Spin & vape - ultimate geek relaxing combo by Staal June 01 2017

The man who introduce to us like one of the best printer in Denmark. And like we see from his work, he really is. He tried basically all of our materials and print it great. Peter Staal Hansen is working in his free time on many projects from drones to some nice gifts for friends. The man who smiles all the time, especially with emoticons.

Hello Staal, how are you?
Hello I'm fine. How are you?

Awesome! Which printers do you use for your work?
Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker Original +, Afinibot A31 and Prusa i3 MK2.

We send you some materials for testing and like a joke one special PLA color for you. Was it a great choice?: )
I don't really know if it was a "good" color but everything looks good in PINK I guess?

That’s the sentence for Vertigo Grey. But Everybody's Magenta is pretty intense pink. What do you print out of it? It is a little challenge to send a man real pink PLA : )
I have made some fidget spinners and some tray holders for my vape juices and batteries.

Model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2356637

Which printer did you used?
The Prusa i3 MK2
Hotend : 212 °C
Bed: 55 °C
Layer 0.3
Simplify3D for slicer.

You also did those models.... Why not just download something? Do you like to make your own models?
It's more fun to make you own models, and when you own 3D printers then why not? You will always learn something new when modelling. It should in my personal opinion be something every 3D printer owner should do.

What did you learn on this project?
To keep it simple and don't over do it when there is no need to do that.

What do you use for modeling?
I use Fusion 360. It’s a very powerful CAD program when you get to know it, and it's somewhat free to use. You can get a one year free license. I highly recommend it for anyone.

The stand for juices looks pretty easy to do, just some basic shapes boolean. But how to make the spinner shape, are there any recommendation you will give us?
For the spinners, get the basic shape down first (bearings) and then have fun with the other shape on it, and try to make one that don't look like all the other spinners. Make some patterns and see what happens. If you want to go discount on them use nuts on the arms instead of bearings. But keep in mind the heavier the arms are the faster and longer it will spin. Use a good bearing for the center.

Where is the central bearing from? Everybody are asking for where to get those...
They are from Aliexpress just search for Ceramic Bearings.

Did you use any special tricks to get nice prints from PLA? Its maybe the easiest material for printing, but do you have any tips for it?
I prefer to print in PLA. There really is no need to print in other type of filament for things that only have no other function than to stand still. PLA gives the best print result in my opinion, and is really easy to print with. If you have a good brand that is, and Fillamentum is a good PLA brand. I haven't had any issues with it yet.

Thank you, that's nice to hear. So any tips for beginners?
That's a tough question, since no printer is the same . A good first layer and speed is key to a good print. Keep first layer slow. If you want the good looking print don't print too fast with a Prusa styled printer even if it can.

How many vape juices do you have?
Way too many, or not enough I don't know, haven't counted them . ATM I like the Bubble Trouble from Big Mouth the most. I'm still "new" at vaping and need to test more flavours.

Are you the person who loves to make tricks with the smoke?
Not yet, but I do like big clouds.

And what the hell is this?:D
I know you have big hands so I printed a oversized spinner for 2 hands for you . Model made by Adriansm and almost scaled to max (270mm).

How much material did you used?
Over 300 gram.

Model of the big spinner: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2326127
Info: The big one is printed on Afinibot A31 (cr-10) the white one on Ultimaker 2+

So..... spin & vape. Ultimate geek relaxing combo.

Thank you, have a nice printing day and say hello to your boys (french bulldogs) : )
Your welcome and have a nice one.

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What to print | We love Simpsons! May 26 2017

Hello!

Weekend is here and we wont let your printer be "alone and hungry". So here, like every Friday, printing inspiration.
Who loves Simpsons? No this is a joke to asking, there aren't people who doesn't like them : ).

So check this ideas and have a nice printing weekend!

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HOMER BUDDHA

HOMER BUDDHA from PROZER on Cults3D

Marge

Marge with integrated support from Udo Graf on MyMiniFactory

Donut

Donut from timrbsnow on Thingiverse

LITOFANIA BART SIMPSON

LITOFANIA BART SIMPSON from 3DLITO on Cults3D

Pieman

Pieman from jose antonio dominguez on MyMiniFactory

Homer Simpson multicolor

Homer Simpson multicolor from Jonas Hansen on Thingiverse

THE SIMPSONS HOUSE

THE SIMPSONS HOUSE from BUBOLZ on Cults3D

Homer

Homer with integrated support from Udo Graf on MyMiniFactory

KANG AND KODOS

KANG AND KODOS from MAJS84 on Cults3D

Homer Grim Reaper

Homer Grim Reaper from jose antonio dominguez on MyMiniFactory

APU FROM THE SIMPSONS

APU FROM THE SIMPSONS from UDOGRAF on Cults3D

Octopus + Maggie Simpson

Octopus + Maggie Simpson from Aurore DUDU on MyMiniFactory

If you printed some nice from Fillamentum materials and want to share it with us, you are welcome here!

What to print | Dinosaurs May 06 2017

Weekend printing time is here!

You ask us for some more inspiration, so here you go. This weekend it will be about dinosaurs.

If you know of any great model, that we are missing, please let us know and we can add it. Similarly, if you print out of Fillamentum some nice prints, send us photos, we share them on the web and social networks!

