Best products from r/Ask3D
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1. Mean Well NES-350-12 12V 350 Watt Ul Switching Power Supply 110-240 Volt
- AC input range selectable by switch
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage/ Over temperature
- Forced air cooling by built-in DC fan
- Withstand 300vac surge input for 5 second
- LED indicator for power on
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2. Monoprice Maker Select 3D Printer v2 With Large Heated (200 x 200 x180 mm) Build Plate + Free Sample PLA Filament And MicroSD Card Preloaded With Printable 3D Models.
- Includes Heated Build Plate, 2 Gb Micro Sd Card and Sample PLA Filament. Compatible softwares: Such as Cure, Repeater, or Simplify 3D, the Maker Select is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
- Large volume: The large 8 x 8 inches build plate and generous 7 inches vertical spacing means that you can print larger, more complex models. Note: Ensure that the nozzle temperature is set to the correct value for the type of material being printed.
- Check that the GCODE file is complete and not corrupted. Check the original model file. Heated build plate: The heated build plate allows you to print slower cooling materials, such as ABS and modified ABS, as well as PLA and PLA blends
- Micro SD card slot: Use a micro SD card to store sliced G Code files, then plug the card into the micro SD card slot to print without the need to connect to a Windows or Mac PC. Printable Materials- ABS, PLA, XT Copolyester, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, PVA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty. Max. Extruder Temp- 500°F (260°C)
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3. Printrbot Printrbot Play 1505
Metal construction for rigidity and consistent print resultsFan shroud and extruder cover to prevent children from touching the hot end4" x 4" x 5" build volume
4. FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro, Metal Frame Structure, Acrylic Covers, Optimized Build Platform, Dual Extruder W/2 Spools, Works with ABS and PLA
- Full manufacturer's warranty fulfilled by Flashforge, and free email support provided by expert FlashForge technicians
- A sturdy metal frame that is substantially more stable than the Creator's original wood frame.Build volume 8.9 X 5.8 X 5.9 inches
- Aviation level aluminum plate with a thickness of 6.3mm guarantee its surface is completely flat and will not warp during heating process
- Metal platform support plus 10mm guide rod ensure a precise Z axis movement and prevent platform arm from deforming. Filament Compatibility- PLA, ABS, PLA Color Change, Pearl, ABS Pro, Elastic, PVA, HIPS, PETG, TPE, TPU, Conductive Filament, Flexible Filament, Metal Filled Filament, Wood Filled Filament, and PP
- Enclosed chamber insulates and protects ABS prints.Filament Diameter:1.75 mm [0.069 in]
- Please refer the user manual below for better use
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5. eSUN 3mm Black ABS 3D Printer Filament 1kg Spool (2.2lbs), Actual Diameter 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm, Black
- 1KG net (apximately 2.2 lbs) Filament with Clear Spool
- eSUN ABS 3D Printer Filament Vacuumed Sealed With Desiccant
- 3mm Filament Diameter (Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm), Actual Diameter 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm
- Recommended Extrusion/Nozzle Temperature 220C - 260C
- Spool Diameter: 8" - Spool Width: 2.50" - Spool Hub Hole Diameter: 2.05" - Inner Circle Diameter: 3.5"
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6. eSUN 3mm White ABS 3D Printer Filament 1kg Spool (2.2lbs), White
- 1KG net (apximately 2.2 lbs) Filament with Clear Spool
- eSUN ABS 3D Printer Filament Vacuumed Sealed With Desiccant
- 3mm Filament Diameter (Actual diameter 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm)
- Recommended Extrusion/Nozzle Temperature 220C - 260C
- Spool Diameter: 8" - Spool Width: 2.50" - Spool Hub Hole Diameter: 2.05" - Inner Circle Diameter: 3.5"
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7. Original Prusa i3 3D Printer kit
- Prusa i3 is a proven design with tens of thousands users all around the planet.
- Now you have a great opportunity to buy one directly from the author Josef Průša and support it's further development.
- All parts of this 3D printer are Open Source and are part of the RepRap project.
