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thread-28 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/28 | How to 3D print a bike? | 2016-01-12T19:39:43.650 | # Question
Title: How to 3D print a bike?
I've seen article about World's First 3D Printed Bike.
What kind of printer is required to do that, briefly how long it takes and how much does it cost? Is this even achievable at home? Doesn't need to be that specific one.
# Answer
> 5 votes
You will need a laser sintering o... |
thread-38 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/38 | Conversion of 3 mm ABS filament to 1.75 mm | 2016-01-12T19:59:15.953 | # Question
Title: Conversion of 3 mm ABS filament to 1.75 mm
I have a few kg of 3 mm filament when I only have use for 1.75 mm.
How can I make 1.75 mm from 3 mm filament?
# Answer
In theory, making filament is easy. You take a 3 mm hotend with a 1.75 mm hole, and extrude the 3 mm (sometimes actually 2.85 mm) filament... |
thread-33 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/33 | How many times printed printer can print it-self? | 2016-01-12T19:52:25.430 | # Question
Title: How many times printed printer can print it-self?
There is a 3D desktop printer RepRap which can print most of its own components.
Assuming each printed printer will print the next one and so on. Are there any limitation how many times this can be achieved?
For example somebody printed for me printe... |
thread-49 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/49 | Are there any methods of limiting exposure of hazardous fumes and odors emitted by heating the plastics? | 2016-01-12T20:16:38.260 | # Question
Title: Are there any methods of limiting exposure of hazardous fumes and odors emitted by heating the plastics?
When using thermoplastic-filament, this can be potentially hazardous, since constant printing can emit hazardous fumes and odors that may be emitted by heating the plastics.
I understand it normal... |
thread-20 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/20 | What are main differences between rafts, skirts and brims? | 2016-01-12T19:30:45.060 | # Question
Title: What are main differences between rafts, skirts and brims?
I would like to understand the differences between rafts, skirts and brims. They appear in the software which I'm using to edit my 3D objects.
Can anybody elaborate what are these and what are the main differences between them?
# Answer
**Ra... |
thread-70 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/70 | My print is warping: how can I ensure that it cools evenly? | 2016-01-12T21:00:36.337 | # Question
Title: My print is warping: how can I ensure that it cools evenly?
My print is warping and I suspect it is because of uneven cooling.
How can ensure my print cools evenly? Should I put a fan on the bed? Will no fan and a tall skirt help?
Or are my edges curling up for another reason?
# Answer
> 4 votes
Wi... |
thread-16 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/16 | Are there any ways to make a 3D print transparent? | 2016-01-12T19:25:52.270 | # Question
Title: Are there any ways to make a 3D print transparent?
I am aware of several "clear" filaments for a ABS or PLA printer. They, however, have a cloudy or frosted glass appearance. I do not believe this is possible to eliminate but I believe it can be reduced.
Are there effective ways to make a print have ... |
thread-103 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/103 | Is it legal to make a fire weapon with a 3D printer? | 2016-01-12T23:39:20.770 | # Question
Title: Is it legal to make a fire weapon with a 3D printer?
Is there any regulation against a 3D printed weapon in the United States or Europe?
Some time ago, I saw an article in Israel where they had one that was not detected by the x-ray and was fully functional!
# Answer
**Sort of.**
Fully plastic guns... |
thread-48 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/48 | What are the reasons for my 3D prints having large numbers of strings between parts of a layer? | 2016-01-12T20:16:01.823 | # Question
Title: What are the reasons for my 3D prints having large numbers of strings between parts of a layer?
I am printing a print using PLA on a Prusa i3 printer and an MK8 extruder, at 210 degrees celsius, 60 mm/sec, sliced with slic3r. The print consists of a base, with 4 tower-like projections that then join w... |
thread-54 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/54 | What is the best way to connect 3D printed parts? | 2016-01-12T20:24:44.003 | # Question
Title: What is the best way to connect 3D printed parts?
I want to print a model of an animal cell.
What I have so far: I managed to use different colors to print out the different parts of the cell.
My question is: what is the best way to connect plastic 3d printed parts?
Glue? Melted plastic? I need i... |
thread-84 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/84 | Does filament have to be stored in an airtight environment? | 2016-01-12T21:57:01.307 | # Question
Title: Does filament have to be stored in an airtight environment?
For standard ABS and PLA filament, most distributors recommend storing the filament in an airtight bag. Does not doing this actually make print quality worse? I have left mine in the open for a year and have had no noticeable problems.
# Ans... |
thread-150 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/150 | Which are the strongest and most durable materials? | 2016-01-13T06:38:38.630 | # Question
Title: Which are the strongest and most durable materials?
I am working on a robotics project and need to print some gears. These will probably by under a LOT of pressure. Which material/filament should I choose so that the gears don't wear off easily?
PS: Newbie here...
