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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:27:48 PM EDT
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Super cool.
Paging Peter Sripol to GD. To GD please Peter. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:28:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: May have to order a roll. I have hardened nozzles I've never installed. Does it glue well? I know a lot of the carbon filled filaments have a nylon base, which almost no glues bond to. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:29:12 PM EDT
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is the skin printed too, or laminated over a printed endoskeleton?  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:30:21 PM EDT
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Slic3r as far as I'm aware will not work. Simplify3D is what I reccomend. It's really an awesome and powerful piece of software, but If you don't want to pay for it, Cura is a free option. I don't have a set of profiles figured out for Cura, but you can google for 3dlabprint settings for Cura. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:30:54 PM EDT
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Would adding canards up front drastically affect it?
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:34:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ill have to pick it up, when I get paid. Slicer is having a shit fit with the models.. Quote HistoryQuoted: Ill have to pick it up, when I get paid. Slicer is having a shit fit with the models.. Quoted:
Would adding canards up front drastically affect it? |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:39:50 PM EDT
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What are you using for a print base?
I have a ghetto Prusa, maybe it is time to upgrade from the blue tape and glue stick. |
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Posted: 8/8/2018 11:44:10 PM EDT
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What are you using for a print base? I have a ghetto Prusa, maybe it is time to upgrade from the blue tape and glue stick. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:02:21 AM EDT
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Super cool. Paging Peter Sripol to GD. To GD please Peter. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:22:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe Peter has already seen it. Think I saw a like from him on facebook. Maybe I'll send him one to crash. This thing needs rockets, and it's too dry where I live to safely play with them this time of year. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:24:46 AM EDT
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That would make a neat display piece too.
Just have to back light it so the details show. Very cool. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:29:06 AM EDT
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That would make a neat display piece too. Just have to back light it so the details show. Very cool. 
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:31:15 AM EDT
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Badass!
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:38:40 AM EDT
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Will this work with ABS? I have a dual extruder Flashforge Creator pro and I have a hard time using PLA.
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:41:54 AM EDT
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Will this work with ABS? I have a dual extruder Flashforge Creator pro and I have a hard time using PLA. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:50:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's the standard PEI sheet that comes with all of the original Prusa mkII's. I've currently got a thin layer of glue stick on it that's been there for quite a few prints. Not really needed for PLA, but for polycarbonate it helps with adhesion, and for PETG it cuts down on bed adhesion. That green is PETG. https://flex3drive.com/printbite/ |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 1:03:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DUDE! PrintBite.. MUCH MUCH better than PEI.. hangs on tight and when cool slides right off.. I was using PEI first but PrintBite makes it look like crap.. https://flex3drive.com/printbite/ |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 1:05:56 AM EDT
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One of my next builds will have internal led's for night flying. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That would make a neat display piece too. Just have to back light it so the details show. Very cool. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 1:06:33 AM EDT
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Ok no luck on the Demo, BUT they have a student version discount. So I sent in my info for that.. Thanks again!
I have some Crystal Raptor PLA from makergeeks I'm going to use to print this in.. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 1:20:58 AM EDT
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Ok no luck on the Demo, BUT they have a student version discount. So I sent in my info for that.. Thanks again! I have some Crystal Raptor PLA from makergeeks I'm going to use to print this in.. PLA will do the trick, just keep it out of the heat. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 12:09:47 PM EDT
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PETG seems to be working pretty darned well.
Here's my settings: I'm using my printer in an enclosure, and one that's outside of one. Doesn't seem to make a difference. Nozzle: 0.4mm Extrusion Multi: 1.0 Extrusion Width: 0.42mm Retraction: 1.8mm Extra Restart: .04mm Retraction Lift: 0.05mm Retraction Speed: 40mm/sec Coasting Distance: 0.1mm Wipe Distance: 5.0mm Layer Outline Direction: Outside - In First Layer Height: 100% First Layer Width: 110% First Layer Speed: 40% Nozzle Temp: 240C Bed Temp: 90C Print Speed: 50mm/sec Cooling Fan: 30% power after 3mm have been printed. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 10:15:07 PM EDT
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Dang it OP, you got me thinking about my printer again and got me motivated to get my stuff working. Printing some Dillion upgrades as we speak.
This is gonna end up costing me money, I just know it. And I just bought a 4m sailplane. 
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Posted: 8/9/2018 10:54:18 PM EDT
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Dang it OP, you got me thinking about my printer again and got me motivated to get my stuff working. Printing some Dillion upgrades as we speak. This is gonna end up costing me money, I just know it. And I just bought a 4m sailplane.  Motor is only 19.99.
