Good 3-d printers for an iron man build

Domonator · May 10, 2016

Hi I am currently in the process of building a mark 45 foam suit and saw how amazing a 3-d printer can make stuff without taking away from the experience. I was wondering what 3-d printer you would recommend.

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Pro Mod · May 11, 2016

Try this, http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=257260&page=2

Leylander · May 11, 2016

I'm using a Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Any RepRap i model will do.

I have a build area of 20x20x18cm and that seems to be enough.

One thing that I don't like is the warping of the printed parts. But that is mostly related to the filament and not to the printer.

endo500 · May 11, 2016

I started a whole video series to answer this very question! We even have an episode about the top 3D printers for making costumes.

THOMPSONLEE · May 11, 2016

I use a makerbot but do not encourage anyone to buy one. I've seen good things on davinci printers that are modified to allow any filament to be used.

chukzilla · May 11, 2016

Raise 3D N2 or bigger

Domonator · May 12, 2016

Does anyone have any thoughts on the folger tech 2020 i3. I would like to stay below $500

Hangel87 · May 12, 2016

Hi!

I'm in the same situation and I'm looking for 3D print.

I'm thinking of buying this one:

http://www.bq.com/uk/hephestos-2

It have a large build area (X) 210mm x (Y) 297mm x (Z) 220mm, but non printing ABS.

Take a look

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kenlandrum · May 12, 2016

The Wanhao Duplicator i3 v2 is awesome!
-Using it to print several Iron Man parts
-Large build volume
-Very sturdy/Powder coated Steel frame
-Prints details 0.1mm
-Lots of upgrades available
-Great user groups for support
...and best of all it's only $399.

prime3446 · May 12, 2016

This is a cool thread ! anyways in in the situation too trying to 3d print Mark 46 but looking for a printer easy to use and low budget ! does anyone recommend a certain software I should use to cut up the part that are too big ? and how do I cut up those parts ?

kenlandrum · May 12, 2016

prime3446 said:
This is a cool thread ! anyways in in the situation too trying to 3d print Mark 46 but looking for a printer easy to use and low budget ! does anyone recommend a certain software I should use to cut up the part that are too big ? and how do I cut up those parts ?

You can easily cut up a model in netfabb.... and it's FREE!
Then you can load the model(s) into Cura to lay them out.... it's FREE too!

good luck!

Domonator · May 12, 2016

http://m.ebay.com/itm/2016-Upgraded...3D272039768516&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

This printer also sparked my interest

Eggstream · May 12, 2016

Domonator said:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/2016-Upgraded...3D272039768516&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

This printer also sparked my interest

I just bought that printer and finished putting it together last night. Assembly was fairly simple and straight forward and it appears to be of reasonable build quality. I am having an issue where the hot bed and extruder aren't getting hot and the extruder stepper motor won't pull the filament. Haven't yet had a chance to diagnose the issue to see if it's a problem with the main board or a loose connection somewhere. I did run a dry print simulation and it ran through the process so...

Domonator · May 12, 2016

Ok great keep me posted Eggstream

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devildog12 · May 12, 2016

I just started my suit and luckily I have 2 printers. A Flashforge Dreamer and a Creator Pro. The Creator Pro will be doing the heavy lifting and the Dreamer is going to be on standby for the time being.

Domonator · May 12, 2016

If I do get the reprap prusa i3 I will do a review and maybe a stream putting it together.

Wheeljack · May 12, 2016

I have a Lulzbot Taz 5 and it runs like a Champ. It has a large build platform which is nice if you plan on making larger piece such as an Iron Man suit.

Domonator · May 12, 2016

O wish I had enough money for a taz 5. Maybe somewhere down the road.

Domonator · May 12, 2016

When you print something with a 3-d printer, is it easy to make a model for it?

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tiga · May 13, 2016

Domonator said:
O wish I had enough money for a taz 5. Maybe somewhere down the road.

It's exactly like learning a foreign language:

- It's easy to learn to say "hello" and count from 1 to 10.
- It takes a lot of effort and commitment to learn how to write a good poem in a foreign language.
- After 10000 hours, you'll know everything there is to know.

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