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Category: 3D Printing
3D Printing is what this is about, specifically my dive into the world of it along with my daughter. It’s been years in the making, but finally here in Jun 2021 I bought one and it’s off to the races.
3D Printing – The Madness Continues
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]3D Printing – The Madness Continues! Several days have passed and I’ve been trying to cram as much as I can into my little brain as fast as I can. I have the unwanted luxury of being alone this 4th of July, so……
3D Printing – The Basics
We’ve left the stratosphere and are taking orbit! Things are starting to make sense, I’ve compiled a lot of resources and am learning lots. So 3D life is good. I’m sharing what I’ve learned and found so far here.
ANYCUBIC MEGA S
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]After doing a lot of research and waiting years to buy my first 3D printer, I chose the ANYCUBIC Mega S. Some others I looked at closely were the Ender 3 from Creality and the Genius from Artillery. The reason is that it……
Huzzah! I’m Printing in 3 Dimensions
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Part Two
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]After troubleshooting, taking the extruder apart and rebuilding it in the darkest of light with teeny-tiny parts and screws and a headlamp, flashlight, magnifying glass, and reading glasses flopping on and off my face, it was time to contact the company and try……
OK, I bought the 3D Printer, it’s Here, Now What?
My anticipation over getting this stupid thing was reminding me of when I asked for an Atari console back in the 80’s for Christmas, knowing I was getting it, but having to wait until 12:00:01 December 25 to open it. And just like I watched my stockings getting bigger, Amazon boxes were showing up before……
Let’s Do it!
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The Unboxing.
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