GreenPlane
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Interesting, never tried it. Checked it on YT.. and I've realized that I really like Fusion 360 : )
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3d printed parts & stuff
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Anyone in kw make me a couple of headlight globes? Will pay decently.
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Super Tenere Headlight cover by Bikelord
A headlight cover to suit a Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z.For use if you have a larger than normal light globe, such as a LED H7 with a heat sink on the back.You will need to remove the rubber o-ring from the stock cover and fit it to the printed model.VERSION 2V2 has been slightly tweaked to...
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Maybe? I have a printer now. May try those as a test project.Anyone in kw make me a couple of headlight globes? Will pay decently.
Super Tenere Headlight cover by Bikelord
A headlight cover to suit a Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z.For use if you have a larger than normal light globe, such as a LED H7 with a heat sink on the back.You will need to remove the rubber o-ring from the stock cover and fit it to the printed model.VERSION 2V2 has been slightly tweaked to...
Everything I 3D printed previously was from that site. Awesome site.
My biggest issue was the lack of design capability (don’t tell PEO) and unless it’s right there in front of me…not happening.
48Connor
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Yeah I've got a lot from that site also - lots of really impressive stuff up there made by some talented people. I've got a design up there also, but its all pretty simple shapes. I've done a fair bit of designing and 3D printing for work recently (paid for the printer 3 times over in the last month), but its pretty simple stuff, adapters and custom tools mainly, just enough get us through a quick problem with no commercially available solution.
Sounds like I'm the same as you, an engineer but doing zero design work haha
Yup...this is my largest problem right now. I had to write up my PENG experience summary...and it was tough. Never done any actual design work per se...but I've done everything else over the last 14 years in my career. Waiting for a response from PEO. They've already submitted the reference checks out to all my references, and now I just wait.
as for 3D printing being profitable...def good way to make money if you're smart and can design simple things. Last year my buddy made about 60-80k in 3D printing alone. He's got 5-6 printers running 24/7 building 'junk' is what he calls it. Little knick knacks that he's designed and people want to buy.
He thinks for 2021 he'll probably hit 100k. But he's smart as eff.
48Connor
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Hey I'm also waiting for the PEO to review my experience report! Submitted it at the end of June, took until end of September to get references sorted out (they wanted more than 3 for some reason), and now I'm in the "we'll let you know in 15 weeks" waiting game.
Seems like your buddy has got it figured out. It would be neat to turn 3D printing into a business, not sure if I would ever go that far.
I did just commit to buy a used CNC router off of a friend, so with the printer, the lathe, and now this router I've got quite the line up. Just need a mill and I should be a fully self sufficient machine shop.
This is surprising....I submitted it on Wednesday evening last week. By Thursday morning I had an email saying that all my references were issued the documentation to fill out.
I had 6 references as working in consulting...my jobs switched around a lot during that time. Basically had a PENG reference from each job I worked at since 2013. 2007-2013 I was primarily sales (technical) so don't expect much of that to count...but the presentations / oral / written work will count from that primarily.
Anyway all the best! I'm cautiously optimistic about getting mine...PMP is next but I'll do it next year.
48Connor
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Yeah once I submitted they responded in a week or two saying they sent out the questionnaires and also they wanted another reference (had 3 wanted 4). Then with summer vacations and stuff, all in all it took 3 months to get all my old managers to submit the questionnaires. Once everything was received they said 15 weeks to actually review the report. I'm at like week 11 right now, so hopefully in the new year I hear back.
PMP seems like a lot more work. I've thought about it but I have no motivation to do it.
Thanks and good luck to you as well!
GreenPlane
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I can print it for you for free but I'm in Richmond Hill..Anyone in kw make me a couple of headlight globes? Will pay decently.
Super Tenere Headlight cover by Bikelord
A headlight cover to suit a Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200Z.For use if you have a larger than normal light globe, such as a LED H7 with a heat sink on the back.You will need to remove the rubber o-ring from the stock cover and fit it to the printed model.VERSION 2V2 has been slightly tweaked to...
