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Hobby Thread - November 2, 2024 [TRex]
Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread.
We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies(TM) a spin and it landed on a theme of 3D printing for this week. Apparently the Wheel likes building things. Are you a maker? What do you make? Fun? Functional? Fixes? How long have you done 3D printing? Tell us about your most functional project. Tell us about your least functional but most fun project. Tell us how you got started and learned. Do you have an early success story? Do you have an early disaster story? Have you made something recently to repair something broken or improve something? Was it easier to make your own part than find and buy a part made commercially? Have you designed and built something bespoke that nobody else makes or sells? Is your 3D printer constantly working? What equipment do you use, both hardware and software? What resources are helpful? Are you interested but paralyzed because there are SO MANY Youtube videos, websites and other resources? What questions do you have? What knowledge can the Horde help with? Content below to get the conversation started, but looking for participation from our gray box friends. If meaningful to you, it will be meaningful to the Horde.As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to 3D printing. Politics and current events can be scary but can reside in threads elsewhere. Play nice. Do not be a troll and do not feed the trolls. As usual, wearing pants is optional for thread participation.
Top photo: Cybersmythe made 3D printed nametags for attendees to the recent TX MoMe that requested them. They were useful and make a nice keepsake. Thank you!
Blaster, the Official Explosive Ordinance Disposal Provider for the Hobby Thread, sent a few thoughts and photos:
3D Printing is a good hobby because you can use it to support your other hobbies! I started playing with RC cars during COVID. A 3D printer let me make parts that were not available otherwise. One way to use a 3D printer is download a file (commonly an .STL file) and then you just print what is on the file.
You can use a CAD program to create your own. If you wanted to match something real, you are able to make something just like it.
For a long time, I resisted the temptation to get a 3D printer, mostly because I did not have anything specific that I wanted to do with them. Some of my coworkers had them and they seemed to use them mostly to make parts for their Star Wars droids and making that sort of thing does not interest me. I also was not sure that I wanted to commit a substantial amount of my limited beer money getting something and then having to spend a large amount of time fiddling with it to get it to work. Still, they sounded interesting. Four or five years ago, I got access to a maker space at work that would 3D print anything I wanted, and I figured I would get them to print the parts for my own printer and build one. That turned into a months long ordeal. One of my coworkers suggested just going out and buying a Prusa because that would eliminate the fiddling and allow me to just print stuff. I went ahead and ordered a Prusa printer. I like my Prusa, and I got it because my friend suggested it, but it's hardly the only printer out there. So, what sorts of things have I wound up printing? There are functional prints that help me 3D print stuff, other kinds of functional prints, and prints that are knicknacks or toys. My dragon-loving daughter got this articulated dragon that I printed. Some of these objects look really cool with some of the more exotic filaments you can buy. There are a number of Web sites that allow you to download, sometimes for free, and sometimes for a fee, objects that you can print yourself.
As far as general functional prints go, I mostly design those myself. I made some sturdy bookends because I could not find anything that I liked to download. I also made ice funnels to allow me to fill my water bottles from the ice machines at work. Some functional prints are to help me with my other hobbies, like when I printed a case for my ham radio telegraph keyer, or the capacitance hat hub for a low band antenna. When you download someone elses design, you use a program called a slicer to turn that 3D CAD object into the instructions, called G Code. The slicer allows you to place the objects on the build plate, a process called plating, and allows me to make different parts of the print different colors. You can get different effects by making different choices in the slicer, but you need to make your own models if you want to do your own thing using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) program. I use FreeCAD for general use or OpenSCAD for designs that are more like simple geometric shapes. I have had the printer for several years and have figured out enough about CAD and plating to do some simple and some not so simple prints. I do not know what I would do without it. The printer gets a lot of use.
Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week with a Halloween traditions theme? The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.
Bonus content from the Mid Coast Maine Aquanuts Scuba Club courtesy of Charles (lurker in good standing). The club has an annual underwater pumpkin carving off South End Beach in Rockland, Maine. Wicked fun. Thanks Charles!
Notable comments from last week:
Last call for now. Anyone interested in a Moron Meetup in Bavaria for 2025 Oktoberfest? If you are interested, send me a note.
Words of wisdom:
"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).
If 3D printing is not your thing and you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, hijack the thread for your hobbying as you see fit. We will feature a different hobby next time. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Ace of Spaces is not responsible for 3D printing projects gone wrong. You are welcome for the extra hour this evening. The bill will come due in Spring. Let the long march through the winter months begin.
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I used to run printshop on my parents Apple II E. Oh wait… this is about 3D printers. I remember the 2D printers being kinda cutting edge.
Posted by: HappyFun at November 02, 2024 05:37 PM (aIURK)
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A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.
Posted by: Ciampino - starting with humor at November 02, 2024 05:38 PM (i0xsb)
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I'd like a 3D printer, but really don't know what I'd do with it.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 02, 2024 05:40 PM (XMwZJ)
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I've been slowly getting back into 1/35 armor modeling and I'm amazed at the stuff people are creating with 3d printers, like stowage and tracks. I'd love to learn how to do it.
Posted by: PA Dutchman at November 02, 2024 05:41 PM (QyT5w)
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What does a 3D printer use for "toner?"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 02, 2024 05:41 PM (63Dwl)
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There was a business here called Local Motors who had a 3D printer the size of a school bus. They printed out an entire working car.
Sadly, the business is no more.
I did notice that 3D printers are coming down in price quite a bit these days.
Sadly, the business is no more.
I did notice that 3D printers are coming down in price quite a bit these days.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:42 PM (CHHv1)
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For cutting edge I remember Daisywheel printers. Quality printing over dot-matrix. Then IBM came in with the Golfball - when interfaced that was superb if speed was not a factor.
Posted by: Ciampino - Great inventions at November 02, 2024 05:42 PM (i0xsb)
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@5 I believe they are plastic cords on reels. The printer kind of sews things together, from my extraordinarily limited understanding.
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:43 PM (CHHv1)
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1 I used to run printshop on my parents Apple II E. Oh wait… this is about 3D printers. I remember the 2D printers being kinda cutting edge.
Posted by: HappyFun at November 02, 2024 05:37 PM
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Congratulations! You get the first poster award. Good to have you here.
Posted by: HappyFun at November 02, 2024 05:37 PM
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Congratulations! You get the first poster award. Good to have you here.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 05:44 PM (IQ6Gq)
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We were just at the stall in a barn with a local whittler. He's such a sweet and humble old guy. He's written a few books on it - Christopher Lubkemann.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 05:44 PM (OTdqV)
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A knitter was found dead in her home. All the leads unraveled.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 05:44 PM (VNX3d)
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I know less than nothing about this topic, other than one of the Horde allowed me to fire his Glock which he made from a 3D printer. It worked well, can't say the same for the operator
Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at November 02, 2024 05:45 PM (IQ6Gq)
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The 3D printed rocket turned out to be a boondoggle. It turns out there are faster and cheaper was of constructing a cylinder.
Posted by: pawn at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM (QB+5g)
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There are public libraries that have 3D printers
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM (Wx316)
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Yes, think of weedwhacker string. The string gets fed into the printhead, where it is heated to melting temp, then gets forced out of a nozzle onto the plate.
It prints one layer at a time, and builds up layer after layer.
The print head moves in the X, Y and Z directions.
It prints one layer at a time, and builds up layer after layer.
The print head moves in the X, Y and Z directions.
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM (NMT5x)
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They have even 3D printed houses with concrete. Giant mobile printers that print the house on site.
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 05:49 PM (NMT5x)
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Great post!
I use an upgraded Prusa MK3S-4S +MMU3 and have been playing with it for about 3 years. I refuse to buy the Chicom stuff that phones home for every print.
I've made everything from a kitchen drawer (don't ask) to chip clips to parts for a 77' Karman Ghia.
I've even designed parts for my job via Fusion 360 and put them to use for the good guys.. but my favorite and the one that my kids love the most, is that I print them various cosplay costumes for Halloween every year. This year was Wolverine and a Mandalorian variant.
I just jumped in after getting tired of buying 3dprinted parts for my race drone/quads. YouTube as always is a great resource for ideas and problem solving.
printables(dotcom), do3d(dotcom), cults3d(dotcom), thingiverse(dotcom), etc are where I browse for new models.
I use an upgraded Prusa MK3S-4S +MMU3 and have been playing with it for about 3 years. I refuse to buy the Chicom stuff that phones home for every print.
I've made everything from a kitchen drawer (don't ask) to chip clips to parts for a 77' Karman Ghia.
I've even designed parts for my job via Fusion 360 and put them to use for the good guys.. but my favorite and the one that my kids love the most, is that I print them various cosplay costumes for Halloween every year. This year was Wolverine and a Mandalorian variant.
I just jumped in after getting tired of buying 3dprinted parts for my race drone/quads. YouTube as always is a great resource for ideas and problem solving.
printables(dotcom), do3d(dotcom), cults3d(dotcom), thingiverse(dotcom), etc are where I browse for new models.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 05:50 PM (Hzo8Q)
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
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13 The 3D printed rocket turned out to be a boondoggle. It turns out there are faster and cheaper was of constructing a cylinder.
Posted by: pawn at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM (QB+5g)
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Additive manufacturing with carbon fiber is still a thing for Rocket Lab. They installed and started the largest such machine a few months ago. Pretty sure ULA uses similar techniques. Maybe the whole rocket isn't 3D printed, but significant pieces are built that way.
Posted by: pawn at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM (QB+5g)
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Additive manufacturing with carbon fiber is still a thing for Rocket Lab. They installed and started the largest such machine a few months ago. Pretty sure ULA uses similar techniques. Maybe the whole rocket isn't 3D printed, but significant pieces are built that way.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 05:52 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I was going to ask if Rocket Lab uses a 3D-printed rocket? I know someone does as I watched a video on it, probably the same place that is shown here.
Posted by: Ciampino - Great inventions - your Government doesn't approve at November 02, 2024 05:53 PM (i0xsb)
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Does my butt make this 3D print look fat?
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 05:53 PM (NMT5x)
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10 ... "We were just at the stall in a barn with a local whittler. He's such a sweet and humble old guy. He's written a few books on it - Christopher Lubkemann."
vmom,
I really envy you meeting Chris Lubkemann. I have all his books and would love to just sit and chat with him while making wood chips. BTW, the projects and techniques in his books work. There are a bunch of YT videos about him as well.
Was he carving anything specific while you were there?
vmom,
I really envy you meeting Chris Lubkemann. I have all his books and would love to just sit and chat with him while making wood chips. BTW, the projects and techniques in his books work. There are a bunch of YT videos about him as well.
Was he carving anything specific while you were there?
Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2024 05:54 PM (yTvNw)
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*attempts to 3-D print pants*
*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
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make sure you wear them on the Sunday Morning Book Thread!
