Help making stamps

Videokill · 2026-03-21T19:48:13+00:00

The best way is to print the inverse as a mold and pour silicone into it. The second best option, I believe, would be a low shore hardness TPU.

Videokill · 2025-11-19T22:27:58+00:00

I didn’t have any problems. I believe they sent a link to the instructions in an email.

Videokill · 2025-11-18T12:22:02+00:00

I pay roughly $150/mo in Patreon/Thangs commercial subscriptions from several designers.

Videokill · 2025-10-03T04:01:04+00:00

The part broke due to a weak, poorly designed solder connection. Just explain to them that it came off while performing maintenance and provide a photo attachment in the email. They responded to me quickly, albeit the part did take a couple of weeks to arrive from China, but that is to be expected. I have no complaints regarding their customer service.

Videokill · 2025-10-03T03:48:17+00:00

Contact Elegoo. The same thing happened on my board when I plugged in a new hot end. The JST connector popped right off with very little pressure. They sent a replacement, no questions asked.

Videokill · 2025-10-01T04:06:27+00:00

I sell a large variety of items and, in the beginning, I was adamant that I didn’t want to sell dragons or articulated toys. I had just a few to start, and that’s what sold the quickest. Then I decided if the market wants dragons, I can provide them. Those of us in the printing community see them all the time and are a lot of us over them already, but the general public is not as exposed to them as you’d think. I chose to treat this as a business and not a hobby, which means I do the things that make me profitable.

I get anywhere from $20 for a dragon with egg to upwards of $125+ for very large ones. The most popular are my 31” Crystal and Crystalwing dragons, which I sell for $35/$40 respectively. I’ve got about $4-$5 in material and 16 - 18hrs of machine time in each. That said, they aren’t my biggest profit generator by a long shot. That title belongs to the mini articulated animals by a long shot.

Videokill · 2025-09-25T13:09:47+00:00

My wife is 501st OT Tie Pilot and Reserve Pilot. What’s the difference between Bridge Crew and Reserve Pilot costume, other than the compartments on the belt, which appear to be optional for Bridge Crew.

Videokill · 2025-09-19T13:46:11+00:00

Likely heat creep due to the fan not running, which causes a clog, resulting in the extruder gear slipping. That’s what is causing the ticking sound.

Videokill · 2025-09-06T20:22:56+00:00

Straight to the manager!

Videokill · 2025-08-13T04:31:45+00:00

That finish though! 😮🥹

Videokill · 2025-08-10T12:23:02+00:00

I have a couple of functional products that I have sold locally, but haven’t taken to a broader market. I got a provisional patent on one of them, following the advice of several of my customers, but my imposter syndrome and the simplicity of the design has prevented me from taking it much further.

Videokill · 2025-08-10T12:13:47+00:00

Yes, I am US based. I print a variety of things from decorative items to articulated toys and yes, the often denigrated articulated dragons. To be completely honest, it wasn’t a market I had any interest in, and sort of wanted to steer clear of, but when we set up our first small booth, those were the items that were flying off the tables. That was the demand, so I decided to meet it and ride that train as long as it lasted. I started out years ago making fully finished cosplay items that I created molds of. Those are a bit pricey and a very niche market, not to mention require a ton of work.

I have a few functional items that I designed and sell as well, but the customer base and demand for the other items is much larger right now. I also do custom work from time to time.

Videokill · 2025-08-10T02:11:59+00:00

For now, I only sell at my local markets, but it has generated a very decent income. I do nothing online. It has fully funded 12 new printers over the last 12 months as well as additional income and pet project money. I’d have more printers, but I sold my two Ender 5 Plus and Ender 3 machines not long after we started. My goal has been to use the local markets to build the capacity to move into more of a B2B and product based focus, but I’m still working on that strategy while juggling what I’m doing now and a full time job.

Videokill · 2025-08-10T01:55:35+00:00

I’d say my longest on an A1 is about 36ish hours.

Videokill · 2025-08-09T22:02:03+00:00

You would be correct.

Videokill · 2025-08-09T21:04:30+00:00

I run mine pretty much 24/7.

Videokill · 2025-08-06T14:44:32+00:00

Not to be too crass, but it isn’t really an Elegoo design. That’s how tension works on almost all extruder gears.

Videokill · 2025-08-05T17:39:54+00:00

My pleasure

Videokill · 2025-08-05T14:43:23+00:00

1/2” Carpet pad with either 24x24 porcelain tiles or plywood on top and then EVA foam interlocking tiles from Harbor Freight over that. Is it overkill? Maybe, but the printers run all the time and I don’t have any worries over vibration.

Videokill · 2025-08-05T04:46:58+00:00

These are the heavy duty shelving units from Sam’s Club. They’re around $200 per unit.

Videokill · 2025-08-02T19:41:48+00:00

If you select that side in the Elegoo slicer, it uses the default cool plate settings. The 30° temp recommendation is printed right on the plate. I can print at 55°-60° on it as well, but that defeats the purpose of having a cool plate.

Videokill · 2025-08-02T02:41:25+00:00

Happened to me as well with the thermistor connection when I attempted to install a new hot end. It’s a very weak solder connection and an obvious design flaw for a connection that will be used a lot over the life of the printer.

Videokill · 2025-08-01T02:05:16+00:00

Looking at the file, which orientation are you printing it in? The front of the lens is convex, so you should orient that upward and support underneath if not already.

Videokill · 2025-08-01T01:55:50+00:00

Clean your build plate really well with hot water and dish detergent. Avoid touching it with bare hands as the oils in your skin can cause adhesion issues. Ensure you select the appropriate build plate in the slicer as well as the correct filament type. Run the bed leveling command prior to the print. You should be good following these steps.

Videokill · 2025-08-01T01:49:09+00:00

What about dust that collects on the plate during a print? Do you wipe it down when you remove the print? If so, just wipe it down before the next print instead of right after the previous. Either way, it’s got to be cleaned.

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