**EDIT:** According to my instuctor... |
thread-134 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/134 | What are the benefits to using 128X microstepping drivers on the X and Y axis of a FFF printer? | 2016-01-13T02:39:47.150 | # Question
Title: What are the benefits to using 128X microstepping drivers on the X and Y axis of a FFF printer?
Assuming you have a high quality printer with a fast processor, will you see a noticeable improvement by upgrading from 16X/32X microstepping drivers to 64X/128X microstepping drivers? (e.g. smoother surfac... |
thread-140 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/140 | Do stepper motors require any maintenance? | 2016-01-13T04:14:31.923 | # Question
Title: Do stepper motors require any maintenance?
I've had my printer for almost a year now.
Is there something I should be doing to maintain the motors?
# Answer
The stepper motor itself does not. You may want to inspect the motors for debris or dust.
Depending on your configuration you may want to check... |
thread-164 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/164 | Can I print my own Lego bricks? | 2016-01-13T12:25:55.097 | # Question
Title: Can I print my own Lego bricks?
Assuming I've 3D design (or I've created one) which looks very similar to Lego bricks, I am allowed to 3D print them for my personal use?
Do I need to obtain some permission to do so, because of some patents? Or how does it work?
# Answer
> 10 votes
The patents that c... |
thread-168 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/168 | I've exported 3D models from the game, can I print them? | 2016-01-13T12:36:34.530 | # Question
Title: I've exported 3D models from the game, can I print them?
Assuming I've extracted 3D models from a game which I legally bought (such as StarCraft). I am allowed to 3D print them for personal use or give it to close friends?
Is there any general rule, or this suppose to be specified in the license? If ... |
thread-2 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/2 | Is 3D printing safe for your health? | 2016-01-12T18:45:51.287 | # Question
Title: Is 3D printing safe for your health?
I would like to buy a 3D printer, but I'm concerned about the health risks that are associated with its operation. Some groups of scientists say it can be harmful for humans.
What do I need to consider before buying a 3D printer if I care about my health? Are ther... |
thread-172 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/172 | Printing copyrighted objects as a print shop for a customer | 2016-01-13T12:57:34.693 | # Question
Title: Printing copyrighted objects as a print shop for a customer
If a person is running a print shop where there are given STL files by customers, and they print the part for them, does the legality of the printed object matter? The customer would be supplying the file so the print shop would not know if i... |
thread-171 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/171 | How to print edible food? | 2016-01-13T12:52:32.577 | # Question
Title: How to print edible food?
I would like to print edible cookies or ornamentation for a cake.
Is printing with edible materials achievable by standard thermoplastic-like 3D desktop printer? Or you need to buy a special printer to do that?
# Answer
> 7 votes
You cannot print edible models using a "stan... |
thread-181 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/181 | Can you use PLA material with food and drinks? | 2016-01-13T14:12:10.063 | # Question
Title: Can you use PLA material with food and drinks?
I would like to print fancy plastic cutlery sets or plastic glasses.
Is it safe to do it? Or bad for your health, if so, why?
# Answer
> 6 votes
As others have pointed out, PLA isn't specifically not food safe, but materials that have been printed previ... |
thread-149 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/149 | What can cause a sudden and dramatic loss in the inter-layer registration of my prints? | 2016-01-13T06:35:47.820 | # Question
Title: What can cause a sudden and dramatic loss in the inter-layer registration of my prints?
Suddenly, my printer has started producing prints that have a very pronounced layering. Normally, the alignment between layers is very good, and the prints look very smooth. Suddenly, the prints have become much wo... |
thread-229 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/229 | How do I set the G-code buffer size on Marlin? | 2016-01-13T23:34:03.707 | # Question
Title: How do I set the G-code buffer size on Marlin?
I am reconfiguring a Printrbot Simple Metal that has been retrofitted with a RAMPS+Arduino Mega running Marlin, with a fairly slow feedrate due to mechanical and quality limitations.
I am finding that upon cancelling a print where something goes wrong, I... |
thread-211 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/211 | What material can I use to make my own cake molds? | 2016-01-13T20:41:04.500 | # Question
Title: What material can I use to make my own cake molds?
I would like to make custom cake molds.
I've asked about this in a few stores that specialize in cooking equipment, they said this wasn't possible.
I wonder if 3D printing makes it possible. It would require a material that is food-safe, as per Wh... |
thread-242 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/242 | Marlin menu navigation slow while printing | 2016-01-14T06:54:46.547 | # Question
Title: Marlin menu navigation slow while printing
My Kossel Mini printer (delta) has RAMPS1.4/Arduino Mega electronics configured to use a standard 20x4 LCD display with Marlin during printing.
Often, navigating the menus during print can be painfully slow, and I occasionally end up making the wrong selecti... |
thread-259 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/259 | Does the material a bed is made out of affect the cooling time of a part? | 2016-01-15T01:07:58.893 | # Question
Title: Does the material a bed is made out of affect the cooling time of a part?
Let's say I print a part out of ABS and wait for it to cool. I could theoretically do this with several copies of the same printer, modified to use print beds of different compositions.
