So ... 3d Printers....

[BadMouth]

Went to print something after the spools have been in the open air for a few months.   First few feet of PLA was brittle AF and could not be fed into the printer without breaking.

TIL spools fit in foodsaver rolls. It is a tight fit and the bag needs to stretch a little.  Shame I didn't have a silica packet to toss in there.
(as an aside, I don't recommend the countertop food saver unless you have lots of unused counter.  The small cheaper ones function the same and can be tossed in a drawer.)

[HaRuMaN]

I have ABS.  It stinks like crazy while printing.  PLA smells much better.   

[yotsuya]

Spool issue taken care of. These pieces not only fit together perfectly, but the sides are smooth since I printed it on PEI. A Winner is me!

[Vigo]

I'm 90% ABS, so that makes sense if I haven't noticed it so much...

Are you printing in the house?  Is the smell an issue?

I bought a roll of ABS when I bought the printer, but haven't tried it yet.
(similar to my tinkercad experience...the easy thing gets the job done so I never move on to other options)

Its not terrible, It was much worse when I had the extruder too hot. I do put it in my basement, so I just shut the door while printing, its no bother. Smell doesn't linger or spread.

[yotsuya]

So I decided to test the new filament spool by printing something Arcade-related. Dustwashers FTW! Plus, the new spool roller held up perfectly.

[HaRuMaN]

Yeah those TUSH spool holders are the best.  Love mine. 

[yotsuya]

Working in my cousin’s Galaga board. All but one of the spacers are broken. 30 minutes later...

[05SRT4]

In case you didn't know. You can change the skirt to a brim. This makes the outer purge ring attach to the actual print. This helps will really small parts with little surface area to start with.

[05SRT4]

Finished another planter, PBJ let me know if you're still interested, ill hit you up with that "Saving up for ZapCon" discount.

This one was split in two and glued together.

[Le Chuck]

Okay, somebody please put together the no ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- this is what I need shopping list so I can get started on this boondoggle. I want the cheap kit but with all the extra components and upgrades that everyone eventually realized they needed.

Please please pretty please and thank you.

[yotsuya]

Okay, somebody please put together the no ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- this is what I need shopping list so I can get started on this boondoggle. I want the cheap kit but with all the extra components and upgrades that everyone eventually realized they needed.

Please please pretty please and thank you.

No way, ---smurfette---. You need to pay your dues! Get the kit and suffer like the rest of us.

Get a PEI sheet. Thank me later.Also find a local friend who can print you all the upgrade pieces you need while you wait for it to get here from China.

[yotsuya]

So my cousin’s Galaga has broken standoffs...



I measured, printed, and rolled my own, using some #4 x 1/2 screws I had on hand...



Installed, the PCB is rock solid and ready to go back into the game cage.

[05SRT4]

So is this going to be the official "Look at what I printed / STL sharing" thread?

[05SRT4]

Okay, somebody please put together the no ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- this is what I need shopping list so I can get started on this boondoggle. I want the cheap kit but with all the extra components and upgrades that everyone eventually realized they needed.

Please please pretty please and thank you.

https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_343643.html?wid=44
Coupon Code - GBA8US
135.99$
If the coupon code doesn't work Ive just been looking at YouTube videos, just about everyone has one. Not sure which is the best.

I feel its better to know why you are upgrading parts before you buy them. Its the experience bro.

[yotsuya]

So is this going to be the official "Look at what I printed / STL sharing" thread?

Why not? Beats Pi threads, LCD threads, fish tank threads, slim cab threads, etc. Let ‘er rip.

[Mike A]

I like this thread. Is there a place to post 3D printer files or laser and CNC cut files in this forum? That might be a good sticky. A repository for files to fabricate your own replacement parts.

I did a couple of things for people with my laser. I would like to post those. I am going to laser cut a new dust washer for my defender cab to eliminate the slop in the joystick.

[Le Chuck]

I feel its better to know why you are upgrading parts before you buy them. Its the experience bro.

Dude, by that logic I should've angled my joysticks just to experience the suck. I thought the whole point was shared learning to stand on the shoulders of others, not to have a club where I have to make ---smurfy--- stuff until I earn the chops to make good stuff.

[HaRuMaN]

I feel its better to know why you are upgrading parts before you buy them. Its the experience bro.

Dude, by that logic I should've angled my joysticks just to experience the suck. I thought the whole point was shared learning to stand on the shoulders of others, not to have a club where I have to make ---smurfy--- stuff until I earn the chops to make good stuff.

Suck it up, Nancy

[yotsuya]

I feel its better to know why you are upgrading parts before you buy them. Its the experience bro.

