Dipping my toes in to 3D printing

[welshdragon]

I designed in Fusion, then exported the file as a 3MF. Then opened the file in Bambu, sliced it (very easy, a few clicks) and then uploaded it to my Bambu profile. Then sent the link to my wife who printed it.

It's very easy once you've done it and have the necessary accounts set up.

Just downloaded fusion and will get stuck in. Ive heard some mention tinkercad is more a gteway to fusion to soften the learning curve but thinking just jump in. I think I may start with remixing some existing designs first as 'gateway' projects?

 

[Diddums]

Just downloaded fusion and will get stuck in. Ive heard some mention tinkercad is more a gteway to fusion to soften the learning curve but thinking just jump in. I think I may start with remixing some existing designs first as 'gateway' projects?

Do the one I linked above. It literally walks you through designing a Lego brick step by step. The second vid in the series he shows you how to import someone else's project and work on it.

 

[welshdragon]

That settles it, fusion 360. Thank you mate for the patience

 

[PermaChanged]

I had been toying with the idea of getting a 3d printer for a long time, I just think I'll get enjoyment out of designing and printing as a hobby.

Got hold of Fusion 360 and had a play around with it last night - quite intuitive to use and good fun too, just followed some YouTube videos to pick up the basics.

Ordered a Creality K1C using Amazon vouchers I had acquired, would probably have gone Bambu Labs had they been available via Amazon, but the K1C looks very good also and is due to arrive on Thursday.

 

[PermaChanged]

Well, mine arrived a day early so I printed a Benchy last night, and a random AA & AAA battery storage dispenser found on thingiverse.

I've ordered some ASA filament, and I've designed my first model in Fusion 360 - it's a step down adapter piece to fit a different brand of downpipe to existing guttering, ASA is the most UV resistant filament type so best suited to this outdoor application. I actually own some of the adapters, but was charged £13.50 a piece - they'll be returned once I confirm that my model works

 

[arknor]

I had been toying with the idea of getting a 3d printer for a long time, I just think I'll get enjoyment out of designing and printing as a hobby.

I really want to but one and make an RC car, printing all the parts like a proper tamiya kit.

Been wondering if I could 3d print a lighter frame for my drone as well.

Ordered a Creality K1C using Amazon vouchers I had acquired, would probably have gone Bambu Labs had they been available via Amazon, but the K1C looks very good also and is due to arrive on Thursday.

yea thats annoying :/

 

[Vimes]

Well, mine arrived a day early so I printed a Benchy last night, and a random AA & AAA battery storage dispenser found on thingiverse.

I've ordered some ASA filament, and I've designed my first model in Fusion 360 - it's a step down adapter piece to fit a different brand of downpipe to existing guttering, ASA is the most UV resistant filament type so best suited to this outdoor application. I actually own some of the adapters, but was charged £13.50 a piece - they'll be returned once I confirm that my model works

what are your continuing thoughts with the KC1, have you tried any of the abrasive type materials or something like ABS as yet..?

Have you seen the price of the printer on their home page compared to that of Amazon..?

Creality K1C High Speed 3D Printer

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Seems a lot more at Amazon..?

Thanks

 

[PermaChanged]

I've not printed in any of the abrasive materials yet, but I have printed in ASA now (which is a similar plastic to ABS, but with better overall properties).

Continuing thoughts are that the printer is very good, and more than capable for my needs! I did cause myself an issue, by not calibrating pre print which caused bed adhesion issues, and resulted in a "blob of death" - but I put that down to user error. It has resulted in me needing to replace the hot end, as I was a little heavy handed in my cleanup operation and broke the thermistor.

 

[Vimes]

I've not printed in any of the abrasive materials yet, but I have printed in ASA now (which is a similar plastic to ABS, but with better overall properties).

Continuing thoughts are that the printer is very good, and more than capable for my needs! I did cause myself an issue, by not calibrating pre print which caused bed adhesion issues, and resulted in a "blob of death" - but I put that down to user error. It has resulted in me needing to replace the hot end, as I was a little heavy handed in my cleanup operation and broke the thermistor.

That seems to be impressive for you, at least you had been able to repair the printer.

Do you have the printer in a living area..? Just thinking about any noticeable fumes with printing filament that contains Styrene.

 

[PermaChanged]

It's in an unused bedroom. Yes, the fumes are a bit pongy (toxic) but due to the camera / live monitoring I shut the door and leave it to do its thing and only intervene if required - I keep the window closed while printing as you want a warm chamber for printing and slow cooling for ABS/ASA.

Once cooled sufficiently I open windows to vent the room, and the smell quickly dissipates.

I think if I was going to be regularly printing with a styrene I'd move the printer to the shed however, but I mostly print PLA which is non toxic with little to no smell.

 

[Vimes]

Yeah, the toxic aspect of what is known with any type of filament does leave me with some concerns, as does the sanding or shaping what is then printed.
I would not be sure how effective those charcoal printers are.

In a printer thread over at hot deals there is a person who noted they have a printer farm with 71 printers................... oh my...!