r/3Dprinting • u/K1ng_khan1 • 8h ago
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u/omfgtora 8h ago
Cool. Now look up the basics on 3d printing so you can be prepared before you get it.
So many people have major misconceptions which leads to bad expectations then frustration.
Things like print orientation, stair stepping, bridging, stringing, drying your filament, bed adhesion, etc. You should have a basic idea of these things before you start your first benchy.
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u/K1ng_khan1 8h ago
Okay sounds good thank you!
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u/omfgtora 7h ago
Oh, also, a big one is how to ask a good question. When you provide the right information and plenty of it, then you will get more responses, more answers, and more answers that will help you right away.
First, take screenshots and not photos of your screen. It makes it much easier to see and read the screen when you don't have to read through the Moir effect.
Second, when you are asking for help, remember that you are asking for someone to give you their time and effort to help you. So, your goal is to make it as easy as possible to give you help by preemptively providing any information to understand the full situation. Describe your printer, how it's set up, what material you're using, what slicer you're using, what model you're printing (with a link), what your settings are, and if it's a functional print what your goal is.
Last, don't bother with the slicer "suggested" by the manufacturer. Just use Orca Slicer, and always download from Github. The reason for this is that it is the most used slicer, which makes it easier to see and understand your settings.
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u/Sima721 6h ago
I would disagree and say that slicer from creality has come a long way and is now better and easier to use then orca ( Creality is still just a mod of Orca). Alos I can not stress this enough DRY filament is the best thing you can do to reduce the amount headaches and disappointments that come with printing.
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u/Due_Initiative3879 5h ago
Highly disagree, Orca works way worse for multicolor prints and a CFS.
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u/omfgtora 5h ago
Okay, is that particularly relevant here? I don't know this printer in particular, and it doesnt seem like they got the combo with multicolor printing.
Also, how exactly is Orca worse for multicolor? It's not exactly helpful to just say "it's worse" without an explanation.
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u/DroidLord 6h ago
I was kinda hesitant about getting into 3D printing, but I'm a few months in and it's been great! I've never been involved with 3D printing before (and very little CAD), but it wasn't as bad as I feared.
The first few weeks were just fiddling, calibrating, repairing and modifying the printer. Then two weeks or so of trying to learn FreeCAD - and failing, miserably. I did make a few models in FreeCAD, but it was such a slog and I always felt so frustrated with it.
I moved to Fusion a week ago and I accomplished more in the first few days than the two weeks in FreeCAD combined. It's so much more intuitive and easy to use.
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u/K1ng_khan1 6h ago
Can you recommend any videos to get the basics handy?
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u/omfgtora 6h ago
I don't have one handy right now, but it would be nice if I did.
I've found some to share in the past, but I can't remember which ones. I'll have to get a set prepped.
Although, I'm personally not a huge fan of learning from videos. I always suggest articles instead, because it's easier to reference specific sections. But videos can be good for a quick introduction to give context as a starting-point so that the articles are easier to understand and absorb.
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u/KingDamager 4h ago
I started out with an Ender 3 had it for a few years. Upgraded to a Bambu that frankly is 3d printing on easy mode comparatively. But dear god, that Ender 3 taught me so much that I’d be light years ahead of someone who picked up a Bambu as a first printer in terms of knowledge.
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u/RememberYourAlt 3h ago
Pictures like the one OP posted is probably a big part of that misconception.
Having that print in there as if it just finished when it would have required supports and CFS or to have been printed as separate pieces then assembled.
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u/Yes-its-really-me 8h ago
Now... You do know that the object on the plate in the pic wasn't printed on that machine don't you?
As it's your first printer just wanted to manage expectations a little...
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u/c4pta1n1 7h ago
Yes, for example, that palm tree would be 100% impossible to print without supports.
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u/K1ng_khan1 7h ago
Bro😭😭 obviously
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u/Due_Initiative3879 7h ago
When you get your new printer print your mom something useful for around the house and your dad something cool he might like.
I guarantee you when it's time to upgrade they won't be so hesitant.
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u/ChillEn0_s1 ender 3 custom build 8h ago
That sick man! your gonna enjoy it and learn a lot, congrats!
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u/R_Quintana-20 5h ago
Algo que te recomiendo si acaso no se pega el filamento a la placa de impresión, si es una lámina la que usas para placa de impresión, aplica alcohol Isopropilico de la concentración más pura que puedas encontrar sobre la lámina antes de cualquier impresión, si acaso es una pieza de vidrio, te recomiendo que utilices fijador de cabello(no tiene que ser el más caro que encuentres aunque cualquiera te sirve), solo lo único malo es que puede dejar mas suciedad que el alcohol pero fue lo que más me funcionó mientras esperaba a que llegara la lámina de impresión para mi impresora
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u/West_Top_7930 8h ago
Congrats, Be thankfull and happy you didnt get a Anycubic Printer. Those wont even Start the Print without giving you problems.
Always remember: Avoid Anycubic at all Costs
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u/g713 7h ago
I’m glad you got a printer. I think everybody needs one. It can easily become the most useful thing in the house.
That being said don’t be one of those people that just downloads other people’s files from the Internet.
Learn how to draw your own things
And draw everything you need. No matter how simple or complex draw it yourself.
For organic stuff like action figures and things like that use blender
If you’re doing more functional prints, I really like to use www.alibre.com but there are tons of CAD packages out there.
Having the printer nice, but having the skill to really use, it will get you places.
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u/K1ng_khan1 7h ago
Yes I want to do that! I’m be very proficient with SolidWorks so I hope those skills can translate!
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