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Post by quantum on Mar 28, 2022 11:45:54 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus
set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9
really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive
and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff.
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Post by Trades on Mar 28, 2022 13:15:45 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9 really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. I have a Snapmaker 2.0. It is a combo CNC/Laser Cutter/3D printer. A lot of fun and great for learning. I have created a few simple designs so far |
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Post by 32Green on Mar 28, 2022 13:35:47 GMT -5
and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. That was readily apparent when you started off with Star Trek Phasers, no?  |
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Post by Big L on Mar 28, 2022 15:01:02 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9 really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff.  |
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Post by shakin on Mar 28, 2022 15:59:33 GMT -5
i am interested in a frisbee
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Post by 32Green on Mar 28, 2022 18:00:02 GMT -5
i am interested in a frisbee Hows about a hand-hewn Marionette from Prague? It's not "adult" but they come with 'lil phasers set to stun. |
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Post by quantum on Apr 3, 2022 13:06:06 GMT -5
and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. That was readily apparent when you started off with Star Trek Phasers, no? douche! i mean touche. or both. |
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Post by shakin on Apr 3, 2022 13:29:03 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9 really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. how expensive are the raw materials you use in the additive process, and can you use multiple types of materials? if you fuck up a piece are you able to reuse those materials? |
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Post by quantum on Apr 3, 2022 14:20:25 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9 really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. how expensive are the raw materials you use in the additive process, and can you use multiple types of materials? if you fuck up a piece are you able to reuse those materials? a 2.2 lb spool of PLA filament (1.75mm plastic "weed whacker line") is about $23. my printer can use ABS, nylon and 3 or 4 other materials, but I can't mix them printing 1 part. If you fuck up, its scrap that gets tossed. I haven't found anyplace that recycles it. I did a lot of research to avoid fuckups. The printer came with "slicer" software: it takes and STL file from a CAD program and generates the printer code to print it. For overhangs and empty spaces and greater than 45 degree vertical shapes, it prints "supports" to keep the shape intact, but you throw that out when printing is done. Its actually difficult to fuck it up. its great for prototyping or printing models of stuff not available from big companies. There are plenty of examples on Etsy and the markup is very generous. Most 3d files are free, but even if you pay $20 for a subject, you can turn that into something you can charge $300 for. Plus 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Blender, Fusion360, etc are great skills for your resume. I'm getting my son into it. |
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Post by quantum on Apr 3, 2022 14:22:56 GMT -5
QIDI XPlus set it up Saturday and printed out Trek comm badge and a phaser from DS9 really cool. going to start learning to create 3D models using either Blender or Fusion360, but Fusion now has restrictions for free use and the license is kind of expensive and no - I'm not printing any "adult" stuff. sooo you want a plastic seal yelling "gaaaaaaay"? $75. |
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Post by shakin on Apr 3, 2022 14:25:20 GMT -5
how expensive are the raw materials you use in the additive process, and can you use multiple types of materials? if you fuck up a piece are you able to reuse those materials? a 2.2 lb spool of PLA filament (1.75mm plastic "weed whacker line") is about $23. my printer can use ABS, nylon and 3 or 4 other materials, but I can't mix them printing 1 part. If you fuck up, its scrap that gets tossed. I haven't found anyplace that recycles it. I did a lot of research to avoid fuckups. The printer came with "slicer" software: it takes and STL file from a CAD program and generates the printer code to print it. For overhangs and empty spaces and greater than 45 degree vertical shapes, it prints "supports" to keep the shape intact, but you throw that out when printing is done. Its actually difficult to fuck it up. its great for prototyping or printing models of stuff not available from big companies. There are plenty of examples on Etsy and the markup is very generous. Most 3d files are free, but even if you pay $20 for a subject, you can turn that into something you can charge $300 for. Plus 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Blender, Fusion360, etc are great skills for your resume. I'm getting my son into it. cool. back when i was working i was deep into the manufacturing industry via that being my client base. additive manufacturing was one of big things coming along around the time i left. did a lot of research on it for stuff i was writing for clients. thinking of picking something up myself. post some pics of some stuff you've done if you feel like it |
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Post by Big L on Apr 3, 2022 19:46:35 GMT -5
a 2.2 lb spool of PLA filament (1.75mm plastic "weed whacker line") is about $23. my printer can use ABS, nylon and 3 or 4 other materials, but I can't mix them printing 1 part. If you fuck up, its scrap that gets tossed. I haven't found anyplace that recycles it. I did a lot of research to avoid fuckups. The printer came with "slicer" software: it takes and STL file from a CAD program and generates the printer code to print it. For overhangs and empty spaces and greater than 45 degree vertical shapes, it prints "supports" to keep the shape intact, but you throw that out when printing is done. Its actually difficult to fuck it up. its great for prototyping or printing models of stuff not available from big companies. There are plenty of examples on Etsy and the markup is very generous. Most 3d files are free, but even if you pay $20 for a subject, you can turn that into something you can charge $300 for. Plus 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Blender, Fusion360, etc are great skills for your resume. I'm getting my son into it. cool. back when i was working i was deep into the manufacturing industry via that being my client base. additive manufacturing was one of big things coming along around the time i left. did a lot of research on it for stuff i was writing for clients. thinking of picking something up myself. post some pics of some stuff you've done if you feel like it You really want to see a shoddy Star Trek phaser? |
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Post by quantum on Apr 11, 2022 10:33:32 GMT -5
cool. back when i was working i was deep into the manufacturing industry via that being my client base. additive manufacturing was one of big things coming along around the time i left. did a lot of research on it for stuff i was writing for clients. thinking of picking something up myself. post some pics of some stuff you've done if you feel like it You really want to see a shoddy Star Trek phaser? my stuff has been coming out very well. the surface underneath (on top of?) supports can be rough - researching how to avoid it. i think playing with the printing orientation helps esp on oversize stuff |
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Post by Jets Things on Apr 11, 2022 10:38:06 GMT -5
You really want to see a shoddy Star Trek phaser? my stuff has been coming out very well. the surface underneath (on top of?) supports can be rough - researching how to avoid it. i think playing with the printing orientation helps esp on oversize stuffHorse cock dildos, eh? |
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Post by Trades on Apr 11, 2022 11:22:11 GMT -5
You really want to see a shoddy Star Trek phaser? my stuff has been coming out very well. the surface underneath (on top of?) supports can be rough - researching how to avoid it. i think playing with the printing orientation helps esp on oversize stuff Most of the time slower print speeds helps. Look into acetone baths for 3d printing for smoothing out prints too. |
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