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05-25-2021, 09:49 AM #1
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General questions from a newbie
Hello,
I want to start 3D printing and get an entry level printer.
Now I wanted to ask which device you could recommend me, rather an Ender 3 v2, Anycubic Mega S or even a completely different printer?
Furthermore, I have the following questions:
- I use as OS only Linux (Ubuntu) and I think Cura and Blender as software should be suitable here? (I have experience in the design sector so I think the start here should be easier).
- What filament should be used eg for prints that need to withstand a little more heat such as in the car?
- Which filament should be used for all other prints?
- What equipment is needed in any case?
- How much KG filament should I get to start with?
- Is there anything I have to pay special attention to?
PS. I have read a lot of videos and tutorials on the Internet but I am an oldschool man and like to inform myself in forums directly at the source and users.
Thanks in advance.
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05-25-2021, 01:58 PM #2
- What filament should be used eg for prints that need to withstand a little more heat such as in the car?
Pet-g is probably the best basic filament for heat resistant prints.
- Which filament should be used for all other prints?
Pla
- What equipment is needed in any case?
Thin metal scrapers, foam sanding blocks, micro files, acetone, print glue, a light penetrating lubricant.
- How much KG filament should I get to start with?
1 kg red pla, 1 kg red pet-g, 1kg red tpu. Red filament is the easisest to use.
- Is there anything I have to pay special attention to?
Everything !
:-)
And as for pruinters - anything BUT an ender 3.
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05-25-2021, 02:10 PM #3
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Thanks for your answer.
Why is the color red easyier to use? I don't like the color red ????
Also you don't like ender, so the anycubic would be great? The size mega s is enough for beginning?
And why the light penetrating lubricant?
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05-25-2021, 06:14 PM #4
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Furthermore, I have the following questions:
- I use as OS only Linux (Ubuntu) and I think Cura and Blender as software should be suitable here? (I have experience in the design sector so I think the start here should be easier).
- What filament should be used eg for prints that need to withstand a little more heat such as in the car?
Up to ~90-100ºC, then ABS (But it's annoying to print)
Up to ~120ºC Nylon + Carbon Fibre (which can be quite easy to print, but will eat normal nozzles. Needs a hardened steel nozzle).
- Which filament should be used for all other prints?
- What equipment is needed in any case?
- How much KG filament should I get to start with?
Most filament suppliers offer free shipping if you buy over a certain amount. That may be an incentive to buy a certain number of spools to start. In my case I generally buy them in batches of 4 to 8 spools, depending on where the free shipping begins.
As for Ender 3 or Anycubic. Both are decent entry level printers. Of the two I'd probably choose the Anycubic (I prefer bearings over v-slot wheels, and the dual Z-axis is a better mechanical system), but be aware that there is a lot more community support for the Ender.
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05-25-2021, 10:26 PM #5
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Thank you, so ABS is a good middleway, here i think glue spray for the plate is needed?
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05-25-2021, 10:39 PM #6
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05-25-2021, 11:15 PM #7
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PETG also is easier to print, can I print that with any cube mega s? And PETG can resist the Temps in summer in a car?
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05-25-2021, 11:30 PM #8
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Yes
Depends on where in the car, and where in the world. Northern Europe - no problems. On the dashboard of a car in the Australian desert - you may have problems with PETG.
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05-25-2021, 11:32 PM #9
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Germany and cup holder, so I think PETG would be great for that?
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05-25-2021, 11:33 PM #10
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Should be fine.
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