New thread 3D Printing

[kevin.decelles]

I bought a chinese kit about 5 years ago..... paid 250. Learned tons. Reliability/quality ultimately drove me to buy a Creality Ender Pro 3 back in June (~320). Assembled in about 20 minutes, printed out of the box with better quality than the kit. @Janger has a brand name Prusa which also just works..... there is something to be said for that.

I don't regret the time I put into the kit printer -- I learned a lot about firmware, g-code, tuning, temperature, movement etc. Good primer for my project CNC work. But now when I want a 34 tooth HTD pulley to drive my mill, I just bloody want it to print. Same for making mold-blanks for sand casting......

I bought mine from spool3d in Calgary. Really quick shipping and delivery via Canada Post.

 

[Alexander]

I am considering an ender 3 V2. My current wanhao i3 was cheap but I think it is time for an upgrade.

 

[Alexander]

@Janger how many hours are on you're Mk3 now? Have you made any repairs or done any calibration on it?

 

[Dabbler]

I've been looking at the Ender 3 V2 as well. seems like a good deal for what you et. Although a COREXY printer would be preferable, they're too expensive...

 

[Janger]

@Janger how many hours are on you're Mk3 now? Have you made any repairs or done any calibration on it?

I had some power supply problems when it was new but since then it's been solid workhorse. I've printed quite a few things and generally I slice, clean the bed with a towel and alcohol and hit print. That's it. Hours I"m not sure but probably gone through 12 spools of filament. No repairs. I did replace a fan but it wasn't defective. I have run the factory Z height calibration once or twice after a bad crash. I was working on a 3D printing safety talk for work so I have a picture - here is a bunch of stuff I've printed. It was pretty expensive at $800USD.

 

[PeterT]

We briefly interrupt this practical, hobbyist discussion of 3D printing with a fantasy glimpse of what could be some fun toys if the Lotto numbers align.

 

[RobinHood]

Drool... not just the 3D metal printing, but also the 1097 hp out of that supra engine...

 

[Alexander]

The Faro arm makes me cringe. I have tried using them many times, the measurements vary depending on who's using it. Not a practical tool for the oil and gas manufacturing sector. It looks cool but I think you need to use it every day to master it.

 

[Alexander]

This is what my assembled RC car wheel looks like. I do plan on testing it to destruction on my buggy. Ultimately I think I need to machine a stronger rim on my syil Ex250 lathe. This 3d model came from thingiverse. The model is amazing. I just wish my printer did a better job of reproducing it.