3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!

[Tazzi]

Bit the bullet... and bought a 3D printer today.
Picked this bad boy up: http://store.3dprintingsystems.com/up-plus-2-3d-printer

Anyone got tips/suggestions for 3D printers? And big do's and dont's?

I plan on making some custom cases for prototyping.. but be cool to see if anyone else has been some useful little bits and bobs along the way for projects?

I think the first thing Im gonna do is print out a mug... cause... you can

[vlad01]

what program are you using to design with?

[Tazzi]

what program are you using to design with?

Started with google sketchup... bad choice...

And am currently using AutoDesk 123D Design which is super easy to use.

The printer comes with its own software also so Ill check that out when it comes.

This is what Iv come up with so far.

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[vlad01]

group A manifolds here we come?

[Tazzi]

group A manifolds here we come?

Well.. first thing I wanna do is print out a coffee mug... although.. boiling water may turn it into a sagging cup

[Tazzi]

Well.. it extrudes at 240deg... so should be perfectly fine at 100 I guess

[HQ355]

I 2nd the group a manifold ! Make a beer glass instead, heat won't affect that

[Tazzi]

I 2nd the group a manifold ! Make a beer glass instead, heat won't affect that

I guess shot glasses as well

[vlad01]

Some group A-cotec manifolds please!

[HQ355]

May as well make all the bar glasses ! Lol