- This listing is a DIY KIT for self assembly
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8. 2 Meters PTFE Teflon Bowden Tube 1.75 Filament 3D printer RepRap Rostock Kossel
- Fast & Accurate: Experience speedy tuning with A1 precision. Housed in a mini pedal that's designed to fit on any pedalboard, the TinyTune lets you to spend less time tuning and more time playing.
- Easy-To-Read Display: The color display is large, clear, and has excellent visibility under any lighting. So whether you are playing at home, on a dark stage, or outdoors, this pedal has you covered!
- Zero Noise: The TinyTune completely mutes the input signal when you're tuning, and directly routes the signal to the output when you're not. No tone coloring, or annoying "pop" and "hum" noises here.
- Easy To Use: This pedal was designed with simplicity in mind. No confusing modes, hidden buttons on the side, or features that don't belong in a pedal tuner. Simply plug in, tune up, and play some music!
- Built To Last: With rugged aluminum on the outside and quality components on the inside, this pedal will perform night after night, stomp after stomp. So that you can sound your best every single time.
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9. [REPRAPGURU] 2004 LCD Smart Display Controller Module with Adapter for 3D Printer Controller RAMPS 1.4 Arduino Mega Pololu Shield Arduino RepRap
10. ABN Universal Standard SAE and Metric Offset Valve Feeler Gauge 16-Piece Blade Tool for Measuring Gap Width/Thickness
MEASURE GAPS: Use this ABN Feeler Gauge when you need to quickly and easily measure gap widthsVARIOUS APPLICATIONS: Use on anything from guitars to engines and everything in between; Metric and SAE standard sizes are included (millimeters and inches)BUILT TO LAST: Constructed from hardened tempered ...
11. Gizmo Dorks PEI Sheet, 8" x 8" 3D Printing Build Surface with 3M 468MP Adhesive Tape
- 5 Official U.S. Mint Coin Tubes for AMERICAN SILVER EAGLES
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12. STEPPERONLINE Stepper Motor Nema 17 Bipolar 40mm 64oz.in(45Ncm) 2A 4 Lead 3D Printer Hobby CNC
- 45Ncm(63.7oz.in) holding torque
- NEMA 17 bipolar 1.65"x1.65"x1.57" 4-wire
- 1.8 deg. step angle(200 steps/rev)
- Rated current 2A & resistance 1.1ohms
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13. 3M ScotchBlue 2090 Painter's Tape, Super Wide 6-Inch by 60 Yard, 1-Roll
Perfect Tape to use with your 3D PrinterPrints come off cleanly with no lines on the bottom from multiple pieces of tape.Applies to the surface cleanly, and easily with easy re position just lift off and reapply.Just like the tape that comes packaged with a Replicator 2 to be used on the Printer Pla...
14. ALUNAR DC Power Supply 12V 20A 240W Full Metal Cover Switching Power Supply for Reprap I3 Impresora 3D Printer kit M508 for LED Strip Light, CCTV, Radio, Computer Project
High quality Switch Power Supply Widely used in Industrial automation, LED display, communications, etcSmart device surge protection for Shortage Protection, Overload Protection, Over Voltage ProtectionSafety Compliance CE and RoHS, high efficiency and stable performanceWide input voltage range, ste...
15. HYDROSORBENT OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange
Provide moisture protection for camera and telescope cases, tool boxes, & general small spaces.No electricity requiredProtects 3 cubic feet of enclosed spaceSilica Gel Dehumidifier desiccant canisters do NOT contain Cobalt (II) Chloride
16. OSOYOO 3D Printer Kit with RAMPS 1.4 Controller + Mega 2560 board + 5pcs A4988 Stepper Motor Driver with Heatsink + LCD 12864 Graphic Smart Display Controller with Adapter For Arduino RepRap
- 3D Printer Controller RAMPS 1.4 interfaces an Arduino Mega2560 board. The modular design includes plug in stepper drivers and extruder control electronics on an Arduino-compatible MEGA shield for easy service, part replacement, upgrade-ability and expansion
- With LCD 12864, you can easy connect it to your Ramps board using the "smart adapter" included. After connecting this panel to your Ramps you don't need your pc any more, the Smart Controller supplies power for your SD card. Further more all actions like calibration, axes movements can be done by just using the rotary encoder on the Smart Controller. Print your 3D designs without PC, just with a g-code design stored on the SD card.
