Thanks, Dudes. It looks like you just spent more of my money...
I hope Santa thinks I've been good this year...
I hope Santa thinks I've been good this year...
What have you 3D printed for your TJ?
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Many of these require drying out before use for proper printing. The guide @rasband linked to notes drying requirements for each type. Moisture is your enemy with these filaments.
This is what that hardened nozzle you suggested is for right? Or is there more to it than just that
Jeff, although I'm waiting on the H2C to be released, I ended up buying four of the AMS HT units and a bunch of filaments since they're on sale now. I'll probably buy an AMS 2 Pro and another AMS HT when I buy the printer, assuming they have that bundle available with the H2C. I went with so many of the AMS HT units for these reasons (hopefully my research is correct on these):
- The AMS HTs dry at a higher temperature, which is required for engineering filaments.
- Since the AMS HTs are individual units, you can dry filaments in the ones you're not using while you are using the others for printing. With the AMS 2 Pro, you can either dry or print. You can't dry two rolls while printing with two.
- With the more brittle or soft filaments, you can use the AMS HT's bypass outlet. You can't use the AMS 2 Pro for those types of filaments.
I ordered a couple of AMS HT’s the other day. I’d like an AMS 2 but the HT’s get hotter and I’m running out of space to add the full AMS’s.
I’ll also use them to dry my desiccant for the AMS’s I currently have.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1431034-silica-dryer-spool-for-ams-2-pro-ams-ht#profileId-1488010
I’ll also use them to dry my desiccant for the AMS’s I currently have.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1431034-silica-dryer-spool-for-ams-2-pro-ams-ht#profileId-1488010
The fiber reinforced filaments will wear out a standard stainless nozzle much faster, so the hardened steel nozzle and extruder gear are recommended for them.
Cool I did get that. I also found this cool site that shows what filaments you can print with what printers:
https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/filament-guide-material-table
Another thing worth mentioning is that if you're going to be printing fiber reinforced parts, the .6mm nozzle is recommend for some of them. I've plugged a .4mm a couple of times with PA6-CF and PET-CF. Granted, those were off brand filaments. I've never had a problem with the Bambu filaments, but they do recommend it still for some materials.
I use FreeCAD!
I use it because I am one of those weirdos running Linux exclusively, and doesn't want my designs locked up in someone else's cloud. FreeCAD checks both boxes - they publish an appimage, and files stay on my machine.
I tried to get Fusion running in Linux with wine but it never worked quite right. And then Fusion's terms changed and it got really expensive if you want to actually use it for commercial use.
A lot of people that are serious about CAD will talk a lot of smack about FreeCAD. I admit, it's interface isn't as good as Fusion's. It feels like a Windows XP era app. And before 1.0 you had to be careful and thoughtful about your ordering of sketches and operations, because it had a problem where you could break your model really easily (look up the topological naming problem). But they had a company funding them to push out the 1.0 release, and it improved everything a lot. Sadly the company that was doing a lot of work folded, but progress continues.
I would say at least try it! And look up mangojelly on YouTube for tutorials.
Thanks for all the info, boys. I'm a babe in the woods on this stuff, but a main enjoyment in my life is learning new things - so it looks like I have a lot of enjoyment coming up...
Thanks for all the info, boys. I'm a babe in the woods on this stuff, but a main enjoyment in my life is learning new things - so it looks like I have a lot of enjoyment coming up...
the limitation of your setup is your imagination
So many things you’ll be able to do.
Not 'for the Jeep' but designed these in Fusion 360 for the garage.
Printed on a Bambu X1C with Bambu PLA. I have found 99% success with using Bambu filaments in the machine (PLA, PETG-HF, TPU, ABS-GF — Printed thus far) - had 1 print spiral/disconnect half way into the build; but that's 1 of around 100 or more prints...
I just tried to use-up a non-Bambu filament (PolyMaker) and it printed ok (with Bambu filament-printed caps for the cardboard holder) - but it was the only filament I have had that broke off within the line and I had to clear at the print head after use...