Will the material a bed is made out of af... |
thread-269 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/269 | Can 1.75 mm filament be used in a printer that takes 3 mm filament? | 2016-01-15T13:05:05.660 | # Question
Title: Can 1.75 mm filament be used in a printer that takes 3 mm filament?
As an extension from this question, is there any reason that you would not be able to use 1.75 mm filament in a printer that takes 3mm filament? I know you would have to change the filament size in the slicing of prints but would ther... |
thread-81 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/81 | Safety precautions when using acetone | 2016-01-12T21:50:45.197 | # Question
Title: Safety precautions when using acetone
Acetone can be used to smooth ABS prints. What safety precautions should be taken during its use?
# Answer
There are a few main safety precautions you should consider.
* **Make sure the area is well-ventilated.** Acetone is flammable. A buildup of acetone gas co... |
thread-279 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/279 | Is packing multiple prints into the build volume a feasible workflow for powderbed printers? | 2016-01-16T00:11:52.217 | # Question
Title: Is packing multiple prints into the build volume a feasible workflow for powderbed printers?
With printers, the 3D object that should be printed can be positioned anywhere in the build volume. But it's only practical to place it on the bottom, because otherwise support material would be necessary.
st... |
thread-284 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/284 | Applying Kapton Tape To Bed Plate | 2016-01-16T05:15:54.453 | # Question
Title: Applying Kapton Tape To Bed Plate
There must be a trick to doing a good job of applying Kapton tape on a printer bed plate…
We built a Bukobot and even with a great deal of care ended up with bubbles under the tape and occasional overlaps. I'd appreciate any pointers.
# Answer
Try using a solution m... |
thread-294 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/294 | How is a J-Head Extruder Head attached to the Prusa i3 rework? | 2016-01-16T13:28:24.050 | # Question
Title: How is a J-Head Extruder Head attached to the Prusa i3 rework?
I am building a Prusa i3 Rework, and I haven't been able to find out how to attach my J-Head extruder (see below), at the moment it's just kind of held there by pressure, but it seems there are two holes on ether side of it; not sure if th... |
thread-297 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/297 | What are the other materials which can be used in DLP Printing, other than polymers? | 2016-01-16T14:53:08.413 | # Question
Title: What are the other materials which can be used in DLP Printing, other than polymers?
I know that melted polymers are used for DLP (digital light processing) printing, by displaying the model onto the liquid material, which is the melted polymer.
But, can I use materials like steel, carbon fiber, etc?... |
thread-296 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/296 | Are these the right types of electrical connectors for hooking my Switching Power Supply up to a wall outlet? | 2016-01-16T14:40:27.247 | # Question
Title: Are these the right types of electrical connectors for hooking my Switching Power Supply up to a wall outlet?
From what I understand, when you hook up the Switching Power Supply 12v Dc 30a 360w to the wall outlet, you have to be **very careful**; careful not to get the wires mixed up; careful not to h... |
thread-132 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/132 | How can I set the 1st layer after a raft in Slic3r to print at 1st layer speed | 2016-01-13T02:13:54.357 | # Question
Title: How can I set the 1st layer after a raft in Slic3r to print at 1st layer speed
When you add a raft in Slic3r, the first layer of the raft prints at the first layer speed. After the raft is finished, the first layer of the print prints at the standard speed. How can I make the first layer of the actual... |
thread-208 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/208 | What is the life expectancy of the Kossel? | 2016-01-13T20:02:02.020 | # Question
Title: What is the life expectancy of the Kossel?
I'm considering buying this package, the Kossel, as my first 3D printer.
It's not the cheapest model, but apparently a high resolution and stable, which is what I'm after.
The question is, what is the life expectancy of this printer, given the component li... |
thread-309 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/309 | My endstops have 4 female plugs, but the examples on the RepRap Prusa i3 Site have 3; what are each of them for? | 2016-01-17T01:23:41.323 | # Question
Title: My endstops have 4 female plugs, but the examples on the RepRap Prusa i3 Site have 3; what are each of them for?
The Sainsmart Endstops I picked up are different from the ones described in the RepRap Prusa i3 Rework electronics assembly wiki; they have 4 female plugs that go into the RAMPS 1.4 board i... |
thread-313 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/313 | Holes/ missing layers (after retraction) in 3d printed objects | 2016-01-17T13:27:51.030 | # Question
Title: Holes/ missing layers (after retraction) in 3d printed objects
My printed objects have horizontal holes in them (as seen I the picture below):
This doesn't only look bad it also makes the object break at the seems.