- It is designed to fit the entire electronics needed for a RepRap in one small package for low cost
- Please Note : No technical support for this product.
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17. HICTOP Auto Leveling Desktop 3D Printer Prusa I3 DIY Kit High Accuracy CNC Self-Assembly 10.6" x 7.9" x 7.4" Printing Size【Filament Not Included】
- CONTROL BOARD: Uses ATmega2560 with integrated RAMPS 1.4 onboard. Supports dual extruder. No need to buy another board to do upgrade.
- VALID CUSTOMER SERVICE: Hictop offers life time after sales service, You could contact us at any time for any help.
- PRINTING SIZE: Prints max size of 10.6" x 7.9" x 7.4". No longer will you be limited to small models. Larger printings are waiting for you.
- AUTO LEVELING: Measures and adjusts the distance between the print nozzle and the hotbed. Manual adjustment is not required making the first layers superior and saving time.
- SUPPORT SEVERAL FILAMENTS: Prints PLA and higher temperature ABS, WOOD, HIPS, NYLON, FLEXIBLE, PC and PET-G. Print MANY filaments and not just PLA.
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18. Eva Dry Wireless Mini Dehumidifier. Top Moisture Absorber for Small Spaces. Rechargeable & Portable. Perfect for Bedrooms, Closets, Cars, RV & Gun Safes. Removes Humidity & Helps Prevent Mold Growth
- EASY TO USE: This mini dehumidifier is spill and mess free. Just hang and go! Non-toxic, child and pet safe! Your small rooms will be dry and odor free. Works for areas up to 333 cubic feet
- MINI DEHUMIDIFIER GOES A LONG WAY: Super dry dehumidifier unit lasts 20-30 days before recharging the silica gel beads. Absorbing capacity up to 6oz
- SMALL, SLEEK DESIGN: This portable small design lets you hang or conveniently place the dehumidifier anywhere to fight pesky humidity! Cars, closets, boats, cabinets, gun safes, and even gym bags! A very convenient cool gift for everyone!
- 100% CORDLESS DEHUMIDIFIER: Moisture out: Cords out! No cables or batteries required. Just charge your device and say bye-bye humidity! Renewable and rechargeable moisture absorber. Lasts up to 4 weeks before recharge
- SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: SUPER DRY ODOR-FREE LIFE! Our dehumidifiers are top quality! Super durable and reliable. Comes with an industry-leading 5 year warranty guarantee so you can get rid of moisture and not worry about mold or leaks!
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19. HICTOP Prusa I3 3D Desktop Printer, DIY High Accuracy CNC Self-Assembly Tridimensional
- Printing size: 10.6" x 8.3" x 7.7"
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20. Micro Swiss MK10 Plated Wear Resistant Nozzle for PTFE Lined Hotend M7 Threads 1.75 mm, 0.4mm (Flash Forge/Dremel/Wanhao), Bright Nickel
- USA made Micro-Swiss Plated Brass Wear Resistant Nozzles extend nozzle life dramatically when using abrasive materials.
- Ultra-hard coating creates a low friction nozzle that outlasts uncoated brass. Brass base material retains thermal conductivity for unchanged thermal performance.
- Fit a large variety of machines, check listing name carefully to make sure it fits your printer, or get in touch with us if you are unsure.
- Package Dimensions: 3" L x 0.5" W x 2" H
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Alright, great. I had two machines in mind. For reliable, there's the Printrbot Play. The build volume (meaning the biggest model you can make) is a bit small, at 4"x4"x5 it makes pretty small models, and its bed is unheated, which means there are some plastics that won't stick to it, so you're restricted from some materials, but, you cannot kill it. It's designed with education in mind, and has won awards as the best printer for kids. If you've ever worked with kids, you'll know that there's military grade hardware that won't survive a week against a classroom of fifth graders, so it's an impressively durable machine. It levels the bed with a sensor, which removes the one actual hurdle that gets in the way of getting started with a printer usually.
