This isn’t a typical FIRST IMPRESSIONS video, I promise. Here are my first impressions of the Anycubic Mega X 3d printer. A large format, feature packed 3d printer – on paper. Does the real world testing match up? Anycubic Mega X From Anycubic: http://bit.ly/338YYrz As discussed, a $25 Coupon off $399 for Mega X. code: […]
3D Printing Face Shields and YOU CAN TOO!
Healthcare workers supplies of masks and face shields is getting low, and some have none. Now 3d printing face shields is happening, and we can get 3d printed face shields to those that need them the most! Overhead Transparency Sheets I used https://amzn.to/2UjJnms #3dprinting #OpShieldsUp #BeAHelper 3DVerkstan Face Shield Model http://faceshield.nu Prusa Research Face Shield […]
WILL IT PRINT? 3D Printing Request BY YOU on the Raise3D E2!
People submitted print requests for the Raise3D E2, and I did my best to get them printed! You’ll see all sorts of great models, and I give you an idea of the quality the E2 prints at. Want to suggest a possible print for a future episode? Here you go: Suggest a print! https://forms.gle/K1Yzb1hk9ZjotWTq8 Raise3D […]
3D Printing Ventilator Valves for Coronavirus AND How YOU Can Help!
3D Printing helped save lives when Cristian Fracassi from Isinnova modeled and 3d printed a Venturi valve for respirators. Italian doctors couldn’t get them fast enough from the manufacturer for the Coronavirus / COVID-19 response. This story took hold, and many reached out wondering how THEY can help with their 3d printers. Here are some […]
High Fives During Social Distancing
Social Distancing of Self Quarantine are the new reality. How can we still gift each other an epic high five? We can now, thanks to the FIVE GUARD! FIVE GUARD from Bugman_140 https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/25614-five-guard FROM THE EPISODE Proto Pasta HIGHFIVE Blue: http://3d.pn/highfiveblue Polymaker PolymaxPC: https://polymaker.com/product/polymax-pc Raise3D E2: https://www.raise3d.com/e2 Nano Polymer Adhesive: https://visionminer.com/products/nano-polymer-adhesive You can support what […]
Resin 3D Printing for LESS than $200? Anycubic Photon Zero and Wash & Cure!
Anycubic launched the Photon Zero, an mSLA resin 3d printer capable of producing amazing detail, at a price point LESS THAN $200. PLUS, they paired that with a WASH & CURE machine, to help you post process your resin prints easily. Let’s take a first look at these two machines and see if they are […]
Fusion 360 is NOW a 3D Printing SLICER!
New in Fusion 360, slicing for 3d printing! Fusion 360 now allows you to slice and export gcode for the models you have created and designed! It’s very new, and I wanted to kick the tires and find out how it works. #3dprinting #fusion360 #3dprintingnerd LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Printed Solid Jessie PLA https://printedsolid.com Diabase […]
We Created a WORKING 3D PRINTED RECORD PLAYER!
Will a 3d printed record player work? Mark Rhodes is visiting from Australia. He designed a 3d printable record player. I printed the parts, he brought the electronics. Let’s get this together and take it to a record shop to see if it really works! SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! #3dprinting #practicalprinting #markoftherhodes Mark of the Rhodes […]
3D Printing for Robotics and Electronics STEAM Connection Kits with DANIELLE BOYER!
Danielle Boyer uses 3d printing to help with her electronics and robotics kits to bring STEAM education to kids who might not otherwise be able to see it. Through her STEAM Connection outreach, she brings joy to kids with robots they build and electronic kits they assemble! Purchase STEAM T-Shirt: https://tinyurl.com/3DPN-STEAM STEAM Connection: https://steamconnection.org Danielle […]
Is it Smooth Enough? Testing Polysmooth with Polysher and Primer!
The Polysmooth filament from Polymaker can be smoothed with isopropyl alcohol in their Polysher machine. Does it smooth enough take paint? Here I give it a test and find out just how much models are smoothed. TRAVEL! https://malta.makerfaire.com March 27-29 https://midwestreprapfest.org April 3-5 https://rapid3devent.com April 21-23 Polymaker Polysmooth & Polysher: http://3d.pn/polysmooth miniJoel model by WEKSTER […]
3D Printing STAINLESS STEEL OpenRC Axles with Siemens
Our friends at Siemens heard about the OpenRC car breaking it’s axles, and they offered to help us fix the problem – by 3d printing new ones in STAINLESS STEEL. It’s AMAZING. An extended cut of our time with Detlef in the Industrial Steam Turbine area: https://youtu.be/bj3a1e901Uk You can support what we do in many […]
3D Printing from the Cloud with Raise3D
We walk through and test Raise Cloud – it’s cloud based print farm software. It’s FREE, and very soon it’ll work with non-Raise3D printers. I take you through the web based interface and give you a tour of what it can do, then David and Sean kick off some real-world 3d printing scenarios. #3dprinting #printfarm […]