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if you havent already built it might be worth watching some of the youtube videos first. I dont know if we got lucky or not just throwing it together but walks you through squaring everything up, proper tension on the wheels etc... Once it's built take the time to level the crap out of the bed. The included print files are so dialed in they almost always print well then you go to another file and it prints like crap. We just used cheap HF calipers for the extruder measurement and on the test cube to dial in the steppers.

Agreed! A small framing triangle will be your friend when assembling the frame.
 

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Good to hear! She was a bit nervous about getting one for you. The ender series is by far the easiest and most versatile printer on the market. Plus, for us guys that like to mod.... The sky is the limit!

I really appreciate you helping her. Funny thing is that I got her a Cricut Maker for Christmas, so now SHE is the one excited about using both even more than I am. She already has things saved on Thingiverse, so I guess I need to get started...
 

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if you havent already built it might be worth watching some of the youtube videos first. I dont know if we got lucky or not just throwing it together but walks you through squaring everything up, proper tension on the wheels etc... Once it's built take the time to level the crap out of the bed. The included print files are so dialed in they almost always print well then you go to another file and it prints like crap. We just used cheap HF calipers for the extruder measurement and on the test cube to dial in the steppers.


Thanks for the tip. I figured that getting it all squared and leveled would be critical. I need to get a dedicated table for sure and make some kind of cabinet to keep pets out of it.
 

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I really appreciate you helping her. Funny thing is that I got her a Cricut Maker for Christmas, so now SHE is the one excited about using both even more than I am. She already has things saved on Thingiverse, so I guess I need to get started...


It is never ending brother!
 

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It is never ending brother!

Hey, I always need something to modify. I am just waiting to pay off some cars to get something more fun again. Going to go off-beat next time, so I have a lot of ideas rattling around in my head. Maybe this little hobby will keep me occupied.
 

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Sorry for asking this if it hasn’t already been answered. I have CAD experience and was looking for someone to give me direction on a printer to grab. Looking to make some parts for my car and bike, brackets and what not.


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Sorry for asking this if it hasn’t already been answered. I have CAD experience and was looking for someone to give me direction on a printer to grab. Looking to make some parts for my car and bike, brackets and what not.


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what kind of brackets, anything structural or just like to hold a switch? The standard filament (pla) isn’t super duper strong or good with high heat. You can print abs and even carbon fiber impregnated filaments but might have to do a lot upgrades to withstand the higher printing temps
 

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what kind of brackets, anything structural or just like to hold a switch? The standard filament (pla) isn’t super duper strong or good with high heat. You can print abs and even carbon fiber impregnated filaments but might have to do a lot upgrades to withstand the higher printing temps

Just small stuff, like a phone holder or AF gauge mount.


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I jumped on the ship and ordered my first 3D printer, a Creality CR-10S Pro V2 about 2 weeks ago. My kit car I'm building needs a throttle body relocation tube and the one provided with the kit is only 93mm internal diameter while my throttle body will be 103mm. So I downloaded Fusion 360, watched a few YouTube tutorials (I have zero background in this stuff), and using the provided tube as a guide to look at on my desk, I modeled a new one from scratch. This is my first print which took two days and eight hours to complete. It bolted up perfectly, fits perfectly for my needs, and I'll just go in and make a few tiny tweaks, then will print the final piece in nylon/carbon fiber.

Original on right, larger one for more airflow I created on left:
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On the engine:
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Fusion 360 is a must if you want to do your own designs... or just slightly edit someone else's.
 

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I jumped on the ship and ordered my first 3D printer, a Creality CR-10S Pro V2 about 2 weeks ago. My kit car I'm building needs a throttle body relocation tube and the one provided with the kit is only 93mm internal diameter while my throttle body will be 103mm. So I downloaded Fusion 360, watched a few YouTube tutorials (I have zero background in this stuff), and using the provided tube as a guide to look at on my desk, I modeled a new one from scratch. This is my first print which took two days and eight hours to complete. It bolted up perfectly, fits perfectly for my needs, and I'll just go in and make a few tiny tweaks, then will print the final piece in nylon/carbon fiber.

Original on right, larger one for more airflow I created on left:
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On the engine:
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Amazing... I downloaded the fusion 360 last night and started playing with it. It’s been a few years since I’ve used 3D modeling software. I said I only wanted to make brackets but truth be told I am looking to do exactly what you did for a inlet pipe on a intake that’s a in a odd spot for a custom build. Do you mind if I send you a pm if I have some questions later ? Your project turned out amazing and I am very impressed. You have just lit a even larger fire under my ass lol


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Amazing... I downloaded the fusion 360 last night and started playing with it. It’s been a few years since I’ve used 3D modeling software. I said I only wanted to make brackets but truth be told I am looking to do exactly what you did for a inlet pipe on a intake that’s a in a odd spot for a custom build. Do you mind if I send you a pm if I have some questions later ? Your project turned out amazing and I am very impressed. You have just lit a even larger fire under my ass lol


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Thank you and you definitely can PM me. I'd be glad to help.
 

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A 24x24 space will be fine. But, for the larger unit that I put together, we'll that requires 36x36..haha!
Maybe I missed it but with the larger unit you have, what are your workable dimensions? How long x wide x tall can you print?
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Ken
 

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