I like being the devil, er fiend, on peoples shoulders. 
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Posted: 8/9/2018 11:01:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nah man, plastic is cheap. If you've got a 4m sailplane you probably already have servos, esc's, and a receiver lying around. All you need is a motor if you don't have one close to the recommended specs. Motor is only 19.99.
I like being the devil, er fiend, on peoples shoulders. 
I still have most of a pound of PLA, but it seems to break with the slightest pressure, might be time for another roll. Right now I am printing out some Nerf gun parts, that should make my son happy at least. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 11:05:06 PM EDT
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I need to fix a few things on my printer like installing a bed heater relay. And the speed annoys me, so I hope I don't end up with a new printer.
I still have most of a pound of PLA, but it seems to break with the slightest pressure, might be time for another roll. Right now I am printing out some Nerf gun parts, that should make my son happy at least.
It's a good thing printers weren't around when I was a kid. I'd have built myself a very scary nerf gun. |
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Posted: 8/9/2018 11:10:26 PM EDT
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Damn fine looking plane! Looks like I have to get printing, Thanks for all your hard work on this.
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Posted: 8/9/2018 11:15:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Heh, two printers are better than one.
It's a good thing printers weren't around when I was a kid. I'd have built myself a very scary nerf gun.  .
Last week he was over at the dart war place and took great pride in knocking a bunch of teens and adults out during the rounds. I guess they were not nearly as amused as he was. Same kid told me he needed a kids welding helmet. When I asked why he looked at me like I was an idiot; "How am I supposed to learn to weld without a helmet?" Guess the look I got from mom?
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Posted: 8/9/2018 11:20:23 PM EDT
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Damn fine looking plane! Looks like I have to get printing, Thanks for all your hard work on this. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Damn fine looking plane! Looks like I have to get printing, Thanks for all your hard work on this. Quoted:
My kid is 6, but Nerf gun obsessed. A while back he told me "Dad, you have to always remember to carry a spare magazine, in case you have a malfunction, it is faster to swap to your backup." His mom looked at me like .
Last week he was over at the dart war place and took great pride in knocking a bunch of teens and adults out during the rounds. I guess they were not nearly as amused as he was. Same kid told me he needed a kids welding helmet. When I asked why he looked at me like I was an idiot; "How am I supposed to learn to weld without a helmet?" Guess the look I got from mom? |
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Posted: 8/10/2018 2:18:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/10/2018 10:42:19 PM EDT
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My kid is 6, but Nerf gun obsessed. A while back he told me "Dad, you have to always remember to carry a spare magazine, in case you have a malfunction, it is faster to swap to your backup." His mom looked at me like .
Last week he was over at the dart war place and took great pride in knocking a bunch of teens and adults out during the rounds. I guess they were not nearly as amused as he was. Same kid told me he needed a kids welding helmet. When I asked why he looked at me like I was an idiot; "How am I supposed to learn to weld without a helmet?" Guess the look I got from mom? 
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Posted: 8/12/2018 6:24:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/12/2018 6:35:34 PM EDT
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Cool. What printer is that? Do you just hook it up to your computer and run the designs you want?
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Posted: 8/12/2018 6:43:16 PM EDT
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Cool. What printer is that? Do you just hook it up to your computer and run the designs you want? Browse thingiverse.com, or myminifactory. There's probably hundreds of thousands of things out there you can download and print. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 6:55:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I use a Prusa i3 MK2s. However, cheaper printers can get the same results. You can hook the printer up to your computer, though most also accept an SD card, so you can just copy the files you want to print onto those instead of running a cable. Browse thingiverse.com, or myminifactory. There's probably hundreds of thousands of things out there you can download and print. I like the build size. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 7:02:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNever heard of that brand, it's probably a cheaper clone of the Creality CR-10s. Which is in turn basically a bigger clone of the Prusa. It does look to have direct drive though, which is good, I've just never heard of it.
