My Current Printing Setup
I jumped into 3D printing head first, and I’ve had tons of fun! If you’re thinking about getting into 3D printing, I wrote a few thoughts, tips, and tricks that I’ve learned along the way.
I’ve done a few minor upgrades to the Prusa Mk2S. The biggest difference is from the spool holder you can see at the top. I wanted something where I could easily switch between filaments, and that was cheap to make.
Next thing is to get a concrete paver to use as damping between the printer and the table. CNC Kitchen explains how the table can act as an amplifier for printer noises (I’ve verified mine does).
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Assembling 3D Printers
This hobby started, for me, with a TEVO Tarantula kit. I learned a lot about 3D printing and design from this first dive into the rapid prototyping world.
After assembling the TEVO, I printed some upgrades to improve print quality. The main improvements were stronger frame brackets and a part cooling fan/assembly. I decided to upgrade about a year later. This time, I went with the Prusa i3 MK2S kit.