3D Printer roll call (speak up if you have a 3D printer & are open to collaboration)
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formula388
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I have it and I really wanted it to be great. It just isnt. Ive tried all different lighting and powdered objects nothing good to say about it.Anybody have the makerbot digitizer
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Oh sure, I go to order some PLA from the company that made my printer kit and they now have a mini kossel kit. What I really wanted to buy last year. :angry
Mini Kossel V-Slot 3D Printer - BETA - UltiBots LLC
Oh sure, I go to order some PLA from the company that made my printer kit and they now have a mini kossel kit. What I really wanted to buy last year. :angry
Mini Kossel V-Slot 3D Printer - BETA - UltiBots LLC
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I worked for makerbot for all of 2012, and have a couple of their machines. I also work for tinkerine, the leading 3d printing company in canada so I've got all of their machines too... The Litto, Ditto+ and DittoPro. I've been 3d modeling since 1997, and have access to the top 3d scanning equipment around because the largest and most experienced 20+ years in the industry 3d scanning company is here in town in Baltimore. They did the Han Solo scan for me, as well as lots of work for top artists in the world, top hollywood movies, museums, military, etc. I run Custom 3D Stuff and was the organizer of www.wethebuilders.com
I urge everyone who has a 3d printer to sign up for free at We the Builders
I worked for makerbot for all of 2012, and have a couple of their machines. I also work for tinkerine, the leading 3d printing company in canada so I've got all of their machines too... The Litto, Ditto+ and DittoPro. I've been 3d modeling since 1997, and have access to the top 3d scanning equipment around because the largest and most experienced 20+ years in the industry 3d scanning company is here in town in Baltimore. They did the Han Solo scan for me, as well as lots of work for top artists in the world, top hollywood movies, museums, military, etc. I run Custom 3D Stuff and was the organizer of www.wethebuilders.com
I urge everyone who has a 3d printer to sign up for free at We the Builders
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The Ditto+ is great value. You have to be sure you're not getting a machine which requires you to use that company's filament. 3d systems does that, and charges you a ton for it. Also some machine makers make you buy their certain sized spool, like the new makerbots. regular filament fits, but the spool wont fit on the back =/
I joined up with Tinkerine because I liked the Ditto+. The Ditto pro is way nicer, but costs a bit more. I use my Ditto+ all the time. It's 9" tall, so height is never an issue, and it prints with great quality. A big thing to remember is just because a company is advertising a resolution for their machine, doesn't mean it prints well at tht resolution. some machines' prints at 300 microns look way better, way smoother than a machine that's printing at 100 microns. The quality of parts used in the machine's construction really makes a difference in the end result. There are some $500-1000 machines on the market that advertise good resolution but print poorly at it and the parts just look like crap
while the ditto+ can print at 100 and dittopro at 50, i rarely find myself needing better than 200 because it's good enough, and i don't often want to wait 2x or 4x the time for the print. here's a 300micron print of the grail
The Ditto+ is great value. You have to be sure you're not getting a machine which requires you to use that company's filament. 3d systems does that, and charges you a ton for it. Also some machine makers make you buy their certain sized spool, like the new makerbots. regular filament fits, but the spool wont fit on the back =/
I joined up with Tinkerine because I liked the Ditto+. The Ditto pro is way nicer, but costs a bit more. I use my Ditto+ all the time. It's 9" tall, so height is never an issue, and it prints with great quality. A big thing to remember is just because a company is advertising a resolution for their machine, doesn't mean it prints well at tht resolution. some machines' prints at 300 microns look way better, way smoother than a machine that's printing at 100 microns. The quality of parts used in the machine's construction really makes a difference in the end result. There are some $500-1000 machines on the market that advertise good resolution but print poorly at it and the parts just look like crap
while the ditto+ can print at 100 and dittopro at 50, i rarely find myself needing better than 200 because it's good enough, and i don't often want to wait 2x or 4x the time for the print. here's a 300micron print of the grail
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I have an Ultimaker 2, some prints here
3D prints ? Paul Braddock
As far as collaborations go, it's not really something I'd consider. Printing can be a long and arduous task, what time I do have to spend on projects and printing is well and truly counted for with my own things.
The UM2 is a good option though for both build volume and quality of prints.
I have an Ultimaker 2, some prints here
3D prints ? Paul Braddock
As far as collaborations go, it's not really something I'd consider. Printing can be a long and arduous task, what time I do have to spend on projects and printing is well and truly counted for with my own things.
The UM2 is a good option though for both build volume and quality of prints.
