Recent content by S2i

Long overdue update: This entire process has been a lot of trial and error, and I think I've finally figured out the most efficient way to post-process my prints. However, I've had the most trouble figuring out the proper scaling for the thighs and shins: I'm a fairly thin guy, so width-wise...

Do you use a glass bed by chance? I've been meaning to pick one up because I've also had bad adhesion, leading to knocked over supports, warping/scraping the top layer (and pulling it off the bed), etc. Granted, I haven't had quite as many issues as you have, since PLA is so much easier to print...

I haven't had this problem myself, but if I had to guess, it's a gcode issue. Since it only does this sometimes, the z-axis (and stepper motor) should be working fine, so there's probably some line of code preventing it from moving up. However, that being said, if you turn the printer on and...

What problems have you run into? I've had my fair share of trial and error, so I'm happy to share some advice workflow and print-wise!

I reprinted the forearms so that they're a better fit, and also removed a piece from each to make it easier to fit my wrist through. Once the weather improves a bit, I can take it outside and begin filling in the print lines and seams.

Update: completed printing out all 22 parts of the torso/chest, assembled them, and begun filling in seams and print lines. First, I aligned parts by hand and glued together using super glue. Then, I used plastic epoxy resin on the insides of the seams to ensure that they wouldn't come apart...

I find that 3 is a good balance for strength without taking an ungodly print time

I use zyltech PLA; I’ve tried hatchbox as well and can’t tell any difference, and zyltech is cheaper so I go with that lol Infill is actually only 10% for most parts, for two reasons. First, the shells are the most important for structural integrity, not the infill. Second, most of the files...

Right half of the back of the chest completed printing: One of the forearms: Fairly impressed with the print quality overall, but there's a few issues. First, small artifacts show up from the micro-vibrations during printing, so i'll have to tighten the belts a bit. Second, I find that some...

Howdy y'all Long time lurker here--I've worked on and off on this project for several years now, but was never truly satisfied with the quality of my foam work. Now that there are quite a few resources for 3D printing armor, I'm putting my Creality Ender 3 to good use. Starting this thread so...

Looks great! To make it a little more print friendly, is there any chance you'd be able to separate the bicep piece from the pauldron itself?

Got it, thanks for the advice.

*I've used the non-uniform scaling tools in Armorsmith

I'm hoping to get some 3D printed parts, but I'm curious as to the best way to scale them to my size. I'm 5'9 and a fairly thin guy, so a uniform scale typically doesn't fit well. I've used the uniform scaling tools in Armorsmith, but have yet to print anything. Does anyone know if it's...

If we'd like to get started printing some of these files, how do you recommend we slice them up for a printer bed (i.e. particular programs/techniques you have in mind)? Is there already sufficient wall thickness, and could we potentially go thinner for some more cost savings?