3D Printer Test (was Dalek WIP), new print posted 4-27

Lance Sputnik · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am **Location:** Pants

What's the largest you can print, and what is the cost of the 'ink' stuff, and is it available in other colors?

(Not considering this for myself, just seemed like useful general info for those who are)

MarkM · **Joined:** Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm

Thus version goes 6"x6"x6" with a .1mm resolution. The ABS is about $40 for a 2 pound roll and is available in several colors. I just opted for natural to start with.

drbindy · **Posted:** Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:16 pm

Last question, if you can estimate an answer... About how many of those daleks, just as reference, do you think you could make from that one roll of plastic?

MarkM · **Joined:** Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm

Gosh, I'm not sure. If I had to guess, I'd say maybe fifteen or so. The sample roll that came with it was just enough to do one Dalek.
I want to add a meter to it to measure plastic used so I can figure out stuff like that. I've seen them listed, and may get one when I order more plastic.

TR101AL · **Posted:** Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:17 pm

Thanks for all the info. The sounds like a wiki article/ tutorial waiting to happen.

MarkM · **Joined:** Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm

Once I get some more experience under my belt, I'll see what I can do about an article. I've been playing with the printer and some CAD all day just having a blast.

alleyviperelite · **Posted:** Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:40 pm

This printer is definitely going on my wishlist now.

DanOfTheDead · **Posted:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:10 am

Thanks for sharing this, very cool info.

drbindy · **Posted:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:16 am

yeah, thanks for answering all the questions. It goes without saying how cool I think your "test" Dalek is, so I'm trying to get a gauge on whether (when?) to start scheming to get one of these into my home. lol

MarkM · **Joined:** Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm

Lol no problem, guys. Mine actually has a semi legitimate reason beyond the toys, since I need to build custom mounts for equipment in my business, but dang if it isn't fun for the toys, too.
I actually have some ideas for 1:18 and 1:24 (my two scales) action figures I want to test. If they work from the printer, then I can send the negative image to my CNC mill to make molds. I'm anxious to share some back with the community.

newwavepop · **Joined:** Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:19 am

if you make any noks heads and parts im all in.

Tankster · **Joined:** Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:22 am **Location:** Kansas

*Like*

MarkM · **Joined:** Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:23 pm

drbindy wrote:

Last question, if you can estimate an answer... About how many of those daleks, just as reference, do you think you could make from that one roll of plastic?

Just an update on this: I found this article while searching for something else. Last February, the folks at Makerbot (another 3D printer) decided to test how much a single roll of plastic could print. They decided to print chess pieces as a test, and they were able to make 392 pieces from a single roll. That's enough for 12 chess sets.
Hopefully, that helps give a better idea of how much you can print from a single roll.

Scarrviper · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:57 am **Location:** Ohio

That's pretty cool! Lots of potential with this stuff.

raptor · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:50 pm

I am really interested in how this turns out. Please keep this thread going as learn more about it.

- R

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