Tag: Hatchbox
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PLA Metrics
Earlier this year, in an attempt to streamline my 3d printing efforts and avoid frequently changing PLA spools, I was convinced to try a large-spool format. Specifically, I opted for the 5 kg spool of grey PLA from Gizmodorks (gizmodorks.com). This was in comparison to my previous use of 1 kg spools, typically Hatchbox brand.…
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Filament Choices
As I have been getting further and further into 3d printing, I have been experimenting with a number of different colors and brands of filament. In general, I have not found much significant different in quality for PLA between options, but for consistency, I have been tending towards the same ones each time. If curious,…
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3d Printer Nozzle issues
Over the last week, I have been having new challenges with the 3d Printer, as I have been trying to print rather large parts. Initially, I could not get the filament to adhere, or it would be splotchy and rough at different sections. As usual, a lot of this was a matter of constantly tuning…
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My 3d Printing gear for True-Tiles
In an effort to try to generate an active and valid Amazon associates account, it is necessary for me to drive 3 purchases thru Amazon, of products I provide links to. This in turn generates a small bit of income for my site, sharing a commission at no cost to the buyer with me. Admittedly,…
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Assembly and painting for this weekend
Continuing to mass produce the tiles and bases, keeping the printer running non-stop. At this point, I have another big set ready for assembly, right as another batch of magnets arrived. Paint is ready to go as well, really the only piece I am missing now is more super glue. Should be enough to fill…