Building a DIY large bed 3D printer

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That HR-PLA 3D870 sound very interesting. I sometimes print some astronomy hardware related pieces with ABS (brackets, ..), but may be I should try this new PLA.
Working ones : MegaSTE (68020) / TT030 / Falcon with AB040 & Eclipse / 1040STF
Need testing : Falcon with CT2
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rpineau wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:35 pm That HR-PLA 3D870 sound very interesting. I sometimes print some astronomy hardware related pieces with ABS (brackets, ..), but may be I should try this new PLA.
I received a sample from them today so will do some tests tomorrow to see how good it is.
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Started printing the first parts for the printer build. Am currently using the HR-PLA 3D870 filament to see how it performs, so far its printing nice and easy like normal PLA.

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I think I need to reconsider where I am going to put this printer. It's going to be a little large.

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WANT :)
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That's a whole load of pink filament required
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
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PhilC wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2019 11:14 am That's a whole load of pink filament required
I can donate that :lol:
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exxos wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2019 11:36 am
PhilC wrote: Mon Aug 26, 2019 11:14 am That's a whole load of pink filament required
I can donate that :lol:
It will be interesting to know exactly how much filament is required for the STFM Case Remake (top and bottom). I think I used during the prototyping prints approximately 80% of a 1Kg reel.
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I have at a guess around about 5kg of pink PLA that I dont need (I use it for prototyping) A decent offer gets it :)
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Musing and modding the original parts to make sure this thing is stable and supports the longer X span.

I have extended the front skirt underneath and added two additional feet either side of the LCD screen.

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The heat bed is to be supported by four extrusions as opposed to the original 2 which has too much flex on such a large plate.

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