I made some things with my 3d Printer - thought I would share

[RichardD]

I saw a post on facebook where someone was making UMC holders etc, so I thought I would dip my toe.

I ordered a Monoprice 3d Printer and quite a few different colors of ABS plastic, we need ABS for its higher melting point. It seems to be less forgiving during print but, I am learning so this is fun.

Here are my ABS Settings in case anyone wants to copy.

Here is the cable holder mid build. I made this as a lower quality to see how it would come out, as medium to high quality takes 14-18 hours.

Here it is installed:

Then I made a UMC Holder, this took about 4 hours to make:

Here it is installed:

I am working on a few other cool ideas that I have been modifying from Thingverse.

Thanks for looking and drive safe.

 

[bob_p]

Great!

Now, can you start making console guides for different cell phones & cases...

 

[RichardD]

Great!

Now, can you start making console guides for different cell phones & cases...

can you show me what you mean?

 

[Allanf]

Richard, just wondering, which model 3D printer did you buy?

 

[RichardD]

Richard, just wondering, which model 3D printer did you buy?

I bought the monoprice select for $400 from Amazon, but I am returning it. I had some issues with the heated bed, and now the cooling fan is making a grinding noise. Their service seemed ok, but they are M-F so I opened a return with Amazon and am looking at other models. The 600 monoprice unit is one of my options. It looks like I will mostly print in ABS plastic so I am leaning towards and enclosed unit though. The monoprice does not come with the enclosures but they can be found.

 

[RichardD]

Had to swap the printer out.. I have now ordered this one:
QIDI TECHNOLOGY 3DP-QDA16-01 Dual Extruder Desktop 3D Printer QIDI TECH I, Fully Metal Frame Structure, Acrylic Covers, with2 Free Filaments, Works with ABS and PLA: Amazon.com:

 

[Allanf]

Thank you for sharing. The cost is surprisingly low considering the amazing technology involved.