3D Printer Discussion

[Outlander Systems]

^That...IS AWESOME!

[Rayrevolver]

You guys print anything cool you would like to share?

Monoprice has a $199 printer that I am thinking about. Just something to mess around with and maybe print some toy parts.

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-115...0-b3e543063390

Review:
https://hackaday.com/2016/06/13/revi...ni-3d-printer/

Sounds like I can use Cura for free but still need a 3D Modeling program. Sounds like Tinkercad is a decent free program but uses a browser. Any other programs you guys have tried that I can download?

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I use Tinkercad since it is easy and free. I'm going to start to use Fusion because I think for small users and hobbyists it is free.

Later this week I'll post what I've made.

[elephant]

Knowing how to use CAD software makes owning a 3D printer worth it. I would recommend Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, Parasolid, Solidworks or Rhino. If you have a 3D printer and do not know how to create parts in CAD, you will be limited to printing parts found online in "freemium" libraries.

All 3D printers use the STL file (stereo lithography) and operate using G-code or N-code

Some printers have a workspace that is 4"x4"x4" and other printers offer a larger workspace up to 10"x10"x10".

The best pro-sumer 3d Printers are between $1000-$3500: These printers are touch screen, fully enclosed and thermo-regulated, can use ABS, ASA, PET, Nylon or PLA filament, all metal hot-ends, self cleaning, bed leveling, support STL, OBJ and DXF, use quality servo stepper motors, Y and Z axis guides, rods and mounts are precision machined, linear axis ball bearings, removable build plates, cooling fans and dual bed heaters. These printers can also be connected to a network or use USB, SD cards or connect directly to computer.

Makerbot- open source software- probably one of the best 3d printers
Formlabs- another great 3d printer
Zortrax-
Raise3d - firmware sucks!!
Lulzbot - uses proprietary filament but creates awesome parts.
Leap Frog-





Other than that, the best 3d printer is the HP Jet Fusion 580 which cost $390,000 and can make replacement parts for the human body.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Prude i3 mk3 with quad feeds will be my next one.

[Diamondback]

Can't wait 'til there's a sub-$1000 rig that'll SLP a viable lower... just 'cause I wanna be able to say "push button, got gun, suck a dick Grabberfascists!"

[kwelz]

Can't wait 'til there's a sub-$1000 rig that'll SLP a viable lower... just 'cause I wanna be able to say "push button, got gun, suck a dick Grabberfascists!"

I have printed 2 as tests on my printers. Both my printers together cost less than $1000 Both lowers were functional and with a bit of tweaking would have been as good as any polymer lower on the market.

[elephant]

You guys print anything cool you would like to share?

If your into scale high powered model rocketry this might interest you, this is a 1:50 (4") scale Gemini Space capsule that I created in Autodesk Inventor. Took a couple of nights of gathering hi-res photos, information, dimensions and details and then I drew it in 3d and spent the better part of 4 hours adding in all the little details. I used a Makerbot Replicator+ to print this piece and it took about 2 hours. Its actually (2) pieces, the capsule itself and the bottom part which is what presses into the rocket body tube. Both pieces are epoxied together to make 1 unit.

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I have designed some 7 inch long "Centurion Arms" CMR type rail covers to fit my KAC URX 3.1 rail: I will be printing these later this week for test fit/trial and applying a industrial rubberized coating to give texture.
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Here is an exact copy of a Noveske NQR 13.5" rail and a KX3 Flaming Pig that I am wanting to make for an airsoft gun. (Ill most likely never get around to doing these)
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[Outlander Systems]

Do you have a .dwg of the KX3 and NQR?

If your into scale high powered model rocketry this might interest you, this is a 1:50 (4") scale Gemini Space capsule that I created in Autodesk Inventor. Took a couple of nights of gathering hi-res photos, information, dimensions and details and then I drew it in 3d and spent the better part of 4 hours adding in all the little details. I used a Makerbot Replicator+ to print this piece and it took about 2 hours. Its actually (2) pieces, the capsule itself and the bottom part which is what presses into the rocket body tube. Both pieces are epoxied together to make 1 unit.

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I have designed some 7 inch long "Centurion Arms" CMR type rail covers to fit my KAC URX 3.1 rail: I will be printing these later this week for test fit/trial and applying a industrial rubberized coating to give texture.
Attachment 50596

Here is an exact copy of a Noveske NQR 13.5" rail and a KX3 Flaming Pig that I am wanting to make for an airsoft gun. (Ill most likely never get around to doing these)
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[elephant]

Do you have a .dwg of the KX3 and NQR?

yes, PM me your email. I can send .ipt, .dwg, .STEP and IGES files as well. I lied, its a 12" rail (305mm), not 13.5"! Just double checked!
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Here is a Daniel Defense MK18 Rail if your interested.
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