Category: 3d Printing

  • True-Tiles

    True-Tiles

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    Halfling13

    First test batch of my intended choice for 3d terrain, for use with our gaming, just using the free sample files for now.  In this case, I have selected True-Tiles, I have liked the philosophy and design of the original foam-core pieces, and like that they have translated over to 3d printing easily.  I have…

  • Printing adventure continues

    Printing adventure continues

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    Halfling13

    The 3d printer has been running nearly non-stop since I received it, and thus far, I have been very happy with the results.  The sample filament didn’t last very long, but my first major project is to create an “upgrade” to the machine itself, which adds adjustable feet to help with leveling and a strong…

  • First steps into a bigger world

    First steps into a bigger world

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    Halfling13

    3d Printer arrived, assembled, tested.  A little bit of adjustments (the z-axis wasn’t aligned properly), and another print.  And after several hours of watching the machine run, I have my first completed and solid model.  Was a bit of a surprise that it turned out the be an elephant (the sample models were unlabeled), but…

  • 3d Printing – a new frontier

    3d Printing – a new frontier

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    Halfling13

    I have decided it is about time that I dive into the 3d printing arena, and finally pick a printer up.  Since Christmas, I have been hording my amazon gift certificates, originally with the plan of purchasing a widescreen high-end computer monitor, for about $600.  However, that goal is rather far away, and the money…