Second, in the "wow that thing can do a lot of stuff for the price" category, there's the Monoprice Maker Select. It's still a durable machine, with a steel frame enclosing most of its guts, and it's not unreliable, but compared to the Play, it could stand to be a bit better. The bed also needs to be leveled manually, so that takes a little while to get down pat (usually about a half hour to an hour of fiddling to get it a bit too get it just right, not a big deal, but it's worth mentioning). However, unlike the Play, its bed and build height are nearly double the size in every direction. This size (around 8" on all sides) is kind of the current de facto standard, so a lot of models you encounter will be sized with that in mind. The bed is also heated, which gives you the ability to work with more materials, because they'll stick to the bed better. It allows you to work with ABS, for one, which can be smoothed and polished to a near mirror shine with nail polish remover, escutcheon l which is definitely neat for miniatures. It has a few little shortcomings, but it also has a massive community around it, which has a number of printable mods you can make that extend the functionality.
By the way, the program used to communicate with both of these is the same. It's called Cura, and it's basically one of the standard programs you'll see with basic grade printers all the way up to machines that cost around five grand. It's easy to use, with an advanced mode you can enable when you're ready to get in deep and really perfect your machine. it's not perfect, but it's free, and rock solid.
Not issues per say, my printer has worked great, but I've had a couple things, one was a support bracket for a computer part, that was 10.7 inches long, I could fit it on the 8x8 print bed by turning it diagonal, but only barely. (Pegasus, by the way, it just Makerfarm's latest model line of printers)
Most printers have a heated bed, I highly recommend it for any plastic, but it is essential if printing with ABS, which is much more sensitive to temperature changes and likes to warp if you look at it sideways. That bed is essentially an aluminum sheet with a circuit board on the back, it may not be perfectly flat and it is easy to damage when removing parts. You put a piece of glass on top of the heated bed to give yourself a smooth, flat, replaceable surface. I got a sheet of 24x36 window glass from the hardware store, mine objected (strongly) so I only got one usable 8x8 piece out of it, but you could theoretically get 12 pieces out of a $14 sheet of glass. You can also get pre-cut borosilicate glass sheets on amazon at around $10 each, but reviews on them are... mixed at best.
Now you have a new issue: adhesion. Molten plastic doesn't like to stick to clean glass, so you need to give it a surface to stick to. There are a number of options: I use hairspray (I usually get 10-15 prints between coatings, clean the glass, and repeat, $6, I've yet to use up a can), some people use blue painters tape ($8 per roll, something like 60 coatings per roll and it doesn't need to be replaced every time), some use gluestick($2 for a 4 pack on amazon), some use a sheet of PEI (another plastic) permanently bonded to the glass ($17, "permanent" but does require refurbishing occasionally, may require replacement as well), it really boils down to personal preference and what works for you.
Tools depends on your printer, I don't know about the Maker Select up there, but mine needs a Screwdriver, set of ball end metric hex keys, needle nose pliers and some small wire snips for cutting filament. Total cost: 10-20 from places like Harbor Fright and Amazon. I would also recommend a razor blade (you can print a handle for it) to scrape bits of plastic off the bed (this is why you don't use your fingernail), you can print a handle for it later.
edit Oh I forgot to mention, most Prusa style printers do NOT include the power supply, $50 on Amazon. Please get the Mean Well brand if you go this route, they are more expensive for a reason.
Don't purchase a Delta for your first printer - they're far more hassle than worth. For 900USD, I'd recommend the Flashforge Creator Pro. A replicator 2 clone that's built great, pretty much plug and play, comes with filament. Has to be set up with something like Sli3r or Cura but it's not very difficult and there is a great tutorial here.
i've used it before (with PLA) and the enclosure / heated build plate do great things for the quality of the print, fairly good build volume and top rated on 3dprinthubs.