*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
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make sure you wear them on the Sunday Morning Book Thread!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024 05:58 PM (BpYfr)
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Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 05:50 PM (Hzo8Q)
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Great post. Love the Halloween costume uses!
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 05:50 PM (Hzo8Q)
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Great post. Love the Halloween costume uses!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 05:58 PM (IQ6Gq)
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1 I used to run printshop on my parents Apple II E. Oh wait… this is about 3D printers. I remember the 2D printers being kinda cutting edge.
Posted by: HappyFun at November 02, 2024 05:37 PM (aIURK)
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I was always fascinated watching a 2D plotter draw whatever.
Posted by: HappyFun at November 02, 2024 05:37 PM (aIURK)
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I was always fascinated watching a 2D plotter draw whatever.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, ho trovato la sveglia at November 02, 2024 05:59 PM (i0xsb)
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@5 I believe they are plastic cords on reels. The printer kind of sews things together, from my extraordinarily limited understanding.
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:43 PM (CHHv1)
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Eventually, someone will figure out how to 3D print a sexbot...
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:43 PM (CHHv1)
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Eventually, someone will figure out how to 3D print a sexbot...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024 06:00 PM (BpYfr)
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8 @5 I believe they are plastic cords on reels. The printer kind of sews things together, from my extraordinarily limited understanding.
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:43 PM (CHHv1)
Reckon how much that would cost?
Like Leeloo in "The Fifth Element."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:43 PM (CHHv1)
Reckon how much that would cost?
Posted by: Eromero at November 02, 2024 06:03 PM (LHPAg)
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6 There was a business here called Local Motors who had a 3D printer the size of a school bus. They printed out an entire working car. Sadly, the business is no more.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:42 PM
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Wonder whether a customer could own a clump of plastic and a maker would turn it into whatever car you wanted. Drive a sportscar and then melt it down and turn it into a sedan or SUV when the family grows and then reverse the process when the kids leave the nest. Same clump of plastic. Getting into landscaping business? Turn the clump into a pickup truck.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 02, 2024 05:42 PM
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Wonder whether a customer could own a clump of plastic and a maker would turn it into whatever car you wanted. Drive a sportscar and then melt it down and turn it into a sedan or SUV when the family grows and then reverse the process when the kids leave the nest. Same clump of plastic. Getting into landscaping business? Turn the clump into a pickup truck.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:04 PM (IQ6Gq)
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 02, 2024 06:04 PM (D6PGr)
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Was he carving anything specific while you were there?
Posted by: JTB
We visited him inside the "Amish Farm & House" - he doesn't whittle there afaik, he just uses his wood burning kit to personalize previously whittled items for customers.
If a kid visits he will burn their name into a little chip of wood free of charge.
If you ever visit Lancaster you need to go see him. He's at that spot Fridays & Saturdays I think. I believe he also does other whittling events but I don't know the schedule. He's eo old school I doubt he even has a site.
Posted by: JTB
We visited him inside the "Amish Farm & House" - he doesn't whittle there afaik, he just uses his wood burning kit to personalize previously whittled items for customers.
If a kid visits he will burn their name into a little chip of wood free of charge.
If you ever visit Lancaster you need to go see him. He's at that spot Fridays & Saturdays I think. I believe he also does other whittling events but I don't know the schedule. He's eo old school I doubt he even has a site.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 06:06 PM (OTdqV)
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What does a 3D printer use for "toner?"
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 02, 2024 05:41 PM
There are a bunch of technologies that are used to make 3D prints, but hobbyists typically use FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and UV Cured Resin. The first uses these spools of plastics with the right characteristics, and the other uses these tanks of resin that you shine ultraviolet light into.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 02, 2024 05:41 PM
There are a bunch of technologies that are used to make 3D prints, but hobbyists typically use FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and UV Cured Resin. The first uses these spools of plastics with the right characteristics, and the other uses these tanks of resin that you shine ultraviolet light into.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:07 PM (iZEhM)
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I have no plans to get a 3D printer but the kind of things I would make would be specialty cookie cutter type things for crafts and baking.
Love the underwater pumpkin carving!
Love the underwater pumpkin carving!
Posted by: Iris at November 02, 2024 06:07 PM (bOJ2I)
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*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: javems at November 02, 2024 06:10 PM (8I4hW)
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I think they use a 3D printer to make LVP ( luxury vinyl planks) . They’ve gotten really advance where you can’t tell the difference between it and real hardwood by just looking at it.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at November 02, 2024 06:10 PM (D6PGr)
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JTB what kind of knife do you use for whittling?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 06:11 PM (OTdqV)
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Can 3D printers produce suppressors for X, Y or Z caliber gubs?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 02, 2024 06:11 PM (Q4IgG)
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Cool content, TRex. I'm sitting in a tree, dressed as a tree. Good time to read the content and comments to learn about this 3D printing.
Posted by: scampydog at November 02, 2024 06:12 PM (+G29N)
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Love the underwater pumpkin carving!
Posted by: Iris at November 02, 2024 06:07 PM (bOJ2I)
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Is that like underwater basket weaving?
Love the underwater pumpkin carving!
Posted by: Iris at November 02, 2024 06:07 PM (bOJ2I)
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Is that like underwater basket weaving?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, ho trovato l'orologio at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (i0xsb)
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I forgot to add that it can print other items in case things really go really south...
Look up @PrintShootRepeat and @HoffmanTactical
on Youtube.
Look up @PrintShootRepeat and @HoffmanTactical
on Youtube.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (nT2n0)
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>>Still have mine, from when I was 9.
I spent the first year of my life living in lederhosen according to my mother.
I spent the first year of my life living in lederhosen according to my mother.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (LkLld)
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*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: javems
Won't ask if they still fit
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: javems
Won't ask if they still fit
Posted by: Miklos is not that Moronic at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (khrpa)
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The 3D printed rocket turned out to be a boondoggle. It turns out there are faster and cheaper was of constructing a cylinder.
Posted by: pawn at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM
3D printers really excel at making one-off things like prototypes or small production runs of oddly-shaped things. Anything that you need a zillion of (like cardboard cylinders) are cheaper and usually made better if you use other techniques.
Posted by: pawn at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM
3D printers really excel at making one-off things like prototypes or small production runs of oddly-shaped things. Anything that you need a zillion of (like cardboard cylinders) are cheaper and usually made better if you use other techniques.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:14 PM (iZEhM)
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38 Can 3D printers produce suppressors for X, Y or Z caliber gubs?
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 02, 2024 06:11 PM (Q4IgG)
Yes. Look up PSR on the youtubes..
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 02, 2024 06:11 PM (Q4IgG)
Yes. Look up PSR on the youtubes..
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:14 PM (nT2n0)
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31 ... "Have you continued sketching?"
Hi Sebastian,
Yes, but I seem to be at a plateau for now. Actually, that is okay because I enjoy the process so much even if I don't improve a lot. It helps I have LOTS of inexpensive paper to go through. :-) Even brown paper bags from the grocery store get recycled.
Hi Sebastian,
Yes, but I seem to be at a plateau for now. Actually, that is okay because I enjoy the process so much even if I don't improve a lot. It helps I have LOTS of inexpensive paper to go through. :-) Even brown paper bags from the grocery store get recycled.
Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2024 06:14 PM (yTvNw)
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Must not be any CoBs on the thread. Why is Chuck still here?
Anyway, I have no idea, or money to need or want a 3D printer. Wouldn't even know what to do with it.
Anyway, I have no idea, or money to need or want a 3D printer. Wouldn't even know what to do with it.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:15 PM (0eaVi)
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35 *maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: javems at November 02, 2024 06:10 PM (8I4hW)
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Do they still fit?
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM (khrpa)
Still have mine, from when I was 9.
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Posted by: javems at November 02, 2024 06:10 PM (8I4hW)
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Do they still fit?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, ho trovato l'orologio finalmente at November 02, 2024 06:15 PM (i0xsb)
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Even brown paper bags from the grocery store get recycled.
Posted by: JTB
My parents were chain smokers. As a kid I used to draw on the backs of cigarette packs.
Posted by: JTB
My parents were chain smokers. As a kid I used to draw on the backs of cigarette packs.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 06:17 PM (OTdqV)
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Is that like underwater basket weaving?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, ho trovato l'orologio at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (i0xsb)
Looks a little more intense tbh
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, ho trovato l'orologio at November 02, 2024 06:13 PM (i0xsb)
Looks a little more intense tbh
Posted by: Iris at November 02, 2024 06:18 PM (bOJ2I)
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3D
Posted by: Test name at November 02, 2024 06:19 PM (ndoNK)
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There are public libraries that have 3D printers
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM
True! And, as I wrote I had free of charge access to a printer through work, at least initially, and I made semi-regular use of it.
Using somebody else's printer can be a good choice if you're looking to print some other people's designs. You can even pay people to make prints for you. I found that it doesn't really work for me when I'm doing a design. I do quite a bit of print-and-try on new designs. Probably more than I should, in fact.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 05:47 PM
True! And, as I wrote I had free of charge access to a printer through work, at least initially, and I made semi-regular use of it.
Using somebody else's printer can be a good choice if you're looking to print some other people's designs. You can even pay people to make prints for you. I found that it doesn't really work for me when I'm doing a design. I do quite a bit of print-and-try on new designs. Probably more than I should, in fact.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:20 PM (iZEhM)
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*attempts to 3-D print pants*
*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM
People have 3d printed clothing. Mostly dresses, for some reason.
No, they're not see-thru. Why would you even think that?
*maybe lederhosen*
Posted by: Moronic Miklos might could do Munchen next year at November 02, 2024 05:51 PM
People have 3d printed clothing. Mostly dresses, for some reason.
No, they're not see-thru. Why would you even think that?
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:22 PM (iZEhM)
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3d printers are taking over the military miniatures hobby market for one off kits and obscure military miniatures that manufacturers wont touch due to the high costs of creating molds.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (QNSds)
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Afternoon, hobby folken,
A griffin figurine done by 3D printing sounds like it would be cool. There are no griffin sculptures that I have ever seen in stores or online, except the small ones used in roleplaying games (D & D, e.g.). And those almost invariably have the eagle-like forelegs, instead of the variant with four lion legs that I prefer and that I have written about. I'm thinking something like 6-8" long, with folded wings but showing the feathers, that I could then paint.
How much do these printers cost, and -- the part I have trouble picturing -- where do you get the raw materials? On an office printer you have to have toner and paper. For a griffin figure, you have to have the materials that will constitute the figure, right?
A griffin figurine done by 3D printing sounds like it would be cool. There are no griffin sculptures that I have ever seen in stores or online, except the small ones used in roleplaying games (D & D, e.g.). And those almost invariably have the eagle-like forelegs, instead of the variant with four lion legs that I prefer and that I have written about. I'm thinking something like 6-8" long, with folded wings but showing the feathers, that I could then paint.