Looking carefully at the printing process I can see that after a retraction there's ... |
thread-326 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/326 | Understand and developing firmware - IDE help | 2016-01-18T16:16:23.127 | # Question
Title: Understand and developing firmware - IDE help
Lately I've been working on tweaking firmware to fix functions on my printer. A few of my biggest issues are lack of understanding of C and finding out how the multiple cpp and h files are linked. Most of what I am doing is easy enough to do with copy and ... |
thread-329 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/329 | Installing E3D v6 extruder electronics on Ultimaker Original+ | 2016-01-19T00:13:36.493 | # Question
Title: Installing E3D v6 extruder electronics on Ultimaker Original+
I printed the mechanical parts to mount a E3D v6 on my Ultimaker Original+. But I don't know how to connect my heating cartridge, my thermistor and my 3 fans to the electronic board. Any idea?
Edit: I should have said I'm using the followi... |
thread-35 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/35 | Printing Plastic Replacement Parts | 2016-01-12T19:57:20.273 | # Question
Title: Printing Plastic Replacement Parts
On a number of occasions I've broken small plastic parts that are nearly impossible to replace but could easily be 3-D printed. The latest such mishap is the volume knob on the factory-installed radio on my car.
I have little experience in 3D printing, and would li... |
thread-319 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/319 | How to smooth the surface of parts printed with Co-polyester (PET) filament | 2016-01-18T10:29:58.050 | # Question
Title: How to smooth the surface of parts printed with Co-polyester (PET) filament
Are there any techniques for getting a smooth finish for parts printed with co-polyester (PET) filaments? More specifically, I am looking for an alternative that does not roughen the look of the part - such as using sandpaper ... |
thread-233 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/233 | How should I clean my extruder when changing materials? | 2016-01-14T00:23:36.260 | # Question
Title: How should I clean my extruder when changing materials?
I often switch my print material, i.e. ABS / PLA / Wood / Flex,
How can I best clean out my extruder between them to ensure I don't contaminate my next print?
# Answer
If you feel you need to *clean* the nozzle the best approach is a *cold pull... |
thread-321 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/321 | Can a common 3D printer be used to print masks for PCBs which use SMD components? | 2016-01-18T12:28:29.653 | # Question
Title: Can a common 3D printer be used to print masks for PCBs which use SMD components?
Common 3D printers (read "cheap") may be used to print masks for PCBs (printed-circuit boards) which use PTH (through-hole) components.
But can they be used to print PCBs which use SMD components? I'd like to make board... |
thread-334 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/334 | Comparative design methods for joints that will be joined together | 2016-01-19T04:55:24.273 | # Question
Title: Comparative design methods for joints that will be joined together
I want to 3D-print some parts that will be later joined together along a seam. When modeling these separate parts, what are some methods that work well with 3D-printed pieces? For example, if I were doing wood working, I might choose d... |
thread-344 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/344 | How can I set the position in Pronterface? | 2016-01-19T23:18:20.953 | # Question
Title: How can I set the position in Pronterface?
I'm in the process of building a 3D printer and have all the stepper motors wired up and the controller connected to the computer running pronterface.
I can move each axis and also send g-code to the printer.
Now **how can I define the current position to b... |
thread-13 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/13 | Resolution Drawbacks | 2016-01-12T19:18:57.943 | # Question
Title: Resolution Drawbacks
With an ABS or PLA extrusion 3D printer, are there any potentially negative quality differences that could occur if I try to print at a higher resolution?
I am not concerned about print time as the equipment is not under high demand. I am, however, worried the device may be more ... |
thread-339 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/339 | MakerBot Replicator 1 Voltage Regulator Fix | 2016-01-19T15:36:34.467 | # Question
Title: MakerBot Replicator 1 Voltage Regulator Fix
My Replicator (you know, the one made of balsa wood) has blown a voltage regulator on its MightyBoard for the second time. The first time, MakerBot graciously replaced it. However, they replaced with the same model board with no apparent fix for the commonly... |
thread-204 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/204 | How to get consistent and accurate readings from thermocouples? | 2016-01-13T18:02:27.633 | # Question
Title: How to get consistent and accurate readings from thermocouples?
I upgraded to an Mk9 dual extruder, and it came with thermocouples installed instead of the thermistors I had before.
No matter what I did with the thermocouples, the indicated temperature jumped around by as much as 30C or more. In sho... |
thread-239 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/239 | Bulging filaments - How can catch them before they go in the printer | 2016-01-14T05:15:09.270 | # Question
Title: Bulging filaments - How can catch them before they go in the printer
After multiple jams from bulging filaments on two spools I'm getting frustrated. One, right before a job was done.
Is there something I can do to prevent these bulges in filaments from ruining jobs?
What can I do to prevent this fr... |
thread-303 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/303 | How is 3D printing done in space? | 2016-01-16T20:21:06.633 | # Question
Title: How is 3D printing done in space?
This article states that 3D printing has been accomplished in outer space, on the International Space Station.
I'm curious as to how this works differently from 3D printing on Earth. Are there any extra measures that needed to be taken to ensure that the filament wou... |
thread-352 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/352 | Is this fuse a good choice for my Prusa i3's power supply and RAMPS 1.4? | 2016-01-20T14:06:31.790 | # Question
Title: Is this fuse a good choice for my Prusa i3's power supply and RAMPS 1.4?
