I got a 3D printer...

[HISSMAN]

I was able to get a 3D printer for Christmas, and of course, I printed the test figures that came pre-loaded on the SD card, just to get everything dialed in... But, the first thing I decided to create was a lightsaber of my own design, I borrowed a couple elements from Ki-Adi-Mundi's 'laser sword'. Let me know what you think, as this was my first go, and I think it turned out really well. I tried to give it an aged look. I mean it is a tool after all. This is composed of 13 separately printed pieces. I then painted it with an watered down acrylic in some areas, and left other areas raw. I tried to print everything in whatever color it was going to be. So if it is black I printed it in black...etc. I also tried to give the emitter tip an overheated look just to finish things off. The older I get, the more of a geek I become. Maybe it is my kids rubbing off on me.

@03Sssnake

-Jeff

 

[13COBRA]

You're kidding, right? That's really 3D printed?

 

[HISSMAN]

You're kidding, right? That's really 3D printed?

Yes. I used the Ender 3 Pro. Less than $300 3d printer that does as well as the multi thousand dollar systems.

 

[HISSMAN]

Also of note. I did no sanding. This thing is smooth.
I’m currently printing two .85 scale versions for my twin 8 year olds.

 

[13COBRA]

View attachment 1616908 I’m currently printing two .85 scale versions for my twin 8 year olds.

That is ridiculous.

 

[HISSMAN]

That is ridiculous.

I do recommend. This is the most fun I have had in a while.

 

[03cobra#694]

Woah...

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

thats crazy, in the photos it even looks aluminum

 

[nickf2005]

Looks great! Did you use the included Creality included software for your slicer?

We have an Ender 5 that we just got at work and we've started playing with.

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[HISSMAN]

Looks great! Did you use the included Creality included software for your slicer?

We have an Ender 5 that we just got at work and we've started playing with.

Sent from my SM-G975U using the svtperformance.com mobile app

I am using the Cura slicer, and Meshmixer for the cad work. I have Autocad as well, but I haven't needed anything that powerful yet.

 

[HISSMAN]

thats crazy, in the photos it even looks aluminum

Yeah. It's like a reverse CNC machine.. ha ha!

 

[mysteed]

Very cool! How strong are the printed pieces?

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

How did you print the appearance of heated metal? Does this printer blend colored filaments?

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Yeah. It's like a reverse CNC machine.. ha ha!

crazy thing is they’re actually printing metal parts, still in its infancy and very expensive

 

[HISSMAN]

Very cool! How strong are the printed pieces?

I threw it on the ground and it survived. They are really strong.

 

[HISSMAN]

How did you print the appearance of heated metal? Does this printer blend colored filaments?

For that I used a bit of watered down acrylic paint... The old fashioned way. But you can get blended filaments.

 

[PhoenixM3]

crazy thing is they’re actually printing metal parts, still in its infancy and very expensive

Exactly right. There is a Space Symposium held each year in Colorado Springs that is geek heaven. It is really a cool event to attend.

 

[GOTSVT?]

Forgive my stupidity, but what material is used ?

 

[AustinSN]

crazy thing is they’re actually printing metal parts, still in its infancy and very expensive

Apparently the GT500 uses some metal 3D printed parts on the brakes.

Or it was for testing.

 

[HISSMAN]

Forgive my stupidity, but what material is used ?

You use a filament that looks like trimmer string. Mostly made of PLA, ABS and PETG.