DINOSAUR SKULL

DINOSAUR SKULL on Cults3D from LORDLILAPAUSE

ROBBER REX

ROBBER REX on Cults3D from ZHENG3

Dinosaur Planter

Dinosaur Planter on MyMiniFactory from Marco Villa

Low Poly T-Rex Skull

Low Poly T-Rex Skull on Thingiverse from Anthony 3P3D

Dino Claws

Dino Claws on MyMiniFactory from Evavooo

CUTE TYRANNOSAURUS REX

CUTE TYRANNOSAURUS REX on Cults3D from BS3

T-Rex of Iron Sky

T-Rex of Iron Sky on MyMiniFactory from Corey Boland

ANKYLOSAURUS

ANKYLOSAUR US on Cults3D from BS3

Dinosaurs Skulls

Dinosaurs Skulls on MyMiniFactory from Alicia Keizer

LOW-POLY EXTINCTION

LOW-POLY EXTINCTION on Cults3D from XYZWORKSHOP

Uni-rex

Uni-rex on Thingiverse from Peter Hjorth Olsen

If you printed some nice voxels from Fillamentum materials and want to share it with us, you are welcome here!

What to print | Voxel mania April 27 2017

Hello there!

Do you have plans for weekend printing? No?! What about something from voxels?

If you know of any great model, that we are missing, please let us know and we can add it. Similarly, if you print out of Fillamentum some nice prints, send us photos, we share them on the web and social networks!

VOXEL TURTLE

VOXEL TURTLE on Cults3D from PJ_

David in 16bits

David in 16bits on MyMyniFactory from MoggBomber

Pixel Octopus

Pixel Octopus - Minimal Voxel Octopus Tutorial on Thingiverse from Agustin Flowalistik

A Discretized Hyperbolic Paraboloid

A Discretized Hyperbolic Paraboloid on Thingiverse from cody18

VOXEL SHARK

VOXEL SHARK on Cults3D from PJ_

Low-Voxel Stanford Bunny

Low-Voxel Stanford Bunny + Voxelization/Minecraft Tutorial on MyMyniFactory from mathgrrl

Minecraft castle

Minecraft castle on MyMyniFactory from athgrr

Voxel Moai

Voxel Moai on Thingiverse from Johann Joe

VOXEL WHALE

VOXEL WHALE on Cults3D from PJ_

Voxel Elephant V2

Voxel Elephant V2 on Thingiverse from PJ_

Don't forget these cute pokemons!

Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Cyndaquil, Charmander, Totodile & Squirtle, all on Thingiverse from Johann Joe

If you printed some nice voxels from Fillamentum materials and want to share it with us, you are welcome here!

What to print | Gears April 21 2017

Hello there!

What will you print during this weekend?
If you don't know, here are some ideas for gears in things.

If you know of any great model, that we are missing, please let us know and we can add it. Similarly, if you print out of Fillamentum some nice prints, send us photos, we share them on the web and social networks!

Functional Differential Gear System

Made by: Thing-O-Fun
Model: Functional Differential Gear System on Thingiverse (on the picture printed by Bernie Solo)

SAKURA GEAR RING

Made by: 3DP_PARK
Model: SAKURA GEAR RING on Cults3D

Math Gear(s)

Made by: Bernie Solo
Model: Math Gear(s) on Thingiverse

KINECT GEAR TOY

Made by: BUBOLZ
Model: KINECT GEAR TOY on Cults3D

PLANETARY GEAR MODULE PART 1

Made by: 86DUINO
Model: PLANETARY GEAR MODULE PART 1 on Cults3D

TRIPLE GEAR

Made by: Cults
Model: TRIPLE GEAR on Cults3D

GEARHEAD IPHONE DOCK

Made by: SHOOKIDEAS
Model: GEARHEAD IPHONE DOCK, SPIRAL BEVEL 51T/17T OR 3:1 GEAR RATIO on Cults3D

METRONOME ENGINE

Made by: WOODENCLOCKS
Model: METRONOME ENGINE on Cults3D

HAND SPINNER FOUR GEARS

Made by: VLADIMIR310873
Model: HAND SPINNER FOUR GEARS on Cults3D

If you printed some nice gears from Fillamentum materials and want to share it with us, you are welcome here!

What to print | Easter bunny April 07 2017

Ready for Easter? No?! Here, take some inspiration and be ready on the end of the weekend.

Let's print some bunnies : )

If you know of any great one, that we are missing, please let us know and we can add it. Similarly, if you manage to print out of Fillamentum some nice prints, send photos, we share them on the web and social networks!

EASTER BUNNY COOKIE CUTTER

Made by: OogiMe
Link: EASTER BUNNY COOKIE CUTTER on Cults3D

Stanford Bunny

Made by: Adam phooky Mayer
Link: Stanford Bunny on Thingiverse

Bunny with a Attitude

Made by: Tanya Wiesner
Link: Bunny with a Attitude on MyMiniFactory

LOW POLY STANFORD BUNNY LAMP

Made by: TOOLMOON
Link: LOW POLY STANFORD BUNNY LAMP on Cults3D

Flatpack Bunny

Made by: Bre
Link: Flatpack Bunny on Thingiverse

Eggy Easter Bunny

Made by: Mario de Baseggio
Link: Eggy Easter Bunny on Thingiverse

BUNNY

Made by: UGLY
Link: BUNNY on Cults3D

MYTHICAL BUNNY

Made by: BS3
Link: MYTHICAL BUNNY on Cults3D

Beefy Bunny

Made by: Angelo Tartanian
Link: Beefy Bunny on Thingiverse

If you printed some nice bunnies from Fillamentum materials and want to share it with us, you are welcome here!

What to print | Dragons March 31 2017

This time we would like to offer as a weekend inspiration What to print a projects with dragons.

They are often more difficult to print, but take it as a challenge! Accepted?! : )

If you know of any great one, that we are missing, please let us know and we can add it. Similarly, if you manage to print out of Fillamentum some nice prints, send photos, we share them on the web and social networks!

SMITE KUKULKAN BUST

Made by: SOLID_ALEXEI
Link: SMITE KUKULKAN BUST on Cults