Wondering if this fuse is safe to use in this switch/plug to turn on /off a 12V DC 30A Power Supply 360W Power Supply that will power a RAMPS 1.4 board for a Prusa i3 with an external led display that contains an SD Card Reader.
... |
thread-341 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/341 | Updating firmware on Monoprice Architect printer | 2016-01-19T21:21:46.710 | # Question
Title: Updating firmware on Monoprice Architect printer
I just received this printer and while it seems to talk to Makerbot Desktop software I'm not sure if I should be trying to update the firmware.
The printer comes with firmware v7.2 and while Makerbot Desktop offers an upgrade to v7.5 I'm not sure if it... |
thread-372 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/372 | Maintaining fine details while applying smoothing methods | 2016-01-22T06:03:58.597 | # Question
Title: Maintaining fine details while applying smoothing methods
I've been reading and experimenting with Acetone vapour smoothing on some printed ABS parts. My problem is that I need to selectively smoothen the printed parts which vapor smoothing doesn't allow. In particular, the cogs, whose sides I was try... |
thread-389 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/389 | In the standard PC Cable Wire that goes from the wall outlet to the switching power supply, are they standard and what are the wire specifications? | 2016-01-25T14:01:51.620 | # Question
Title: In the standard PC Cable Wire that goes from the wall outlet to the switching power supply, are they standard and what are the wire specifications?
What are the specifications of the three wires inside a PC cable that is used to connect the switching power supply to a US AC outlet.
The positive, nega... |
thread-394 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/394 | When building a RAMPS 1.4 based printer, can I safely plugin just some of the components to test if they are working? | 2016-01-26T05:38:44.720 | # Question
Title: When building a RAMPS 1.4 based printer, can I safely plugin just some of the components to test if they are working?
If I need to test out some of the components of a RAMPS 1.4 based 3D Printer, can I only plug some of them into the board (not all of them) and test them out?
I'd like to test out the... |
thread-401 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/401 | Can general purpose polystryene (not HIPS) be used for 3D printing? | 2016-01-26T16:45:11.463 | # Question
Title: Can general purpose polystryene (not HIPS) be used for 3D printing?
High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) is a frequently used filament in 3D printing. It has been touted to have simular properties when printed to ABS and is especially useful for support structures (if the user has a multi-nozzle 3d Printer)... |
thread-318 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/318 | Can MeshMixer export models for color 3D printing? | 2016-01-18T02:24:45.413 | # Question
Title: Can MeshMixer export models for color 3D printing?
I have captured several models using 123D Catch and Autodesk ReCap 360.
I do all my "clean up" work in MeshMixer to prepare the models for printing, and while exporting to STL works great for printing on my home FDM printer I haven't been able to ge... |
thread-410 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/410 | How to choose a right 3D printer filament type? | 2016-01-27T14:30:41.597 | # Question
Title: How to choose a right 3D printer filament type?
There are a big variety of them that can be found at the market. Some of them have similar characteristics, the other varies from each other.
What are props and cons of cheaper filament vs expensive filament?
How to choose which filament to use?
# Ans... |
thread-413 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/413 | Methods for smoothing 3D objects | 2016-01-27T16:25:12.577 | # Question
Title: Methods for smoothing 3D objects
How do I smooth 3D printed objects? What is the best / common method to do this?
# Answer
Abrasive blasting is the only other method I can think of which you haven't said you don't want to try.
It is certainly the easiest method provided you have access to one.
Dif... |
thread-402 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/402 | How to use a multimeter to test how many amps RAMPS is pulling? | 2016-01-26T17:45:57.233 | # Question
Title: How to use a multimeter to test how many amps RAMPS is pulling?
This is in with my other question about components and the other question about electricity; how can I check to see how many amps are being pulled? Can I check a component at a time to make sure I'm not going over the limit, and then just... |
thread-386 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/386 | Making your own filament | 2016-01-25T01:51:24.097 | # Question
Title: Making your own filament
I"m considering making my own filament, with a device like the one at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:380987. Partly because it's another machine to build, which is cool, but also to save money on filament.
Has anyone here tried to make their own filament? My main questions ... |
thread-458 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/458 | Is it necessary to have both hot ends on a dual extruder printer at the same height? | 2016-02-03T09:30:32.887 | # Question
Title: Is it necessary to have both hot ends on a dual extruder printer at the same height?
I'm thinking of another extruder on my printer, and I'm curious about this one....
Is it necessary to have both hot ends on same height? Why yes / why not? (if there is not)
# Answer
> 7 votes
I have a dual extruder... |
thread-450 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/450 | Broken Print Bed | 2016-02-03T01:01:00.623 | # Question
Title: Broken Print Bed
I have a Robo 3D. However A while ago, the print bed was fractured, and now it has a long crack cutting it in half. The bed still works because it is held together, by the screws holding the bed to the tracks. So I want to continue using it, because it still is fairly good, the heatin... |
thread-461 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/461 | Printing multiple materials with different properties on the same device | 2016-02-03T10:39:03.100 | # Question
Title: Printing multiple materials with different properties on the same device
I have searched the internet and found various 3D printers with different advantages and materials which they can print - some even multi color.
