Know How... 218: Troubleshooting 3D Printers

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We have the best practices and tips when it comes to choosing the right 3D printer for you.Segment Goals: Find a real-world problem Beg, Borrow and Steal as much as you can! (A STL model that gets us CLOSE to the solution) Modify an existing STL to fit our needs Revision Tools/Supplies Needed: Thingiverse Tinkercad 3D Printer 120mm fan Cooler Master (69CFM - 19db - 12v) (~$8) Artic F12 (5 pack - 74CFM - 25db - 1,350 rpm - 5-12 volt operation) (~$4/each) 6" Ducting $18 Segment Procedure: Search for and download a STL file for an object that can interface with a 120mm fan Create a suitable duct collar Mate the Duct Collar with the STL file Print! Revise Here's the Thingiverse link for a 120mm Fan Grille http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17028 Here are the files for the finished 120mm to 6" duct adapter https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9042212/KH218.zip Curling Prints "Bacon" is what happens when your extruded material cools, shrinks, and pulls off the printing surface. There are a variety of solutions to this problem including: Heated printing surfaces (So that the print cools EVENLY) Insulating your print area (to decrease the thermal variance across the print) Adhesives Aquanet (Unsented Extra Super Hold) ~$22 for 6 Glue Stick $1 Generic Filament I love me some Hatchbox filament! ~$23/KG Don't forget to get yourself a Filament holder. ~$10 These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/218 Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Sponsors: rachio.com/twit digitalocean.com - promo code: KNOWHOW

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