Latest Updates From The Blog Below
Sumpod proves a hit with She Who Must Be Obeyed!
Well I have proved the worth of the SumPod to SWMBO (the wife!). We have drop down blinds in our bungalow and I was told yesterday that 'another' blind clip had broken. What is a blind clip? Well it attaches to the top track and Sandy had replaced them with safety pins. What clips said I? … [Read More...]
Endurance printing with the ‘new’ hot end
Well I wanted to test the new nozzle assembly for durability. I believe it gives a much nicer print and it also printed Orange filament which would not print at all before. I believe there is still a difference between filament performance around colour but this new hot end didn't bat an eyelid with … [Read More...]
Back 3D printing again – but using the standard supplied firmware and ReplicatorG
I will write up all that's gone on in the last few days but suffice to say its printing again and much better as well. It has a new nozzle which is the only change really since I have postponed the move to Marlin since it did not go well for me despite considerable help from Maik in Germany. I need … [Read More...]
Sumpod – Jamming – resolution after extensive investigation
Spent yesterday morning trying to get the 3D printer working again following the recent upgrades (SD card reader, Encoder, new LCD with contrast control, second extruder, 3mm instead of 1.75mm filament and a keypad). However there is an age old adage "that if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" and that … [Read More...]
Work on dual extruder and filament feed continues
This is work done a couple of days ago but hopefully I will continue it tomorrow and get back to printing soon. The pictures should help but I will put together a full account if they parts work. I must admit I am unsure of the bearing and block as being a possible weak point. I have a stronger … [Read More...]
PLA Filament hot end completed but not yet tested – also a problem dual setup with 1.75 and 3mm PLA
Well I managed to complete the elements of the 3mm PLA Filament hot end and the pictures of its manufacture are below for your interest, especially if your not conscious of engineering methods. The main difference in the 3mm PLA fittings is the length of the nozzle, its heating chamber which … [Read More...]
Useful Knowledge Pages
Videos of Software ‘How To’s’ for new Sumpod Users.
I have video's of the process of using the SUMPOD to print by showing how I do it. At the present time I have over 30 hours of printing logged and am at a 98% success rate. Thats not to say I am printing great stuff because my designs don't yet match the printing! However, one of the uses of a 3D printer is purely that, to accomodate designs and see their faults/improvements is a physical object. So I don't feel too bad. The highlighted links are completed (I am going to … [Read More...]
Main types of available home 3D printers of all prices.
Edited 7th January 2012 to add Printrbott The home and/or kit market for 3D printers is alive and growing. The current prices range from around £400 to £1700 before you go to the big boys and then the skies the limit! Keeping up with the growth of affordable 3D printers is a challenge, but a nice one. I have yet to find a source covering them all so this is my attempt to fill hat gap. Here is the current range that I know of. If you know different then please let me … [Read More...]
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