3D Printer & C.A.D. Thread

[SierraCarrera]

I went down the Gridfinity rabbit hole, and having CAD experience from college decided to start designing some custom tool holders for office/garage + kitchen stuff organization for the wife. Here's a few pics

 

[jay745]

Despite just buying my first 3D printer, I'm still in the camp that 99% of what gets printed is useless junk trinkets.

That's been my view, but I'm open to changing my mind. My friend printed me a holder for my map torch that I mounted to the wall which is neat.

 

[GolNat]

I print useful things for my Etsy store.

https://3dohone.etsy.com/

 

[Acadia18]

I went down the Gridfinity rabbit hole, and having CAD experience from college decided to start designing some custom tool holders for office/garage + kitchen stuff organization for the wife. Here's a few pics

That actually came up talking to my buddy before I bought the A1M, he had mentioned going through and swapping all his organizational stuff to Gridfinity.

 

[AzteCypher]

But do you love the X1C?

It is noisier than I expected, and the test print shook a very heavy cabinet that it's sitting on probably because of the speed it was printing on. I've only printed a benchy thus far but, I'm really, really liking what I've seen so far. Going to be doing some more prints soon and that will give me a good bearing as to how I feel about it.

Despite just buying my first 3D printer, I'm still in the camp that 99% of what gets printed is useless junk trinkets.

I think we all start by printing useless trinkets and such. I've been plenty guilty of that since I usually print some party favors for the kids' birthday parties, and some non-candy Halloween goodies for the kids with special dietary needs.

That being said I think I'm about 50/50 in regards to trinkets vs useful stuff. I've printed plenty of brackets for cables, a silverware tray, sponge holders, drawer spacers, etc. My biggest accomplishment (because I have 0 cad experience and Tinkercad is the best I can do so far) is recreating a bracket for a buddy of mine's business. He was having a hard time locating something specific for some conduits that he runs.

But I'll be honest, printing those useless trinkets are pretty fun anyways.

 

[SierraCarrera]

It is noisier than I expected, and the test print shook a very heavy cabinet that it's sitting on probably because of the speed it was printing on. I've only printed a benchy thus far but, I'm really, really liking what I've seen so far. Going to be doing some more prints soon and that will give me a good bearing as to how I feel about it.



I think we all start by printing useless trinkets and such. I've been plenty guilty of that since I usually print some party favors for the kids' birthday parties, and some non-candy Halloween goodies for the kids with special dietary needs.

That being said I think I'm about 50/50 in regards to trinkets vs useful stuff. I've been printed plenty of brackets for cables, a silver tray, sponge holders, drawer spacers, etc. My biggest accomplishment (because I have 0 cad experience and Tinkercad is the best I can do so far) is recreating a bracket for a buddy of mine's business. He was having a hard time locating something specific for some conduits that he runs.

But I'll be honest, printing those useless trinkets are pretty fun anyways.

You can set the speed on the printer to "Silent" and that both quiets it and eliminates most of the shaking. I had an Ender 3 for years that was a constant fight/tinkering toy essentially. The X1C feels like an industrial appliance, it's that consistent and foolproof

 

[dtfd]

That's been my view, but I'm open to changing my mind. My friend printed me a holder for my map torch that I mounted to the wall which is neat.

Now do the toolbox.

I've got mine started.

 

[GolNat]

@Acadia18 knowing CAD makes them 10x more useful IMO. If you don’t know it teach yourself via YouTube.

 

[Acadia18]

@Acadia18 knowing CAD makes them 10x more useful IMO. If you don’t know it teach yourself via YouTube.

I do not. Might have to learn.

Ended up with a last minute upgrade.

After seeing them in person, I didn't want to regret the A1 Mini due to the smaller print bed. And going from $350 to $480 to get the full sized A1 wasn't that bad.

If they had the P1S Combo in stock, I may have just gotten that. It looked much nicer than the A1.... But, $800 is a much further jump from $350 than $480

 

[AzteCypher]

You can set the speed on the printer to "Silent" and that both quiets it and eliminates most of the shaking.

Thank you for this. It definitely made a difference. I also realize now that it was the initial calibration that was going on from when you first pull it out of box. It's definitely more in line with what I was expecting now.

But do you love the X1C?

After playing with it some more, and doing some actual prints, I'm definitely starting to feel the love. This thing is freaking fast with no reduction in quality. I haven't tried ludicrous mode yet but I will soon.

Did my first color print. Made some party favors for my daughter's birthday party. I will say, there is a lot of waste for a color print. I know there are ways to reduce it so I've been reading up on that. I do have a way of dealing with failed prints and now this filament waste, but it's still a good amount.

Beyond that, and now the news of Bambu trying to wall up their garden, I'm definitely loving this printer. I don't need to print via wifi or even connect the printer via the app as it's sits in my office and I can see it from where I sit so Bambu changing stuff isn't going to affect me yet.

 

[Acadia18]

I will say, there is a lot of waste for a color print.

The waste, and the final product.

 

[dtfd]

The waste, and the final product.

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Where is there even red in that car? Taillights?

 

[Acadia18]

Where is there even red in that car? Taillights?

Yup

More red waste than actual print lol