by Steve Johnstone | Apr 3, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Models to download, Mods & upgrades
I decided to include upgrading to a 32 bit controlled as part of my ongoing modification to my Clone R1 last month. In the end I chose think3dprint3d’s Duet v0.8.5 control board based on the good things I’ve read and the RepRapFirmware that runs on it. I’ve also got...
by Steve Johnstone | Jan 23, 2016 | 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Finishing techniques, Tips & tricks
I’ve been wanting to try Smooth-On’s XTC-3D finishing resin on a PLA part for a while now. When a friend asked me to print Sonia Verdu’s wonderful Mascar-veneciana mask, I saw this as a good opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. The Mascar-veneciana mask was...
by Steve Johnstone | Jan 9, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Mods & upgrades
This morning I modeled E3D’s new heated bed system to see if I could you it as part of the z-stage upgrade for the R1. Sometime in design things are meant to be and this is one of those occasions. The mounting positions are almost identical and I even gain 5mm on the...
by Steve Johnstone | Jan 5, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Mods & upgrades
The Clone R1 BETA is an open source Core XY printer designed and built by Carl Raffle. I’ve been running my printer for just over 6 months and although I’m had some problems, it’s a very capable printer. Like many of us in the 3D printing community, I’m always looking...
by Steve Johnstone | Jan 4, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Models to download, 3D Printing
A long while back Leah, a family friend, asked me to design and print her a vase that would look good even if it didn’t have flowers in. After some nagging I eventually got around to it. Glad I did as it’s been a fun project. The vase can be printed...