If you have a use for the larger print area, or just want the option, I'd look at a CR-10 instead. Massive amount of online support for that one, lots of people own them. CR-10S from Gearbest I have an even larger version of one of those. A CR-10S-4, which I've been quite impressed with. |
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Posted: 8/12/2018 7:10:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of that brand, it's probably a cheaper clone of the Creality CR-10s. Which is in turn basically a bigger clone of the Prusa. It does look to have direct drive though, which is good, I've just never heard of it. If you have a use for the larger print area, or just want the option, I'd look at a CR-10 instead. Massive amount of online support for that one, lots of people own them. CR-10S from Gearbest I have an even larger version of one of those. A CR-10S-4, which I've been quite impressed with. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 10:38:57 AM EDT
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PETG doesn't affect flight characteristics. It's lighter too.
https://youtu.be/JRH7djd_E_w  36" Pike PETG Version Maiden 8.12.18 |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 10:47:23 AM EDT
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That's so cool. I should try to get back into RC planes. I was for a while when I was younger. I still have a bunch of the stuff.
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Posted: 8/13/2018 10:58:17 AM EDT
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That's so cool. I should try to get back into RC planes. I was for a while when I was younger. I still have a bunch of the stuff. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:17:07 AM EDT
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Stuff has gotten really cheap. Makes crashing no big deal as well if you print your planes, or build them in a weekend out of foamboard. Very easy to have a ton of fun. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's so cool. I should try to get back into RC planes. I was for a while when I was younger. I still have a bunch of the stuff. Yet people still buy so many of the crappy ARFs out there. 
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:27:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yup. And crazy the amount of cheap stuff that is great. A few years ago I used to fly slope in a spot that was over the water and the landing area had palm trees and a pool. Actual landing spot was maybe 2x15'. A few people asked what I was going to do if I landed in the water...who cares? $15 in servos and $10 in an rx was the cheap price of fun. Yet people still buy so many of the crappy ARFs out there.  PBY Self Recovery |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:34:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And if you use something like corrosion X, even the electronics will all survive and work underwater. You'll just have to swim out and grab your plane. Stuff with motors has a few more options.....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quGE_SQyMDUI have been kicking around the idea of a small underwater UAV. Pretty much standard process for those folks to just leave the motors exposed to (fresh) water. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:38:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have to admit, I have seen so low inverted passes, but that takes the cake. I have been kicking around the idea of a small underwater UAV. Pretty much standard process for those folks to just leave the motors exposed to (fresh) water. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:50:55 AM EDT
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Yeah, I've wanted to do the same thing. Would be a ton of fun to stick an FPV camera on one and follow fishing lures while trolling. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I have to admit, I have seen so low inverted passes, but that takes the cake. I have been kicking around the idea of a small underwater UAV. Pretty much standard process for those folks to just leave the motors exposed to (fresh) water. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 12:02:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks, I like that $300 or less price point. I will look at their different models. I've had one for a few weeks, you can see my review of it at https://youtu.be/Kb7sqyXvHMU If you're good at mechanical assembly and setting stuff up, the Ender 3 is only $179. I've got two of them and get great prints. If you're not, stick with the Alfawise U20, CR-10 or if you want to splurge, the Prusa. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 12:05:35 PM EDT
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OP, thanks for making the models available on Thingiverse, I'm not an R/C guy but I know a couple of people who are and I'm sure they'll be interested. At 40 hours I may print a couple to give away. it's nice that it will print on a 200x200 printer, that's right in the range of the Ender 3.
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Posted: 8/13/2018 12:12:22 PM EDT
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OP, thanks for making the models available on Thingiverse, I'm not an R/C guy but I know a couple of people who are and I'm sure they'll be interested. At 40 hours I may print a couple to give away. it's nice that it will print on a 200x200 printer, that's right in the range of the Ender 3. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 3:03:37 PM EDT
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OP got me inspired to start printing some bigger stuff.
Decided I would start with the utility ship that Peter Sripol had printed, kicked off the rear section this morning in my office and to be honest...forgot about it. Walked in to the first part of the print laying on the floor and about a 4oz ball of plastic wrapped around the print head. Oops.
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Posted: 8/13/2018 4:06:14 PM EDT
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OP got me inspired to start printing some bigger stuff. Decided I would start with the utility ship that Peter Sripol had printed, kicked off the rear section this morning in my office and to be honest...forgot about it. Walked in to the first part of the print laying on the floor and about a 4oz ball of plastic wrapped around the print head. Oops. At least if the airplanes parts fail to print you generally just get spagetti instead of giant chunks of plastic. |
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Posted: 8/13/2018 11:12:33 PM EDT
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For anyone's that interested, simplify 3d factory files and prepared gcodes for all parts in petg have been added to the thingiverse page.
If you have an i3 style printer with at least 200x200x170mm of build area you can give the prepared gcodes a try without any configuration or setup. The factory files will let you tweak my optimal settings to suit your printer and filament if you have simplify3d. |
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