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You can smooth abs with acetone vapor and glue pieces together with a mix of abs and acetone unlike pla where the only thing you can so is sand/bondo the rough surface also pla van be printed without a heated bed whereas as you need a heated bed but for pla you will need a fan on it as it prints because it needs to cool with each layer.
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You can smooth abs with acetone vapor and glue pieces together with a mix of abs and acetone unlike pla where the only thing you can so is sand/bondo the rough surface also pla van be printed without a heated bed whereas as you need a heated bed but for pla you will need a fan on it as it prints because it needs to cool with each layer.
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PLA also prints at a lower temperature
PLA also prints at a lower temperature
formula388
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Neither PLA or abs would melt or do anything in the car. I like abs better personally. I have used both. Harder to work with ABS initially but once you get the hang of it, it is a better material. Goodluck with the new printer!
Neither PLA or abs would melt or do anything in the car. I like abs better personally. I have used both. Harder to work with ABS initially but once you get the hang of it, it is a better material. Goodluck with the new printer!
takaaaa
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greetings,
so i have decided to pull the trigger on a 3d printer and after many months of researching i wanted one that is widely used by others, in case something happens or I have a question, there are a vast community I ask turn to. So after searching here, it seems like the two most used printers (by those who say which printer they use) are the Makerbot Replicator 2 and the Soildoodle.
Makerbot has a very large google group community that I have been watching for the past couple months, and read that it has been recently confirmed that Makerbot will stop producing the Replicator 2, but will still have parts available, but still makes me worry, just a bit.
Soildoodle also has a active forums that I have been monitoring as well. seems like Soildoodle has less problems then Makerbot. I did take into account that there are much more users on MB group than Soliforum, but still something to think about.
With the makerbot costing more than twice as much as Soildoodle. My choice seems to lean towards Soildoodle, but I still want to hear what others think?
greetings,
so i have decided to pull the trigger on a 3d printer and after many months of researching i wanted one that is widely used by others, in case something happens or I have a question, there are a vast community I ask turn to. So after searching here, it seems like the two most used printers (by those who say which printer they use) are the Makerbot Replicator 2 and the Soildoodle.
Makerbot has a very large google group community that I have been watching for the past couple months, and read that it has been recently confirmed that Makerbot will stop producing the Replicator 2, but will still have parts available, but still makes me worry, just a bit.
Soildoodle also has a active forums that I have been monitoring as well. seems like Soildoodle has less problems then Makerbot. I did take into account that there are much more users on MB group than Soliforum, but still something to think about.
With the makerbot costing more than twice as much as Soildoodle. My choice seems to lean towards Soildoodle, but I still want to hear what others think?
Lord Magneto
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Ive actually been tasked with getting a 3d printer for my work (which I'm crazy excited about). I'm also torn between these two and am glad I saw this thread. Hopefully it might help me in which direction to head. Come end of October I have to give a large presentation on the benefits of 3d printing for the fashion industry... Hopefully will have some time to print off a few side project fun stuff
Ive actually been tasked with getting a 3d printer for my work (which I'm crazy excited about). I'm also torn between these two and am glad I saw this thread. Hopefully it might help me in which direction to head. Come end of October I have to give a large presentation on the benefits of 3d printing for the fashion industry... Hopefully will have some time to print off a few side project fun stuff
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I decided to try 3D printing and found:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/new-matter-mod-t-a-3d-printer-for-everyone
I figured I had to start somewhere and it is relatively inexpensive. I have until May to improve me 3D modeling skills.
I decided to try 3D printing and found:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/new-matter-mod-t-a-3d-printer-for-everyone
I figured I had to start somewhere and it is relatively inexpensive. I have until May to improve me 3D modeling skills.
porkandbeans
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I work in the industry for a prototyping service bureau so I have a variety of machines from various 3D print technologies in both plastic and metal. These are all commercial grade machines and include many SLA's (High res and large platform), SLS sinterstations, Fortus FDM, Polyjet, and a few Projets.
I work in the industry for a prototyping service bureau so I have a variety of machines from various 3D print technologies in both plastic and metal. These are all commercial grade machines and include many SLA's (High res and large platform), SLS sinterstations, Fortus FDM, Polyjet, and a few Projets.
Valcrow
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UM1 and 2 here.
I posted this thing over on the star wars subform.
http://www.therpf.com/f79/3d-printed-obi-wan-lightsaber-212739/
I kinda expected to see more printers in a forum dedicated to making stuff!
UM1 and 2 here.
I posted this thing over on the star wars subform.
http://www.therpf.com/f79/3d-printed-obi-wan-lightsaber-212739/
I kinda expected to see more printers in a forum dedicated to making stuff!
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