Category: Activity
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PHA Story
As mentioned in the previous post, I just started working with a new plastic filament for 3D printing. It’s named polyhydroxyalkanoate and abbreviated as PHA I obtained two 1KG spools of PHA from Amazon.com. Just to “give it a try” and satisfy my curiosity about the material. No concern (or knowledge) over brand. Just that…
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Trying PHA
I was watching an Info cable channel. The subject was the world wide plastic pollution problem in all its many forms. Of course I was thinking of my plastic 3D printing obsession. I commonly use more than several types of plastic. PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA are my most common. I also have used PVA, Nylon,…
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Snapmaker U1 Top Cover
I have been using my new Snapmaker U1 four filament / four extruder 3D printer for several weeks. I am impressed with the performance of four separate print heads. The U1 is a keeper. I did not order (pre-order) the top cover during the kickstarter. It was a pricey add-on and not immediately available. I…
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CFS Faults
The Tragedy of Single Nozzle Multifilament 3D Printing. I have found what I consider two major faults with the (CFS) single nozzle multi filament swapping system. My experience is with one manufacture but all systems of this type are quite similar. I’ll even suggest they are almost copies of each other. The system I have…
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Christmas Poinsettia
I designed this Poinsettia as a give-away Christmas trinket. My spouse Gloria, likes to share my “stuff” with her quilting club pals. She told me, “Make something red and green for Christmas .” “Like a poinsettia.” So I drew up a poinsettia in Fusion 360. Following a picture of a poinsettia I found on-line. It’s…
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Gallery Update
I have been designing and prnting new 3D “stuff” like crazy. More than 90% 0f what I print is my original design. So that means I produce the first edition. If I produce a design I really like, it might be reprinted many times. I am proud it is my design and I am not…
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No Laws Here
I struggled trying to get really nice 3D FDM prints. Just recently I discovered the errors in my way. I believed the “recommended” filament flow settings were accurate. They are not. At best a very rough starting point for the newbie. I laugh every time I see someone ask. “What settings do you use to…
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Quantum Sewing
I try to design something new to print nearly every single day. It’s what I do and the reason for this hobby. For me it is not just about the printing. It’s seeing a new design become a real thing. My spouse is a quilter. Sewing is her thing. I support her the best I…
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