My 3D printing Odyssey, final RPG instalment page 11

[Argonor]

I´ve used it as well. This stuff is efficient but a absulotly mess for your health. While its a 2k resin the Dust from sanding is not recommended to breath in. And the Problem with the fine Details you have already mentioned is a second valid point. Thats why I made some tests to find a replacement for this Resinstuff to avoid Resindust in my shop.
The suprising result is that theres something even better to cover the strokes then XTC-3d and WAY Cheaper....... ModPodge!
Sounds weird but works extremly well especially on PLA Prints. I´ve replaced my whole treatment agents through ModPodge. At a Layerheight of 0.1 - 0.2mm It works with round about 2-3 layers to cover.

Seems to come in more than one variant?

[Dr Mathias]

ModPodge!
Sounds weird but works extremly well especially on PLA Prints. I´ve replaced my whole treatment agents through ModPodge. At a Layerheight of 0.1 - 0.2mm It works with round about 2-3 layers to cover.

Interesting, I have several containers of that around. I wish I'd known!

Thanks

[haydn]

Did not read the whole thread due to slow internet, but for printing 3D, sand the items STARTING at 180 grit then higher.
If I have to 3D print anything I generally go for a thicker wall to allow sanding.
This works for both PLA and ABS.
just my 2cents worth.

[DELTADOG]

Seems to come in more than one variant?

Oh sorry! I´m using the Gloss lustre. My "for all modelling purposes" material. Especially Watereffects etc. Well and covering 3D prints!

If you have very large surfaces that would take Time to become really smooth its a good idea to use a papercoverage as well. just soak normal white Printerpaper in warm water. Apply ModPodge and place the wet paper on it. model the paper on the surface with a modpodge soaked brush. Thats brings ot the remaining air/liquid under the paper out. let it try and seal it with 1-2 more layers of thinned Modpodge. You will get a perfect surface.

[Argonor]

Oh sorry! I´m using the Gloss lustre. My "for all modelling purposes" material. Especially Watereffects etc. Well and covering 3D prints!

If you have very large surfaces that would take Time to become really smooth its a good idea to use a papercoverage as well. just soak normal white Printerpaper in warm water. Apply ModPodge and place the wet paper on it. model the paper on the surface with a modpodge soaked brush. Thats brings ot the remaining air/liquid under the paper out. let it try and seal it with 1-2 more layers of thinned Modpodge. You will get a perfect surface.

Sounds like a nice hack. I shall have to try that when I get around to printing some stuff (saving up for a printer atm).

[matakishi]

Got my second i3 Omega set up today
Production intensifies!

[Argonor]

So, how does it work with starting the printjobs? Can you start a job on one from your laptop/tablet, then disconnect and work with the other one? Or do you print from SD-cards?

[matakishi]

All the print instructions are on SD cards.

[YPU]

The official term is a "printer farm" Does this make you a print farmer?

[matakishi]

Last night's game featured a bevvy of 3D printed items.
The Kraken, a giant mummy and sarcophagus, a mysterious proto-head, one of the PCs, a couple of Eidolons.
Upcoming adventures will feature loads more.















Full write up with many photos and the latest issue of the campaign newsletter is here:
http://www.matakishi.net/frpg-adventures.html

[Fitz]

I'm really enjoying seeing your progress in 3d printing. I'd love a printer myself, but for now I shall just have to live vivariously, and remain full of envy 

[beefcake]

Great work. I really like the look of this.

[matakishi]

Thanks. There's a whole lot more 3D printed stuff coming along as things get weird for the player characters. I'm having a lot of fun sourcing files that aren't designed for gaming and using them as props for the game. It's like found item scratch building, takes me back to my roots.

[beefcake]

I've been looking into more cheap my-first-3d printers
I spotted this one

Very nice price at $99

Manufacturer   Startt
No. of Heads   1
Nozzle Diameter (mm)   0.4 mm
Build Volume W x D x H (mm) // W x D x H (inch)   120 x 140 x 130 mm
Printing Temperature   210 °C
Printing Technology   FDM
Filament Diameter (mm)   1.75mm
Weight   4 kg
Material type   PLA
Heated Bed   No
Build Plate   Plastic
Layer Thickness (microns)   100 - 300 microns
Platform Levelling   Manual
Dimensions   34 x 31 x 32 cm
Connectivity   SD Card, USB
Slicing Software   Cura
File Input Format   STL, OBJ
Software Compatibility   Windows, Mac, Linux

[matakishi]

Just purchased my second 3d printer. this one has some nice features my dremel does not. One being a heated bed.

One is never enough