3d Printers South Africa

[saor]

my boy is running out of filament - where in cape town (ideally s/subs) can i get some pla and maybe some std nozzles 0.4mm brass for a stock ender 3 pro?
i bought a bunch some time ago and cant recall where - any pointers would be appreciated

Netram at Century City.

 

[groenspookasem]

I have these stores saved for Cape Town, google for address.

Your best bet is probably DaVinci
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Da Vinci - that's the one ! Nearby is a bonus, so I can swing past and collect - thank you !

 

[xrapidx]

Old ceiling light stopped working.. couldn't find the same size.

 

[rrh]

I'm looking for someone (preferably in the Rosebank area of Johannesburg) that I can pay to print me one of these:


Details including DXF files

I have both the ATX PSU and the breakout board, should adjustments be required.

Many thanks

 

[karnuffel]

I'm looking for someone (preferably in the Rosebank area of Johannesburg) that I can pay to print me one of these:

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Details including DXF files

I have both the ATX PSU and the breakout board, should adjustments be required.

Many thanks

Im looking at the files now will gladly print it for you. WIll plain old PLA be OK? Guess it wont get hot right?

 

[rrh]

Im looking at the files now will gladly print it for you. WIll plain old PLA be OK? Guess it wont get hot right?

It's unlikely to get very hot, especially given that the PSU won't be enclosed.

That said - if my late grandfather's idea of a "warm" curry is anything to go by (it had everybody else calling for the fire brigade) - you best tell me

 

[karnuffel]

It's unlikely to get very hot, especially given that the PSU won't be enclosed.

That said - if my late grandfather's idea of a "warm" curry is anything to go by (it had everybody else calling for the fire brigade) - you best tell me

I have PETG loaded which handles heat better Im in Boksburg. you can PM me if you want.

 

[valiente]

I'm looking for someone (preferably in the Rosebank area of Johannesburg) that I can pay to print me one of these:


Details including DXF files

I have both the ATX PSU and the breakout board, should adjustments be required.

Many thanks

I know you said you already have the Breakout Board.

But one of my lockdown projects I found this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4028945

and made this:

 

[rrh]

I know you said you already have the Breakout Board.

But one of my lockdown projects I found this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4028945

and made this:

Awesome ! Unfortunately I don't (read: currently) have the skills for that <sigh>

 

[xrapidx]

I made this one awhile back: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833437

Only problem is - the ATX PSU turns off right after turning on if there's not enough power draw.

 

[rrh]

I made this one awhile back: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833437

Only problem is - the ATX PSU turns off right after turning on if there's not enough power draw.

Neat !

Re the PSU turning off: don't quote me but I understand that the solution is to short out the green and black wires, possibly using a switch for better control.

 

[rrh]

I made this one awhile back: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4833437

Only problem is - the ATX PSU turns off right after turning on if there's not enough power draw.

This article includes the resolution of the power draw problem

 

[j4ck455]

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[saor]

Random story but it was kind of cool to see.

Had a client a few weeks ago who needed what was initially a short-term solution to a problem they had with their product. We 3d printed the short term solution but they weren't happy with the volumes they were getting and needed basically mass production. That was decided on like a Wednesday morning. By Wednesday evening we'd finished a complete redesign including a printed prototype the next morning.

They approved the design and Tuesday the following week another factory started cutting molds for the parts. The following week Thursday we got first injected molded samples coming off the machine. Basically a product from scratch in under two weeks and it's really cool to see a.) how an entirely digital workflow allows all this stuff to happen so quickly and b.) how quickly a client approves a 3d printed prototype vs. old-school back and forth over drawings and renders.

Can't really post complete pics, small section of injection-molded part:

 

[nitesh]

Curious to know if anyone has their 3D printer on a UPS or battery backup ?

 

[howardb]

Curious to know if anyone has their 3D printer on a UPS or battery backup ?

Yes, on an inverter and battery setup. Works well.

 

[B-1]

Curious to know if anyone has their 3D printer on a UPS or battery backup ?

Mine runs off my inverter and doesn't have an issue with switching between grid/UPS but it will depend on your power supply.

 

[nitesh]

Yes, on an inverter and battery setup. Works well.

Nice. I assume you only have the printer on the inverter and battery backup ? How long printing time do you get when power is out ?

 

[Kosmik]

Whats the draw of a printer? considering a meanwell powersupply is rated 350W max

 

[xrapidx]

Whats the draw of a printer? considering a meanwell powersupply is rated 350W max

Here's my ender3v2