3D Printing and RVing

[BuckyII]

Morning @Neal Enclosure looks interesting. Couple questions...
Does the filament reel reside inside the enclosure?
Is there room for more than one reel?
Is there a provision for feeding filament through a hole from the back?
Have you finished assembly? If so, what are your thoughts...happy?
Thanks,
Gil

 

[Neal]

Morning @Neal Enclosure looks interesting. Couple questions...
Does the filament reel reside inside the enclosure?
Is there room for more than one reel?
Is there a provision for feeding filament through a hole from the back?
Have you finished assembly? If so, what are your thoughts...happy?
Thanks,
Gil

I believe that's the non MMU way, for me the reels will be outside the enclosure. I think for the non MMU reels can certainly reside inside the enclosure and there are spool holders you can print if needed.

Here are the assembly instructions. I'm a day or two away from completing mine. I had to print a few parts to do the hinged lid conversion and realized I could still use my Prusa printer (didn't care for the results of the other one) as the power supply is just detached but still connected to use. Amazing how nice this printer prints!

Original Prusa Enclosure assembly (external display mounting) | Prusa Knowledge Base

1. Introduction, 2A. Preparing the printer (MK4/S & 3.9/S), 2B…

help.prusa3d.com

Here is the printable parts link if you would need to print anything which I did. It shows the spool in the enclosure.

Enclosure Printable Parts by Prusa Research | Download free STL model | Printables.com

All the official printable parts for your Original Prusa Enclosure. | Download free 3D printable STL models

www.printables.com

I think the enclosure is a good concept and typically preferred for printing to keep temps consistent and avoid warping. PLA typically doesn't need an enclosure but ABS, PETG, etc. from what I've heard does. There are other benefits, sound, smell, on top of better 3D printing.

I also bought the LED light strip, seems with each add-on you may opt for it adds work to the build. I'm not sure I'll end up adding the LED strip in the end after reading the instructions. We'll see. As it has been a bit of work I have to admit it's almost been a joy to build.

 

[BuckyII]

I believe that's the non MMU way, for me the reels will be outside the enclosure. I think for the non MMU reels can certainly reside inside the enclosure and there are spool holders you can print if needed.

Here are the assembly instructions. I'm a day or two away from completing mine. I had to print a few parts to do the hinged lid conversion and realized I could still use my Prusa printer (didn't care for the results of the other one) as the power supply is just detached but still connected to use. Amazing how nice this printer prints!

Original Prusa Enclosure assembly (external display mounting) | Prusa Knowledge Base

1. Introduction, 2A. Preparing the printer (MK4/S & 3.9/S), 2B…

help.prusa3d.com

Here is the printable parts link if you would need to print anything which I did. It shows the spool in the enclosure.

Enclosure Printable Parts by Prusa Research | Download free STL model | Printables.com

All the official printable parts for your Original Prusa Enclosure. | Download free 3D printable STL models

www.printables.com

I think the enclosure is a good concept and typically preferred for printing to keep temps consistent and avoid warping. PLA typically doesn't need an enclosure but ABS, PETG, etc. from what I've heard does. There are other benefits, sound, smell, on top of better 3D printing.

I also bought the LED light strip, seems with each add-on you may opt for it adds work to the build. I'm not sure I'll end up adding the LED strip in the end after reading the instructions. We'll see. As it has been a bit of work I have to admit it's almost been a joy to build.

Thanks @Neal for the detailed response...look forward to hearing more about how you like it in use.

 

[Neal]

The enclosure is done with exception of a few mods and I need to find a new way to mount the raspberry pi camera for OctoPrint. Wasn't hard, almost fun, but it is a significantly larger footprint on the table but that's fine. The printer can be easily removed and used as the power supply is modular and you would just remove the LCD display which is easy so if I wanted to take this in the RV I still could. I haven't done a print yet but will soon. It should be quieter too due to the enclosure.

 

[Neal]

I ended up installing the LED light strip add-on I included with this and in the end I'm glad I got it. I use OctoPrint (via raspbarry pi) to monitor the print, records it, notifies me on my phone of issues, etc. As often a print can go into the night nothing will be recorded. It took me about two hours to install it, wasn't bad at all. The job is now 100% complete.

 

[Neal]

Noticed my hot end nozzle area was loose, I probably could have fixed it but I decided to replace the hotend, new E3D kit just came. Pain the buttocks but done, first layer cal finally good after multiple tries. I hate lowering the nozzle but that's what it took.

 

[BuckyII]

Noticed my hot end nozzle area was loose, I probably could have fixed it but I decided to replace the hotend, new E3D kit just came. Pain the buttocks but done, first layer cal finally good after multiple tries. I hate lowering the nozzle but that's what it took.

