Today, I’ll take an absolutely boring part and make it interesting – shelf brackets. Using topology optimization with the free version of Autodesk Fusion360. If you want to have a computer automatically come up with the best geometry for a part that for example will support a given weight, yet use as little material as possible, there are basically two different automated design processes that have become pretty popular these days.
Use the WRONG parts on any 3D Printer!
Want to use 12V parts in a 24V printer? Fancy giving your stepper motors a boost by running their drivers at a higher voltage? In this video I’ll show you how! Okay, this one’s a guide to modifying or building your own printer. Because I’ve just modified and built my own printer, and it uses both a 12 and 24V components in the same system, using two power supplies. Let me tell you why that makes sense and how to do it on your own machine.
Testing 5 different heated beds!
No two heated beds are the same – in this video, I test which beds have the best chance of getting your prints to stick!
The Remote Direct Extruder: Zesty Nimble! #MRRF2019
The Nimble from Zesty Technologies merges the benefits of a direct and bowden extruder.
Awesome printers from #MRRF2019
Let’s check out the unique printers of the Midwest RepRap Festival 2019!
Prusa’s new SL-1 & Updates on the MK3S and Prusament! #MRRF2019
Here’s what’s new from Prusa! We talk through details of the SL1 and CW1, whether it’s actually going to be open-source and why the MK3S is actually a downgrade in some areas! Thanks to Prusa for sponsoring my trip to MRRF! Check out the SL1 here and the MK3S here Discuss this video
Sienci Lab’s long, new budget CNC router! #MRRF2019
I’ve used Sienci’s small “Mill One” before, but now they have an actually capable machine to show – and a new, easy and free CAM tool! Thanks to Prusa for sponsoring my trip to MRRF! Check out the SL1 Check out Sienci at sienci.com Discuss this video
Automatic Spools / Color Lithopanes / 3DP Arcade: Awesome Projects from #MRRF2019
We’ve got everything from printed speakers and self-rewinding spools to photogrammetry on a country-level scale!
The Mosquito Hotend is… wild! #MRRF2019
Slice Engineering are making a hotend with a radical (and logical) design change over what we’ve been using on our 3D printers!