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Centauri Carbon.
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Centauri Carbon.
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They don't have the AI detection.
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Fiancee lost her cat recently, out of the blue, bad shock, made her a lithophane from a picture of us taking her out for a walk last year, sat it in the window where she always used to sit in the sun - so when it's sunny, it gets backlit and she shows up:
And a smaller one for her mother because she used to cat-sit her when we're travelling so she's missing her a lot too:
And a smaller one for her mother because she used to cat-sit her when we're travelling so she's missing her a lot too:
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I briefly looked into that. Seems a bit of a faff to setup.
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I will probably do that, I've seen the update and I've ignored it for the moment.
I think I will fix it by not being a muppet and remembering to install the build plate. Worst case a label on the door should fix it.
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Having bought the Milwaunkee M12 rotary tool, found some screw on dremel adaptors that might fit - they all appear to use the same thread. This is a chamfering attachement.
While it does screw on, couple of issues. First theres 5mm of plain ID and chamfer before the thread that means it does not screw on fully to the M12. Second the designer had incorporated a pair of flats for loosening /tightening the collet nut, but the M12 nut is slightly bigger, and the same feature is built into the bayonette shroud.
I used two negative cylinders to modify the part in studio and its currently printing again.
While it does screw on, couple of issues. First theres 5mm of plain ID and chamfer before the thread that means it does not screw on fully to the M12. Second the designer had incorporated a pair of flats for loosening /tightening the collet nut, but the M12 nut is slightly bigger, and the same feature is built into the bayonette shroud.
I used two negative cylinders to modify the part in studio and its currently printing again.
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A few weeks ago I took delivery of the Lymow One robotic lawnmower, and in general it's been performing well. Still a few more bugs to be ironed out but those are mainly firmware or app updates.
However, ther is a major flaw...it's runs on tracks like a tank but what the manufactirer has failed to address is that wet grass and leaves tend to stick to the wheels and this increases the effective diameter of the wheels resulting in an increase in track tension and either track reinforcing wire snapping or hub disintegrating...(neither of these are my mower)
So one week and a lot of 3D printing and prototyping in various materials PLA, PETG and ASA....
I came up with final design in ASA which bolts onto the existing stainless bracket...
...and then couldn't resist having a play in Fusion...
However, ther is a major flaw...it's runs on tracks like a tank but what the manufactirer has failed to address is that wet grass and leaves tend to stick to the wheels and this increases the effective diameter of the wheels resulting in an increase in track tension and either track reinforcing wire snapping or hub disintegrating...(neither of these are my mower)
So one week and a lot of 3D printing and prototyping in various materials PLA, PETG and ASA....
I came up with final design in ASA which bolts onto the existing stainless bracket...
...and then couldn't resist having a play in Fusion...
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apologies if this is the wrong thread to ask the question in, and I should add that I have no knowledge of 3D printing other than what I’ve read on the forum, but does anyone have any idea about the cost per item of printing stuff this way? I appreciate that the time on design, material and size of the finished article will vary considerably, but it’s a question that seems not to be discussed.
I ask as one, I’m nosey, and two, I recently bought some bed slat brackets on eBay that are not longer available from the manufacturer, and they are clearly 3d printed. Whoever has done it has done a bit of research as they are superior to the originals which have just failed through age, though I’m now faced with replacing 30 of them which at £10 a go means it’s probably cheaper to buy a new bed! So I guess the question boils down to is £10 for a bracket (overall size 75mm x 75mm x 75mm) reasonable?
I ask as one, I’m nosey, and two, I recently bought some bed slat brackets on eBay that are not longer available from the manufacturer, and they are clearly 3d printed. Whoever has done it has done a bit of research as they are superior to the originals which have just failed through age, though I’m now faced with replacing 30 of them which at £10 a go means it’s probably cheaper to buy a new bed! So I guess the question boils down to is £10 for a bracket (overall size 75mm x 75mm x 75mm) reasonable?
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Depends what the bracket looks like, I'd imagine at that size probably takes 5-15 minutes to print, dependent on complexity and material.