How much do these printers cost, and -- the part I have trouble picturing -- where do you get the raw materials? On an office printer you have to have toner and paper. For a griffin figure, you have to have the materials that will constitute the figure, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (omVj0)
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Welcome Hobbiests
Home from the tabletop wars
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Home from the tabletop wars
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (fwDg9)
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Not 3D printing, but hobby related. I've seen some towel designs that look like some relatives would like, but they're more expensive that I'd like right now.
What would be a good type of ink, pen, or marker to create my own, hand-drawn and lettered version of these towels? I'm still not sure if I'm going to use a basic bar towel, or one more like one used in a bathroom.
What would be a good type of ink, pen, or marker to create my own, hand-drawn and lettered version of these towels? I'm still not sure if I'm going to use a basic bar towel, or one more like one used in a bathroom.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (VNX3d)
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Can those with knowledge give a sense of how long the process takes? Obviously, longer for more complex and larger pieces, but I can see one benefit of having your own machine is to let it print overnight. Cybersmythe - how long did it take you to print each of the MoMe name tags?
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:24 PM (IQ6Gq)
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47 Must not be any CoBs on the thread. Why is Chuck still here?
Anyway, I have no idea, or money to need or want a 3D printer. Wouldn't even know what to do with it.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:15 PM (0eaVi)
Eromero-I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening?
OranfgeEnt -Yes, sir.
Eromero-Plastics.
OrangEnt- Exactly how do you mean?
Eromero- Have you met Mrs. Robinson?
Anyway, I have no idea, or money to need or want a 3D printer. Wouldn't even know what to do with it.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:15 PM (0eaVi)
Eromero-I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening?
OranfgeEnt -Yes, sir.
Eromero-Plastics.
OrangEnt- Exactly how do you mean?
Eromero- Have you met Mrs. Robinson?
Posted by: Eromero at November 02, 2024 06:24 PM (LHPAg)
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Eventually, someone will figure out how to 3D print a sexbot...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:25 PM (omVj0)
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56 Welcome Hobbiests. Home from the tabletop wars.
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (fwDg9)
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Excellent!
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (fwDg9)
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Excellent!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Cybersmythe! When did you get here??
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (RFPHU)
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Eventually, someone will figure out how to 3D print a sexbot...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (VNX3d)
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I saw some awesome printed game buildings, one the Black tower from Loar of the Rings that had to be 5 feet high, and a 54mm scale Fort William Henry from the Last of the Mohicans, that had to be 4 feet long
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:28 PM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, una bella donna at November 02, 2024 06:28 PM (i0xsb)
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In other hobbies, I bought an "estate" (read: used) tobacco pipe this week -- a Savinelli with squared-off bowl and shank, the type called "foursquare," which will sit upright on your desk. It came looking so nicely polished and practically new that I have hesitated to smoke it. Just seems unfair to bring a match anywhere near it.
I'm waiting until the weather cools a bit before making my road trip up to the tobacconist in Jackson. The hot weather here shows no sign of changing for fall. It's like the annoying uncle who shows up uninvited at your family gathering, tells the same stories about some place called Veet Nam that you've heard fifty times, and won't take even a broad hint to leave.
I'm waiting until the weather cools a bit before making my road trip up to the tobacconist in Jackson. The hot weather here shows no sign of changing for fall. It's like the annoying uncle who shows up uninvited at your family gathering, tells the same stories about some place called Veet Nam that you've heard fifty times, and won't take even a broad hint to leave.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:29 PM (omVj0)
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LOL The way I wrote that sounds as if The Leg was married to Mel.
LOL The way I wrote that sounds as if The Leg was married to Mel.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, una bella gamba at November 02, 2024 06:30 PM (i0xsb)
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Hmmm, what would I 3D print... Hmmm...hmmm
Well, my ice maker broke. I was going to pull it and see what part broke that needs to be replaced. But they only sell the whole assembly. So I could still pull it, find the broken part, reverse engineer it / 3D model it, get a 3D printer... Or just see if I can repair whatever piece broke. If not then just buy the assembly. Yeah, that's the ticket - just see if I can fix it. If not just get a replacement.
Well, my ice maker broke. I was going to pull it and see what part broke that needs to be replaced. But they only sell the whole assembly. So I could still pull it, find the broken part, reverse engineer it / 3D model it, get a 3D printer... Or just see if I can repair whatever piece broke. If not then just buy the assembly. Yeah, that's the ticket - just see if I can fix it. If not just get a replacement.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 02, 2024 06:30 PM (/lPRQ)
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58 Can those with knowledge give a sense of how long the process takes? Obviously, longer for more complex and larger pieces, but I can see one benefit of having your own machine is to let it print overnight.
I've let my printer print for over 48hrs straight for some prints... it depends on how small your nozzles and layers are. The smaller the more detail but longer prints and the opposite for larger nozzles/layers.
I've let my printer print for over 48hrs straight for some prints... it depends on how small your nozzles and layers are. The smaller the more detail but longer prints and the opposite for larger nozzles/layers.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:31 PM (MNiHA)
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Eventually, someone will figure out how to 3D print a sexbot...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
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A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024
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They would! My ideas begin with the 25-year-old Nicole Kidman and proceed from there, but a girl with cat ears is oddly . . .. compelling.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at November 02, 2024
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
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A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024
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They would! My ideas begin with the 25-year-old Nicole Kidman and proceed from there, but a girl with cat ears is oddly . . .. compelling.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:31 PM (omVj0)
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I have resisted getting a 3D printer, mainly because plastic is not sufficiently strong or durable for the kind of automotive parts I might want to make. But a 3D controller for my mini-mill might be worth considering.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM (4uCUb)
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (VNX3d)
Sorry. A law will be passed that all sexbots are the Stella version.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (VNX3d)
Sorry. A law will be passed that all sexbots are the Stella version.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM (0eaVi)
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If anyone gets serious about printing interior trim parts for older vehicles, I'll throw them my money.
As much as I'd like to get the Bambu X1 in that video, I can't justify the price to print a half-dozen pillar trim pieces.
As much as I'd like to get the Bambu X1 in that video, I can't justify the price to print a half-dozen pillar trim pieces.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM (hCzfy)
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I would 3D print miniature figurines of religious scenes
Like Mary visiting Elizabeth
Like Mary visiting Elizabeth
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 06:34 PM (J5RCE)
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37 ... "what kind of knife do you use for whittling?"
vmom,
I have several but they have similar features. Usually a 1.5 inch or so blade is a comfortable length. I prefer a Scandi grind because it is easy to maintain the edge. Also, I prefer carbon steel over stainless because it is easier to sharpen and maintain.
(Most pocket knives have a shoulder on the edge that is fine for cutting string and such but not as good for whittling. In his books, Chris L. shows how to modify a Swiss Army knife for whittling but I think a fixed blade is safer, especially with my oversized paws.)
Flexcut and Beavercraft are considered to have very decent whittling knives and they are inexpensive. Sadly, my favorite knifemaker, Del Stubbs at Pinewood Forge is mostly retired. Glad I have most of the blades he ever offered. They are superb.
vmom,
I have several but they have similar features. Usually a 1.5 inch or so blade is a comfortable length. I prefer a Scandi grind because it is easy to maintain the edge. Also, I prefer carbon steel over stainless because it is easier to sharpen and maintain.
(Most pocket knives have a shoulder on the edge that is fine for cutting string and such but not as good for whittling. In his books, Chris L. shows how to modify a Swiss Army knife for whittling but I think a fixed blade is safer, especially with my oversized paws.)
Flexcut and Beavercraft are considered to have very decent whittling knives and they are inexpensive. Sadly, my favorite knifemaker, Del Stubbs at Pinewood Forge is mostly retired. Glad I have most of the blades he ever offered. They are superb.
Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2024 06:35 PM (yTvNw)
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Could have stayed for the 6 pm games but then again wouldn't be home much before 11pm as was last light.
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:35 PM (fwDg9)
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71 I have resisted getting a 3D printer, mainly because plastic is not sufficiently strong or durable for the kind of automotive parts I might want to make.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM
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Glad you're here. Thought about you at one point. A 3D printer is helpful for fixing older cars where parts are not available. Use a 3D printer to make a plastic prototype or model to refine design and fit, and send the piece to be machined or cast in metal.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM
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Glad you're here. Thought about you at one point. A 3D printer is helpful for fixing older cars where parts are not available. Use a 3D printer to make a plastic prototype or model to refine design and fit, and send the piece to be machined or cast in metal.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
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How about 3D assless chaps?
Posted by: That guy who always asks... at November 02, 2024 06:36 PM (mH6SG)
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LOL The way I wrote that sounds as if The Leg was married to Mel.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, una bella gamba at November 02, 2024 06:30 PM (i0xsb)
I wonder if the lamp was printed from that leg?
LOL The way I wrote that sounds as if The Leg was married to Mel.
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, una bella gamba at November 02, 2024 06:30 PM (i0xsb)
I wonder if the lamp was printed from that leg?
Posted by: Eromero at November 02, 2024 06:36 PM (LHPAg)
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Thanks JTB
I'm tempted to try
I'm tempted to try
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 06:37 PM (Wx316)
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I have multiple suggestions for a design . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (VNX3d)
Sorry. A law will be passed that all sexbots are the Stella version.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM (0eaVi)
But that's a limited run... of 5,000.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
A few of Anna Puma's tensor art images would work....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM (VNX3d)
Sorry. A law will be passed that all sexbots are the Stella version.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:32 PM (0eaVi)
But that's a limited run... of 5,000.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:37 PM (VNX3d)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (QfvaV)
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55 Afternoon, hobby folken,
A griffin figurine done by 3D printing sounds like it would be cool. There are no griffin sculptures that I have ever seen in stores or online, except the small ones used in roleplaying games (D & D, e.g.). And those almost invariably have the eagle-like forelegs...
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Check out myminifactory(dotcom) or cgtrader(dotcom)
I did a quick search and could only find the traditional rear lion legs with front eagle talons... they had some cool sculptures though!
I bought mine as a kit (so I knew how it worked and I like to tinker) for $799, but have since bought upgrade kits for a couple extra hundred. I refuse to buy Chicom Bambu as I don't think they need to know what I'm printing... I wouldn't be surprised if the Chicoms stole designs that way.
Filament can be found at various online stores.. Prusa3d, Polymaker, ColorFabb, etc are the brands I've used. Usually around $30 a roll for PLA/PETG with around $50 for more robust materials.
A griffin figurine done by 3D printing sounds like it would be cool. There are no griffin sculptures that I have ever seen in stores or online, except the small ones used in roleplaying games (D & D, e.g.). And those almost invariably have the eagle-like forelegs...
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Check out myminifactory(dotcom) or cgtrader(dotcom)
I did a quick search and could only find the traditional rear lion legs with front eagle talons... they had some cool sculptures though!