I've got a roll each of black and white eSun (yes, I know some people have problems with eSun, but I've had good luck with them so far). The white is very bright white, maybe just a touch warm, but I'm very pleased with it both hot off the printer and acetone vapor smoothed. The black is fairly dark black off the printer, but I wouldn't say "jet black". Once smoothed, it's an deep jet black.
If you are interested only in the Original Prusa i3 there is only handful of places where I sell them. Rest are clones :-) But even some clones are great, it is just hard to know which one is which and it is like playing a lottery :-/ http://prusa3d.com and http://www.amazon.com/Original-Prusa-Printer-kit-Josef/dp/B015GDDXJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457444236&sr=8-1&keywords=original+prusa+i3 for USA
Just from my experience, sometimes the print bed can get dusty if I don't use it for a long time. Something like Acetone works well to clean the bed if you have glass. My printer doesn't have a bed height probe, so I also use a feeler gauge to set the initial height.
Something like this will do it.
https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Valve-Offset-Feeler-Gauge/dp/B01IPWOAOQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481432332&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=feeler+gauge&psc=1
Let us know if you are able to solve it.
Gizmo Dorks PEI Sheet, 8" x 8" 3D Printing Build Surface with 3M 468MP Adhesive Tape https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KGDTPQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WB3qybRCVC0HD
To increase your chances, make sure you use some quality PLA. The difference is in the chemistry and the quality control. I'm getting some great results with MatterHackers PLA. Pro grade, I think it's called.
Here's the tape It's very pricey, but I love it.
http://imgur.com/a/neRxg I am asking around to see if we have a current meter. All of the parts are original to the kit except for the terminal block I replaced the first time it melted. I did some digging and the Voltage for the board is 12volts. The wire connected from the power supply to the board is 42(RVB) 300/300v 2x1.5mm. I have included the amazon links for the power supply and board for more info. I hope this is more helpful.
https://www.amazon.com/ALUNAR-Switching-Impresora-Printer-Computer/dp/B01M8M6V11/ref=sr_1_19?srs=13689668011&ie=UTF8&qid=1483456263&sr=8-19
https://www.amazon.com/ALUNAR-Control-board-Desktop-Printer/dp/B01KV3MWJW/ref=lp_13689668011_1_14?srs=13689668011&ie=UTF8&qid=1483456250&sr=8-14
My experience with PLA is it is pretty resistant to moisture absorption (although this might be because my room is very dry?). But target sells some vacuum seal bags that work well. You can also buy reusable desiccant packs on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrosorbent-OSG-40-Dehumidifier-Desiccant-Chloride/dp/B0037Z8K3E/ref=zg_bs_3013604011_19?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W92DDXBK5WW7XMXJ3R63
I bought the hictop model which is pretty similar although more expensive. The instructions were poor and one hole was not threaded. Other then that it works well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IHMOSK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I went with a Sterilite gasket box and a passive dehumidifier.
https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=sterilite+gasket+box&category=0%7CAll%7Cmatchallpartial%7Call+categories&tref=typeahead%7Cterm%7C2%7Csterilite+gasket+box%7C%7C%7Cservice&searchRawTerm=sterilite+gasket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H0XFCS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
This setup should let you store it indefinitely.
The one I got was the cheapest one off of Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N7I1ZVU/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473946830&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65)and I have yet to mess with the steps/mm they are athe what they came as which is 2565 or something like that.
Will pint a benchy tonight with stock settings and post for you to checkout.
$330 on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=dra_a_rv_mr_ho_xx_P3379_100?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=b9063924b419f1820d33eeff66a4ea4c_S
Monoprice just came out with new version at $399. I haven't looked too much into differences.
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Select-Printer-Heated-Filament/dp/B01FL49VZE/ref=sr_1_3?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1488287932&sr=1-3&keywords=3d+printer
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-13860-Maker-Select-Printer/dp/B018GZBC3Y/ref=sr_1_5?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1488287932&sr=1-5&keywords=3d+printer
https://www.amazon.com/REPRAPGURU-RepRap-Printer-Plastic-Company/dp/B01KD6T7Z4/ref=sr_1_13?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1488287932&sr=1-13&keywords=3d+printer
I just ordered this one for mine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDL4NKM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1