However, I cannot seem to find a printer that can print multiple material with dif... |
thread-502 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/502 | How to properly use Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam with the heated bed? | 2016-02-04T23:34:54.153 | # Question
Title: How to properly use Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam with the heated bed?
From what I understand, it takes a really long time for the heated bed to heat up using an MK2a heated bed. I've heard some people suggest that using Polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam (insulation that takes quite a bit of heat to catch on ... |
thread-507 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/507 | Will I see a noticeable difference switching from a .4mm to a .3mm nozzle? | 2016-02-05T22:18:16.727 | # Question
Title: Will I see a noticeable difference switching from a .4mm to a .3mm nozzle?
I currently print with a .4mm nozzle on my extruder, and my prints seem to come out fairly accurate; would I see much of a difference if I went to a .3mm?
What are the pros and cons of larger and smaller nozzle sizes?
# Answe... |
thread-510 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/510 | How thin can my extrusion be from a 1.2mm extruder? | 2016-02-05T23:53:48.623 | # Question
Title: How thin can my extrusion be from a 1.2mm extruder?
I always assumed that the smallest diameter that you could extrude was equal to the diameter of the extruder tip itself. Recently I heard that you can actually extrude a line that's as little as half the width of the nozzle opening.
Is that true in ... |
thread-343 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/343 | Cura with Pronterface UI stops printing | 2016-01-19T23:02:39.743 | # Question
Title: Cura with Pronterface UI stops printing
When I use Cura with the Pronterface UI it sometime just stops printing.
When it stops the printer just stops, the UI looks like it's still printing but nothing is moving in the printer, also, trying to control the printer from the UI does nothing.
It always s... |
thread-519 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/519 | How to improve face that are printed on support? | 2016-02-07T15:03:18.640 | # Question
Title: How to improve face that are printed on support?
Is there anything I can do to improve the bottom side of surfaces that are printed on support?
I always try to rotate the model so that surfaces that need to look nice are on the sides or top, and, if possible I divide the model into smaller parts to m... |
thread-518 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/518 | What makes Pronterface wait for user? | 2016-02-07T14:13:33.580 | # Question
Title: What makes Pronterface wait for user?
I'm using Cura with the Pronterface UI to slice/print and sometimes printing just stops - always in the first layer - when it happens the printing screen shows "Waiting for user", when I press the button on the printer printing resumes.
I don't know when this hap... |
thread-516 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/516 | What parameters affect cylinder regularity? | 2016-02-07T00:33:09.337 | # Question
Title: What parameters affect cylinder regularity?
I'm printing cylindrical pins for a spool holder, but all my pins have irregularities on the external surface of the cylinders (see photo for partially printed pin with irregularities).
It's hard to tell for sure, but it appears that the hot end will occasi... |
thread-383 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/383 | Filament extrudes at an angle | 2016-01-24T12:34:09.723 | # Question
Title: Filament extrudes at an angle
On one of the nozzles on my printer, the filament comes out at a 45 degree angle. It seems that this causes problems with adhesion to the bed and overall quality.
* What caused this problem?
* How do I fix it?
* How do I prevent it from happening in the future?
# Answer... |
thread-548 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/548 | Printing a CV joint | 2016-02-10T14:52:38.880 | # Question
Title: Printing a CV joint
Fair warning: I am a complete novice in 3-D printing. This will, hopefully, be the first thing I've ever printed.
I want to make a Constant Velocity Joint for a camera stabilizer I'm making. I've been looking at different options, and it seems that a double cardan joint would be ... |
thread-540 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/540 | Mushy small top layers? | 2016-02-09T19:47:43.250 | # Question
Title: Mushy small top layers?
I just added a fan to my printer because very small layers seem to come out very badly. For example, the 5mm PLA cube that's the top level of the test shape shown below. Watching closely, I can see that the newly-extruded fiber is pushing the previous layer(s?) around pretty fr... |
thread-557 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/557 | Autodesk Spark Print Manager Operating Systems? | 2016-02-11T17:54:03.270 | # Question
Title: Autodesk Spark Print Manager Operating Systems?
What operating systems are available for running the Autodesk Spark Print Manager? (https://spark.autodesk.com/developers/reference/printer-manufacturers/integrate-your-printer/integrate-your-printer-model)
I'm finding the documentation a little difficu... |
thread-554 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/554 | How to upload my works to Thingiverse without making my real name public | 2016-02-11T01:41:53.370 | # Question
Title: How to upload my works to Thingiverse without making my real name public
I want to upload some of my works to Thingiverse without making my real name public (displaying it on the profile page).
I think it is OK to register my name to the site unless the make it public, and it is required by the terms... |
thread-572 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/572 | What is the best length of the melting zone in the hotend? | 2016-02-13T20:50:47.553 | # Question
Title: What is the best length of the melting zone in the hotend?
