3D Printers

humphshumphs · 8th April 2018, 08:41

Been thinking for a while about getting a 3D Printer - just because

Done some searching and looking at various YouTube vids, and am looking at a ANET A8.

I know that they need some upgrades, but a lot of these are available so you can actually print them using the printer itself.

Anyone got any advice??

ceedy · 8th April 2018, 14:37

It all depends on whether you like to fiddle about tuning one up , or want to print something straight out of the box ( actually never quite straight out but close .

I got a Cheepy CTC copy of Geetech Clone of a Prusa 13 . from Amazon.

linky

and I've fiddled and printed a few new bits to improve it and now its going pretty well , not actually produced anything particularly useful yet .. but ! that comes next . as currently making a few bits for my Next Printer .. using metal tubes as the frame .

All coloured parts printed on the Cheapy printer ..

Everyone in the family has a different colour prehistoric Fish keyring

Chris

PS got a few odd ideas for printed parts on the ZT to replace rusty clips etc ..

humphshumphs · 8th April 2018, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

It all depends on whether you like to fiddle about tuning one up , or want to print something straight out of the box ( actually never quite straight out but close .

I got a Cheepy CTC copy of Geetech Clone of a Prusa 13 . from Amazon.

linky

and I've fiddled and printed a few new bits to improve it and now its going pretty well , not actually produced anything particularly useful yet .. but ! that comes next . as currently making a few bits for my Next Printer .. using metal tubes as the frame .

All coloured parts printed on the Cheapy printer ..

Everyone in the family has a different colour prehistoric Fish keyring

Chris

PS got a few odd ideas for printed parts on the ZT to replace rusty clips etc ..

That's actually the printer I've been looking at - but under a different name

ceedy · 8th April 2018, 17:12

They are all pretty similar some with good some not so good details , I went for the Wooden frame version rather than acrylic, as wood although soft is a bit more forgiving... ( just never use loctite on the acrylics) , they all wobble a bit . but then you add all the addon stiffy bits and away you go , prints just get better.

On mine the only thing that was a bit naff was the extruder mechs , as it had no spring and was just fixed . but loaded another from thingyverse , modded ti my design on tinkercad ( online) and its sorted ..

Look up thingyverse and tinkercad on the web ... well worth it as a start there is masses of 3d printing stuff on the net ( esp Youtube) ..!!

Or you can leap in with a metal framed ( more expensive) one .

I've bought lots of odd parts super cheap from China, bearings, nozzles, mosfets , ramps board for the next printer etc .

C.

ceedy · 29th April 2018, 12:51

Bigger printer taking shape ..made from printed parts and an Old Chrome bath rail .

..

C.

ceedy · 26th May 2018, 14:44

Made some of My 75/ZT Bonnet cable Clips in Brown

just because thats whats loaded at the moment..

cos I printed something really useful ...

But at least the clips work well ..

C.

jackatesme · 28th May 2018, 13:57

Don't need one myself,but is it possible to make this part.As i have heard they break or go missing,NLA at Rimmers. HTP100061.

ceedy · 28th May 2018, 14:32

The hardest bit is drawing it up as 3D Image, converting and printer shouldn't be a prob ..

Could be possible to create a 3d image from a load of Pictures there are odd apps for mobile that do a reasonable job

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

Don't need one myself,but is it possible to make this part.As i have heard they break or go missing,NLA at Rimmers. HTP100061.

Vanbursta · 29th May 2018, 10:24

I have an Anet A8 for sale WITH all the upgrades, you would need to collect it but it is in full working order and everything has been done (Mosfets etc) £150 collected if you're interested pleas PM me.

8th April 2018, 08:41	#1
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8th April 2018, 14:37	#2
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	It all depends on whether you like to fiddle about tuning one up , or want to print something straight out of the box ( actually never quite straight out but close . I got a Cheepy CTC copy of Geetech Clone of a Prusa 13 . from Amazon. linky and I've fiddled and printed a few new bits to improve it and now its going pretty well , not actually produced anything particularly useful yet .. but ! that comes next . as currently making a few bits for my Next Printer .. using metal tubes as the frame . All coloured parts printed on the Cheapy printer .. Everyone in the family has a different colour prehistoric Fish keyring Chris PS got a few odd ideas for printed parts on the ZT to replace rusty clips etc .. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 8th April 2018 at 14:39.. Reason: cont speel pruperly

8th April 2018, 17:12	#4
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	They are all pretty similar some with good some not so good details , I went for the Wooden frame version rather than acrylic, as wood although soft is a bit more forgiving... ( just never use loctite on the acrylics) , they all wobble a bit . but then you add all the addon stiffy bits and away you go , prints just get better. On mine the only thing that was a bit naff was the extruder mechs , as it had no spring and was just fixed . but loaded another from thingyverse , modded ti my design on tinkercad ( online) and its sorted .. Look up thingyverse and tinkercad on the web ... well worth it as a start there is masses of 3d printing stuff on the net ( esp Youtube) ..!! Or you can leap in with a metal framed ( more expensive) one . I've bought lots of odd parts super cheap from China, bearings, nozzles, mosfets , ramps board for the next printer etc . C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 8th April 2018 at 17:16..

29th April 2018, 12:51	#5
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Bigger printer taking shape ..made from printed parts and an Old Chrome bath rail ... C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

26th May 2018, 14:44	#6
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Made some of My 75/ZT Bonnet cable Clips in Brown just because thats whats loaded at the moment.. cos I printed something really useful ... But at least the clips work well .. C. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 26th May 2018 at 14:47..

28th May 2018, 13:57	#7
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Don't need one myself,but is it possible to make this part.As i have heard they break or go missing,NLA at Rimmers. HTP100061. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

29th May 2018, 10:24	#9
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	I have an Anet A8 for sale WITH all the upgrades, you would need to collect it but it is in full working order and everything has been done (Mosfets etc) £150 collected if you're interested pleas PM me. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75