Three methods of storing and drying your filament Peter Solomon 2017-12-30 | I use three methods to dry and store my filament:1. a dehydrating unit. This needs constant heat and airflow2. Large Storage boxes3. Smaller Portable boxesdescription and links to materials below.1. Dehydrating unit:buy:a food dehydrator (with digital temp and timer is best)Presto 06301 Dehydro Digital Electric Food Dehydrator http://a.co/8uE0BVaCreate a raised column between cover and bottom tray (I used aluminum sheet 1' x 4' and riveted and duct taped together) Drying TimesPLA 50 C / 120 F 4 hoursNylon 75 C / 165 F 10 hoursABS 60 C / 140 F 4 hoursPETG 60 C / 140 F 4 hours Desiccant 65 C / 150 F 3 hours2. Large Filament Storage Box:Renewable mini Dehumidifier:http://a.co/eoTjiuVIRIS 6.5 Quart WEATHERTIGHT Storage Box, Clear http://a.co/czNdvXLthermometer and humidity reader:gearbest.com/temperature-instruments/pp_596424.html3. Portable Filament Boxes:thingiverse.com/thing:2439008Container amazon.com/gp/product/B012TSGXVK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Snapware 1098437 40 Cup Clear Airtight Food Storage Container With Handle (2-Pack)Teflon Tubeamazon.com/gp/product/B019Q012C4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 MUYI 10 Meters = 32.8 Feet PTFE Teflon Tube OD 5mm ID 3mm For Chemical Electrical Medical EquipmentValves amazon.com/gp/product/B07255XG1N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 uxcell 10pcs 1/8" PT Male Thread 5mm Push In Joint Pneumatic Connector Quick FittingsSilica Gel Packs amazon.com/gp/product/B00VJ02VMK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 [30 PACKS] 10 Gram - High Quality Silica Gel Desiccants Dehumidifier 2 1/4 X 3 1/4Screws and Nuts need 8 per container 1/4 in - 20 x 5/8Nuts for Valves need 2 per container 7/16 in - 14PVC Tube from Plumbing at Home Depot 1ӯ tube cut to 174mm length
one of the first reviews of the Handle by Truefire Studios Peter Solomon 2022-07-15 | found this oldie, nice review before the world knew about the Handle from XOX Audio Tools!
Tilted Drip Head for Elegoo Saturn Peter Solomon 2021-05-11 | slides and screws on easily, and now you can hang your prints at an angle to let excess resin drip off before washing, saving resin and alcohol!I am including my printing orientations and support screen shots.If you make this please, let me know, like and post your make!cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/tilted-drip-head-for-elegoo-saturn
PhrozenMini4Ktitlted Peter Solomon 2021-05-11 | Tilted Drip Head for Phrozen Mini 4Ksnaps on easily, and now you can hang your prints at an angle to let excess resin drip off before washing, saving resin and alcohol!I am including my printing orientations and support screen shots.Printed on a Wham Bam flexible build system.If you make this please, let me know, like and post your make!cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/tilted-drip-head-for-phrozen-mini-4k
Why I havent been here in quite a while??? Peter Solomon 2021-04-20 | Just a simple announcement that I have begun creating most of my content for the Wham Bam Systems youtube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCDT9wHGT89FRHH5J7Lk3SIQover the past few years. Go check us out there, like and subscribe and hit that bell to be made aware of when we post great content!thank you to all who have been following my videos!
Prototyping using mixed media and tech, FDM, Resin Printing, Laser Cutting Peter Solomon 2021-03-06 | Although I love printing fun prints and gadgets, I originally got into 3D printing many years ago to help develop prototypes and mechanisms for my designs. Here is a seemingly simple adjustable band clip with a release mechanism. Clear parts in Elegoo ABS-like on a Phorzen Mini 4K, blue in Sainsmart TPU on a CR-10 V3 with direct drive extruder. Saves me much time in product development, and less surprises when making injection molds!No tutorial or tips here, just showing how I use my machines and materials during product development.If anyone would like to know more, let me know in the comments and happy to help!
