42 hours. Allot of time was spent printing the supports that were needed for the top. I think I could have printed it upside-down and saved 10 hours but then it wouldn't look as nice from the front.
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New thread 3D Printing
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Tom Kitta
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So since I have lots of people that have printers is this is a good thread to ask for suggestions about a FDM printer purchase? I was thinking about more basic model up to say $500 but fully functional, not a kit, just something that will do some prototyping and look decent. There seems to be a lot of choices - is there a trustworthy site comparing the models?
My research of resin vs. FDM show that resin is around 3x more expensive to run then FDM but in the same printer class produces a bit better resolution. Through the main "shine" area is use of resin that is "special" - for example - one that is resistant to heat.
My research of resin vs. FDM show that resin is around 3x more expensive to run then FDM but in the same printer class produces a bit better resolution. Through the main "shine" area is use of resin that is "special" - for example - one that is resistant to heat.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
