Ok. Already using fusion 360 to model some simple parts. I am making a filament roll holder that will sit on top of my printer and feed straight down. This has been pretty fun so far.
So I designed, modeled, and printed this spool holder for my printer. I’m having fun learning to model stuff.
Boom? That's like the first thing they say you should do if you have a prusa printer. Print the parts that are already 3D printed. Ofcourse you might have a hard time printing the stepper motors, electronic board and various other parts that a printer consists of
That's the RepRap Challenge: build a printer that CAN print those things, and TRULY reproduce itself...
I am not sure what carbon fiber filament you are talking about but I just printed a bunch of parts on the MarkForged printer which actually lays a long strand of carbon fiber in between the layers and the part is amazingly rigid.
My Prusa Mk3 has arrived, busting out some prints for airsoft stuff with Raptor PLA. It's pretty solid stuff
The Raptor PLA is a step up from regular PLA, kind of a high temp blend that you can also throw in the oven after a print for even better layer adhesion. So far with testing it flexes much better than regular PLA or ABS and does "ok" at taking impacts (in my case .32 gram airsoft bbs at 320 fps) We have a spool of nylon on the way to do a run of some one off motorcycle parts
I have found that PETG is a great filament when you need something strong. It flexes more than PLA or ABS, but is not brittle. Much less warp than ABS (closer to PLA), but can take heat in use without warping. One of the best materials for layer adhesion. The kockoff PRUSAs barely get hot enough without an extruder upgrade, but they can get it done. Extrusion temp is 235-255c I want to build an upgraded printer with a large bed, heated build chamber, and dual extruders. On my to-do list.
I liked PETG that I've ran in the past but didn't like the shiny finish and don't really want to paint/post process my stuff if I can help it. Have you found any PETG filaments that print a nice matte color?
How big is the print fields on these models? I'm looking for something that can do 12 or 16 square. I'm limited to 8 square with the girls printer at the school.
I’m printing a raspberry pi case that looks like an old school NES. I’m also working on a camera rig for my GoPro and 3 axis gimbal.
how strong is the stuff you make on these? Could you make a reverse shift linkage for a Grom, for example?
You could, but I wouldn't use it for much more than testing fitment before milling a part out of metal. Right now my younger brother and I have made a chain guide system for his TTR110, mag pouch inserts for a plate carrier (like the Kydex inserts) picatinny rail adapters for keymod rail systems, and some other little trinkets. Nylon filament should be here Sunday for us to start testing
