3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
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Rules
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No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
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Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
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No porn (NSFW prints are acceptable but must be marked NSFW)
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No Ads / Spamming / Guerrilla Marketing
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Do not create links to reddit
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If you see an issue please flag it
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No guns
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No injury gore posts
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@charmed_electron printer type and size depends on what you want. Consider the software to use on it, printers may only like some slices. I've found FDM and Resin printers to be complimentary. I'd agree with person about getting a suitable space. I use my loft, getting a place away from you main living space is needed. Temperature is an issue but settings can account for some of this.
I think of my FDM printer as mechanical tool to build things. My resin printer feels more like cooking!
@charmed_electron oh and proper personal protective equipment is must. I use decent mask that will remove solvents from sir.
Besides the need for clean air to deal with the solvent, does an active printer smell the way say ABS does?
@charmed_electron sorry, I haven't printed with Abs but yes it does smell. I can imagine Abs smells slightly acrid this is much more of a solvent smell. The smell of spilled resin and from printing can take some time to clear. Hence the need to separate from your living space.