I bought mine as a kit (so I knew how it worked and I like to tinker) for $799, but have since bought upgrade kits for a couple extra hundred. I refuse to buy Chicom Bambu as I don't think they need to know what I'm printing... I wouldn't be surprised if the Chicoms stole designs that way.
Filament can be found at various online stores.. Prusa3d, Polymaker, ColorFabb, etc are the brands I've used. Usually around $30 a roll for PLA/PETG with around $50 for more robust materials.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (t+ssV)
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78 How about 3D assless chaps?
Posted by: That guy who always asks... at November 02, 2024 06:36 PM (mH6SG)
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First you print the ass .....
Then print the chaps.
Then remove the ass .....
Posted by: That guy who always asks... at November 02, 2024 06:36 PM (mH6SG)
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First you print the ass .....
Then print the chaps.
Then remove the ass .....
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, i pantaloni at November 02, 2024 06:39 PM (i0xsb)
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Glad you're here. Thought about you at one point. A 3D printer is helpful for fixing older cars where parts are not available. Use a 3D printer to make a plastic prototype or model to refine design and fit, and send the piece to be machined or cast in metal.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
Could you 3D print forms for investment casting?
My grilled cheese sammich got a little scorched; set off the smoke detector. But still yummy.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:35 PM (IQ6Gq)
Could you 3D print forms for investment casting?
My grilled cheese sammich got a little scorched; set off the smoke detector. But still yummy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:39 PM (4uCUb)
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80 degrees in November?
Just. No.
I have 50 and clouds. Rained earlier today. Will precipitate again this evening. I can see snow in the Olympic mountains.
Wind out of the south about 8-10kts.
Just. No.
I have 50 and clouds. Rained earlier today. Will precipitate again this evening. I can see snow in the Olympic mountains.
Wind out of the south about 8-10kts.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:40 PM (FIi2g)
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A griffin figurine done by 3D printing sounds like it would be cool. There are no griffin sculptures that I have ever seen in stores or online, except the small ones used in roleplaying games (D & D, e.g.). And those almost invariably have the eagle-like forelegs, instead of the variant with four lion legs that I prefer and that I have written about
How much do these printers cost, and -- the part I have trouble picturing -- where do you get the raw materials? On an office printer you have to have toner and paper. For a griffin figure, you have to have the materials that will constitute the figure, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM
An FDM printer prints detail very poorly, so you'd want a resin printer for your griffin. Amazon has these starting around $200 and you can buy the supplies there, too, or you can go to one of the on-line specialty stores and I've seen spools at some local stores. I haven't looked for resin because I don't have a resin printer.
Once you have a printer, you can download the design from a variety of places.
How much do these printers cost, and -- the part I have trouble picturing -- where do you get the raw materials? On an office printer you have to have toner and paper. For a griffin figure, you have to have the materials that will constitute the figure, right?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM
An FDM printer prints detail very poorly, so you'd want a resin printer for your griffin. Amazon has these starting around $200 and you can buy the supplies there, too, or you can go to one of the on-line specialty stores and I've seen spools at some local stores. I haven't looked for resin because I don't have a resin printer.
Once you have a printer, you can download the design from a variety of places.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:40 PM (iZEhM)
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They would! My ideas begin with the 25-year-old Nicole Kidman and proceed from there, but a girl with cat ears is oddly . . .. compelling.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:31 PM (omVj0)
Careful, you're sliding into Natassia Kinsky cat territory.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:31 PM (omVj0)
Careful, you're sliding into Natassia Kinsky cat territory.
Posted by: Eromero at November 02, 2024 06:40 PM (LHPAg)
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82 ORDNANCE.
An ordinance is a law. And I thought we weren't doing politics here.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (QfvaV)
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...and that's why you're Official and I'm not.
An ordinance is a law. And I thought we weren't doing politics here.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (QfvaV)
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...and that's why you're Official and I'm not.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:40 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I bought mine as a kit (so I knew how it worked and I like to tinker) for $799, but have since bought upgrade kits for a couple extra hundred. I refuse to buy Chicom Bambu as I don't think they need to know what I'm printing... I wouldn't be surprised if the Chicoms stole designs that way.
Filament can be found at various online stores.. Prusa3d, Polymaker, ColorFabb, etc are the brands I've used. Usually around $30 a roll for PLA/PETG with around $50 for more robust materials.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (t+ssV)
Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Filament can be found at various online stores.. Prusa3d, Polymaker, ColorFabb, etc are the brands I've used. Usually around $30 a roll for PLA/PETG with around $50 for more robust materials.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 06:38 PM (t+ssV)
Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (4uCUb)
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All chaps are assless.
The Science is Settled.
The Science is Settled.
Posted by: jsg at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (7kKPC)
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Here's what totally sold me on 3d printing. We had an electric snowthrower. It requires a plastic key to turn the thing on. This key was not present.
I looked the part up on line, took some measurements, made a design and printed it up. It was about 4 hours to do instead of ordering online and waiting a few days. The snow was on the ground now.
I looked the part up on line, took some measurements, made a design and printed it up. It was about 4 hours to do instead of ordering online and waiting a few days. The snow was on the ground now.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:42 PM (QfvaV)
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Check out myminifactory(dotcom) or cgtrader(dotcom)
I did a quick search and could only find the traditional rear lion legs with front eagle talons... they had some cool sculptures though!. . .
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024
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They do have a couple with the four lion legs, or something very close to it. So, for the $5.00, you get the design to use in your own 3D printer? Would they run one off for you for a reasonable price?
I did a quick search and could only find the traditional rear lion legs with front eagle talons... they had some cool sculptures though!. . .
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024
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They do have a couple with the four lion legs, or something very close to it. So, for the $5.00, you get the design to use in your own 3D printer? Would they run one off for you for a reasonable price?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:42 PM (omVj0)
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All kinds of miniatures are printed these days
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:42 PM (fwDg9)
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I picked up a Bambu Labs A1 3D printer and 4 color AMS system about a month ago.
I've mostly been printing G1 Transformers, you can download them for free here...
https://tinyurl.com/5czum2hs
My new current craze is printing 3D movie posters/placards, you can download those here...
https://tinyurl.com/4y2v53uz
I've also use the 3D printer to make very useful things like bins, shims, clamps, stands and the like.
I also printed out some coasters, Star Wars to be specific.
Even though people think Star Wars is not pop culturally relevant anymore, I would say about 10-15pct of all downloadable 3D files are Star Wars related.
I've mostly been printing G1 Transformers, you can download them for free here...
https://tinyurl.com/5czum2hs
My new current craze is printing 3D movie posters/placards, you can download those here...
https://tinyurl.com/4y2v53uz
I've also use the 3D printer to make very useful things like bins, shims, clamps, stands and the like.
I also printed out some coasters, Star Wars to be specific.
Even though people think Star Wars is not pop culturally relevant anymore, I would say about 10-15pct of all downloadable 3D files are Star Wars related.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 06:43 PM (XV/Pl)
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But that's a limited run... of 5,000.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:37 PM (VNX3d)
A lot more than the 500 Harry was stuck with.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 06:37 PM (VNX3d)
A lot more than the 500 Harry was stuck with.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:44 PM (0eaVi)
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Also I printed some 3d parts for a treadmill. A hinge was broken, you can't just buy the part. And I made a holder for a phone so you can watch videos.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (QfvaV)
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You know
A real D&D nerd would be able to replicate a freaking ARMY of Orcs for an epic battle using a 3d printer. Holy crap.
A real D&D nerd would be able to replicate a freaking ARMY of Orcs for an epic battle using a 3d printer. Holy crap.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (hcgGK)
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A MoMe in Bavaria?
I figure I'm good for one wild hair up my butt trip next year. It's a tossup between this, or the Washington State - James Madison U football game in Virginia.
Hmmmm....
I figure I'm good for one wild hair up my butt trip next year. It's a tossup between this, or the Washington State - James Madison U football game in Virginia.
Hmmmm....
Posted by: Diogenes at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (W/lyH)
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Can those with knowledge give a sense of how long the process takes? Obviously, longer for more complex and larger pieces, but I can see one benefit of having your own machine is to let it print overnight. Cybersmythe - how long did it take you to print each of the MoMe name tags?
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:24 PM
It's tough to give a general guide to how long these things take because you can trade off quality or speed and some printers are faster than others. The time it takes a resin printer to make a print depends only on how tall the print is, but the time it takes a FDM printer to do its thing depends on how complicated the thing is.
Once I printed my own badge (it was basically a test print that I kept) I was printing the badges seven or eight at a time. Since (with my printer) some filament is wasted every time you change colors, it's better to do those in batches because the color changes happen once per batch rather than once per badge. Each batch took between 10 and 12 hours to print, so each one took between 1 and 2 hours. It does it without me watching it, so I had it go overnight usually.
The dragon in the picture took 26 hours to print.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 06:24 PM
It's tough to give a general guide to how long these things take because you can trade off quality or speed and some printers are faster than others. The time it takes a resin printer to make a print depends only on how tall the print is, but the time it takes a FDM printer to do its thing depends on how complicated the thing is.
Once I printed my own badge (it was basically a test print that I kept) I was printing the badges seven or eight at a time. Since (with my printer) some filament is wasted every time you change colors, it's better to do those in batches because the color changes happen once per batch rather than once per badge. Each batch took between 10 and 12 hours to print, so each one took between 1 and 2 hours. It does it without me watching it, so I had it go overnight usually.
The dragon in the picture took 26 hours to print.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (iZEhM)
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (QfvaV)
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If anyone gets serious about printing interior trim parts for older vehicles, I'll throw them my money.
As much as I'd like to get the Bambu X1 in that video, I can't justify the price to print a half-dozen pillar trim pieces.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor
I could go for that. Plastic trim doesn't last forever. I have an instrument panel that needs replacing too...
As much as I'd like to get the Bambu X1 in that video, I can't justify the price to print a half-dozen pillar trim pieces.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor
I could go for that. Plastic trim doesn't last forever. I have an instrument panel that needs replacing too...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (/lPRQ)
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so far, I've only printed one useful part - needed a replacement for securing a pressure washer hose to the water supply. Worked perfectly. Now my main use of the 3D printer appears to be to determine the maximum amount of upgrades I can install on it.
Slowly building my lab in the shop ... one 3D printer, one laser engraver with 5, 10 and 20W modules, and now a C02 laser. spend more time doing upgrades and enhancements than burning or cutting, or printing anything. I guess that's my hobby, LOL
Slowly building my lab in the shop ... one 3D printer, one laser engraver with 5, 10 and 20W modules, and now a C02 laser. spend more time doing upgrades and enhancements than burning or cutting, or printing anything. I guess that's my hobby, LOL
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (ppi9s)
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Cybersmythe! When did you get here??
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM
I just got here!
I've got a badge for you.
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM
I just got here!
I've got a badge for you.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (iZEhM)
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A real D&D nerd would be able to replicate a freaking ARMY of Orcs for an epic battle using a 3d printer. Holy crap.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (hcgGK)
Yes.
