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3d printer for rc parts

Onshape is a really great program for makers. I use Onshape, Simplify3D and Cura, and I have a mildly upgraded Maker Select I3+. It does a great job.


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gsgraber92 said:
Onshape is a really great program for makers. I use Onshape, Simplify3D and Cura, and I have a mildly upgraded Maker Select I3+. It does a great job.


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The only thing I don't like about Onshape is that (because I'm too cheap to buy a subscription) all of my files are public domain.

That's why I always use part number file names - at least somebody won't find them using a search engine..

Once my business starts to grow I'll be able to justify the cost of a subscription and this won't matter anymore..
 
QuesoDelDiablo said:
The only thing I don't like about Onshape is that (because I'm too cheap to buy a subscription) all of my files are public domain.

That's why I always use part number file names - at least somebody won't find them using a search engine..

Once my business starts to grow I'll be able to justify the cost of a subscription and this won't matter anymore..
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Yeah, not a big fan of the public files myself. Thankfully nothing I've designed so far is anything I wouldn't readily share anyways. It would suck if some asshat decided to try and monetize one of my designs though

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If I don’t want it easily found I use inconspicuous names. Most parts I don’t worry about it. If I was using it to start a business then I would eventually pay for a subscription or find a suitable replacement. It is just easy to use and learn.


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And touchscreen
and a thicker removable bed

To be fair, the mini v2 has wifi, it just doesn't work for crap
 
ISo who is running Skynet 3D on their Anet 8 machine?
I have v.2.3.2 on both of my A8's.
It works seamlessly with the preinstalled Cura slicer.
The auto bed level really does quite well also.

Also, on a side note i have 2 Raspberry Pi' s that I have installed Octiprint with Octopi for the printers.
They boot onto a 43" wide screen monitor and the display is great, now to get them up and running on the A8's.
The ability to watch streaming video of your prints and full function mobile operation is cool. All WiFi interface.
 
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CREEPERBOB said:
ISo who is running Skynet 3D on their Anet 8 machine?
I have v.2.3.2 on both of my A8's.
It works seamlessly with the preinstalled Cura slicer.
The auto bed level really does quite well also.

Also, on a side note i have 2 Raspberry Pi' s that I have installed Octiprint with Octopi for the printers.
They boot onto a 43" wide screen monitor and the display is great, now to get them up and running on the A8's.
The ability to watch streaming video of your prints and full function mobile operation is cool. All WiFi interface.
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I have it on my A8, was really easy setting up and flashing and even changed the custom message on the machine start up lol. Love the auto level. My steppers became out of sink the other day so before I leveled them I printed something. Was neat watching the X steppers actually turn back and forth as it moved around.

The wifi and video stuff is the next step for me. Im printing a mold today thats 35 hours and I trust the machine and safe guards but it would be nice having a little control while Im at work. At least I could stop it if something went wrong instead of wasting material and not knowing until I get home.
 
Robbob said:
I have it on my A8, was really easy setting up and flashing and even changed the custom message on the machine start up lol. Love the auto level. My steppers became out of sink the other day so before I leveled them I printed something. Was neat watching the X steppers actually turn back and forth as it moved around.

The wifi and video stuff is the next step for me. Im printing a mold today thats 35 hours and I trust the machine and safe guards but it would be nice having a little control while Im at work. At least I could stop it if something went wrong instead of wasting material and not knowing until I get home.
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Yes, the safety upgrades it adds is good, auto shut down at end of print and thermal runaway.
I run 65 miles to the city regularly and being able to stop or pause the print is a great option with the Pi.
 
CREEPERBOB said:
Yes, the safety upgrades it adds is good, auto shut down at end of print and thermal runaway.
I run 65 miles to the city regularly and being able to stop or pause the print is a great option with the Pi.
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I havent tried pausing a print yet but was curious about that. Does it move the head away from the print and cool temps down or just pick the head up and wait?
 
whitrzac said:
What's out there for bigger printers? Looking for something with a bed in the 12x12 range.
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I have done a little research and depending on how handy a guy we are, with the use of 20/40 extrusion a larger printer can be built from one like I have.
All settings are in Cura to set bed dimensions,etc. So I don't see how it would be too big a deal. And much, much cheaper than a "large" printer.
 
Picked up a 2nd hand B1B bomber the other day, didn't like the skid that came with it, so knocked out my own...

Black was original, silver is mine. May still do some minor adjustments...

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JSterrett said:
Picked up a 2nd hand B1B bomber the other day, didn't like the skid that came with it, so knocked out my own...

Black was original, silver is mine. May still do some minor adjustments...

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Cool, what material did you print it with?
 
You could use a raft, but still do a bit of sanding, supports of course.

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I would try printing with a wide brim, and waaaaaaay slow. After 2/3 of the tubes print stop it and let it cool down, peel it off and see how the bottom looks, the first three layers are the key, that shouldn’t take more than 20 min. If it was what you wanted reprint as set. If not go to a raft, but you will need to sand it.


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