Recent content by Nifty

I often think i wouldn't really use multi-color that much. Maybe once in a while, but IMO, not enough to justify a full AMS type system. ... but ya, for those that do make a lot of printer poop, a extruder would be cool.

Wow, Stefan is really grasping for new content ideas for his videos! ;) LOL! ... but I still found it a very interesting experiment. Independent of the type of filler, lots of interesting discoveries around particle size, mixing, etc.

I've been curious about it! ... but the Bambu sales right now are TEMPTING!

Fair point on TPU, though from what I’ve seen, its heat resistance is still a bit better than PLA... usually around 60–80°C vs PLA’s 55–60°C. But yeah, it’ll definitely still soften if it’s under pressure in a full sun. I might end up switching to PETG and doing that TPU strip idea. I think for...

LOL, It has an embedded nut on one side for a nice fat bolt :) Actually, I'm testing the fit in PLA, but I'm going to probably end up printing it in 95A TPU for strength, heat-resistance, and so it will "grab" onto the smooth metal a bit better.

I put new handlebars on my bike. They aren't as wide as previous, so I'm out of space to mount my gear, except for the "thicker" bar areas. I needed to make some adapters, so I put this together in OnShape. Now I can clamp the adapter to the large part of the bar, and my smaller gear to the 3D...

Someday we'll have SUPER AGI that will be able to quantify all the various risks (probability and severity) that we each go through every day. ... and I know I'll be one of many that will be surprised at how many things I do daily that are WAY more risky than the things I don't do because they...

Yup, you guys make valid points! I wouldn't use PLA for most food-stuff but I'm feeling that my risk is somewhat less because: 1) The materials are always dry 2) They both come from the store usually stored in loose cardboard boxes 3) They both tend to be pretty inhospitable environments for...

I just did a remix and posted it (which I rarely do): Sugar & Salt Measured Dispenser & Pourer - Also for Neti-Pot Solution - Mason Jar Lid https://www.printables.com/model/1322406-sugar-salt-measured-dispenser-pourer-also-for-neti

more info: (also, I think it's the glass reinforced that is the most wear on a nozzle)

Great discussion and excellent points! I'll need to keep an eye on how "abrasive" it is... especially since not all "abrasive" filaments are equally as damaging. (I remember being surprised that my glow-in-dark filament was abrasive). From what I understand, PETG isn't much more heat-resistant...

Once I have a need to use it, I'll report back... but in the interim, here's a lot of data in these videos:

I saw this video and decided to get a roll to give it a try! Polymaker High Temp (HT) PLA https://polymaker.com/ht-pla_ht-pla-gf/

I use my digital calipers a LOT! If it's something really tricky, I'll take a photo from very high up, then zoom in (for least distortion) and follow these videos for onshape: Also:

I have a couple of times and liked it. In fact, a few times it resolved a printing issue that CURA couldn't fix... but I had to use a microSD card. ... that said, until either of these happen, I'm sticking with CURA: 1) Orca, etc. support direct USB printing 2) I own a printer that supports...