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So got a 3D resin printer. Amazing detail.

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Have had an FDM for quite a while, and had thought about dipping my toe into resin.

Damn you Amazon and your advert 'article' for having a model at damn near 50% off list!

But then came the other needs to do it. Not bad though.

The level of detail is amazing taking liquid resin to a solid with UV light, layer by miniscule layer.

A test print that came preloaded to check quality. Piece about 3" wide 2" tall.
 
Very cool! How much does something like this cost? I've worked in the past with resin, and it's always been translucent, guess it requires a few more ingredients....is this a tea light holder?
 
My son and I have been looking at 3D printers as a way of using his design degree (and make money). They aren't cheap, but can be had for surprisingly less than even a year ago. The quality at even the bottom end has become amazing.
 
Jessie C said:
Very cool! How much does something like this cost?
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Depends on what you want to sink into it. One I got had shown listed at 300 some places but can be had for less. 160 a good deal though.
Jessie C said:
I've worked in the past with resin, and it's always been translucent, guess it requires a few more ingredients....
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All kinds of resin colors to choose from, including translucent. Finishing this morning printing the second part of a little Statue of Liberty in translucent blue. Do need a wash and cure station to clean it up and fully harden the model. 100 bucks for one big enough to accommodate the size my printer can do.
Jessie C said:
is this a tea light holder?
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Believe it's just meant to be a test piece to see if the unit is calibrated correctly. Wouldn't put a flame near it.
There are precautions you should take when printing with resin. Gloves and such to not come in contact until fully cured, ventilation...
 
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NWRatCon said:
My son and I have been looking at 3D printers as a way of using his design degree (and make money). They aren't cheap, but can be had for surprisingly less than even a year ago. The quality at even the bottom end has become amazing.
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I recently upgraded to a Creality K1C from a Monoprice I had for a time.

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Then went and got the multicolor upgrade add-on kit and CFS unit to automate color changes.

Creality CFS: 16-Color Filament System with Auto Switch & Relay

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Now I kinda wish I bit the bullet and bought the bigger model with larger print volume. But oh well, can still do about 9"x9"x9".

I recently designed a birdhouse in 3d software that I could probably make a few bucks on. Has a shingle looking roof, chimney, and translucent windows. Looks like a real house! Will post a pic here after a bit.
 
Ventilation is the biggest thing - and can be more expensive than the printer.
 
I'd be very interested in seeing that. Multicolor is a must, the size we're still discussing. The other thing is the waste from multicolor printing as a concern. What's your experience with that?
 
NWRatCon said:
Ventilation is the biggest thing - and can be more expensive than the printer.
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Have been reading up a bit on it, and yes, some have full enclosures with ducting and filters. Really, as long as you're not hanging out for long periods in a confined space with it and no air turnover, not terribly risky.

I'm set up in a good sized room I don't hang out in near a window with a fan. Am preparing to install a high CFM exhaust fan right by the units vented to outside though.
 
NWRatCon said:
I'd be very interested in seeing that. Multicolor is a must, the size we're still discussing. The other thing is the waste from multicolor printing as a concern. What's your experience with that?
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Its not really that bad if you are just changing colors at different layers. It flushes probably 3 inches of filament between getting the last bit of previous out and getting next color extruding. Now if you are doing multiple colors within same layers, you are purging a decent amount, plus adding a fair amount of time to the print by the time it does the changes.

As far as size, things can always be designed in parts and assembled. Glue, good temp controlled soldering iron, and a 3d printing pen are things to have. Recently got one of these. Good for fixing imperfections, 'welding' together, or just fun to play with and make whatever freehand!

PRO 3D Pen & Filaments

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I didn't know about the pen! Great tip.
 
NWRatCon said:
I'd be very interested in seeing that.
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Here it is. Need to do some tweaking on design to make the roof easily removable for cleaning but secure in place when up.
Roof dovetails in place but not real secure, so tacked it in place with the pen at the moment.
Chimney is actually open to let air flow, but capped well enough to keep rain out.
 
And a roof peice in other colors. With the shingle slope in the design and a color change at the right layer gives this result.
Turned out pretty well.
 
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