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I'm very happy with my two Ender 3 printers. They consistently produce prints that rival other printers I've tried that cost 3x more. $15 of stepper motor dampers and an afternoon of printing free upgrades from Thingiverse, and they're printing like champs. I run both of them remotely, and they're networked with some of our other production partners for rapid prototyping.
For 3D software, I recommend trying Fusion 360. It's powerful, intuitive, and, for you guys as hobbyists, it's free. There are lots of videos online to help people get started. It takes a weekend to learn the ropes. Take a day off from flying and pour it into Fusion 360, and you'll have the beginnings of a lifelong skill.
Especially guys like you, RCjetdude, I can only imagine what kind of goodies you'd come up with if you worked in Fusion 360. I have a keypad next to my mouse, and it's as simple as a shortkey plus a value in the keypad for dimensions.
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View PostI takes TIME to learn 3D CAD software....something I find in short commodity lately. :(
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostI'm very happy with my two Ender 3 printers. They consistently produce prints that rival other printers I've tried that cost 3x more. $15 of stepper motor dampers and an afternoon of printing free upgrades from Thingiverse, and they're printing like champs. I run both of them remotely, and they're networked with some of our other production partners for rapid prototyping.
For 3D software, I recommend trying Fusion 360. It's powerful, intuitive, and, for you guys as hobbyists, it's free. There are lots of videos online to help people get started. It takes a weekend to learn the ropes. Take a day off from flying and pour it into Fusion 360, and you'll have the beginnings of a lifelong skill.
Especially guys like you, RCjetdude, I can only imagine what kind of goodies you'd come up with if you worked in Fusion 360. I have a keypad next to my mouse, and it's as simple as a shortkey plus a value in the keypad for dimensions.
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Originally posted by Rcfiddy1 View PostLet’s see some printers.3 PhotosI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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The p3 is a diy frame/rods only kit. The mk3 does have a lot of improvements over the mk2/p3steel platform. The p3steel frame I ordered direct from orbello thru eBay. Shipping was fast and no issues and the frame is ultra stiff being steel and heavy. I sourced all the parts needed and printed the prusa mk2 parts from thingiverse. I upgraded to a e3d titan and bltouch along with a duet WiFi. I may have went a bit overboard on it but it prints great. The mk3 does have a nice magnetic bed and the auto level looks good but my p3 has auto level and I print on glass. The mk3 doesn’t use endstops which is nice, it other than that don’t see much improvement over a good diy homebuild.
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Originally posted by Rcfiddy1 View PostThe p3steel frame I ordered direct from orbello thru eBay. Shipping was fast and no issues and the frame is ultra stiff being steel and heavy. I sourced all the parts needed and printed the prusa mk2 parts from thingiverse. I upgraded to a e3d titan and bltouch along with a duet WiFi. I may have went a bit overboard on it but it prints great. The mk3 does have a nice magnetic bed and the auto level looks good but my p3 has auto level and I print on glass. The mk3 doesn’t use endstops which is nice, it other than that don’t see much improvement over a good diy homebuild.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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RCJD, I like your setup and I recall when you got it. Have you only printed with ABS? I bought a roll but have yet to print with it. I've been printing with PLA as that came with the kit and don't like the way it can sag afterward with heat and those parts don't 'polish' well with acetone. I think the MotionRC printed parts are PLA as those can be re-formed with heat but have a great finish. Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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We're optimizing the next round of 3DPUP files for FDM printing, to make it easier for the home hobbyist to print them on the more common FDM-type printers. That includes splitting up larger assemblies into sub-components so they can more readily lay flat on a print bed without the need for many supports. The Mirage cockpit tub, for example, will be about six smaller prints instead of one big one.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostWe're optimizing the next round of 3DPUP files for FDM printing,
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Hey Elbee, the factory-printed parts are SLA, not FDM, so they don't use filaments.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View PostSLA stands for Stereolithography and FDM is Fused Deposition Modeling. Two similar but very different ways to create a physical object.
ps: I'll look it up. Thanks for the info!! Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
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