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| docs:3d_printing_101:3d_printing_101 [2020/06/15 19:02] – [monitoring printer] end-of-filament sensor is not a silver bullet basz | docs:3d_printing_101:3d_printing_101 [2024/01/07 14:45] (current) – link to cotton pad article basz |
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| there are different tools for different purposes. one size will not fit all. EOT. | there are different tools for different purposes. one size will not fit all. EOT. |
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| i typically do "technical" prints, i.e. elements where keeping precise dimensions is key. this is why my tool of choice is [[wp>OpenSCAD]]. this allows to make prints with a programming language, by doing: addition, subtraction, intersection, etc. of basic shapes like: cubes, spheres, cylinders, etc. | i typically do "technical" prints, i.e. elements where keeping precise dimensions is key. this is why my tool of choice is [[wp>OpenSCAD]]. this allows to make prints with a programming language, by doing: addition, subtraction, intersection, etc. of basic shapes like: cubes, spheres, cylinders, etc. if you'd like to get started with it, there is a great from-zero-to-hero book available -- [[https://mastering-openscad.eu|mastering OpenSCAD]]. there is an online version, available free of charge and there is a paperback version, that you can buy. |
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| if you think more about "artistic" prints / sculptures, probably [[wp>Blender (software)|Blender]] will be more appropriate tool for you. | if you think more about "artistic" prints / sculptures, probably [[wp>Blender (software)|Blender]] will be more appropriate tool for you. |
| - does cooling ventilator of your radiator work and pass through reasonable amount of air? | - does cooling ventilator of your radiator work and pass through reasonable amount of air? |
| - do you use quality filament? the cheapes filaments are usually not worth your time. try out quality ones. | - do you use quality filament? the cheapes filaments are usually not worth your time. try out quality ones. |
| - do you clean filament before it enters heat block? if not use cotton pad as an "input filter". | - do you clean filament before it enters heat block? if not [[:blog:2024:01:07:2024-01-07_-_filament_cleaners|use cotton pad]] as an "input filter". |
| - did you "overcook" filament the last time? remember not to power off printer right after the print. try moving filament 3-5cm off from heat block after print is done. | - did you "overcook" filament the last time? remember not to power off printer right after the print. try moving filament 3-5cm off from heat block after print is done. |
| - do you have [[wp>PTFE]] tube inside your radiator over heat block? | - do you have [[wp>PTFE]] tube inside your radiator over heat block? |
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