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 :/