I price-compared and found Bambu is very competitive and prints great in Bambu machines.
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Spray can holders - Had to build a short and long version due to smaller and larger diameter cans
Designed this mount to 'wrap' the lip of the tool chest top. Had to print it in 2 pieces due to size and bolt together.
Printed on a Bambu X1C with Bambu PLA. I have found 99% success with using Bambu filaments in the machine (PLA, PETG-HF, TPU, ABS-GF — Printed thus far) - had 1 print spiral/disconnect half way into the build; but that's 1 of around 100 or more prints...
I just tried to use-up a non-Bambu filament (PolyMaker) and it printed ok (with Bambu filament-printed caps for the cardboard holder) - but it was the only filament I have had that broke off within the line and I had to clear at the print head after use...
I price-compared and found Bambu is very competitive and prints great in Bambu machines.
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Spray can holders - Had to build a short and long version due to smaller and larger diameter cans
Designed this mount to 'wrap' the lip of the tool chest top. Had to print it in 2 pieces due to size and bolt together.
Don't be like that to yourself. I would if I could (everyone should!), but too many programs I use aren't offered for the OS, or in a potency that works for me.
Micro$oft truly does suck and Win 11...
Again, with you. My designs stay on my network unless I decide otherwise.
When "the Cloud" became a thing, I found it impossible to explain to friends and family that it was just a gimmicky name for someone else's hard drive.
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Semper discens, Jeff!
chili_pepper, are you using Fusion? I ask because, like you and Mogul345, I'm not a fan of storing anything in the Cloud. I like more control over my stuff. However, with Fusion, I haven't found an easy way to do this. Have you?
And as for FreeCAD vs. Fusion, as bad as most software companies are at putting out quality products, over the 45 years I've been programming and using personal computers, I've found that open-source stuff generally sucks. I think it suffers from "two many master chefs in the kitchen" syndrome. The same two camps in the 3D printing world that I mentioned earlier in this thread exist in the world of computer users. I used to be in the camp that enjoyed the "how does this work" aspect of the PC world, but these days, I'm not much interested in tweaking a computer. I just want to use it to do what I want to do. Life is short (getting shorter with each year!), and anything that is a tool (a computer, a 3D printer, a welder), I need to just work. I don't want to have to adjust it constantly...
That said, I haven't tried FreeCAD, so my bias formed from past experience might be hurting me, but Fusion is a high bar for FreeCAD to clear.
Actually, an older version of AutoCAD on an older computer running Win 8.1. I really am a dinosaur (nod to avatar).
Yeah, I can't get past this. I have no doubt Fusion is fast and nice to use, given it's probably built on the foundation laid by software like the original Mechanical Desktop and Inventor (both of which I've got some experience), but I don't care for the cloud storage and the fact that you have to connect to the internet periodically. I had assumed it was a constant internet connection but a quick search indicates you have to connect every two weeks. To me that says it's caching your designs somewhere on the hard drive for later syncing with the cloud, but that's only for local installation. I believe they also have a web-based version, so no bones there.
I prefer CAD without all the bullshit and strings attached.
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I haven't been too concerned with Fusion storing anything in the cloud when everything I send to the printer goes via the cloud anyway. Nor have I designed anything that would deserve any IP protection.
But, many times with Fusion I will quickly model something and export it without saving. No need to fill up the cloud with something simple that I only need printed once.
But, many times with Fusion I will quickly model something and export it without saving. No need to fill up the cloud with something simple that I only need printed once.
I fed my P1S and the X1C early on via sd card exclusively, currently I run the X1C in LAN only mode (the PIS found a new home).
I suspect if I ever connect for a live firmware update, it will upload cached print history and performance data (and possibly stored designs) to BL's servers. I could be wrong there but I trust no one when it comes to this stuff.
I print these every so often so my Bambulab watcher/design thief can see it.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1788042-f-k-you-too-mickey-mouse?from=search#profileId-1905393
Weren't you the one that remotely printed a human hand with middle finger extended, then texted your wife to check on the print?
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