But truth be told 3d printing is expensive and slow for doing something like that. Injection molding plastic is the way to go if you want a whole army.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM (hcgGK)
Yes.
But truth be told 3d printing is expensive and slow for doing something like that. Injection molding plastic is the way to go if you want a whole army.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:48 PM (QfvaV)
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17 Dark confession. So want woman to feminize me. Signed gf lol
Posted by: Chuck at November 02, 2024 05:50 PM (ZOuEA)
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I believe the kids call this "pegging". You can probably 3D print all kinds of pegging attachments*
*see how brought it back into the original subject of this thread
Posted by: Chuck at November 02, 2024 05:50 PM (ZOuEA)
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I believe the kids call this "pegging". You can probably 3D print all kinds of pegging attachments*
*see how brought it back into the original subject of this thread
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at November 02, 2024 06:48 PM (q1ZgM)
Posted by: mikeski at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (DgGvY)
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Slowly building my lab in the shop ... one 3D printer, one laser engraver with 5, 10 and 20W modules, and now a C02 laser. spend more time doing upgrades and enhancements than burning or cutting, or printing anything. I guess that's my hobby, LOL
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (ppi9s)
Among the first things I printed were upgrades for my printer. Kind of a self improving ice cream cone.
Skynet smilles.
Posted by: Wingnutt at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (ppi9s)
Among the first things I printed were upgrades for my printer. Kind of a self improving ice cream cone.
Skynet smilles.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (QfvaV)
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A real D&D nerd would be able to replicate a freaking ARMY of Orcs for an epic battle using a 3d printer. Holy crap.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM
Already being done and they are painting them with army painter speed paints. You can put an army on the table in double quick time that way and people are already doing it.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM
Already being done and they are painting them with army painter speed paints. You can put an army on the table in double quick time that way and people are already doing it.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 06:50 PM (QNSds)
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Timely topic for me. I was just talking about this with a coworker the other day and am about to order a Creality. I had (still have in a box around here somewhere) an older rep-rap machine that I never got working quite right. Out-of-the-box factory machines are so cheap now that it's not worth the hassle of messing with it.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 06:50 PM (/y8xj)
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A real D&D nerd would be able to replicate a freaking ARMY of Orcs for an epic battle using a 3d printer. Holy crap.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM
Ian Bruene has a nice little business going printing miniatures for tabletop wargamers.
Posted by: nurse ratched, garbage at November 02, 2024 06:45 PM
Ian Bruene has a nice little business going printing miniatures for tabletop wargamers.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:51 PM (iZEhM)
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Creality Ender 3 (whatever the latest model is) is a very good consumer grade machine for beginners.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:51 PM (QfvaV)
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But a 3D controller for my mini-mill might be worth considering.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Does this mean that the bed and spindle movements are electronically controlled?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Does this mean that the bed and spindle movements are electronically controlled?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 02, 2024 06:52 PM (XeU6L)
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One of the things I'm interested in doing would be to print an object to use as the form for a plaster mold like a lost wax process. I'm told there are filaments that burn out cleanly at toaster oven temperatures.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 06:54 PM (/y8xj)
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Does this mean that the bed and spindle movements are electronically controlled?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 02, 2024 06:52 PM (XeU6L)
Yes. One would have to have stepper motors for all the axes, I assume. And there would have to be some sort of feedback loop to ensure that if the program called for .015" movement on the X-axis, that .015" is actually achieved.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 02, 2024 06:52 PM (XeU6L)
Yes. One would have to have stepper motors for all the axes, I assume. And there would have to be some sort of feedback loop to ensure that if the program called for .015" movement on the X-axis, that .015" is actually achieved.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:56 PM (4uCUb)
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All chaps are assless.
The Science is Settled.
Posted by: jsg
What if Tim Walz is wearing them?
Posted by: mikeski at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (DgGvY)
That would make them asshole chaps.
The Science is Settled.
Posted by: jsg
What if Tim Walz is wearing them?
Posted by: mikeski at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (DgGvY)
That would make them asshole chaps.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (0eaVi)
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One of the things I'm interested in doing would be to print an object to use as the form for a plaster mold like a lost wax process. I'm told there are filaments that burn out cleanly at toaster oven temperatures.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 06:54 PM (/y8xj)
I wonder if you could print using paraffin was, if the print table area was cooled?
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 06:54 PM (/y8xj)
I wonder if you could print using paraffin was, if the print table area was cooled?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (4uCUb)
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All chaps are assless.
The Science is Settled.
Posted by: jsg
What if Tim Walz is wearing them?
Posted by: mikeski at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (DgGvY)
I before E except after C, disproven by SCIENCE.
The Science is Settled.
Posted by: jsg
What if Tim Walz is wearing them?
Posted by: mikeski at November 02, 2024 06:49 PM (DgGvY)
I before E except after C, disproven by SCIENCE.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (W/lyH)
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On TMP a guy in New Zealand makes WWII vehicles with print machine. Makes fantastic detailed and often off the beaten path like trucks and artillery as well as armor
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (fwDg9)
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I just pulled the trigger on a Bambu A1 this week, my first 3D printer. Going to take a while to figure out the workflow and the design tools. Not sure what I'm going to make yet, probably mostly enclosures, parts, and adapters for my other projects.
Posted by: Socratease at November 02, 2024 06:58 PM (t8Egx)
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Cybersmythe brings up that there are 2 major types - FDM which is Fused Deposition Modeling and is what most of us think of when discussing 3d printing. It words the way a printer works, using a plastic "ink" that comes out of a print head and is built up layer by layer.
Resin 3d printing does not work that way - you have a liquid reservoir of resin that is hardened in a pattern by a laser - this also works layer by layer. But it is a lot less like actual printing.
Resin printing is considered more difficult, there are finishing steps required on the output, and its more toxic. But it does a lot better with details and small items.
Resin 3d printing does not work that way - you have a liquid reservoir of resin that is hardened in a pattern by a laser - this also works layer by layer. But it is a lot less like actual printing.
Resin printing is considered more difficult, there are finishing steps required on the output, and its more toxic. But it does a lot better with details and small items.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (QfvaV)
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Cybersmythe! When did you get here??
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM
I just got here!
I've got a badge for you.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (iZEhM)
Sweet - thanks!!
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 06:26 PM
I just got here!
I've got a badge for you.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 06:46 PM (iZEhM)
Sweet - thanks!!
Posted by: Doof at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (RFPHU)
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80 ...vmom,
A few suggestions if you, or anyone, wants to try whittling.
- A good basic book is "Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend" from Fox Chapel Publishing. It includes the safety stuff to consider, like a kevlar glove on the hand that holds the wood and stropping. (At least on the projects is by Chris L.)
- Most whittling is done in basswood which cuts easily and smoothly and takes detail. There are a bunch of patterns based on a 1x1" basswood sticks of varying lengths.
-It's worth having a good leather strop attached to a wood backing and the compound. I rarely have to sharpen my knives because I strop the edge every 30 minutes or so. Beavercraft offers a good one for about 15 bucks.
Just a few thoughts. BTW Doug Linker has a bunch of YT videos about figures done with 1"x1" basswood sticks.
A few suggestions if you, or anyone, wants to try whittling.
- A good basic book is "Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend" from Fox Chapel Publishing. It includes the safety stuff to consider, like a kevlar glove on the hand that holds the wood and stropping. (At least on the projects is by Chris L.)
- Most whittling is done in basswood which cuts easily and smoothly and takes detail. There are a bunch of patterns based on a 1x1" basswood sticks of varying lengths.
-It's worth having a good leather strop attached to a wood backing and the compound. I rarely have to sharpen my knives because I strop the edge every 30 minutes or so. Beavercraft offers a good one for about 15 bucks.
Just a few thoughts. BTW Doug Linker has a bunch of YT videos about figures done with 1"x1" basswood sticks.
Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (yTvNw)
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Yeah. I was going to make a joke about Tim Walz's asshole being chapped but changed my mind.
I'm glad I didn't because that would have been pretty coarse.
Yeah. I was going to make a joke about Tim Walz's asshole being chapped but changed my mind.
I'm glad I didn't because that would have been pretty coarse.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (3wi/L)
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120 I just pulled the trigger on a Bambu A1 this week, my first 3D printer. Going to take a while to figure out the workflow and the design tools. Not sure what I'm going to make yet, probably mostly enclosures, parts, and adapters for my other projects.
Posted by: Socratease at November 02, 2024 06:58 PM
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Congrats! If you're willing, come back and tell us how it goes as you learn and tinker.
Posted by: Socratease at November 02, 2024 06:58 PM
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Congrats! If you're willing, come back and tell us how it goes as you learn and tinker.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:01 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Let's leave Tim Walz to other threads please.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:02 PM (IQ6Gq)
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I'm glad I didn't because that would have been pretty coarse.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (3wi/L)
Well, you're a doctor. Much classier than me. Just some loser on the internet.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at November 02, 2024 07:00 PM (3wi/L)
Well, you're a doctor. Much classier than me. Just some loser on the internet.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at November 02, 2024 07:02 PM (0eaVi)
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One would have to have stepper motors for all the axes, I assume. And there would have to be some sort of feedback loop to ensure that if the program called for .015" movement on the X-axis, that .015" is actually achieved.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Ah. I thought perhaps there was an existing mini mill that had CNC-ish drives, but not the smarts. I'm asuming that the off-the-shelf items are a bit pricey.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Ah. I thought perhaps there was an existing mini mill that had CNC-ish drives, but not the smarts. I'm asuming that the off-the-shelf items are a bit pricey.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 02, 2024 07:03 PM (XeU6L)
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Willy C
And I think part of it is that Hamas did not care about a homeland for the Palestinians. They wanted to kill Israelis and make Israel uninhabitable.
Well, I got news for them, they were there first before there was their faith existed.
Every death is Gaza was wanted by Arafat.
And I think part of it is that Hamas did not care about a homeland for the Palestinians. They wanted to kill Israelis and make Israel uninhabitable.
Well, I got news for them, they were there first before there was their faith existed.
Every death is Gaza was wanted by Arafat.
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 02, 2024 07:03 PM (gbOdA)
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Could you 3D print forms for investment casting?
[ . . . ]
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:39 PM (4uCUb)
You can, there are videos on it. Both for regular casting and using the PLA like a wax casting. Like anything it also depends on the mold material.
[ . . . ]
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:39 PM (4uCUb)
You can, there are videos on it. Both for regular casting and using the PLA like a wax casting. Like anything it also depends on the mold material.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:03 PM (D7oie)
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I was kind of disappointed that the photo of the robot I sent didn't make the cut, but c'est la vie.
One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (iZEhM)
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They have even 3D printed houses with concrete. Giant mobile printers that print the house on site.
Posted by: haffhowershower
I never found out how that ended up. There wouldn't be any steel reinforcement in the building, which might somewhat reduce the utility of the technology.
