I got me 3D printer, awesome!

RobH · 12 Dec 2011 at 23:56

Dano said:
Awesome technology, though I laughed at the spanner thing and talk of it being useful in space, I guess they'll need to make some adjustments before that printer could be used in zero g

You say that but...

Pinter75 · 13 Dec 2011 at 01:30

I just ordered some pla plastic which apparently smells like cooking sugar when printing - yum.

Also means as it melts at a lower temp I can print some pretty big things with less supports needed.

I need to do a time-lapse of it printing something.

PhillyDee · 13 Dec 2011 at 01:49

Good stuff the PLA. Plus, its clear.

Pinter75 · 13 Dec 2011 at 01:55

PhillyDee said:
Good stuff the PLA. Plus, its clear.

I got the solid white stuff.

I will end up painting whatever I print :-)

stueng · 19 Jan 2012 at 01:35

Pinter are you able to make me an acrylic box to go in my pc? Sorry for posting here not sure how else to get hold of you :d

bigjimmyauk · 19 Jan 2012 at 02:31

Pinter75 said:
I got the solid white stuff.

I will end up painting whatever I print

where is the millenium falcon, i waited the hour, me dissapoint

Also makes me wonder if there will be a time when 3d printers are making 3d printers (bar circuitry of course)

PhillyDee · 19 Jan 2012 at 09:48

bigjimmyauk said:
where is the millenium falcon, i waited the hour, me dissapoint

Also makes me wonder if there will be a time when 3d printers are making 3d printers (bar circuitry of course)

Already done (to a certain extent).
http://reprap.org/wiki/Mendel
This has a lot of reprapped parts, and you can build most of the support structure using a 3D printer.

bigjimmyauk · 29 Jan 2012 at 13:47

Still waiting on the millenium falcon ?

SexyGreyFox · 29 Jan 2012 at 14:24

bigjimmyauk said:
Also makes me wonder if there will be a time when 3d printers are making 3d printers (bar circuitry of course)

Hunt down the BBC Click programme that featured 3 different types of 3D printers.

Pinter75 · 29 Jan 2012 at 14:36

bigjimmyauk said:
Still waiting on the millenium falcon ?

Have no time to use the printer at the moment :-(

jaybee · 29 Jan 2012 at 14:41

So have you printed a bell end yet? Mandatory surely?

wannabedamned · 3 Feb 2012 at 21:17

Never spotted this first time round, but I want one.

Only thing is...The wrench on page 1 confuses me. Yes he scanned it, but there are parts on a wrench that are not visible by a surface scan.... Like the way the rotating part moves the jaws open and closed.

Other than that though, Epic.

Definately good for creating your own figures, etc. A collectors wet dream.

sparky05084 · 3 Feb 2012 at 21:42

I need to grab myself one of these and print myself a gf.

stueng · 3 Feb 2012 at 21:43

Do you have a stencil in mind?

wannabedamned · 5 Feb 2012 at 01:32

I forgot to mention earlier, There's a new(ish) section called Physibles on The Pirate Bay.

it's basically 3D Printer models

I dont think they're illegal to mention

smelf1 · 7 Feb 2012 at 12:55

Hi Pinter75, I am looking to get my hands on a 3d printer, seeing as you have experience with 3d printing is there anything i should know.

I am after a good printer to create wax models which i will then create casts out of.

Pinter75 · 7 Feb 2012 at 12:58

Hi,

I know of a few people who want to print wax for casting. I have no idea on this, so can't be of much help :-(

I print abs or pla as I need plastic parts only.

Bennie-Mac · 17 Jul 2012 at 14:52

Pinter - Perhaps you might want to look into this, perhaps not. Have you considered making cases for the Raspberry Pi and selling them? There are a few free templates out there for someone with a 3d printer to make use of, just an idea. Im sure you would at least get a few guys from OcUK wanting one.

Designs here - http://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=raspberry+pi&sa=Search

Glaucus · 17 Jul 2012 at 14:55

As this has been buoyed. Do you know anything abut DLP projector printers?
And any idea which DIY/kit versions are any good?

Joshct · 17 Jul 2012 at 14:57

Nothing much to add apart from that printer is awesome :O and +1 to making pi cases, would be fun, and may make a bit of profit.