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Offline matakishi

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #90 on: May 12, 2017, 11:39:19 PM »
I've been looking into more cheap my-first-3d printers
Very nice price at $99

It looks good if you don't mind putting it together yourself, which isn't difficult, but is too much bother for me. I ended up rebuilding so many parts of my original printer it was like I assembled it myself :)
Also I notice the build area is very small compared to other starting machines, you're only getting 30% of the volume of a Prusa or similar. Again this isn't so much of a problem with single items, especially for gaming pieces, but can be problematic if you want to put multiple things together to save setting up times.
$99 is a very good price either way.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #91 on: May 12, 2017, 11:40:42 PM »
Today I've been printing spider webs in clear filament.


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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #92 on: May 13, 2017, 01:18:22 AM »
Today I've been printing spider webs in clear filament.


That is nice.


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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #93 on: May 13, 2017, 12:47:14 PM »
I'm mainly glad that the local library put in some 3D printers that can be used by anyone with a library card (With the exception that it's not to be used for anything that breaks copyright or is in the obscene category)...keep wanting to print a few of the things here though when I have time.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #94 on: May 13, 2017, 06:38:56 PM »
Absolutely love the creative adventure this has set you upon.

We have some super duper quality printers at work, but I don't get time to print anything for myself on them!

I have been thinking of getting a filament printer to offer this as a service to other folks too. Very inspiring!

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #95 on: May 13, 2017, 09:10:12 PM »
Do you set up your prints and do all the work yourself or is there a 3d printing guy at the library that does it for you? What about big prints that take a long time?
There's someone to help, but most of it is doing it yourself.  For longer prints, they'll watch them and store the end result for you with things. Only big things that you can't do that with are using the CNC machine or the laser, but the 3D printer is one that can be left running.

You only pay for materials, and if the 3D printer messes up, you don't need to pay for it...and they're currently talking about adding a few dual extruder with the PVA scaffolding/support option.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #96 on: May 14, 2017, 12:32:08 AM »
Absolutely love the creative adventure this has set you upon.

I'm having a lot of fun sourcing and printing and combining things for my current RPG game. I'm going to be writing an article showing the preparations for one adventure in detail as it's almost a completely 3D printed game. It'll be a while though because I'm working flat out to produce the stuff in time for the game and then it's straight on to the next chapter. The campaign will be over in about 3 months and then I can sit back and take stock.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #97 on: May 15, 2017, 09:32:11 AM »
Well this looks like a step forward in price for 3d printers. https://obsidian.kodama3d.com/
Sure it will be a kickstarter but if you snag an early bird for $49 I think it will be worth it. No way I'll get an earlybird as they always sell out before I wake up, so I thought I'd spread the news here.
Edit:
Here are the specs

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Basic Specs
Printing Technology: FDM
Chassis: Aluminum
Screen: 3.2" TFT Touch*
Connectivity: USB, SD/WiFi*
Camera: 2 megapixel webcam*
*Available as an upgrade.
Printing Features
Build Volume: 120x120x120mm
Layer Thickness: 50-350μm
Heat Range: 180-250°C

Webcam for time lapse. Pointless, get rid of that and ensure you produce a quality product.
Small build volume but big enough for the price.
I'm keen to see more.
« Last Edit: May 15, 2017, 10:17:31 AM by beefcake »

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #98 on: May 15, 2017, 08:06:11 PM »
50 microns for $49 is awesome. Most cheap ones only go down to 100. My current printer works at 50 microns but cost a whole lot more.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #99 on: May 16, 2017, 01:20:17 AM »
That is bloody outstanding, your local library should be heaped with praise.

Yeah, and as a side note, if anyone wants an idea for a gift to family members and you have access to a laser that can etch things, a photo can be etched into a relatively cheap plaque and goes over extremely well.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #100 on: May 16, 2017, 07:07:41 AM »
Today I've been printing spider webs in clear filament.



Very cool. Are they durable?

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #101 on: May 16, 2017, 10:03:52 AM »
that is a good resolution. Twice as good as my dremel idea builder!

Yeah but will they be able to deliver on that promise. Worth a punt I reckon.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #102 on: May 16, 2017, 11:27:46 AM »
Very cool. Are they durable?

Very durable.

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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #103 on: May 16, 2017, 01:23:36 PM »
I almost have the money set aside, now  :)

All these great ideas and things have made me re-prioritize some personal stuff (no deductions made that would affect other members of the family), so I expect to invest in a printer after the summer holidays.

Those cobwebs are great, and had me thinking if some xenomorph-infested style stuff is available out there.
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Re: My 3D printing Odyssey
« Reply #104 on: May 21, 2017, 10:08:08 AM »
Just to keep you guys informed! The Ono3d is listed online for preorder. Fullfillments seems to be up from the June22nd. Together with a Sony Xperia Z5 Premium you get a XYZ Resolution of approx 30 micron. Unbeatable for that price!

https://store.ono3d.net/collections/all

 

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