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Yesterday, 08:23 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Any other equipment needed to go with QIDI Tech S-Box? in General 3D Printing Discussionthe uv is used to cure the individual layers. It shines thorugh a monochrome lcd plate. Where the plate is clear the resisn sets. BUT ! The...3 replies | 175 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 09:15 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Recommended post-processing components for larger resin printing? in General 3D Printing Discussionthe washer and curing station look pretty good. And yes you will need to expose all surfaces to uv light. So a spin in the curer one way up and...2 replies | 152 view(s)
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01-21-2021, 07:06 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Sub $5k printer with high print tolerances? in 3D Printers (Hardware)that's really good for 3d printed abs. I've had pla parts outside for a around 6 years - but they just sit in the english weather and aren't...2 replies | 116 view(s)
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01-20-2021, 12:55 PMcurious aardvark replied to a thread I designed an adjustable shelf for top of TV & Monitors in 3D Printing Galleryneat idea :-) I'll have a look.1 replies | 398 view(s)
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01-20-2021, 07:52 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread How to get the Smoothest exterior finish? in Tips, Tricks and Tech Helpyour best bet is probably abs and use acetone smoothing. polymaker also make a pla type filament that can be smoothd. But it's a more expensive...2 replies | 152 view(s)
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01-20-2021, 07:06 AMwell as a rule pet-g is far more chemical resistant than abs. what are you using that attacks pet-g ? @gambo - ABS at 100mm/s - now that's...11 replies | 1130 view(s)
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01-20-2021, 06:46 AMwell roll me in treacle and call me a waffle - the wifi module arrived today ! 9 days from china - could be some kind of record :-) No sign of...77 replies | 36155 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:23 AMSo I guess the flashforge if you don't mind tinkering and the raise 3d if you just want it to work. I have seen a lot of positive reviews for the...5 replies | 327 view(s)
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01-19-2021, 07:18 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Any other equipment needed to go with QIDI Tech S-Box? in General 3D Printing Discussionso that's good. But get more as it will be used. I can't find any reference to it having a built in curing facility though. But all you need...3 replies | 175 view(s)
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01-18-2021, 08:12 AMyou're definitely going down the right route. IDEX is definitely the way to go for dual extrusion. we do have a member who had issues on his...5 replies | 327 view(s)
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01-18-2021, 07:58 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread For Sale. TwoTrees Saphire Pro UK sale in General 3D Printing Marketplaceno to all your points :-) I updated firmware - as original was corrupt. I printed a bracket to convert it to direct drive and I desinged a...3 replies | 3238 view(s)
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01-18-2021, 07:41 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Re use of scrap ABS, possibly PLA in General 3D Printing Discussionyou'd also need to make sure the acetone didn't dissolve the mould. You could probably use a porous mould made from plaster. But it would...2 replies | 153 view(s)
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01-17-2021, 10:41 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread List of parts for a from scratch diy 3d printer in 3D Printer Parts, Filament & Materialswell to start with for a printer that size - you need at least 10mm smooth and threaded rod, for a cartesian I'd go for 12mm. Those are long...2 replies | 240 view(s)
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01-16-2021, 12:07 PMwell labists sell two printers an et4 and a mini x1. Both look to have bed levelling knobs - so you should be good there. The onbly one with...5 replies | 396 view(s)
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01-15-2021, 11:35 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Flashforge Adventurer 3 lite issue in General 3D Printing DiscussionI've used a lot of flashforge pla - their old red filament (semi-translucent) is just about the best filament I've ever used. Never had abs...5 replies | 782 view(s)
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01-15-2021, 11:27 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Dremel Digilab 3D Slicer Questions in 3D Printing Slicer Discussionwell if it's cura based - it will be mm only. It's dutch - they don't do inches. Nobody in their right minds still does inches. And if you...3 replies | 456 view(s)
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01-15-2021, 08:16 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Dremel Digilab 3D Slicer Questions in 3D Printing Slicer Discussionwell the first thing is to STOP modelling in inches and switch the the far more sensible millimetres :-) It really does make a lot more sense than...3 replies | 456 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 02:05 PMthe multi purpose rotary tools just generate too much friction for pla. The little battery powered engravers (I bought mine from a local hardware...7 replies | 652 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 01:57 PMlotmax is on kickstarter - so not available to actually buy. And it looks ,like a bog standard ender 3 clone - so best to avoid anyway. The...8 replies | 1414 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 10:31 AMwell I'd switch from cura to prusaslicer - I know there's an option to manually place supports on that - plus it's just better :-) As far as cad...7 replies | 652 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 07:55 AMwell the only place I can see that might need supports is the inside of the hood at the top. You might find that the model actually doesn't need...7 replies | 652 view(s)
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01-14-2021, 07:39 AMlol you can't go wrong witha baby yoda at the moment :-) you migh want to look at pet-g, rather than abs, If it's for 'click together' joints...11 replies | 1130 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 11:14 AMalso what temps, speeds, printer - the more information you give the better we can advise you.7 replies | 650 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 11:07 AMrecommended bed setting is 85c for abs - but as cliff shows - each machine and setup is unique. The ideakl bed temp is often the glass temp. So the...11 replies | 1130 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 08:40 AMwell I can't see any obvious reasons not to buy it. Some of the reviews look a little bit suspect. Translation software clearly used on several...3 replies | 262 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 08:30 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread 3D scanner app for makers and engineers in 3D Modeling, Design, Scannersare you looking at using the iphone 12 pro lidar ability ? Or simply by using a form of photogrammetry ?1 replies | 372 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 08:03 AMcurious aardvark replied to a thread Replicator 2 stopped working, prints raft then moves diagonally in MakerBot Forumis it every model or just a specific file ? Try using Flashprint to slice (select replicator pro as the printer). It sounds like it a problem...1 replies | 271 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 07:56 AMyep firmware is always worth a try. One thing o bear in mind - and this is a general thing for ALL electronic devices. A...8 replies | 2571 view(s)
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01-13-2021, 07:26 AMthe short answer is: nobody knows. In a commercial environment there are a shit-ton of rules and regulations, fume extraction and safety...3 replies | 352 view(s)
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01-11-2021, 11:21 AMhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-MKS-Robin-WIFI-V1-0-APP-Remote-Control-3D-Printing-Wireless-Router-X1D7/164533483822?hash=item264ef5b92e:g:N0kAAOSwS1pf...77 replies | 36155 view(s)
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