Stuff your 3D printer has made today...

[bigegg]

I think this was the video which led me to alter the setting.

 

[badabec]

Hello, mine is a Creality Ender 3 v2.

 

[ajlelectronics]

Hello, mine is a Creality Ender 3 v2.

A very good base printer it is. I upgraded mine many times when I needed to expand its capabilities, I printed my TPE air intake hoses on it eventually. Of all the upgrades, I think that the direct drive extruder was the most beneficial.
Due to a gift, I bought the K1 and then I could just use it without really thinking much more about it.

 

[Onoff]

There's this thread on printing TPU:

Post in thread 'Printing TPU'

Mar 16, 2025

Printing TPU with the standard settings is _SLOOOOOOOW_

about 3-4x the time compared to the same file in PETG.

However, and maybe everyone already knows this:

On the P1S, using Geeetech TPU, changing the "max volumetric speed" from 3mm²/s to 15mm²/s doesn't negatively affect the quality, but makes the print times *almost* comparable to PETG/PLA etc.

I imagine the "Hardended Steel vs E3D 0.4mm High Flow ObXidian" hot end upgrade my lad fitted to his X1C would help too.

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My lad is quite successfully printing TPU regularly on the X1C. Yes it's still slow but helped to go faster as he's fitted an E3D 0.4mm High Flow ObXidian hot end upgrade.

This is a corner protector for a brick pillar. Printed upright. Smooth and glossy on the side that counts, that pattern by my thumb is just a quirk of the camera.

Inside is a little stringy but TBH just aids binding it to the brick corner. I need to get my lad to print a couple more sections.

(The white adhesive is from my ill fated attempt to fold and stick a bit of HV mat on).

The only worry with the TPU is if it'll stand the test of time with regard to UV exposure out in the elements.

 

[Bki26]

Designed a little jig for bending the 300+ springs I need for my device, not the best and will probably need to print the tab part a few times when the tip wears out but it's certainly faster and more accurate than doing it by hand.

First attempt worked but wasn't ridged enough and edge deformed so I'm now using the spring leg offcut as the hinge and the bending surface.

 

[JOEPRO]

How about a Fractal vice - I'm going to start printing it tonight

 

[JOEPRO]

It started with a simple idea of printing a generic small parts tray. Then evolved into hours of modelling and updates to arrive at this

 

[ukracer]

That is so tempting. I have dual ams on my p1s and the lack of one on the Elegoo is annoying. At £549 it may be worth getting one in. I find most of my work projects are in a 3d printed enclosure these days.

Do you use the dual ams to print without keep changing filament or multicolour prints? I find I am doing less and less multicolour after the first couple of months.

I have succumbed to 3 kickstarters to see if I can make a few quid but I still can't work out how people can make money , let alone a business from 3D printing without being able to design.

 

[My Old Landy]

Do you use the dual ams to print without keep changing filament or multicolour prints? I find I am doing less and less multicolour after the first couple of months.

I have succumbed to 3 kickstarters to see if I can make a few quid but I still can't work out how people can make money , let alone a business from 3D printing without being able to design.

I don't do multi colour anymore either. I just load up so the job doesn't run out.
My printers are mainly used for work projects as I can rapid prototype to my hearts content. They buy me filament as required, I do have to keep an eye on the weights so I don't lose out. They just make my life so much easier. I did have a hair brain idea of printing replacement parts for old toys but the legal side made me cautious.

 

[Bki26]

Do you use the dual ams to print without keep changing filament or multicolour prints? I find I am doing less and less multicolour after the first couple of months.

I have succumbed to 3 kickstarters to see if I can make a few quid but I still can't work out how people can make money , let alone a business from 3D printing without being able to design.

Plenty people make silly money printing large parts for cosplay costumes, most purchase the models and print thwm when an order comes in.

Also people that do prints as a service since if you're not using the printer then it can be popping out little pieces for those who don't have a printer and just want the final product.

You can also print parts for vehicles, guy I've seen on insta that his whole business is printing dash parts etc for old F150 square bodies which you can't easily buy as a cheaper option for those restoring.

Plenty ways you just have to find one that works for you.

 

[My Old Landy]

You can also print parts for vehicles, guy I've seen on insta that his whole business is printing dash parts etc for old F150 square bodies which you can't easily buy as a cheaper option for those restoring.

I did make this for a car chap. I think I may have posted it before. He was very happy as he couldn't get anything to match.

 

[ukracer]

Plenty people make silly money printing large parts for cosplay costumes, most purchase the models and print thwm when an order comes in.

Also people that do prints as a service since if you're not using the printer then it can be popping out little pieces for those who don't have a printer and just want the final product.

You can also print parts for vehicles, guy I've seen on insta that his whole business is printing dash parts etc for old F150 square bodies which you can't easily buy as a cheaper option for those restoring.

Plenty ways you just have to find one that works for you.

Sadly I can't.. lol

 

[Bladevane]

I reengineered and printed a couple of parts for a friend whose son owned a Lotus Elan. Took me ages but I learnt a lot. They reminded me of some ancient BL bits. Wouldn’t surprise me in the least to find out Lotus raided the parts bin at Austin-Morris.

 

[JOEPRO]

This turned out great even if I say so myself



It'll be my first dabble on listing it on ebay and see if I sell any and make just a couple of quid on the printer whilst getting more experience myself.

 

[JOEPRO]

I also printed this upgrade for my adventurer 5m. A temperature sensor holder. (Cheapie sensor from China) At least now I will be able to tell the chamber temperature

 

[Bki26]

Was about to say surely it would be better lower by the build plate but then realised it's not a bedslinger, time to go to bed

 

[Bki26]

Printed some shelf brackets to make a mini shelf above the mill for the lathe/mill tools as I tend to leave them all over the worktop!
Got a really good support finish on the inside of the opening but you're not gonna see it anyway.

 

[selectedgrub]

They would look awesome in steel

 

[Bki26]

They would look awesome in steel

https://www.printables.com/model/1003451-any-size-parametric-90-degree-shelf-bracket-corner I used the extra low poly version and you could get 2 of them printed in stainless for £40-55 via jlc3dp.com.

There's also other cool organic ones https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=Shelf+bracket

 

[Dapph2]

Overblown scaremongering in my view. There may be a faint scent in the air which isn't objectionable, but the word "fumes" is a bit OTT.

Early day 3D filament did indeed stink and give you watering eyes & sore throats .