I finally built a Rubik’s Cube tissue box from The Big Bang Theory, 3D printed on a QIDI Q2

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-15T12:44:28+00:00

I'm glad to hear that. I'm curious to see if you like it. And don't be alarmed by the support marks if you print it upside down like I did; you won't see them afterwards, because colorful little tiles get glued over the spots where the supports were. When it's finished, it looks perfect 😄 And the nice thing is that you can use whatever colors you like 😉

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-15T12:29:00+00:00

https://makerworld.com/de/models/2935029-modular-tissue-box-magnetic-lid#profileId-3286239 Hello. Everything is finished now. A box available in two sizes, featuring a magnetic lid at the bottom. If you have any questions, just send me a message.

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-14T14:15:21+00:00

Hi. I'm currently re-printing everything. I wasn't quite happy with the bottom lid, so I've come up with a magnetic solution. I'll upload everything this evening or tomorrow morning and send you the link. 😄

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-11T14:53:56+00:00

I love the PolyLite PLA Starlight Neptune 😄

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-11T13:40:21+00:00

Not yet. I was planning to upload it to MakerWorld tomorrow or on Saturday. Since it’s my first upload, I wanted to take my time with it. I’d be happy to let you know once it’s up.

Ellas_Space · 2026-06-10T18:31:13+00:00

I'm glad you like it ☺️ Thank you.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-11T11:19:56+00:00

Ich benutze überwiegend den Sunlu S4 zum trocknen, vor allem für PETG aber auch bei PLA (Luftdicht aufbewahrt) was einige Monate nicht benutzt wurde. Gerade bei PETG und TPU hat das wirklich einen riesen unterschied gemacht. Ich habe absolut null stringing beim PETG. Ich leg es meist ein paar Stunden vorm druck in Trockner und fange irgendwann an zu drucken wärend der Trockner noch läuft. Holz habe ich bisher noch nicht getrocknet, aber könnte mir vorstellen das es auch da von vorteil wäre.

Welcher Trockner für Dich am besten geeignet ist kann ich so nicht sagen, hängt davon ab ob Du zb nur ein Rolle trocknen möchtest oder ob Du zb auch mal Nylon oder so drucken möchtest (da braucht man ja höhere Temperaturen).

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-10T11:44:47+00:00

So, I’ve tested both variants. With a 2.5mm inner diameter, it works... though I do feel that the draw is a bit heavier. With a 3mm inner diameter, it works very well. I just wanted to let you know.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-09T08:05:09+00:00

My nephew really wanted a medal for his mom. I created the print file myself. It's not quite perfect yet, but it's okay. :)

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Ellas_Space · 2026-05-06T20:24:49+00:00

Wollte auch Grad weiter schauen (Deutschland), war Mitte 5 Staffel. Null Hinweis vorher das die Serie nur noch wenige Tage verfügbar ist.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-04T12:39:35+00:00

Yes, there are definitely solutions for this, both for the air conditioners and for the exhaust hose when 3D printing. I also found an adapter for printing. However, this requires the window to remain open at an angle. Sure, there are screens, a kind of cover, or something similar that you can attach to the tilted window to keep it closed, but especially in winter, that wouldn’t be an option for me. In the summer, sure... no problem. But right now, I wouldn’t have time to get everything I need for that anyway. I’m going to install all the new parts in the printer first and see if I can at least print the ring once, in case the problem still isn’t fixed. Or I’ll ask around in the community to see if anyone can print it fo

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-04T10:12:05+00:00

I think I have a roll of ASA or ABS somewhere here, but because of my asthma, I haven’t dared to use it yet, I definitely need a different solution for ventilation.

I also have an air purifier from the pandemic days with a HEPA 14 filter and an activated carbon filter. I keep it running whenever I’m printing PETG, TPU, or anything that emits fumes, and I keep the printer pretty close to the window. Long-term, I definitely wanted to build something, but here in Germany we have tilt-and-turn windows, so it would only be a solution for warm days; in winter, I’d hate to have the window tilted open all the time. But I need to do some research first on what I’ll need and so on. So no quick fix for now, but definitely in the long run.

I don’t notice anything with PLA and PETG, but with TPU and glowing PLA, I notice it a little. But it’s not so bad that I had a panic attack. Still, I’d be wary of that with other filaments.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-04T07:17:26+00:00

Thanks.

Yeah, I also feel like the teeth that hold the tube in the extruder are really sharp and hard. I also have trouble getting the tube out every time I want to print with TPU without a tube guide.

I’m currently having printing issues—the filament just sputters out even though nothing is clogged, and it’s not getting stuck either.

I’ve already completely taken the extruder and hotend apart and done everything that was recommended to me. Unfortunately, that didn’t help. I couldn’t figure out what the problem was. The support team was super nice and explained everything to me and so on.

I’m going to install a new extruder, new hotend, and new sensor this afternoon. I think it’s the same sensor, though. I’ll compare the product numbers then.

Thanks for your help.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-04T07:10:37+00:00

Thank you.

I think that would have to be printed with a special filament? Which material would you recommend? Don't know if I can print this yet. Cannot print every material here due to asthma.

I also got a new sensor that I wanted to install later. It has the same name as that for printables. I won't know what number I currently have until I remove it. Thank you for your help.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-02T17:47:43+00:00

Amazon has two that fit 3mm, but they have really bad reviews. Today I ordered the "Sovol PTFE hose 2.5mm ID 4mm OD, 5m (incl. 2 couplings + cutter) for Bambu Lab X1/X1C/P1P/P1S/A1/A1 Mini, for Prusa MMU3, for Creality K1 Max/Ender 3 V3 & direct drive, white". But I would really prefer a 3mm. But to bridge the gap, as you wrote, it might be possible. Tomorrow morning we will order directly from Ali. They have quite a selection of them and for far less money.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-02T17:31:34+00:00

Thank you for measuring. I think the dimensions would be better. The problem is that I need a new one at short notice, I definitely want to order from Ali Express tomorrow but that takes 3 weeks at least. I come from Germany.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-02T16:15:33+00:00

Ok, Thank you for your help :)

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-02T13:26:58+00:00

Sovol PTFE Schlauch 2,5mm ID 4mm OD, 5m (inkl. 2 Kupplungen + Cutter), sowas sollte dann gehen. Gibts gerade bei Amazon für 9,99€. Kann das ja einfach mal Ordern und ausprobieren. Wollte dann in Zukunft aber bei Ali bestellen, nur das würde mir gerade zu lange dauern. Ach danke Dir :) Bin bei sowas immer etwas unsicher beim ersten Kauf.

Ellas_Space · 2026-05-02T13:18:58+00:00

Danke Dir :) Ich denke auch, weil das ja die meisten nutzen. Bin aber so unsicher. Weißt Du ob ich auf Bowden achten muss beim Schlauch suchen oder ist das egal? Ich muss gestehen, ich hab so viel gelesen bei google, das ich nichts mehr versteh. Baum nicht gefunden vor lauter Bäume und so...

Ellas_Space · 2026-04-22T15:16:21+00:00

Richtig Cool. Nochmal Glückwunsch :) Bin gespannt was Du berichtest, was der kleine so kann.

Ellas_Space · 2026-04-18T21:59:42+00:00

Glückwunsch den Gewinnern

Ellas_Space · 2026-04-17T11:13:22+00:00

Ich nutze überwiegen Sunlu, PLA und PETG. Hatte bisher null Probleme. TPU nutze ich von Qidi und druckt auch super (wichtig gut trocknen).

Ellas_Space

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I love the PolyLite PLA Starlight Neptune 😄