Got a 3D printer now, it's fun!

[to4garret]

So to the guys with 3D printer,


Are you able to print any of these large enough (30cm2) for display/model purposes

http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable

[Billzilla]

So to the guys with 3D printer,


Are you able to print any of these large enough (30cm2) for display/model purposes

http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable

If you can separate the STL parts in the file so they are small enough to print then yeah, no probs.

[Nacho]

Yes!

http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/detail/lunarlandernofoil-c

[GSRman]

Pretty cool Jet engine by GE - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:392115



And the coffee funnel redesign has come to a close for me.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:431923

[TurboRA28]

I've got a real simple cover plate type thing, i think it's 25mm x 25mm and 4mm thick.
Been sent a IGS file for it?
Is anyone able to take a look and let me know what it'd cost to knock one up?

[SuperDave]

Venue : Brisbane

Do they have a location at all?

Apparently they send venue details after registration. 433 Logan Road, Stones Corner, 4120, Terrace Room. I wont be there though.
link

[Shonky]

And the coffee funnel redesign has come to a close for me.

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:431923

Using food safe plastics? I'd be more concerned about the difficulties cleaning 3D printed stuff.
http://reprage.com/post/36869678168/...pla-food-safe/

[GSRman]

nfi what the food rating is on ABS - doubt im going to get enough of it off coffee grounds.

[Billzilla]

nfi what the food rating is on ABS - doubt im going to get enough of it off coffee grounds.

The printing stuff isn't food safe, technically.

[Shonky]

Bill you can get some food safe stuff.
http://makergeeks.com/fogrplafi.html

The problem I see is that you can't really clean it properly with the rough texture so plenty of little nooks and crannies for stuff to grow.

[jimmyg]

Just wet and dry it till its smooth as a baby's butt. Take 20 mins tops.

[GSRman]

you would also need one of the Stainless steel printers (there is apparently one?)

[Billzilla]

Bill you can get some food safe stuff.
http://makergeeks.com/fogrplafi.html

FWIW that's PLA, not ABS.

[Benonymous]

PET is classified as food safe. Problem is with the inevitable pores and voids left from the printing process.. This just makes it difficult to clean, a PET print will survive a dishwasher however.

[GSRman]

PET is classified as food safe. Problem is with the inevitable pores and voids left from the printing process.. This just makes it difficult to clean, a PET print will survive a dishwasher however.

I am intrigued -

can you run it through most printers?