Custom Designed Supports for Printing TPU Peter Solomon 2020-01-06 | I have found that when printing flexible filaments that supports are much better when you create your own in modeling programs. In S3D supports sometimes break through surfaces and leave artifacts and bond.When you make your own, just leave a 0.3- 0.4 offset and this is enough for the filament to be supported but break away with a slight tug! Printed with Sainsmart TPU on CR-10 V2 decked out with a Wham Bam Build Kit!
perterbuilt by FAB_365 on a Wham Bam Systems build plate Peter Solomon 2019-12-23 | peterbilt by @FAB_365 printed with purple @AMZ3D PLA on the Ender 3, had to use some @3DGloop , got some on the tires, ufff! printing another now.fab365.net/items/167
Cool and finish techniques to add depth to your 3D printed models. Peter Solomon 2019-11-27 | Cool and simple paint finish techniques to add depth and realism to your 3D printed models.Here I am using 2 models by the amazing Zane Rogers @Trajan19901Artifact 4:myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-artifact4-93081andCosmonaut:myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-cosmonaut-93823I particularly love his models for these techniques as they have so much detail and crevices to catch all the paint. Please do try these techniques, frequently i build up various layers: first paint details, then do a dry brush chrome or other, then age with a wash.Please let me know if you like this and share your techniques in the comments!For the Wash I am using FolkArt ENAM8SET Enamel Paint Set (affiliate links) :amzn.to/2OqnTRTand For Dry Brushing: Golden Acrylics for the wash, I love (affiliate links) :Iridescent Gold Deepamzn.to/2snO6YJIridescent Silver Fineamzn.to/2KXpgp6Quinacridone Nickel AZO Gold amzn.to/2XU7Bnpor if you want to spend more Rub N Buff are super:Rub 'n Buff Bundle (Silver Leaf and Gold Leaf)amzn.to/33mtVqZ
Switch Housing for 3D Printers Peter Solomon 2018-12-27 | Here is my switch housing for 3D printers.It uses a simple rocker switch and can be screwed to the sides of 40 40 aluminum extrusions with T bots.Use it to control Lights, Fans, anything.you can find the files here: thingiverse.com/thing:3315172simple round Rocker Switch: (affiliate link) amzn.to/2CzkYQGM4 T-nuts (affiliate links) : amzn.to/2PgbkFZand M4 button cap screws - need about 8 mm long (affiliate links): amzn.to/2rgrwNKuse the slip on crimp connectors(affiliate links): amzn.to/2QWEi3uHere are some of my light bars you can use this switch and LED strips with.Ender 3: thingiverse.com/thing:3292889Ender 2: thingiverse.com/thing:2700450Cr-10: thingiverse.com/thing:2611982
Initial (very Useful) Upgrades to the Ender 3 Pro Peter Solomon 2018-12-17 | Here are my initial upgrades for my Ender 3 Pro.First is a front Box to attach to your Ender 3 to give it a place to hold your SD card converter to use full size SD cards, and to add a light switch.thingiverse.com/thing:3292867Second is the LED light bar for Ender 3 here: thingiverse.com/thing:3292889I also mounted a SeeMeCNC EZRstruder, my favorite extruder for easy loading and printing of any filament, even Ninjaflex!seemecnc.com/products/ezrstruderLet me know if you like them!
