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I kind of want to build one, but it probably makes more sense to buy a cheap one. The Anet A8 is probably a good middle ground - I can buy it then upgrade it myself.
I kind of want to build one, but it probably makes more sense to buy a cheap one. The Anet A8 is probably a good middle ground - I can buy it then upgrade it myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mzMDLqENA
== Printers ==
* [https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/180-original-prusa-i3-mk3-kit.html?search_query=mk3s&results=11# Prusa] $750
* [https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Upgrade-Certified/dp/B07GYRQVYV Ender 3 Pro] $260 - Bought this one
* [https://www.amazon.com/Comgrow-Creality-Printer-Printing-Function/dp/B07KQ2MTGM Ender 5] $350


== Uses ==
== Uses ==
* Project boxes for electronics
* Project boxes for electronics
* Encoder wheels
* Boxes
** [https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/the-hive-stackable-hex-drawers interlocking hex]
** https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4094861
* scoops and measuring [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22627 spoons] or [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2676324 cube]
* folding [https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/pop-up-square-basket basket]
* webcam cover
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1068443 sundial]
* car trash bag holder
* Dominion box
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ItPfhx3ulw Cardboard molds]
* Ink stamps
* cake topper molds
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4224358 swap and disk holder]
=== Workshop ===
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/make:83363/ PCB Drill]
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/make:83363/ PCB Drill]
* Encoder wheels.
* box joint template
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EWjfB2CnbY&list=PLLAuwvLqf-DZK5aqtqiwawow4lzdjBdi1 workshop stuff]
* Hacksaw blade flush saw handle
* Router templates
* Router base
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2006032 Blast gate] and vacuum adapters.
* T-Track nuts
* Utility knife
* Feather board
* Push block - micro jig style?
* sanding block
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrmhdpM_MBs tool holder and scaffolding]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3lT0AmglHk wire cutter]
Hardware
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFVF8PJ5AEw drawer slide]
* hinges
 
=== Face Masks ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwOZ_gwkojg Silicone mold]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6U5I2qw6rM TPU mask]
 
=== Toys ===
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1545967/files Train]
 
== Ideas ==
 
=== MDF Box Tabs ===
Printed clips that can hold sheets of mdf together to form a box. This solves the problem I have that there's no good way to joint mdf.
 
=== Backpack Boxes ===
Make custom boxes for my backpack.
 
=== Bit Holder ===
Remove the bit holder that's in my tool box and make a custom one.
 
I could, in fact, reprint a bunch of the interior of that box.
 
== Compliant Parts ==
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTiWYSfPck&feature=youtu.be
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUe3mGkngs4
 
== Techniques ==
 
For filling bondo is the classic, but it sounds like wood filler actually works really well. Try thining down the filler and painting it on with a sponge brush.
 
== Software ==
 
=== Models ===
[[FreeCAD]]
 
=== Slicer ===
Probably Slic3r
 
== Ender 3 Pro ==
Purchased in March 2020.
 
Upgrades
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTt8P6BmnB4 tool tray, pcb cover, spool holder


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Latest revision as of 13:07, 16 February 2021

I kind of want to build one, but it probably makes more sense to buy a cheap one. The Anet A8 is probably a good middle ground - I can buy it then upgrade it myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8mzMDLqENA

Printers

Uses

Workshop

Hardware

Face Masks

Toys

Ideas

MDF Box Tabs

Printed clips that can hold sheets of mdf together to form a box. This solves the problem I have that there's no good way to joint mdf.

Backpack Boxes

Make custom boxes for my backpack.

Bit Holder

Remove the bit holder that's in my tool box and make a custom one.

I could, in fact, reprint a bunch of the interior of that box.

Compliant Parts

Techniques

For filling bondo is the classic, but it sounds like wood filler actually works really well. Try thining down the filler and painting it on with a sponge brush.

Software

Models

FreeCAD

Slicer

Probably Slic3r

Ender 3 Pro

Purchased in March 2020.

Upgrades