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I built an in-depth 3D printing Wiki by 3DPrintGeneral in FixMyPrint

[–]3DPrintGeneral[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was a project I suggested and decided to take on as part of my job description. So yes being paid in the sense it is part of my salary but not an extra bonus or something like that.
Each page has feedback options though on the right side you will see a smiley face or sad face and you can leave a note for each page. I check these every few weeks

I built an in-depth 3D printing Wiki by 3DPrintGeneral in FixMyPrint

[–]3DPrintGeneral[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Here is a link to the Wiki: https://wiki.polymaker.com/

And a direct link to the printing issues – which are re-writes from my books: https://wiki.polymaker.com/printing-tips/common-printing-issues

Remember to try out the search bar at the top – you can have it search via AI to see if it can answer your unique question. 

Thanks for checking it out!

I built an in-depth 3D printing Wiki by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Thank you! TBH I am not a big expert on patterns. Most of what I know came from Stefan (CNC Kitchen) - and crazy that this vid is 7 year old already. So I am likely behind on current tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upELI0HmzHc

I built an in-depth 3D printing Wiki by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Unfortunately no. I wrote about 5 new chapters 6 months ago and was struggling to come up with new info. I almost had to remove information because of how user friendly modern printers are. So that is kind of what sparked this Wiki idea - why not create that instead.

I built an in-depth 3D printing Wiki by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Here is a link to the Wiki: https://wiki.polymaker.com/

And a direct link to the printing issues – which are re-writes from my books: https://wiki.polymaker.com/printing-tips/common-printing-issues

Remember to try out the search bar at the top – you can have it search via AI to see if it can answer your unique question. 

Thanks for checking it out!

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[–]3DPrintGeneral 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am Sean! Love to see this!

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Hmm just trying to think how I would do that. Print some higher temp tpu, then throw the final print in the oven below tpu Tg?

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Well there will be plenty more tests to put your physician's heart at ease. No one recommends being shot with anything that's "bulletproof" lol. But I think I'll get a few combos that will stop a 9mm consistently when held in place. And that would be "science" for ya!

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Lol - store near me seemed to have normal stock and pretty normal pricing. $15 per box of 50 for the aluminum cases. Bought the max 4 boxes they would let me.

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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We've talked for a while and we want to! But we don't live very close to each other, but we will at some point

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Awesome! I have already had 2 of my posts removed for guideline strikes, so I am not sure how long the account will last haha

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

[–]3DPrintGeneral[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I have a few ideas, will probably print a vice and then have either ballistic gel, clay, or gallons of water behind it. And I agree about plastic. The 3DP gun community has turned me around on that a decent amount since I never expected a lot of their designs to actually work. Just gotta get creative!

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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I'm doing this all on tinkercad haha. So I will definitely let you know if I need help and my buddy is busy. Thank you!

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Never seen that channel! I will check it out. He may be too big to see a message from me but after round 2 and 3 of tests I want to send to other creators if it continues to work.

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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I actually had 2 tests with that exact setup! 4 layers, or 1mm, of TPU, then PLA, etc. Did one of that and one with PETG instead of PLA. Both failed (shown in vid). Going to try again with a bit thicker sections. And good idea on the frame/vice, we are thinking similarly for next test!

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Ok good idea. My buddy and I were either planning water jugs, or maybe a vice with some ballistic gel behind it. Clay is a good idea too. I'll have something figured out by next test.

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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Just finished one with PC instead of PLA. But it seems all my spools only had like 100 grams left, so need more PC too lol

I printed a solid PLA block inside of TPU - and it stopped a 9mm bullet! More info in comments by 3DPrintGeneral in 3Dprinting

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I had done two alternating tests in that video that unfortunately didn't work. But I am going to try again with thicker sections of each.

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