3D printed builds - lets inspire others

[Kyl]

I just checked Prusa stats- 80 days of printing in the 90 days I’ve had it LOL

You sir are a MAD MAN!

Haha, I did the same thing when I got my tarantula online the first time, literally a solid few weeks of printing anything and everything. Just spent like 7 hours on the weekend trying to get it back online, but one of my z-axis steppers just isn't working properly, actually bound up the Z axis slide for the hot end and created even more problems. So tempted to grab a MK3S, but just can't justify, need to get this working again given the time and money I've sunk into it.

 

[erk]

Figure I'd add the latest thing I've made for my tank. This is by no means the first thing, but just figured it might be something others would like.

John guest bulkhead fittings are PM1208S and PM1212S
Used 1.5" OD 1/16" wall thickness acrylic tube
3.5mm mono audio jack and plug
And one screw on plastic jar: link

 

[TheHarold]

Feeding tray that fits around apex AFS

 

[Erica-Renee]

Feeding tray that fits around apex AFS

Nice .. thou the Doggie does not look impressed ..

 

[Elder1945]

I think I am going to 3d print a sump.....

My printer.

 

[dantimdad]

$360K+ That's a LOT of ender 3 printers and filament. LOL!

 

[Elder1945]

how about a beer can, whiskey bottle and some random stuff :P

 

[dantimdad]

I read it takes proprietary material to print. Is it filament or resin?

 

[Elder1945]

I read it takes proprietary material to print. Is it filament or resin?

Resin that is extruded to my understanding.

 

[TheHarold]

Resin that is extruded to my understanding.

Does it need to be cured under UV? Or is it a two part resin that is mixed just before the nozzle.

 

[Elder1945]

Does it need to be cured under UV? Or is it a two part resin that is mixed just before the nozzle.

2 parts, Takes a while before we can paint and finish it.

 

[eggplantparrot]

Ordered another Prusa :confused:. That makes 4, finally done with Enders

whats wrong with the enders?

 

[TheHarold]

whats wrong with the enders?

Nothing inherently wrong, after you do the basic upgrades. Just not nearly the print quality, reliability, or feature full as a Prusa. I print virtually 24/7 for my small aquarium accessory business, so it was absolutely worth the upgrade.

 

[eggplantparrot]

Nothing inherently wrong, after you do the basic upgrades. Just not nearly the print quality, reliability, or feature full as a Prusa. I print virtually 24/7 for my small aquarium accessory business, so it was absolutely worth the upgrade.

i see.

What kinds of accessories do you sell?

 

[TheHarold]

i see.

What kinds of accessories do you sell?

Control board kits (grommets, brackets for controllers, etc), pump strainers, physical control “toggle” boxes among a lot of other accessories for the Neptune apex, Ecotech battery voltage monitors, etc. Anything I can come up with that people might want, really. 3D printing is great because it costs very little to develop a new product, unlike injection molding.

 

[dantimdad]

Nothing wrong with enders. I have 3 of them and they run a lot.

If I had it to do over though, I would probably just get one prusa and wait until I could afford another.

I will eventually swap.

 

[BaileyB]

3d printed ATS with lights on. I run on reverse schedule. Uses 2 cheap Banggood LED grow lights

I know this is an old post, but what light did you use in this DIY?

 

[Rick Cavanaugh]

I know this is an old post, but what light did you use in this DIY?

The one I used is no longer sold. It was similar to this one on Banggood. https://usa.banggood.com/AC170-300V...-p-1189457.html?cur_warehouse=CN&rmmds=search