So, a 3D printer is on its way.....

[BPSabelhaus]

3 different spring levels it can use. Going to get all three and actually start with a stock and worn out Nerf spring then gradually increase the strength until I put on gloves just in case the spring decided to sproing lol It's printing super fine internal structures and has extra thick walls as recommended so it should be fine. But safety first eventually lol When he gets old enough he can play in the high FPS games where the big kids wear body armor. Then he can have a big spring in whatever he has then.

 

[xp29]

3 different spring levels it can use. Going to get all three and actually start with a stock and worn out Nerf spring then gradually increase the strength until I put on gloves just in case the spring decided to sproing lol It's printing super fine internal structures and has extra thick walls as recommended so it should be fine. But safety first eventually lol When he gets old enough he can play in the high FPS games where the big kids wear body armor. Then he can have a big spring in whatever he has then.

Ah still a small tyke then he'll grow into it

 

[BPSabelhaus]

They had a special file for small printers like mine. Those printed in two pieces.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

62% complete 1 hr 19 to go.


Looks at spool.....

Shhhhhhh

Fortunately I still have the initial unspooled filament in the same color that I didn't use and can roll onto the spool.

Almost respooled it before the filament ran out. Even took a picture to remember. But I still wound it backwards twice lol. Didn't even make it one later of rotations around the spool, but it was enough.

Good thing I fed the leprechaun this morning lol.Two bowls of chocolate s'mores lucky charms.

 

[xp29]

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62% complete 1 hr 19 to go.


Looks at spool.....

Shhhhhhh

Fortunately I still have the initial unspooled filament in the same color that I didn't use and can roll onto the spool.

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Almost respooled it before the filament ran out. Even took a picture to remember. But I still wound it backwards twice lol. Didn't even make it one later of rotations around the spool, but it was enough.

Good thing I fed the leprechaun this morning lol.Two bowls of chocolate s'mores lucky charms.

I had wondered how long the spools last. I guess it just depends on what your making.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

I had wondered how long the spools last. I guess it just depends on what your making.

Yeah. I did a mouse toy with a ton of supports and a few nerf blaster parts that needed thick walls and heavy supports and a few other things just to push the machine. I bought a roll of each material really to just play with and learn the machine. I didn't think I would be printing blaster parts out yet. Much less so many pieces for one already. I know it seems soon to be out of filament, but the machine has been going not quite 24/7. But certainly waking hours and into the night as we sleep.

Slightly bummed because the print is missing one piece. Doubt there is enough filament for it though. But the file for the trigger arm is missing.

 

[xp29]

Yeah. I did a mouse toy with a ton of supports and a few nerf blaster parts that needed thick walls and heavy supports and a few other things just to push the machine. I bought a roll of each material really to just play with and learn the machine. I didn't think I would be printing blaster parts out yet. Much less so many pieces for one already. I know it seems soon to be out of filament, but the machine has been going not quite 24/7. But certainly waking hours and into the night as we sleep.

Slightly bummed because the print is missing one piece. Doubt there is enough filament for it though. But the file for the trigger arm is missing.

Hopefully you can locate one that is compatible.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Hopefully you can locate one that is compatible.

Came with a full parts list including McMaster Carr part numbers to reference. The instructions are very thorough lol

Finally did an image to 3D print render of Alex smiling to print when the filament comes in. Test bed for multi colored print.

 

[xp29]

Came with a full parts list including McMaster Carr part numbers to reference. The instructions are very thorough lol

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Finally did an image to 3D print render of Alex smiling to print when the filament comes in. Test bed for multi colored print.

That's gonna be cool.

 

[Rocky2022]

I so need a hobby (especially while my 2 bds abandon me)- this is sooooooooooo cool.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Little Alex likes blueberries too.

 

[NickAVD]

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Little Alex likes blueberries too.

It seems to me that Big Alex is not entirely happy with this state of affairs.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Nope, not a fan of the caricature lol I was thinking about showing her the kiddos caricature from Legoland of him as Iron man lol

 

[xp29]

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Little Alex likes blueberries too.

She does not look pleased at all.
I think that's the first and only picture I've ever seen of her were she didn't look exuberant.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Printing hummingbird ornaments for mom. First attempt the attachment supports let go of the plate at 70% So I ran out and got the recommended Elmer's purple glue to aid with plate adhesion.

Also, scored two new colors of G2 #10 pens. Hard to find the 10's but it's all I write with. Only thing that keeps up with my hand. I use the different colors for different kinds of notes.