It really looked more like a solution in search of a problem to me.
Posted by: haffhowershower
I never found out how that ended up. There wouldn't be any steel reinforcement in the building, which might somewhat reduce the utility of the technology.
It really looked more like a solution in search of a problem to me.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (cSS7r)
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But truth be told 3d printing is expensive and slow for doing something like that. Injection molding plastic is the way to go if you want a whole army.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:48 PM (QfvaV)
Plastic injection molding is another fascinating thing. There are hobbiests who do that too, and you can print the molds.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 06:48 PM (QfvaV)
Plastic injection molding is another fascinating thing. There are hobbiests who do that too, and you can print the molds.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (D7oie)
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (gbOdA)
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The workflow for 3d printing is design -> slice -> print
Designs can be obtained just by downloading from the internet. You open that file in a "slicer" which is program that makes your item into howerver many sliced and creates a set of instructions in gcode for the printer.
Then the gcode is sent to the printer and it prints. Most 3d printers are standalone, you put the gcode on a microsd card and put that card in the printer and let it do its thing.
Designs can be obtained just by downloading from the internet. You open that file in a "slicer" which is program that makes your item into howerver many sliced and creates a set of instructions in gcode for the printer.
Then the gcode is sent to the printer and it prints. Most 3d printers are standalone, you put the gcode on a microsd card and put that card in the printer and let it do its thing.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:05 PM (QfvaV)
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A quick search indicates that there are several ways to convert a benchtop mini-mill to CNC control. Mine is a Canadian-marketed clone of the Sieg X2.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:05 PM (4uCUb)
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Creality Ender 3 (whatever the latest model is) is a very good consumer grade machine for beginners.
That's the one I'm going to order. If you're ok taking a chance on a refurb, Creality has their own ebay store. Coworker had some issues with his and said that their customer service was top notch. That counts for a lot with me.
That's the one I'm going to order. If you're ok taking a chance on a refurb, Creality has their own ebay store. Coworker had some issues with his and said that their customer service was top notch. That counts for a lot with me.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:06 PM (/y8xj)
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I before E except after C, disproven by SCIENCE.
Posted by: Diogenes at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (W/lyH)
A General Rule isn't science.
And as a General Rule, it is SuffiCIent...
Posted by: Diogenes at November 02, 2024 06:57 PM (W/lyH)
A General Rule isn't science.
And as a General Rule, it is SuffiCIent...
Posted by: jsg at November 02, 2024 07:07 PM (7kKPC)
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One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (iZEhM)
Have you looked at the "rocker bogie" design? It mostly uses wheels on the Mars rovers, but it may adapt to a half-track design too.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (iZEhM)
Have you looked at the "rocker bogie" design? It mostly uses wheels on the Mars rovers, but it may adapt to a half-track design too.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:07 PM (D7oie)
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Good evening, Horde. Fascinating subject. Sitting back and soaking up what I can.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM (t8vHj)
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Just downloaded and pulled the ball vise files into a project, depending on if you like to run your printer overnight, it will take about 3 days to print all of the files, and then another couple of days to put it all together.
So that's a solid week worth of project.
So that's a solid week worth of project.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM (XV/Pl)
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129 I was kind of disappointed that the photo of the robot I sent didn't make the cut, but c'est la vie.
One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM
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Presto! Robot photo added to the content above. C'est la vie!
One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM
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Presto! Robot photo added to the content above. C'est la vie!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Have you looked at the "rocker bogie" design? It mostly uses wheels on the Mars rovers, but it may adapt to a half-track design too.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:07 PM
Actually, I haven't. I may do a quick search, later.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:07 PM
Actually, I haven't. I may do a quick search, later.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM (iZEhM)
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Also, it is difficult to modify the files you get from the internet. It is easy to scale a whole item up or down. But not change it.
Sometimes the designer will provide the original cad file but then you would have to have a compatible cad tool.
Also, when designing, you find you have to make certain decisions on the design so that it is easier to print. You can design just about anything. Whether you can print it is a different story.
Sometimes the designer will provide the original cad file but then you would have to have a compatible cad tool.
Also, when designing, you find you have to make certain decisions on the design so that it is easier to print. You can design just about anything. Whether you can print it is a different story.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:09 PM (QfvaV)
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Posted by: rhennigantx at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (gbOdA)
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No politics please. Don't make me tap the sign.
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (gbOdA)
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No politics please. Don't make me tap the sign.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (4uCUb)
Good question! I imagine for the same reason their DJI quadcopters have to phone home before flying...
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (4uCUb)
Good question! I imagine for the same reason their DJI quadcopters have to phone home before flying...
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (00cwV)
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Oh Cybersmythe said a lot of that. But to be fair, it was in the content....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (QfvaV)
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I would like to 3D print a golem.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at November 02, 2024 07:11 PM (RIvkX)
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@88
>>Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Since you will be using design tools on a PC/Mac, all current printers are networkable, so you can simply upload the print file to the printer.
All modern printers have SD card slots, so you don't necessarily have to connect it a network.
>>Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Since you will be using design tools on a PC/Mac, all current printers are networkable, so you can simply upload the print file to the printer.
All modern printers have SD card slots, so you don't necessarily have to connect it a network.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:12 PM (XV/Pl)
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A couple of years ago I did some research on how businesses were using 3D printing. Instead of creating a mold and filing each piece down to the perfect shape--and probably casting several dozen to justify the cost of the mold, 3D means adding layers until it's perfect, with no waste. An order of say 13 pieces is as easy as 3 dozen.
The other thing that it's changing is design--manufacturers are making much more use of modules. When there's an upgrade of some kind, the changes are worked on off-site and then a new module is exchanged for the old. Lots of uses for modules in upgrading planes.
One of the most exciting to me was the work being done in constructing artificial limbs. That uses gel, as I recall.
The other thing that it's changing is design--manufacturers are making much more use of modules. When there's an upgrade of some kind, the changes are worked on off-site and then a new module is exchanged for the old. Lots of uses for modules in upgrading planes.
One of the most exciting to me was the work being done in constructing artificial limbs. That uses gel, as I recall.
Posted by: Wenda at November 02, 2024 07:12 PM (o1NTc)
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No politics please. Don't make me tap the sign.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
I pre posting on pet thread.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (IQ6Gq)
I pre posting on pet thread.
Posted by: rhennigantx at November 02, 2024 07:13 PM (gbOdA)
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144 Why would the printer have to be connected to the Internet?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (4uCUb)
Good question! I imagine for the same reason their DJI quadcopters have to phone home before flying...
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (00cwV)
Most 3d printers are not connected to the internet. Most are as I said above standalone - they have no networking components whatsoever. Data moves via sneakernet.
DJI quads don't phone home before flying (mostly). The controllers are often smart devices (phones or tablets) so they might be doing it....
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 06:41 PM (4uCUb)
Good question! I imagine for the same reason their DJI quadcopters have to phone home before flying...
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM (00cwV)
Most 3d printers are not connected to the internet. Most are as I said above standalone - they have no networking components whatsoever. Data moves via sneakernet.
DJI quads don't phone home before flying (mostly). The controllers are often smart devices (phones or tablets) so they might be doing it....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (QfvaV)
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Just finished printing The Birds movie poster/placard, on to The Big Lebowski.
I think I will make a White Russian to mark the occasion.
I think I will make a White Russian to mark the occasion.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (XV/Pl)
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Presto! Robot photo added to the content above. C'est la vie!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM
Awesome! In case anybody is wondering, that's the table with my computer on it and it hasn't gotten any cleaner since that photo was taken.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM
Awesome! In case anybody is wondering, that's the table with my computer on it and it hasn't gotten any cleaner since that photo was taken.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (iZEhM)
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Presto! Robot photo added to the content above. C'est la vie!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM
Awesome! In case anybody is wondering, that's the table with my computer on it and it hasn't gotten any cleaner since that photo was taken.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (iZEhM)
You mean I'm not the only person whose computer attracts additional electronics?
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:08 PM
Awesome! In case anybody is wondering, that's the table with my computer on it and it hasn't gotten any cleaner since that photo was taken.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (iZEhM)
You mean I'm not the only person whose computer attracts additional electronics?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 07:15 PM (VNX3d)
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Oh Cybersmythe said a lot of that. But to be fair, it was in the content....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM
Was it? I don't remember what I wrote. I've slept since then.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:10 PM
Was it? I don't remember what I wrote. I've slept since then.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:16 PM (iZEhM)
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One of the 3d printed designs I'm working on is a suspension for a tracked robot. I haven't been working on it very hard because life has unfortunately intruded, but I'm having fun desiging printable springs and such.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (iZEhM)
In that regard, you might want to look at the bogie wheel suspension of the M29 Weasel. The suspension springs are tranverse leaf springs set into channels on the bottom of the hull. Each end of the spring has a bushing with a pin in it. The four wheels of each bogie are mounted on a rocker attached to a vertical link that joins the spring-end bushing to an upper control arm hinged from a bracket on the side of the hull. Sounds complicated, but it is really just repeated use of a few simple parts.
Here's a pic I found on the 'net:
https://tinyurl.com/38md894d
I could take some detailed pics if you need them.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:04 PM (iZEhM)
In that regard, you might want to look at the bogie wheel suspension of the M29 Weasel. The suspension springs are tranverse leaf springs set into channels on the bottom of the hull. Each end of the spring has a bushing with a pin in it. The four wheels of each bogie are mounted on a rocker attached to a vertical link that joins the spring-end bushing to an upper control arm hinged from a bracket on the side of the hull. Sounds complicated, but it is really just repeated use of a few simple parts.
Here's a pic I found on the 'net:
https://tinyurl.com/38md894d
I could take some detailed pics if you need them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:16 PM (4uCUb)
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They do have a couple with the four lion legs, or something very close to it. So, for the $5.00, you get the design to use in your own 3D printer? Would they run one off for you for a reasonable price?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:42 PM (omVj0)
Glad to hear it! I know there are hired guns who will print it and send it to you, but it's been awhile since I've used that service so I don't have any good recommendations there.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at November 02, 2024 06:42 PM (omVj0)
Glad to hear it! I know there are hired guns who will print it and send it to you, but it's been awhile since I've used that service so I don't have any good recommendations there.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:16 PM (3Ln9p)
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Another fun thing you can do is print your own Glock 19 clone. You can even use the cool colored filaments like the dragon shown above.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:21 PM (/y8xj)
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Most 3d printers are not connected to the internet. Most are as I said above standalone - they have no networking components whatsoever. Data moves via sneakernet.
DJI quads don't phone home before flying (mostly). The controllers are often smart devices (phones or tablets) so they might be doing it....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (QfvaV)
I'd beg to differ concerning DJI, unless you have access to reporting that I don't have.. ISR is a real thing.
As to the printer, that's good to hear. Either way, the money raised by the sale of their govt owned company products supports the PRC and their military, to which I am directly in opposition to.
