa MK2.5S and love it. I’ve had it for about 3 years and have had no issues. I bought the kit and built the printer myself and it was quite easy to put together. As Joe m...  moreJim, I will echo what Eric and Joe said about Prusa 3D printers. I have the Prusa MK2.5S and love it. I’ve had it for about 3 years and have had no issues. I bought the kit and built the printer myself and it was quite easy to put together. As Joe mentioned, Prusa customer service is very good and there is a large support network available, i...