Methods of gluing Flexible Prints in TPU together! Peter Solomon 2018-09-07 | In this brief video I test 5 different glues and solvents to find the best solutions for bonding TPU.Watch this to see what works, and what doesnt, and why!I previously tested about 30 different glues and solvents and selected these 5 finalists:Loctite CA, and 4 different Organic Solvents.A big shout out and thanks to Adam Hamel for turning me on to organic solvents, they are the solution!I will also be making a finishing video showing how to fill gaps, repair models, sand and paint.Open to any other suggestions about future content.You can find the solvents and glues mentioned from my affiliate links here:Loctite 406: amzn.to/2NWFtKoDFM: amzn.to/3fw9HkH THF: amzn.to/30sN1NGDMSO: amzn.to/2wTqL0nWeld On P70: amzn.to/2MWQgYOFlexible Filaments:Sainsmart TPU: amzn.to/2wT5UdLMakerflex TPEE: makergeeks.com/collections/flexible-soft-filament/products/maker-flex-3d-filament-flysky-blue-1kg-175mm?variant=47817340943NinjaFlex TPU: amzn.to/2wS4peXAlso check out my videos on printing with flexible filaments:youtube.com/watch?v=BEMLmPiUdus&t=6syoutube.com/watch?v=xN_SHjb0zB8&t=76sPlease let me hear from you if you found this useful.
General Tutorial on Adhesives and Bonding of Plastics and other Materials Peter Solomon 2018-09-06 | Hi folks, here is the first of a multipart series on bonding plastics and working with your 3D prints, models and prototypes.This is the basic introduction into different types of adhesives, the pros and cons, and how to use them. This video is more of an overview rather than a scientific paper or strength comparison type of video, of which you can find many already on line.this video covers:Super Glue CA and accelerators, Epoxies, Solvents, CementsI am sharing some of my own practical and proven tips and tricks, and hope you enjoy them.FYI- I have spent many years as professional prototype and special effect builder (pre-3D printing era) and for the last 18 years have had an award winning product design consultancy. I use 3D printing and my workshop to elaborate ideas, get a hands on approach to problem solving, and sometimes to produce final prototypes.In my next videos I intend on giving some insights into gluing flexible filaments, as well as PLA, ABS, and PETG.In the one after that I am planning on showing best techniques for repairing prints, filling spots, smoothing layer lines and painting.Let me know if you would like any further info on these or related topics. And if you like please share, give a thumbs up, and subscribe!!!!thank you!Peterhere are some affiliate links to help you find the materials I speak about in the video:5 minute epoxy: amzn.to/2MQxwu05 minute epoxy larger : amzn.to/2NRD5EQSuper Glue (best for plastics) : amzn.to/2wMpI2eBasic Super Glue: amzn.to/2CnNnezSolvent for Acrylics SCIGRIP 3: amzn.to/2MOusyzRubber Cement: amzn.to/2oJXNeOSpray Glue: amzn.to/2PFFuTr
build your own supports to solve many surface issues Peter Solomon 2018-05-17 | I was having problems with stringing on TPU prints and tops of arches failing on both PLA and TPU. So I tried to build my own support for this large through hole by offsetting the surface by about 2 times the layer height and close to the thickness of the extruded filament. It worked very well. Let me know if this helps you!
Flexible Spring Steel Magnetic Bed with Large PEI print Peter Solomon 2018-04-12 | once again blown away by the incredible holding power of PEI with any filament, and the super ease of removing parts from the build surface with the flexible spring steel print plate. I hope to have these flexible magnetic print beds finalized and available to anyone interested within the month!
easy release of PETG on PEI Peter Solomon 2018-04-09 | This is a video of a large surface area print on PEI with PETG.The print does not curl or lift as PEI is an optimum surface to print on.However, when printing large surfaces on PEI you run the risk that it will grip too strongly and you will have to hammer, pry and chisel to release the part.Not so with my spring steel sheet and magnetic bed!