There are many hot end designs out thee and one difference is the length of the melting zone.
The melting zone is that part of the hotend where the pushed in filament is heated up and therefore starts to melt. Is it better to have a short me... |
thread-577 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/577 | How to create a web-based PHP that can print to multiple printer(when idle) using silent printing | 2016-02-15T02:25:57.177 | # Question
Title: How to create a web-based PHP that can print to multiple printer(when idle) using silent printing
The print job connect to the database. When there is an idle printer, the print job directly goes to it. It need to connect with print server too. How do i start? Can someone help me... Thank you.
# Answ... |
thread-543 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/543 | Dimension SST Printer Broken parts | 2016-02-09T22:41:07.057 | # Question
Title: Dimension SST Printer Broken parts
My company has an old Dimension SST printer that is out of commission due to a few broken pieces. I have contacted the Stratsys folk and they won't do anything until we purchase a multi-thousand dollar service policy. I also have a Makerbot that I can use to create s... |
thread-582 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/582 | How small can I expect FDM 3d printers to print? | 2016-02-15T16:26:24.543 | # Question
Title: How small can I expect FDM 3d printers to print?
**I was wondering if this printer(daVinci 1.0) had the ability to print very small objects, like insects, coins, or small nuts. (About the size of 1 -2 cubic centimeters)**
Here is a link to the printer on the website.
The reason I ask is someone aske... |
thread-573 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/573 | Gnarly filament: just one of those things, or grounds for complaint? | 2016-02-13T21:17:30.833 | # Question
Title: Gnarly filament: just one of those things, or grounds for complaint?
everyone.
I'm a relative newcomer to 3D printing, so I don't know what constitutes an unacceptably bad spool of filament.
About 1/6 of the way into a roll of PETG (and maybe 4 hours into a 6-hour print), an over/under wrap brought ... |
thread-588 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/588 | Is it possible to use an aftermarket controller on a MakerBot? | 2016-02-16T18:37:23.413 | # Question
Title: Is it possible to use an aftermarket controller on a MakerBot?
I've got a dead MakerBot Replicator Dual and I'm not really interested in fixing it with about half the parts being proprietary, discontinued, and therefore very expensive. So, I'm wondering if it's possible to use a controller board used ... |
thread-442 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/442 | Whats the difference between a basic rapid prototyping machine and a 3D printer? | 2016-02-02T10:35:52.800 | # Question
Title: Whats the difference between a basic rapid prototyping machine and a 3D printer?
In general 3D printers are compact and smaller than RP machines. That's ok. But, what's the difference? 3D printers can be used as RP machine too.
# Answer
All rapid prototyping means is automatically producing a physica... |
thread-590 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/590 | How to make your own 3D printer? | 2016-02-17T00:27:13.077 | # Question
Title: How to make your own 3D printer?
I am wondering if I can get some electronic and mechanical layout of the machine.
Is it possible to make 3D printer components with 3D printer?
# Answer
> 6 votes
Yes, look at http://reprap.org for a project that's been doing what you're asking about for about a dec... |
thread-594 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/594 | What kind of filter do I need for the enclosure of a 3d printer? | 2016-02-17T14:42:23.657 | # Question
Title: What kind of filter do I need for the enclosure of a 3d printer?
I've heard alot about the need for ventilation when using 3D Printers lately. Is there any special sort of filter that would prevent the toxic gases from leaking out of the printer while it's printing it's filament? Is printing outside a... |
thread-512 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/512 | Why does my MKS Base not recognize my thermistors? | 2016-02-06T13:53:01.323 | # Question
Title: Why does my MKS Base not recognize my thermistors?
I recently upgraded my Geeetech Acrylic Prusa i3 with a MKS Base V1.4 and it would not recognize the thermistors (100K {type 1}) even though they worked fine with the Arduino Mega 2560 with the RAMPS shield.
After changing the thermistors for the 4t... |
thread-597 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/597 | What is the cheapest 3D printer that you can get right now? | 2016-02-17T23:19:15.463 | # Question
Title: What is the cheapest 3D printer that you can get right now?
What is the cheapest (**desktop**) 3D printer that you can get right now?
Is there a current price list (with different vendors)?
# Answer
The peer-based 3D printing service called 3D Hubs conducted a survey of its users and which printers ... |
thread-603 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/603 | Using an Arduino Mega with burnt voltage regulator | 2016-02-18T15:14:56.080 | # Question
Title: Using an Arduino Mega with burnt voltage regulator
Due to a not-given compatibility with Makerbot mechanical endstop wiring (and carelessness on my side) I ended up burning the voltage regulator on my Arduino Mega 2560. Now, powering the Arduino separately from a USB power supply, I can operate the el... |
thread-605 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/605 | What is the MightyBoard 1280 IO used for? | 2016-02-19T05:42:02.453 | # Question
Title: What is the MightyBoard 1280 IO used for?