Dude, by that logic I should've angled my joysticks just to experience the suck. I thought the whole point was shared learning to stand on the shoulders of others, not to have a club where I have to make ---smurfy--- stuff until I earn the chops to make good stuff.

If you’re going to get the A8 (and I would, for the price), start by reading this thread in its entirety, then go read this page here:

https://pevly.com/anet-a8-upgrades/

I used it to get the upgrade parts that Arcadenut graciously printed out for me. I had them on hand when I did the build. 

Sign up for an account at Thingiverse.com and Tinkercad.com to get started.

I bought a spool of this so that I could get started with long print runs. It’s been great to use for a learning experience.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0722YQTPY/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1511193909&sr=8-17-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=filament+1.75&psc=1

Get this MOSFET to take the load off your main board PCB and run power directly to the heaterbed:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XY5HBFX/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1511194053&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mosfet&dpPl=1&dpID=51FrR--Y6qL&ref=plSrch

Buy a PEI sheet, binder clips, and some 608 bearings. Print out the TUSH spool reel that HaRuMaN linked to.

Finally, go here and just read everything:

https://3dprint.wiki/reprap/anet/a8

This was all a part of my journey to get to this point!

[yotsuya]

I like this thread. Is there a place to post 3D printer files or laser and CNC cut files in this forum? That might be a good sticky. A repository for files to fabricate your own replacement parts.

I did a couple of things for people with my laser. I would like to post those. I am going to laser cut a new dust washer for my defender cab to eliminate the slop in the joystick.

I like this idea.

[Slippyblade]

I like this thread. Is there a place to post 3D printer files or laser and CNC cut files in this forum? That might be a good sticky. A repository for files to fabricate your own replacement parts.

I did a couple of things for people with my laser. I would like to post those. I am going to laser cut a new dust washer for my defender cab to eliminate the slop in the joystick.

So then we can become FYOAC?  (Fabricate Your Own Arcade Controls)?

[Le Chuck]

Suck it up, Nancy

This ain't a bukake flick. I'll leave it in the jar thank you.

Yots- that's what's up. Most appreciated

[jdbailey1206]

This ain't a bukake flick. I'll leave it in the jar thank you.

I knew you stored something weird in your R2D2 replica.

[Le Chuck]

This ain't a bukake flick. I'll leave it in the jar thank you.

I knew you stored something weird in your R2D2 replica.

You should try the cookies

[jdbailey1206]

This ain't a bukake flick. I'll leave it in the jar thank you.

I knew you stored something weird in your R2D2 replica.

You should try the cookies

Ill eat the cookies.  Hard pass on la leche.

[Vigo]

With Le Chuck, you can have them both together!

[05SRT4]

Ive spent the last week researching and toying with the idea of getting a 3D printer.

Ive decided ime going to take the plunge in the new year and buy one to play with!

Think ime going to get a Creality CR10 mini.
They seem pretty good for the money.

Just bought the CR-10 (normal) for 330$ will let you know how it is.

[Titchgamer]

Ive spent the last week researching and toying with the idea of getting a 3D printer.

Ive decided ime going to take the plunge in the new year and buy one to play with!

Think ime going to get a Creality CR10 mini.
They seem pretty good for the money.

Just bought the CR-10 (normal) for 330$ will let you know how it is.

I look forward to your input!

[05SRT4]

Based on most of the reviews I dont think I will be disappointed.

[Titchgamer]

Based on most of the reviews I dont think I will be disappointed.

Nope!
I have read nothing but good about it and its what the groot I posted before was printed on.

[05SRT4]

Based on most of the reviews I dont think I will be disappointed.

Nope!
I have read nothing but good about it and its what the groot I posted before was printed on.

get one dawg 

[Titchgamer]

Once i got the funds it will be mine lol

[Slippyblade]

I just placed my order on the one from GearBest.  Here's hoping shipping doesn't take too long!

[yotsuya]

I just placed my order on the one from GearBest.  Here's hoping shipping doesn't take too long!

Did it say if it was from the LA or China warehouse?

[Titchgamer]

Once i got the funds it will be mine lol

Did it say if it was from the LA or China warehouse?

What was?

[yotsuya]

Once i got the funds it will be mine lol

Did it say if it was from the LA or China warehouse?

What was?

Sorry, that was for Slippy.

[Slippyblade]

Looks like LA warehouse.  So maybe next week!

[yotsuya]

Looks like LA warehouse.  So maybe next week!

Nice. Mine took about 3 weeks from China!

[Brian74]

Thinking about getting the cr-10s

[Titchgamer]

Thinking about getting the cr-10s

Ya know you want to :p