FWIW my most common commercial print is ~100 x 80 x 30mm, takes about an hour to print and I charge £12-14 to retailers and about double that to end users.
FWIW my most common commercial print is ~100 x 80 x 30mm, takes about an hour to print and I charge £12-14 to retailers and about double that to end users.
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For that price you could buy a printer and make them yourself. Depending on the size of the bracket and material required, there are a few on here who could produce them for you. It's difficult to say if they are worth £10 each but if you need 30 then will the seller offer a discount for quantity?
No..
Better reply
post a photo of one and the make of bed if it has one.
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For hobby level machines:
Unless it's special stuff, the raw material cost is ~£6 per kg.
Printing speed ~ 40g/hour (dependent on material & geometry)
Power consumption ~100W, so energy cost ~£0.75 per kg
So the raw cost of the part is very roughly £6.75 / kg.
What it sells for is what someone will pay (as I tried to hammer into our sales people for years).
Obviously commercially prices are crucial. But hobby users like myself calculate things differently. In my case it would appear to also be why I am useless at business.
I tend to give things away possibly because I was in a caring profession and i love creating etc but i rarely feel my work is good enough to sell.
Another aspect is i just love people being happy
I recently printed some connectors for guy i came into contact with during covid.
"Hello mate. Thanks again for the bits. Delly has been playing for ages and having those connection bits has been a real godsend.
The print quality on those connectors is amazing. They fit exactly as the genuine ones do. I don't know if you sell online, but there's not many available, and yours would easily be sellable."
" But my son always poo poos the idea so I have never sold from there. I went through lots of stuff relating to vinyl cutters. Laser printing. Sublimation printing., cnc desktop, laser cutting and engraving and now 3D printing but to sell to the public copyrite alwsys gets in the way and looking after my wife means I cant give customers 100 dedication."
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I will do mate. Tomorrow when I'm free.
I understand the frustration. After my health declined I tried so much of the same. I made some very cool stuff and sold a few bits on eBay and car sites. I tried sublimation, t shirts and all that too. But like you say, it's impossible to compete with the Chinese market.
I've started to try to fulfil my creative urges with art recently. It's not something I'd be able to sell, but it helps me feel a bit less of a couch potato.
I'm teaching myself using YouTube and the net, just like I did with printing. But it's a longer process. I use a tablet, because I'm shaky and that messes things up so badly that I just waste stuff. Working on a tablet I can work differently and it's more forgiving.
I'd love to repay your kindness, so if you would like a picture done, I'd be very happy to try something for you. So if you have a pic you'd like me to do, just say so. I'll send a few pics of what I've been doing. Like I said, I'm not a pro, but I'm trying to improve."
Thats better than payment if you can still afford to eat and have a roof over your head. (oh and buy tools) lol
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This is the thing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133632715240
It’s an old Feather and black / Iron Bed co thing, so from what has been said £10 a pop is reasonable, though I see they’re now £14.00 for two, they will discount for bulk.
It’s an old Feather and black / Iron Bed co thing, so from what has been said £10 a pop is reasonable, though I see they’re now £14.00 for two, they will discount for bulk.
14 plus delivery.. How many do you need. And do you still have one good one one of our gurus could copy. I am happy to print them for you. FOC
I would try copying one but with my design skills that might take quite a while. I am aware that design is easy for an expert though.... Depending how my week goes I will try designing one with made up measurements....... Practising using sketches so the model can be adjusted quickly.
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Looks to be a fairly high stressed part and wouldnt suprise me if it should be quite weighty for the size. Also depending on the filament, it might not age as well as the original!
Look on the various 3d model websites, it lokely already exists kr close enough for a simple modification. A quick search found this of a similar shape, it could be scaled to the correct size.
PLA 75g and 2.5H to print.
Look on the various 3d model websites, it lokely already exists kr close enough for a simple modification. A quick search found this of a similar shape, it could be scaled to the correct size.
PLA 75g and 2.5H to print.
