TL;DR: Create threads in Fusion 360 with custom tolerances for reliable 3D printing. Skip the steps and purchase my full set of ISO Metric profiles here: Fusion 360 ISO Metric Thread Profiles (w/ Tolerance) – ReplicantFX Fusion 360 by Autodesk is a powerful CAD software suite. It combines the depth of Solidworks with SketchUp’s versatility, all available for personal use […]
A JavaScript implementation of a GCode (CNC, 3D printer, Laser Cutter) post processor for programmatically adjusting GCode via inline-JavaScript and global transformation. Extensive documentation and a local computer (Node) version available: replicantfx/gcode-post-processor Created by: Emily A Shilling First Release: 6 NOV 2022 Description:This is a gcode post processor for standard and 3D printer flavored gcode. An input file is processed […]
This guide is focused on using Prusa Slicer for 3D printing, but many of the files and concepts translate directly to other slicers. As with any tool or information you find on the internet, proceed with care. At least during calibration, DO NOT leave your printer unattended. You are testing the envelop of your machine, treat that fact with the […]
As an Amazon Affiliate I get a portion of all qualifying sales to help support this site. Quick Links Part 1 – Filament Health Monitor Part 1 – Bill of Materials Part 1 – 3D Printed Parts Part 2 – Mechanical Assembly Part 3 – Electronics Part 4 – Software Tools – Rediscovering Wire Wrapping Tools – Arduino Development in […]
Part 1 – Filament Health Monitor Part 1 – Bill of Materials Part 1 – 3D Printed Parts Part 2 – Mechanical Assembly Part 3 – Electronics Part 4 – Software Tools – Rediscovering Wire Wrapping Tools – Arduino Development in Visual Studio Code Config – How to setup the Arduino IDE for the ESP8266 Config – How to install […]
Introduction / Summary The Filament Health Monitor is a Web Enabled 3D printer Filament Monitor System and spool holder. This setup will monitor and report the following to a custom web view/api: Weight of filament left (upto 5kg) Humidity Temperature Color of material loaded It also includes a small LCD screen which reports the weight, humidity and the current IP […]
Intro If you are reading this post, you most likely already know about the cheap 40 Watt CO2 Lasers available from China which are commonly referred to as K40s. There are several sub variants of the K40 but generally they are in a white and blue or red steel case and have a cutting area of 12 x 8 in […]
I love RIDGID’s Oscillating Edge/Belt Sander. Overall, it is a wonderful addition to my shop and has served me diligently since 2012. It sits on a mobile flip top cart that is shared by my plainer. Now, it is a beautifully useful tool, but the nut on the top of the spindle, the star shaped one that holds the […]
If you have followed, I tried adding a plastic extruder to my CNC Router. The results were less than desirable. Not horrible all of the time but terribly unreliable. So, I finally decided to build my own 3D printer. Having studied RepRap and many other printers I settled on something that I could build with the tools I had, a […]