Most 3d printers are not connected to the internet. Most are as I said above standalone - they have no networking components whatsoever. Data moves via sneakernet.
DJI quads don't phone home before flying (mostly). The controllers are often smart devices (phones or tablets) so they might be doing it....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:14 PM (QfvaV)
I'd beg to differ concerning DJI, unless you have access to reporting that I don't have.. ISR is a real thing.
As to the printer, that's good to hear. Either way, the money raised by the sale of their govt owned company products supports the PRC and their military, to which I am directly in opposition to.
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:22 PM (13X6Q)
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You know, a 1/5 scale model of an M29 Weasel would be an awesome project to make with a 3D printer. Fit it with a remote control receiver, and an electric motor to drive each track independently, and it could be a fun toy.
Even 1/10 scale, which would be a foot long.
Even 1/10 scale, which would be a foot long.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:22 PM (4uCUb)
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In that regard, you might want to look at the bogie wheel suspension of the M29 Weasel.
Deletia
I could take some detailed pics if you need them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:16 PM
Thanks, but I don't think I need detailed pictures.
Deletia
I could take some detailed pics if you need them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:16 PM
Thanks, but I don't think I need detailed pictures.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:23 PM (iZEhM)
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You know, a 1/5 scale model of an M29 Weasel would be an awesome project to make with a 3D printer. Fit it with a remote control receiver, and an electric motor to drive each track independently, and it could be a fun toy.
Even 1/10 scale, which would be a foot long.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:22 PM (4uCUb)
I bet Weasel would have fun with one of those.
Even 1/10 scale, which would be a foot long.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:22 PM (4uCUb)
I bet Weasel would have fun with one of those.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 07:23 PM (VNX3d)
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Can you only print with inorganic material?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (t8vHj)
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The robot I intend to make is going to be more than a foot long and maybe a foot wide.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (iZEhM)
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157 Another fun thing you can do is print your own Glock 19 clone. You can even use the cool colored filaments like the dragon shown above.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:21 PM (/y8xj)
Or even the imfamous Glong... lmao
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:21 PM (/y8xj)
Or even the imfamous Glong... lmao
Posted by: VAR1ABLE at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (13X6Q)
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@157
>>Another fun thing you can do is print your own Glock 19 clone. You can even use the cool colored filaments like the dragon shown above.
Well, since I already own a Glock 19, don't have to print it..
But Printing Deckards hand cannon would be oodles of fun..
https://tinyurl.com/y58u37k4
>>Another fun thing you can do is print your own Glock 19 clone. You can even use the cool colored filaments like the dragon shown above.
Well, since I already own a Glock 19, don't have to print it..
But Printing Deckards hand cannon would be oodles of fun..
https://tinyurl.com/y58u37k4
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (XV/Pl)
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I bet Weasel would have fun with one of those.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 07:23 PM (VNX3d)
If any of the Morons come to visit me here, they can drive the real thing.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 07:23 PM (VNX3d)
If any of the Morons come to visit me here, they can drive the real thing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (4uCUb)
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So- Astrophotography on a MAC. Anybody have some tips and tricks? I’m an amateur, but second to the Bible I find it very relaxing. For capture I’m using OaCapture and Lynkeos. I’m not super impressed with either. I downloaded Siril, but woo boy that’s way above me. Capture is with a Neximage 10.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (G1tCv)
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Time to say thank you and good night before the next AoS act takes the stage. As always, thanks for being here and playing along with our wacky hi-jinx. Thanks to Blaster and Cybersmythe for their wisdom and photos. New topic next week, so y'all come back now, ya' hear?
And remember kids - ordnance, not ordinance.
And remember kids - ordnance, not ordinance.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (IQ6Gq)
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AOP - Back when I was working low earth orbit sats, I built a computer tracking antenna. It was straightforward enough, two stepper/gear motors, one to drive elevation, and one for azimuth.
The funny part occured when I tested it after completion. The antenna is a typical yagi. One has to picture the antenna elements and boom horizontal starting at 0 deg az and el. I immediately tried full-range movement (180 deg each), incrementing each in 1 deg steps. To my surprise, it did exactly what it should, stepped vertically and horizontally, and ended up pointing preciisely where it had started, except upside down. I got a laugh out of that.
The funny part occured when I tested it after completion. The antenna is a typical yagi. One has to picture the antenna elements and boom horizontal starting at 0 deg az and el. I immediately tried full-range movement (180 deg each), incrementing each in 1 deg steps. To my surprise, it did exactly what it should, stepped vertically and horizontally, and ended up pointing preciisely where it had started, except upside down. I got a laugh out of that.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (XeU6L)
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Can you only print with inorganic material?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM
That would be one of those "instead of asking if they could do it, they should have been asking if they should do it" moments.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM
That would be one of those "instead of asking if they could do it, they should have been asking if they should do it" moments.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (QNSds)
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Either way, the money raised by the sale of their govt owned company products supports the PRC and their military, to which I am directly in opposition to.
I don't disagree in principle but almost all consumer level electronics are made in China now. If there is a domestic alternative, it will likely be at least 3X more expensive.
I don't disagree in principle but almost all consumer level electronics are made in China now. If there is a domestic alternative, it will likely be at least 3X more expensive.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:26 PM (/y8xj)
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@170
>>That would be one of those "instead of asking if they could do it, they should have been asking if they should do it" moments.
It's essentially what the food replicator in Star Trek is going to be.
>>That would be one of those "instead of asking if they could do it, they should have been asking if they should do it" moments.
It's essentially what the food replicator in Star Trek is going to be.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:26 PM (XV/Pl)
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Another fun thing you can do is print your own Glock 19 clone. You can even use the cool colored filaments like the dragon shown above.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:21 PM
I actually have two G19 frames on the shelf behind me. I haven't yet tried to figure out what all the parts are I need to buy to finish them.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:21 PM
I actually have two G19 frames on the shelf behind me. I haven't yet tried to figure out what all the parts are I need to buy to finish them.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:27 PM (iZEhM)
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I love my 3d printer. It's an Anet A8 that i bought as a kit to assemble. I convinced the wife this was a worthwhile endeavor because i could make 3d Catan tiles.
Posted by: reason at November 02, 2024 07:28 PM (AA+1h)
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162 Can you only print with inorganic material?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (t8vHj)
Ben Had - Here you go!
https://pancakebot.com/
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (t8vHj)
Ben Had - Here you go!
https://pancakebot.com/
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 07:28 PM (NMT5x)
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I actually have two G19 frames on the shelf behind me. I haven't yet tried to figure out what all the parts are I need to buy to finish them.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:27 PM
Midway USA and a few other online retailers sell kits with all of the parts you need to finish the frame.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:27 PM
Midway USA and a few other online retailers sell kits with all of the parts you need to finish the frame.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 07:29 PM (QNSds)
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121 thanks JTB
The kevlar glove sounds like a good idea
The kevlar glove sounds like a good idea
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at November 02, 2024 07:29 PM (6U1c2)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM (mH6SG)
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Deranged trollfag at 176.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM (4uCUb)
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179/
Rumor has it that bacon will work.
*************
Bacon Rules!
Hi BH, waving and lifting a glass of red to you
Rumor has it that bacon will work.
*************
Bacon Rules!
Hi BH, waving and lifting a glass of red to you
Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at November 02, 2024 07:31 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Can you only print with inorganic material?
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (t8vHj)
Pretty much yes, but it is different from using what is basically a hot glue gun. There was a release about a group working on printing heart tissue using pluperfect stem cells, and lung tissue I think.
Heart tissue is interesting because the cells work together by touching each other, not by being linked by nerve networks.
they also print cakes, and frosting, and stuff with some sort of gelatin. There are printers that will print metal and some ceramics too.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:24 PM (t8vHj)
Pretty much yes, but it is different from using what is basically a hot glue gun. There was a release about a group working on printing heart tissue using pluperfect stem cells, and lung tissue I think.
Heart tissue is interesting because the cells work together by touching each other, not by being linked by nerve networks.
they also print cakes, and frosting, and stuff with some sort of gelatin. There are printers that will print metal and some ceramics too.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:31 PM (D7oie)
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Can you only print with inorganic material?
Rumor has it that bacon will work.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM (mH6SG)
3D printing in Bacon. YUM!
Rumor has it that bacon will work.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM (mH6SG)
3D printing in Bacon. YUM!
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 02, 2024 07:32 PM (VNX3d)
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Grateful, Cheers and clink!
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:32 PM (t8vHj)
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Deranged trollfag at 176.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM
I just checked and all but one political betting site has Trump up over harris. You would think we can get a better class of troll on here.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:30 PM
I just checked and all but one political betting site has Trump up over harris. You would think we can get a better class of troll on here.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 07:32 PM (QNSds)
Posted by: Notorious BFD at November 02, 2024 07:33 PM (mH6SG)
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There was also the candyfab people who were building a system to sinter white sugar into shapes. They limited themselves to using heat instead of lasers, so they were stuck with a fairly low "dots per inch" reproduction. They could print a scale wood screw, but it turned out about a foot long and 4" thick because of the low resolution.
This was back in 2008
This was back in 2008
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:35 PM (D7oie)
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kindltot, I was thinking a biodegradeable cellulose.
Posted by: Ben Had at November 02, 2024 07:35 PM (t8vHj)
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Another thing of note to mention about 3D printing, make sure you get some good quality bed glue/goop.
First layer adhesion can make or break your print.
First layer adhesion can make or break your print.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:36 PM (XV/Pl)
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Midway USA and a few other online retailers sell kits with all of the parts you need to finish the frame.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 07:29 PM
The last time I looked at it, you couldn't just buy one kit and be done buying parts. You had to buy the slide parts, the trigger group, the barrel, and the slide all as separate things and since I don't know what all the parts are that are required, I'd be afraid I'd miss something or wind up with six of something I only need one of.
What I'm saying is that it doesn't appear intuitively obvious to the casual observer. Since my understanding is that the frame is only good for a few shots anyway, I haven't spent the effort to become more than a casual observer.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at November 02, 2024 07:29 PM
The last time I looked at it, you couldn't just buy one kit and be done buying parts. You had to buy the slide parts, the trigger group, the barrel, and the slide all as separate things and since I don't know what all the parts are that are required, I'd be afraid I'd miss something or wind up with six of something I only need one of.
What I'm saying is that it doesn't appear intuitively obvious to the casual observer. Since my understanding is that the frame is only good for a few shots anyway, I haven't spent the effort to become more than a casual observer.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:37 PM (iZEhM)
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Biodegradeable cellulose....I need to look that up!
Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at November 02, 2024 07:38 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Also for those that aren't aware, you can print in metal too. These are pretty much commercial/professional as far as I know. Some of the metals can be pretty exotic too.
For my work, I designed a part that had a complicated internal passageway. No way to machine it, and casting it was very difficult and/or too expensive.