Yes, PITA. Each time I have to replace, it's like starting over...watch the video and go step by step. It IS satisfying once it is all done and working properly.

 

[Neal]

Prusa released the next gen of the MK3 => MK4 is out. Who's getting???

 

[Joe Hogan]

Looks like I may take the leap into 3D printing at some point. I’ve contracted for dedicated storage space which will have room and adequate ventilation for this hobby

 

[Neal]

It's a lot of fun. I really enjoy designing something and then printing it. It's been so useful since I got into the hobby. I'll probably get this MK4 after it settles out a while and any tweaks are made. I will never get a MMU again, biggest mistake (multi-filament add-on).

 

[RKins]

Have you seen this application for 3d printing?

 

[Tnedator]

Just had two cervical discs replaced with 3D printed interbodies as part of the cervical fusion. 3D printing is used in so many places these days.

 

[BuckyII]

Prusa released the next gen of the MK3 => MK4 is out. Who's getting???

Looks interesting...easier to use (if it works). Not sure it's worth giving up what I know works and how to use for some newer technology. I looked at used MK3s prices on Ebay...can still get decent $.

 

[Neal]

I'd try local with Craigslist first if you're trying to sell. Nothing wrong with having more than one printer, ummm, right? Already have two (first one is not a Prusa).

 

[Neal]

So the time has come that my 3 year paid Fusion 360 subscription came to an end. I paid $800 for it or something like that, now over $1300 for another 3 year - no thanks. And haven't been using it much lately but still want to continue with it. So I emailed them and sure enough the personal license applies but I was hesitant as I wasn't sure what I'd lose with the 10 item limit scenario. Well, I went ahead and got the Fusion 360 personal which is free for 3 years and it looks like it's a score, you simply can have 10 designs out of read-only mode at any given time. Well, I only tinker with one at a time so not an issue.

My first CNC'd part is coming next week. It was nearly the same to buy 10 vs. 1 and if it works out I may be able to sell off the extras to other pilots wanting to do the same thing I did for my plane for this light mount and cover my costs. Fun hobby, need to get back more into it. Love designing and creating.

 

[BuckyII]

So the time has come that my 3 year paid Fusion 360 subscription came to an end. I paid $800 for it or something like that, now over $1300 for another 3 year - no thanks. And haven't been using it much lately but still want to continue with it. So I emailed them and sure enough the personal license applies but I was hesitant as I wasn't sure what I'd lose with the 10 item limit scenario. Well, I went ahead and got the Fusion 360 personal which is free for 3 years and it looks like it's a score, you simply can have 10 designs out of read-only mode at any given time. Well, I only tinker with one at a time so not an issue.

My first CNC'd part is coming next week. It was nearly the same to buy 10 vs. 1 and if it works out I may be able to sell off the extras to other pilots wanting to do the same thing I did for my plane for this light mount and cover my costs. Fun hobby, need to get back more into it. Love designing and creating.

@Neal I've been using the personal license since they went that route (has it been 3 years already?). It has not been an issue for me.

I usually have 8-10 active at any time. When I need to create something new and am at the limit, I just make a couple of the actives that haven't been used in a while read-only. Can make them active again at any time. Also, now many of my files have multiple sketches and bodies.

 

[Neal]

Thanks. I have no problem paying for software I find useful and deserves my contribution. $800 for 3 years was fine for me with this software but $1300+ with my using it less these days was not. Good to know it's fine in the personal edition.

 

[BuckyII]

My first CNC'd part is coming next week. It was nearly the same to buy 10 vs. 1 and if it works out I may be able to sell off the extras to other pilots wanting to do the same thing I did for my plane for this light mount and cover my costs. Fun hobby, need to get back more into it. Love designing and creating.

@Neal When it arrives, would like to see picture of the CNC'd part and approximate cost breakdown.

 

[Neal]

@Neal When it arrives, would like to see picture of the CNC'd part and approximate cost breakdown.

Will do, coming end of next week from China. I chose cheapest option listed for manufacturing (off shore). Export your model as a STEP file and then you can upload to this site and get quotes. I went with cheapest metal (aluminum) with black hard anodizing. I wanted chromoly but it was much more expensive. You will see an option for materials and explanations in the process of the automatic quoting system.

Manufacturing on Demand

From prototyping to production, our network of over 10,000 suppliers has the capacity for all of your manufacturing projects.

www.xometry.com

 

[Neal]

Still waiting on my order. It's stuck in customs in Hawaii after originating from china.