While I've worked on fixing my voltage regulator on my MightyBoard, I've noticed an extra set of pins available labeled Atmega 1280 IO. I've tried finding documentation on what these pin can be used for to no avail. I'm curious if there is any use for them wit... |
thread-445 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/445 | What are some good FOSS or free tools for editing STL files for 3D Printing? | 2016-02-02T20:34:06.663 | # Question
Title: What are some good FOSS or free tools for editing STL files for 3D Printing?
I'd like to customize and modify some parts on Thingiverse, beyond just simple scaling for 3D printing.
I've been looking for some tools that convert the STL files into something that is easily edited, but so far all that I'... |
thread-610 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/610 | Hictop 3d printer upgrades? | 2016-02-20T02:28:11.740 | # Question
Title: Hictop 3d printer upgrades?
Where can I go to upgrade this printer? It's a hictop prusa i3 3d printer. Where do you buy heated beds suitable for ABS and PLA? Also, what kind of extruder do you guys think I should buy?
This is were I bought it from. http://www.amazon.com/HICTOP-Desktop-Accuracy-Self-... |
thread-614 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/614 | What types of pigments can be used when making your own filaments? | 2016-02-21T11:27:12.620 | # Question
Title: What types of pigments can be used when making your own filaments?
There are many types of pigments made for paint, food, fabric, cosmetic and finally plastic pigments. I guess we need pigments made for plastic, or at least pigments which won't decompose, burn or lose their properties at the temperatu... |
thread-14 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/14 | How to print metal-like parts? | 2016-01-12T19:22:14.277 | # Question
Title: How to print metal-like parts?
I would like to print parts (e.g. jewellery) for use which I don't want to look or feel like a plastic, but metal-like, so briefly people won't see much difference.
Are there any specific type of home-printers that can achieve that? Or it's rather kind of filament that ... |
thread-620 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/620 | What and how much does coloring in the filament affect in the print? | 2016-02-22T00:13:50.737 | # Question
Title: What and how much does coloring in the filament affect in the print?
Are there general rules on how much a colored filament vs. vanilla filament affects the print results, what is affected and how those values should be changed in the slicer to achieve more similar results between different color/colo... |
thread-623 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/623 | Real life stepper speed | 2016-02-22T12:08:59.097 | # Question
Title: Real life stepper speed
I am wondering about the speed that my steppers should achieve in regular operation and what the determining factors are, from theoretical hardware facts/limits to software limitations that can influence performance.
I do know about the basic properties of stepper motors such ... |
thread-78 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/78 | How can I stop my print bed tape from sticking to the filament? | 2016-01-12T21:30:33.083 | # Question
Title: How can I stop my print bed tape from sticking to the filament?
I made a test print for a small gear (~ 1.5 inches in diameter) a few months ago, with a hole through the center. On the first try, the filament (ABS) fused to the print bed, meaning that I had to spend ten minutes scraping off material t... |
thread-631 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/631 | How are delta movements calculated? | 2016-02-23T18:14:24.317 | # Question
Title: How are delta movements calculated?
On a Cartesian printer movements are really simple. If we assume the printer has 100 steps/mm on each axis, then a move of 10mm on a axis is just 1000 Steps on that axis.
Movements that are not aligned with one axis are also simple. Moving from x,y = 0,0 to 10,10 w... |
thread-636 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/636 | Scalable 3D Printer | 2016-02-24T19:24:06.583 | # Question
Title: Scalable 3D Printer
Is there a definitive scalable 3D printer?
I've seen examples of Chinese companies printing entire houses, and I'm curious as to printers / filaments that are intended (or at least able) be scaled up for (very) large print jobs.
Since most hobby printers can take hundreds of ho... |
thread-650 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/650 | Are there any software packages that can open and edit 3MF? | 2016-02-25T12:55:10.843 | # Question
Title: Are there any software packages that can open and edit 3MF?
I am trying to find programs that can import and export 3MF file formats. I know that Cura 15.10 beta can open 3MF formats, but I am looking for a program that open, edit and save 3MF files. I am very interested in finding a more portable fil... |
thread-647 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/647 | Is Arduino Due a worth buy as controller electronics for deltabots? | 2016-02-25T05:27:25.533 | # Question
Title: Is Arduino Due a worth buy as controller electronics for deltabots?
Over the times I hear people saying delta inverse kinematics push atmega2560 to limits. I see in my local supplier Arduino Due and RAMPS-FD is the cheapest 32bit alternatives. But there's not much documentation on it so any opinion or... |
thread-657 | https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/questions/657 | Proper settings for printing rubber and rubber-like materials? | 2016-02-26T18:25:06.273 | # Question
Title: Proper settings for printing rubber and rubber-like materials?
I am struggling finding how to print complex shapes made of rubber, tpu, tpe... Are there any clear guidelines on how to print those materials without deforming and uncontrolled retraction?
The printer is not a problem, I can print on:
*... |
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