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3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:58 pm
by 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

Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:06 pm
by vlad01
what program are you using to design with?
Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:19 pm
by Tazzi
vlad01 wrote: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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Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:23 pm
by vlad01
group A manifolds here we come?
Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:31 pm
by Tazzi
vlad01 wrote: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

Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:38 pm
by Tazzi
Well.. it extrudes at 240deg... so should be perfectly fine at 100 I guess

Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:42 pm
by HQ355
I 2nd the group a manifold ! Make a beer glass instead, heat won't affect that

Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:47 pm
by Tazzi
HQ355 wrote:I 2nd the group a manifold ! Make a beer glass instead, heat won't affect that

I guess shot glasses as well

Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:14 pm
by vlad01
Some group A-cotec manifolds please!
Re: 3D Printing.. Woos and Woes!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:25 pm
by HQ355
May as well make all the bar glasses ! Lol