Erik R
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Post by Erik R on Dec 8, 2020 10:41:27 GMT -8
John asked that I post my print on the forum via the Kickstarter campaign. Here's a spot we can show our prints to the awesome creators of this project. - IMG_4140 - Bottom. Printed on a Pulse XE using NylonX filament.
- IMG_4142 - Top. Printed on a Prusa i3 MK3s using PETG filament.
- IMG_4143 - Both pieces stacked.
The pattern you see on the top is from the print surface I used (textured PEI). So happy! My WeatherRack2 arrives tomorrow. Just waiting for the SkyWeather2 upgrade to arrive.
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Post by SDL on Dec 8, 2020 16:50:54 GMT -8
Could you take a close up shot one of the screw hole on the corner of the top?
BP
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Erik R
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Post by Erik R on Dec 8, 2020 17:07:47 GMT -8
Could you take a close up shot one of the screw hole on the corner of the top? BP As requested. Top corner screw hole. Attachments:
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Post by SDL on Dec 8, 2020 18:59:54 GMT -8
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Erik R
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Post by Erik R on Dec 11, 2020 17:09:12 GMT -8
Objects printed with Nylon are more resilient than any other filament used. I have seen many tests showing how Nylon is best for "machined parts" and anywhere friction can occur. The Nylon they speak of in these tests is Nylon-infused filament (carbon fiber or fiberglass). NylonX is carbon fiber infused. Fiberglass infused Nylon tends to be softer than the carbon fiber. My buddy designed a mount for his large dome-style security camera; I printed it in NylonX and it's been holding his camera up for the past two years (outside, mounted on a second story). I have tons of things printed in PETG that are outside (mounts, levers, etc) and they have held up well. I think most folks won't see a difference between PETG and Nylon. PETG is easier to print than ABS. Nylon is harder to print than PETG. In the meanwhile, I'm anxiously waiting the weatherproofing supplies from the "parts list". Happy Printing!
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Post by SDL on Dec 12, 2020 8:50:58 GMT -8
Hmm. Different printers perhaps. I've found PETG to be difficult to print (but I have a small sample set) and I haven't tried Nylon yet. I'll have to see if I can print NylonX. Could you post a link to the filament you are using?
We have now finished printing out all the ABS enclosures for the Kickstarter and will soon have some printer time for experimenting.
BP
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Erik R
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Post by Erik R on Dec 12, 2020 13:16:58 GMT -8
Hmm. Different printers perhaps. I've found PETG to be difficult to print (but I have a small sample set) and I haven't tried Nylon yet. I'll have to see if I can print NylonX. Could you post a link to the filament you are using? We have now finished printing out all the ABS enclosures for the Kickstarter and will soon have some printer time for experimenting. BP BP, Congrats on finishing the last of the ordered ABS enclosures! I looked at the QIDI and the ones I found online were enclosed (nice printer), this is probably why it prints ABS well. My printers are open and when I print ABS, I have to put a thermal blanket over it to help keep the ambient temp high. Nylon is hygroscopic, if you have a filament dryer (err, cheap dehydrator), you're set. Nylon needs dried. When I use Nylon, it's in a filament dryer and fed to the extruder. As I mentioned earlier, my printer was designed to print Nylon (i.e. has a Garolite bed which Nylon sticks to very well). Looks like MH rebranded their Nylon since I last ordered it. www.matterhackers.com/store/l/pro-series-nylon/sk/MJPLF4ELThat should take you to the white nylon. I'm waiting for the weatherproofing parts to arrive, then I will be able to get my SkyWeather2 outside. Happy printing/experimenting!
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n7qnm
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Post by n7qnm on Sept 4, 2021 22:03:35 GMT -8
I have a Dremel 3D45 printer and have had some success printing with ASA> All of the filament manufacturers I contacted, AND Dremel recommended ASA for UV resistance. Will try to upload some photos
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Post by SDL on Sept 5, 2021 11:34:18 GMT -8
Very interesting about the nylon printing. Looking forward to the n7qnm pictures!
BP
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