A few notes about that model:
- It will require supports and it means that most likely some spots wouldn't be 100% clean out of the box (i.e. some sanding/cutting will be required).
- The author mentioned ABS.. I actually would recommend using e.g. PLA+. It's easier to print and in my experience, it might work even better outdoors if not exposed to extreme heat. For example, I've designed a bottle holder for my daughter's bike this spring and printed it from ABS.. it cracked after a few hits/falls. Then printed it from PLA+ because I was lazy (ABS requires some dancing in order to get a good result) and it is still going strong! There are other materials that can be better it is just what I'm using mostly..
I don't want to either...but my industry I'm stuck without those stupid letters. So PENG/PMP is all in order to keep growing my career...I have no intention of signing any drawings whatsoever.
Mad Mike
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Unless it's new $20K screw compressor from Atlas Copco. After 2 years of light duty it blew it's motor in July, still out of service, been waiting on a new part for 6 months and no ETA yet.
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Just to add - I am a huge fan of PETG. It strings more than PLA but has better heat resistance and is stronger. Also I've heard for vehicle parts, ASA is the way to go. It is UV resistant, and has a lot of the advantages of ABS but with way less drawbacks. I haven't printed with ASA yet myself though.
Can the same printers use any of those? Or do you need a special type of printer / head to be able to work with other materials besides PLA? I only used PLA with mine, and the results were fairly good in all honesty. Maybe not down to the super fine details, but that could also be explained by my complete lack of knowledge.
48Connor
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Same printer. Main difference is the temperature you print at.
I want to buy some flexible TPU to print, looks really cool
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Printing PETG is a pain in my butt 
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I bought a esun spool and it has been all over the map
Once you can figure it out, the stuff is great
.I bought a esun spool and it has been all over the map
Once you can figure it out, the stuff is great
GreenPlane
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Yeah, PETG is really nice, especially because it is more elastic. I.e. it doesn't fail suddenly but more like gradually and can even recover a little!
The only issue with PETG and ASA is that they require higher temps. In my experience with PETG, I was able to achieve good results with what I had only with 250C. ASA as far as I remember requires even higher temp like 260C.. and they both love hotter bases (80-100C). Most of PLA+ what I print is 210C nozzle and 40-45C base..
If you need some higher temp resistance then PLA is not the best choice.. Regarding the UV resistance.. when I started, I thought that PLA will go bad outside just in a couple of months.. turned out I was wrong.. I even printed a lot of different hooks/small things for my family's camping gear.
Another thing, when I started, I truly believed that ABS is stronger than PLA. Turns out, this is just a myth.. different materials behave differently under static and dynamic load and nowadays ABS is not my first choice.. damn, even PLA from different manufacturers have quite different properties and require different print settings. For example, I have white PLA that just doesn't stick properly if the base is less than 45C. But my most used black one sticks nicely at 40C and can work even with 35C.
Also, if you want to print ABS/ASA - I would strongly recommend using an enclosure for your printer and good ventilation. ABS emits some nasty fumes that I personally wouldn't want to breathe (ASA is better in this aspect but still). I actually close the door and leave the room when printing ABS. At the same time, I print PLA right next to my table (my printer has an enclosure, so it helps to minimize fumes).
I like material tests from CNC Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/c/CNCKitchen/search?query=pla. Highly recommend if anyone wants to learn more..
EDIT: heh, sorry for a long reply, but I hope that this info will help someone who may be just starting to play with 3d printing
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GreenPlane
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TPU is awesome! Never printed it myself but saw stuff from it.. I freaking love it!
Unfortunately, my printer is bowden type and it would be a major pain to print TPU for me : (
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I can't stand the web version either. You can use Sketchup 8 instead. It's free and still floating on the web. It may not have the latest features, but does what I need. Got mine from here: SketchUp | Jays Custom Creations
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