Large prints on the CR-10 Peter Solomon 2018-03-13 | Testing my printer limits with a 400 mm high rocket. I have a volcano heater so I finally mounted a 0.8 nozzle and wanted to see the speed and quality of prints with a wider than average nozzle.I am impressed. Printed at layer heights of 0.34 speed 70mm/s. PLA it took just over 5 hours in spiral mode (sorry for the mistaken 3 hours that I said in video)Quality is great, got two lines of banding that I didnt get when I test printed a 390 mm version.It had some interference on the top 4mms which i think is due to the additional height of the volcano block.I can describe my full CR-1 set up if anyone likes
Printing Flexible Filament on the Ender 2 Peter Solomon 2018-02-23 | Here is my set up for successful printing of NinjaFlex on the Creality Ender 2only modifications necessary:EZR Struder by SeeMeCNC: seemecnc.com/products/ezrstruderFlexible filaments available here (some are affiliate links)Sainsmart TPU: amzn.to/2wT5UdLMakerflex TPEE: makergeeks.com/collections/flexible-soft-filament/products/maker-flex-3d-filament-flysky-blue-1kg-175mm?variant=47817340943NinjaFlex TPU: amzn.to/2wS4peXPrint slowwwwwww 30 mms/secondno retractionsno supportsMy settings for Ninjaflex: dropbox.com/s/bjmgdh0szzu3pqt/S3D%20settings%20TPU%20NinjaFlex.pdf?dl=0
Magnetic Build Surface for 3D Printers Peter Solomon 2018-02-08 | I love printing on PEI, every thing sticks and my business depends on dependability.Nothing worse than a part peeling, warping, or lifting a few hours into an overnight print!The only problem with PEI is part removal, if it has a large surface area you are going to have to chisel, hammer and pry, sometimes hurting yourself, the model, the PEI, or the machine.With my new build plate I can flex them off.I am planning to make them with and without PEI to test.I might just make a mini production if others would be interested, just let me know with a "I'm interested" and I will post the costs as soon as they are ready.If anyone has an absolute preferred build surface i would be happy to consider mounting this or provide the bare plate.thank you!
home made vacuum former and vacuum process Peter Solomon 2018-02-02 | I am showing my home made vacuum former, made from wood, a shop vac, a hot plate, and a bit of hardware.Its pretty easy to make and use.If I get enough people expressing interest I will draw out my plans for how to make it and post here.some of my supplies:PETG sheets 1/6": http://a.co/7ZUCizxPETG sheets 1/32": http://a.co/bSz3IOhSilicone Tape: http://a.co/goiiQOUToggle Clamps: http://a.co/hEQBqTq
Ender 2 upgrades by psd Peter Solomon 2017-12-21 | Creality Ender 2 upgrades by peter solomon design.these are works in progress and you can find all my files to print yourself on my thingiverse channel: thingiverse.com/psdesign/designsthe other parts like the bed knobs I found by other designers on thingiverse as well.if you like them please let me know!if you print them please show me your photos!
Creality Ender 2 upgrades by psd Peter Solomon 2017-12-20 | Creality Ender 2 upgrades by peter solomon design.these are works in progress and you can find all files to print yourself on my thingiverse channel: thingiverse.com/psdesign/designsI will post a final video once complete
Flexible Filament 3D Printing on the CR-10 Peter Solomon 2017-11-03 | Finally getting great results printing TPU, TPE flexible Filaments on my CR-10.Flexible filaments available here (some are affiliate links)Sainsmart TPU: amzn.to/2wT5UdLMakerflex TPEE: makergeeks.com/collections/flexible-soft-filament/products/maker-flex-3d-filament-flysky-blue-1kg-175mm?variant=47817340943NinjaFlex TPU: amzn.to/2wS4peXPrint settings in excel sheets or pdfs can be downloaded here:dropbox.com/sh/1eaig9o1umukkuh/AAClc55AePW2EmghaYOEYRTua?dl=0Link to my Thingiverse page with various upgrades and some toys:thingiverse.com/psdesign/designs/page:1I hope this helps!Let me know your thoughts.....PS. I don't love being filmed, so I made many mistakes.I was printing at .15 layer heights.Print speeds at 50mm/sec for TPEE and SainSmart TPU, 35 mm/s for NinjaFlex
