3d printing

[jose hernandez]

so im looking into making my own 3d print accessories for my tank as well as for fellow reefers at a discount how would i go about getting the templates im looking to purchase the bambu lab a1 3d printer

 

[Crabs McJones]

We do have a master list of templates here that you can browse through

3d Printed Aquarium Parts Archive

Hello Everyone, We are working on bringing back the "Master List" of 3D print files for the hobbyist and will be working on gathering links and data over the next few days. This will be a living document and things may change as we move along, but the intent is to provide a source for commonly...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[jose hernandez]

clicked on it but its from 2021 are they updated version templates of recent equipment

 

[Crabs McJones]

Thread was created in 2021 but it's updated in the later posts

 

[jose hernandez]

ok thnks ill look at it

 

[cilyjr]

Take the time to learn how to design your own. It takes time but it's worth it.
When I bought my 1st 3d printer, I took hours searching and trying to use tinkercad.

After about 1 month I got fusion360 and started watching Lars Christiansens videos.

Now if I need something it takes me 5 to 10 minutes to knock it up. Obviously more time for more advanced things.

if you are interested to start with this one...

 

[jose hernandez]

thnks

 

[robinm]

Just browse Thingiverse, lots of aquarium related stuff on there to print. And 2nd the idea of learning Fusion 360. It's a brilliant bit of software and free to hobbyists.

 

[jose hernandez]

do i need a expensive pc for it and as far as the fusion360 how do i transfer the templates to my bambu printer also as far as filament what would you recommend trying to make reef safe products as well products to hold power bricks controllers est

 

[KStatefan]

do i need a expensive pc for it and as far as the fusion360 how do i transfer the templates to my bambu printer also as far as filament what would you recommend trying to make reef safe products as well products to hold power bricks controllers est

I am not sure what the requirements are for Fusion 360 I am sure they are listed on their website. You import you fusion file into a slicer to generate the gcode for printing. I use pla or petg.

 

[robinm]

Autodesk should list the requirements for Fusion on its website but for hobby use you don't need a monster PC, you will need slicing software, Cura is a good choice and is also free. As for filament PLA is the easiest to print with but is also biodegradable so your prints will break down over time. PETG or ABS are harder to print with but longer lasting.

 

[jose hernandez]

as far as petg and abs which is reef safe and is carbon fiber also a good choice

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

Jose, were you located brother. I can help you generating 3D files. If you in the SF Valley will go grab some pajaretes lol.

 

[robinm]

Both are reef safe, carbon fibre is tougher but does degrade your print nozzles. It's probably overkill in all but the most demanding applications.

 

[jose hernandez]

I’m in New York

 

[cilyjr]

I print with abs. My machine will print ABS much faster than it will print petg. I really don't know what bamboo has to offer for their printers. If you're getting the enclosed model then you should be okay with abs. If it's not an enclosed model, probably better to stick with petg.

Also you model in an AutoCAD program. Then you export your file as a a. STL you will open that up in you are slicing program. Your printer will probably come with whatever that company offers, there are many other slicing programs available with CURA being one of the more popular ones.

 

[jose hernandez]

Not sure which is better enclosed or opened was looking at the a1 and ps1

 

[braaap]

so im looking into making my own 3d print accessories for my tank as well as for fellow reefers at a discount how would i go about getting the templates im looking to purchase the bambu lab a1 3d printer

If you gotta ask you aren't gonna succeed.

 

[magallonbuckinbulls]

If you gotta ask you aren't gonna succeed.

He has a point. Means you have not done enough research. Some filaments are more sensitive to the environment, without enclosure you could have warping.

 

[braaap]

He has a point. Means you have not done enough research. Some filaments are more sensitive to the environment, without enclosure you could have warping.

It isn't just that. It is the first post. "How do I get the templates" is the problem. If you think you just click print and away you go to making stuff and money you are dead wrong. I have over 100,000 sales of 3D Printed items. It doesn't take as long now to get a good print as it did even 5 years ago. Especially with a Bambu. But it still doesn't happen overnight.