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PostPosted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:59 
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As a few of us have or are getting 3D printers I thought I would start this thread up.


I get most of my designs from MakerWorld.

This is a link to the giant lego wreath.

https://makerworld.com/en/search/models ... o%20wreath

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Oooh, a new thread. These are rare these days.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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I have an Ender 5 Pro, but haven't yet had much time to get it plugged in and setup. I really should.


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I got the Bambu AL combi.. I am impressed so far..

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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I've bought a Bambu A1 Mini "for the kids"

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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All my first prints were 'upgrades' to the printer. Spool ams mount, braces for the weight, and cord protectors. and a pooh bin :)

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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I'm only doing single colour printing (for now) so the poop should be minimal


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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I'm only doing single colour printing (for now) so the poop should be minimal


It generates at lease 2 per print...

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Challenge for you, Kov:


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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These turned out well.

Printed them for the Christmas figures we get in the advent calendars.

Will take a proper base plate too.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Advent wreath done..


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Hehe, that’s brilliant

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Printed some Lego cone inspired vases. Batman for size reference


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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I have absolutely no need for one, but I'd like one!

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Smooth. Do resin printers print things with fewer ridges?

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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3D printing peeps, I have a question/request.

I have a window that needs a sash jammer installed. That’s one of these devices:
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The problem is that we don’t have standard depth window frames. These devices come with some packers, circled, that you can stack to raise the height, but they only come with two very thin (1mm) ones. We need one that is much deeper, about 15-20mm.

Is there a way of basically designing that shape and making it super deep, then printing it? It doesn’t have to have the ridges on, just raise the jammer from the frame.

If so, is there anyone here who could do it and how much would it cost if I posted them one of the packers for reference of size and properly measure the depth needed? I wouldn’t ask, but I’m concerned about security in one area of our house and can’t think how to move forwards as absolutely nobody sells them at the depth we need them with our weird windows.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Smooth. Do resin printers print things with fewer ridges?

Yes. And upside down.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Smooth. Do resin printers print things with fewer ridges?

Yes. And upside down.


So could you print the model upside down to make it appear right side up?

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Or just turn it over.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Or just turn it over.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Or move to Australia, where it will be the right way up.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Or just turn it over.

Obviously, yes. But I meant more is there a reason that 3D prints have an orientation? Do they need a base or to attach to something in resin. I know they need a base to adhere to the mat and support structures for overhangs in ‘regular’ 3D printing, but didn’t know if that applied in resin printing or if it’s just suspended in the resin somehow.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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If so, is there anyone here who could do it and how much would it cost if I posted them one of the packers for reference of size and properly measure the depth needed? I wouldn’t ask, but I’m concerned about security in one area of our house and can’t think how to move forwards as absolutely nobody sells them at the depth we need them with our weird windows.

Does it need the holes in it, or just the general shape?

If I can figure out how to get my printer setup, it should be pretty straightforward to model that and get one printed.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Or just turn it over.

Obviously, yes. But I meant more is there a reason that 3D prints have an orientation? Do they need a base or to attach to something in resin. I know they need a base to adhere to the mat and support structures for overhangs in ‘regular’ 3D printing, but didn’t know if that applied in resin printing or if it’s just suspended in the resin somehow.

Resin printers work by curing resin in layers with a UV light. The print rises up out of the liquid resin bottom first


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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Ah, so it is attached to a table that pulls it up out of a resin bath? Ok, I get the mechanics of it now, thank you.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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That is fantastic.. love the detail.

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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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3D printing peeps, I have a question/request.

I have a window that needs a sash jammer installed. That’s one of these devices:
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The problem is that we don’t have standard depth window frames. These devices come with some packers, circled, that you can stack to raise the height, but they only come with two very thin (1mm) ones. We need one that is much deeper, about 15-20mm.

Is there a way of basically designing that shape and making it super deep, then printing it? It doesn’t have to have the ridges on, just raise the jammer from the frame.

If so, is there anyone here who could do it and how much would it cost if I posted them one of the packers for reference of size and properly measure the depth needed? I wouldn’t ask, but I’m concerned about security in one area of our house and can’t think how to move forwards as absolutely nobody sells them at the depth we need them with our weird windows.

I think I'd be tempted to just draw round one onto some wood that's about the right thickness and drill and cut it out.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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If so, is there anyone here who could do it and how much would it cost if I posted them one of the packers for reference of size and properly measure the depth needed? I wouldn’t ask, but I’m concerned about security in one area of our house and can’t think how to move forwards as absolutely nobody sells them at the depth we need them with our weird windows.

Does it need the holes in it, or just the general shape?

If I can figure out how to get my printer setup, it should be pretty straightforward to model that and get one printed.


It’d need the holes as the screws go through the jammer, then through it, and into the frame to secure it to the window frame.

If I haven’t found anyone else to give it a go before January’s arcade visit I’ll show you them to see what you think and if it’s possible.

I don’t think it needs to be microscopically precise, it essentially is a block to make the body of the jammer deep enough to make it flush with the window-to-frame measurement, which on our windows is extra deep.

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markg wrote:
I think I'd be tempted to just draw round one onto some wood that's about the right thickness and drill and cut it out.


We did think this too, but we also don’t have the tools and/or skill to make it out of wood. :(

Edit: we have a drill and a handsaw, but I assume it’d need something else?

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A drill, a handsaw and either a file or some sandpaper. We aren't talking advanced carpentry here, just hacking away at a stick until it's kind of the right shape. Might be worth a go anyway.


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 Post subject: Re: 3D Printing.
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A drill, a handsaw and either a file or some sandpaper. We aren't talking advanced carpentry here, just hacking away at a stick until it's kind of the right shape. Might be worth a go anyway.

Oh, well we have all those things. I don’t know why I was thinking we’d need something more specific, but you are of course right. If we paint it white as well then it’d not be noticeable.

Thank you, my brain overthought the problem as usual.

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I really like the candles. I liked the candles Kov made, too.

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I might try those candles next.... I might d a smaller one of those for next year :)

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A little Batman and my growing stack or Lego bricks


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I am really impressed with the detail.


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yes yes it is :)

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And then he 3D prints some turtles to make up for it.

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