This one is made from aluminum (or aluminium if you prefer). There is a bed of aluminum powder, and a laser 'draws' the shape of the cross-section of the 'slice' and it melts the powder together and fuses it solid. Layer by layer. Then the powder can get cleaned out of the passageways.
Some methods make a 'soft' metal part that has to be sintered after printing. This method has the risk of making the unused powder stick inside because it gets sintered too.
The aluminum printed part has the density of wrought material. It machines beautifully and is pressure tight.
The downside is that the powdered aluminum is governed by the ATF or DoD or something. So that rules out most hobbyists.
For my work, I designed a part that had a complicated internal passageway. No way to machine it, and casting it was very difficult and/or too expensive.
This one is made from aluminum (or aluminium if you prefer). There is a bed of aluminum powder, and a laser 'draws' the shape of the cross-section of the 'slice' and it melts the powder together and fuses it solid. Layer by layer. Then the powder can get cleaned out of the passageways.
Some methods make a 'soft' metal part that has to be sintered after printing. This method has the risk of making the unused powder stick inside because it gets sintered too.
The aluminum printed part has the density of wrought material. It machines beautifully and is pressure tight.
The downside is that the powdered aluminum is governed by the ATF or DoD or something. So that rules out most hobbyists.
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 07:38 PM (NMT5x)
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178 .. vmom,
Yeah, the kevlar glove really helps. I believe one of the knife makers includes a couple of bandaids in the purchase as a joke. Trust me, you will need them at some point.
Yeah, the kevlar glove really helps. I believe one of the knife makers includes a couple of bandaids in the purchase as a joke. Trust me, you will need them at some point.
Posted by: JTB at November 02, 2024 07:38 PM (yTvNw)
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Thanks, TRex for allowing me to indulge my interest in 3d printing!
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:39 PM (iZEhM)
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194 Thanks, TRex for allowing me to indulge my interest in 3d printing!
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:39 PM (iZEhM)
***
You're welcome. Thank YOU!
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:39 PM (iZEhM)
***
You're welcome. Thank YOU!
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:40 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Oh man I watched the video from the off road Viper guy and everything that guy says!
Maybe I need a Bambu....
Maybe I need a Bambu....
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:40 PM (QfvaV)
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I think the biodegradable cellulose would work, the viscose process turns cellulose pulp into artificial silk by drawing it through a sapphire spinneret, after all. You would just need some way to make it sticky enough to stick to itself. Some sort of protein glue that would cure fast enough as the thread cured.
I could think of a couple of uses for that from artificial arteries to anything you want to shape that will dissolve as soon as you are done with it.
I could think of a couple of uses for that from artificial arteries to anything you want to shape that will dissolve as soon as you are done with it.
Posted by: Kindltot at November 02, 2024 07:41 PM (D7oie)
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56 Welcome Hobbiests
Home from the tabletop wars
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (fwDg9)
My uncle was there. Big into miniatures guy from Ann Arbor.
Home from the tabletop wars
Rex I took some pictures and will write you a little travelog
Posted by: Skip at November 02, 2024 06:23 PM (fwDg9)
My uncle was there. Big into miniatures guy from Ann Arbor.
Posted by: Reforger at November 02, 2024 07:41 PM (xcIvR)
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kindltot, I was thinking a biodegradeable cellulose.
Not exactly the same thing but the coworker mentioned that he had printed some items with a filament that contained some relatively low percentage of wood fiber and looked like wood when finished. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a filament with a higher percentage of fiber and a biodegradable binder.
Not exactly the same thing but the coworker mentioned that he had printed some items with a filament that contained some relatively low percentage of wood fiber and looked like wood when finished. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a filament with a higher percentage of fiber and a biodegradable binder.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 07:42 PM (/y8xj)
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I actually have two G19 frames on the shelf behind me. I haven't yet tried to figure out what all the parts are I need to buy to finish them.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:27 PM (iZEhM)
Sorry we didn't get to talk more at the MoMe - I can answer this. It's surprising easy.
TRex you can give him my IRL email
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:27 PM (iZEhM)
Sorry we didn't get to talk more at the MoMe - I can answer this. It's surprising easy.
TRex you can give him my IRL email
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:42 PM (QfvaV)
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196
Maybe I need a Bambu....
***********
Let me guess, to 3D print a skidloader? Or another container...
Maybe I need a Bambu....
***********
Let me guess, to 3D print a skidloader? Or another container...
Posted by: Grateful, the range bag lady at November 02, 2024 07:43 PM (IQ6Gq)
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196 Oh man I watched the video from the off road Viper guy and everything that guy says!
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:40 PM (QfvaV)
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Glad you enjoyed. Thought that might resonate with you. I'll pass along the email. Thx.
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:40 PM (QfvaV)
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Glad you enjoyed. Thought that might resonate with you. I'll pass along the email. Thx.
Posted by: TRex at November 02, 2024 07:43 PM (IQ6Gq)
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If any of the Morons come to visit me here, they can drive the real thing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (4uCUb)
Those look pretty cool! And you have one, awesome!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 02, 2024 07:25 PM (4uCUb)
Those look pretty cool! And you have one, awesome!
Posted by: haffhowershower at November 02, 2024 07:45 PM (NMT5x)
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Right now my newest hobby is playing with Tensor to see what I can get the prompts to generate.
https://tensor.art/u/727481333235843246
https://tensor.art/u/727481333235843246
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 02, 2024 07:45 PM (QqJcx)
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One thing to note about a lot of the inexpensive 3D printers on the market, they are all typically Chinese made, they all use a cloud based communication scheme to talk to your printer when you send files over the network, which means, the company knows what you're printing on their printers.
Essentially everything in the modern world is either using this type of communication scheme or is adopting it.
Just a little food for thought.
Essentially everything in the modern world is either using this type of communication scheme or is adopting it.
Just a little food for thought.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 02, 2024 07:45 PM (XV/Pl)
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Sorry we didn't get to talk more at the MoMe - I can answer this. It's surprising easy.
TRex you can give him my IRL email
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:42 PM
You can maybe send me an email by clicking on the link in my sig.
I say "maybe" because it depends on how your browser is set up.
TRex you can give him my IRL email
Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at November 02, 2024 07:42 PM
You can maybe send me an email by clicking on the link in my sig.
I say "maybe" because it depends on how your browser is set up.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:45 PM (iZEhM)
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The last time I looked at it, you couldn't just buy one kit and be done buying parts. You had to buy the slide parts, the trigger group, the barrel, and the slide all as separate things and since I don't know what all the parts are that are required, I'd be afraid I'd miss something or wind up with six of something I only need one of.
What I'm saying is that it doesn't appear intuitively obvious to the casual observer. Since my understanding is that the frame is only good for a few shots anyway, I haven't spent the effort to become more than a casual observer.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:37 PM (iZEhM)
Check out @printshootrepeat on youtube. You'd be surprised how long the frames last. He has a lot of reviews/tests. Hoffman Tactical is another great channel.
What I'm saying is that it doesn't appear intuitively obvious to the casual observer. Since my understanding is that the frame is only good for a few shots anyway, I haven't spent the effort to become more than a casual observer.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at November 02, 2024 07:37 PM (iZEhM)
Check out @printshootrepeat on youtube. You'd be surprised how long the frames last. He has a lot of reviews/tests. Hoffman Tactical is another great channel.
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In kinda-sorta hobby-related stuff, I am engaged in removing the transmission from my crippled '99 Suburban. Got much of it uncoupled today, but managed to break the MLPS while attempting unplug the wire harness from it. This is the switch that tells the engine computer which range has been selected by the manual lever, and also incorporates neutral safety a reverse lamp switches. It looks exactly like the one used on the bigger 4L80E transmission, and by diligent Web searching, I have discovered that, in fact, it is. That's good because it means I don't have to buy one.
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I don't disagree in principle but almost all consumer level electronics are made in China now. If there is a domestic alternative, it will likely be at least 3X more expensive.
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Agreed, but I would imagine they make much more from a completed system rather than wires and semiconductors.
Tariffs ftw.
That said, I'm the weirdo that also won't do business with Amazon, Target, Hollywood, etc...
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Agreed, but I would imagine they make much more from a completed system rather than wires and semiconductors.
Tariffs ftw.
That said, I'm the weirdo that also won't do business with Amazon, Target, Hollywood, etc...
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Movie thread is nood. Thanks to Cybersmythe and TRex for the Hobby Thread!
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Check out @printshootrepeat on youtube. You'd be surprised how long the frames last.
Yet again just reporting 2nd hand what I've been told but coworker says he's had good reliability with his G19 prints. I doubt that he's done multiple thousands of rounds but certainly way more than just two or three. I suspect a lot depends on your choice of filaments, print resolution and infill settings.
Yet again just reporting 2nd hand what I've been told but coworker says he's had good reliability with his G19 prints. I doubt that he's done multiple thousands of rounds but certainly way more than just two or three. I suspect a lot depends on your choice of filaments, print resolution and infill settings.
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Yet again just reporting 2nd hand what I've been told but coworker says he's had good reliability with his G19 prints. I doubt that he's done multiple thousands of rounds but certainly way more than just two or three. I suspect a lot depends on your choice of filaments, print resolution and infill settings.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 08:02 PM (/y8xj)
All good points again.
They last long enough to help you procure an officially manufactured one in a tyrannical setting.
Look up the FGC-9, it's story is pretty impressive.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 02, 2024 08:02 PM (/y8xj)
All good points again.
They last long enough to help you procure an officially manufactured one in a tyrannical setting.
Look up the FGC-9, it's story is pretty impressive.
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Ben Had, one of the wackier utoobers successfully printed chocolate shapes. As I recall, he printed up a whole basket of chocolate delights for his wife's birthday
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Thanks TRex and comments. Very interesting reading.
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This guy does interesting 3D printing work -- mostly HO scale (1:87) building models. Looking at the files, though, makes me think that he's missing the point of 3D printing a little bit.
https://www.thingiverse.com/jonathanpiasecki/designs
https://www.thingiverse.com/jonathanpiasecki/designs
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Late to the party, but I do a fair bit of 3d printing. I use it for a lot of things, but at the present moment I use it to help me build MAME arcade briefcases. I use the 3d printer to create the structural supports to hold up the joystick & button plate, 3d print the speak grills, 3d print the spacers to hold the laptop screen in the lid, etc.
My other hobby is long range shooting and the 3d printer has cranked out several items to organize my reloading equipment. Racks to hold headspace gauges, go/no-go gauges, dies, plates, tools, LED strips, you name it.
Next up, it's going to print brackets for the closet organizers which failed spectacularly last week.
My other hobby is long range shooting and the 3d printer has cranked out several items to organize my reloading equipment. Racks to hold headspace gauges, go/no-go gauges, dies, plates, tools, LED strips, you name it.
Next up, it's going to print brackets for the closet organizers which failed spectacularly last week.
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