I will work on a project soon and I need to 3D print (for the first time) a chassis. I did a quick Google search and there are a lot of providers offering 3D printing services but none of them seem Cost-Effective (1 unit) provider. Do...
Class with [Joan Horvath] and [whosawhatsis] about how to make a 3D printer to make real stuff. At the SupplyFrame Design Lab, Tues March 14, 6-9 PM. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-printing-to-make-useful-parts-tickets-31950527889
Would it be possible, and if so, feasible in any way to print using not light, but sound, or perhaps rf... or other parts of the spectrum for solidifying liquid resin? Has this been tried before? ...thoughts?
I need a collaborator to help with a case for #Almost Perpetual Motion. I have a printer, just need help with the files and design. Any help would be appreciated! PM me. Thx
Any one interested in replicating this project and possibly collaborating? I would really like to get some folks using this and making it better. At my maker space we have 2 machines set up and working. I think it would be great to have some collaboration...
I've got a Makerbot dual-extruder clone from CTC. I've just got it out for the first time since re-installed Ubuntu on my laptop, version 17.04 / zesty.What do Linux users use to drive printers like this these days? I used to use Makerware,...
3D Printed Furniture Joints re:3D Inc had a #HurricaneStrong year in 2017 – our Houston team was hit by Harvey and our team in Puerto Rico withstood Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. June 1st marks the official beginning of hurricane season in...
I'm working on a ball and socket "gooseneck" project that is 3d printable. The novel feature is a locking nut on each joint that vastly improves the pullout strength of the joint.https://hackaday.io/project/5739-locking-ball-and-socket-gooseneck-systemWorks great...
I am looking for some one who might be able to help. I want to use a stepper motor and hook it up to the spot on my board for an extra extruder. I need to have a limit switch for this motor and the ability to drive it with some standard gcode. This is...
Hope to see you at the Midwest RepRap Festival (MRRF) is this weekend in Goshen, Indiana! "What is MRRF? It’s the worlds largest celebration of open source 3D printing with over 1,000 people from around the globe attending in 2017. If you are a hobbyists,...
Does anyone know, what is the maximum temperature that plastic packages of ICs can withstand? Ignoring the die. I tried heating it to 350 deg.C for a few minutes. It smells, but without noticeable degradation.I have machined a part for 3d printer extruder...