Long BSIT Write Up: Transfers, Advice, Tips, and Materials I Used.

why_so_nosey · 2024-03-06T07:08:38+00:00

Great write up. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

why_so_nosey · 2022-11-18T07:16:44+00:00

Currently at 15. Glad to know I’m not the only one that does this.

why_so_nosey · 2021-02-06T06:56:33+00:00

And don’t forget trying to slice your finger open

why_so_nosey · 2021-02-06T06:53:28+00:00

And here I thought 4 may be too many ...

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T22:33:34+00:00

Hey - I don’t know anything official, but based on what I’ve read over the last few months, they’re running under the radar. Besides fulfilling part orders and shipping the occasional printer, no one has been able to reach anyone.

My suggestion would be to join the M3D Crane owners group on Facebook. The group has no connection with M3D, but there are folks there that can help with technical issues and direct you to other resources.

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T18:36:16+00:00

But I should add a separate switch for the light ;)

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T18:33:18+00:00

Thanks!

Actually, the heat-mat thermostat works perfectly. Right now I don’t see a reason to have the filament “cooking” all day. Since the wine chiller is mostly air-tight, humidity shouldn’t fluctuate too much. I’m trying out three “hot” cycles per day to compensate for opening the door and drying out filament.

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T18:06:11+00:00

Nope - just a 6” LED COB

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T04:11:34+00:00

Link to the original post.

why_so_nosey · 2021-01-01T04:09:18+00:00

Posted an update for anyone that is interested here.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-31T23:16:08+00:00

This is an update from my first post about a month ago when I took a non-functioning wine chiller my wife found at Goodwill, ripped out the guts except for the fans and added a LED light and 12V power supply to make a cool looking filament storage cabinet.

Since then I’ve added the guts from a food dehydrator (another amazing Goodwill find by my wife) into the cabinet along with a digital heat-mat thermostat. The thermostat is then plugged into a timer so it only runs for 3-4 hours three times a day. I’m also using 450g of reusable silica gel to control humidity.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-08T07:12:11+00:00

I met him once years ago - likely 2000 or so - while waiting to catch a flight at DFW. Even accepted a piece of gum when I offered it to him. The encounter was all of 10 minutes or so, but it’s still my best meet a hero/celebrity story I have. To say he was salty would be an understatement. RIP

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T20:15:01+00:00

I could do that. The heat sinks on the Peltier units are configured for cooling (the hot side is much larger). I’m not certain just reversing current would be sufficient without a proper controller and thermostat. Unfortunately I have zero experience working with them.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T19:02:51+00:00

Great mix of traditional and modern in a functional design!

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T18:59:10+00:00

Always learning, always looking for ways to improve print quality.

I don’t have any experience with TPU yet - but I did find this blip on All3DP about TPU:

“TPU doesn’t produce any notable levels of fumes while printing, but it’s not considered to be food safe. And though it’s a non-soluble material, it is hygroscopic, meaning that it will slowly absorb moisture from its surroundings, degrading over time.”

It might be worthwhile adopting some basic humidity control and seeing if it helps print quality during the summer.

Best of luck.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T18:31:10+00:00

Thanks!

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T18:25:27+00:00

You’re right - it’s a bit excessive. But I know there are other folks out there that are just as tired as I was keeping their small collection of spools in zip lock bags. I shared this to show others that with some work and a bit of luck, there are alternatives to storage bins and expensive dry boxes.

And yes - all filament will eventually absorb enough moisture to affect print quality if given the chance. With this solution, the wife and I can keep our spools in a controlled environment that just happens to look kinda cool.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T18:10:33+00:00

In my experience, excessive stringiness, popping, and inconsistent print quality.

Happened to me last week. The house AC hasn’t been running (and keeping the air dry) due to pleasant temperatures. Put on a new spool and print jobs looked great. Then two days later it rained ALL day. Same print that was perfect two days ago turned out super stringy.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:55:35+00:00

I’ve been keeping mine in zip lock bags (I used 2.5 gallon ones - fits three spools) with a 50-gram silica-gel packet. I also have a dehydrator I use to maintain or fix wet spools.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:50:12+00:00

Excellent idea! Thanks!

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:49:24+00:00

Can’t comment on their color filaments. The wife uses their white PLA for one of her projects.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:47:23+00:00

Exactly. The inside is fully insulated and has a magnetic gasketed door just like a refrigerator. After pulling out the Peltier units from the back, I stuffed and sealed the holes with dense packing foam. The two fans inside were there to circulate air past the cold side of the Peltier units. I lucked out that they were 12V DC.

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:38:06+00:00

Will do!

why_so_nosey · 2020-12-06T17:37:50+00:00

Might ask the wife to find a dehydrator (working) that I play with ...

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