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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by poofy_cat@lemm.ee to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

My SUNLU S1 Plus filament dryer was slipping around getting yanked forward on my TUKKARI TLX MK4 enclosure, so I designed this mount which fits into the existing slots on top of the enclosure. Prints in two pieces that screw together since otherwise the supports would be complicated. Had to print the larger piece on my big bed printer (artillery sw x2). I'm using up the last of my prusament galaxy black pla.

https://www.printables.com/model/871193-tukkari-tlx-prusa-mk3mk4-enclosure-sunlu-s1-plus-f

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After my 31 year old subaru was showing signs of failing, I decided to look into EVs as a possible replacement. Today I bought a VW ID.4 Pro AWD to replace it, my first vehicle purchase ever (subie was a hand-me-down). It's a bit large for my usual tastes, but it has an amazing turn radius, good visibility, it's comfortable, and it drives great. I considered the Bolt EUV, but the DC fast charging would take twice as long and there was no AWD option... so I somehow talked myself into spending $15k more for this thing.

In Colorado there are a good number of rebates/credits going right now so I got a decent deal on it: -3k negotiating with dealer, -1k VW website offer, -6k vehicle exchange rebate (state's cash for clunkers, applied at sale), -5.5k energy utility rebate (from Xcel, applied at sale), and possibly -7.5k for the fed non-refundable tax credit (will be received as tax refund next year) depending on my federal taxes. Also got a promotional 3.9% interest rate from the manufacturer.

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Voronoi Pumpkin (i.imgur.com)

I made the "voronoi halloween pumpkin" off printables, thought it turned out nice:

https://www.printables.com/model/606949-voronoi-halloween-pumpkin-tealight-cover

Scaled the Z up to 115% since I thought the proportions looked better. Prusament galaxy black pla on my MK4 with organic supports on the top area.

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submitted 1 year ago by poofy_cat@lemm.ee to c/cat@lemmy.world
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submitted 1 year ago by poofy_cat@lemm.ee to c/3d_printing@lemm.ee

Printing some PETG did not go as planned

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Ended up moving the little 500VA UPS from my computer to the 3D printer. Hopefully it'll help for brief blips.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This model was set up for it already in the .3mf file. It stops, moves the toolhead over, automatically unloads the filament, and waits for me to yank it the rest of the way out then stick in another color. It then purges the nozzle a bit to get the main color fully flowing and asks you if it's correct before proceeding. I did this like 7 times for this stupid half-failed box lol.

Edit: Also, you can left-click the plus sign on the layer slider at any height you want after slicing in PrusaSlicer to add manual color changes in.

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And the power panic resume didn't work :(. This was also my first try at manually changing filaments for multiple colors, waste of effort and filament lol.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Don't question my methods lol

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

The hexagon panels have a larger recess in the back, so parts snap in securely.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

Neat, good job. You might want to include what screw size it fits, and the word "anchor" somewhere in the description/title for searching (these are typically called drywall anchors in the US).

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Surprisingly so. It's very difficult to remove the holders, and I print everything in PETG for added toughness.

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I keep adding more tool holders to this as I find the need. Still have one blank area to fill, but it's mostly there.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Tukkari support told me directly to do this. It barely gets warm under the dryer, so there's no real risk of it damaging the plexiglass.

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After a few hickups I finished building my MK4 kit and Tukkari enclosure. The first few prints have been fantastic.

My MK4 kit had a couple bad bearings, so I replaced all the bearings and rods on the X and Y axes with MISUMI equivalents. I noticed that they have a fair bit less slop in the movement and are overall quieter.

I also made a custom G10+steel print sheet, and it's working exceptionally well with PETG. It sticks strongly while hot, and doesn't release until the bed drops below about 40 deg C at which point parts pop off easily. It leaves a super gloss surface on the first layer as well. If anyone is interested in building one, here are the parts I used:

(253.8x241mm steel sheet) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832760691866.html

(white 250x240x1mm g10 sheet) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801004367032.html

I bonded them together with 3M 200MP double-stick tape (which is thin, strong, and heat-resistant) and filed notches in the g10 to match the sheet. I didn't abrade the G10, PETG sticks perfectly while glossy. I was very careful about cleaning it with iso. alcohol before printing, and I wipe it again every print or two.

The filament dryer is a Sunlu S1 Plus, which has a built-in fan to circulate air for better drying. I printed this guide and used a PC4-M10 fitting and 4mm OD teflon tube with it to reduce friction into the enclosure:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5234489

I'm quite happy with the setup. It is a little noisier in the enclosure than just on the table due to the melamine particle board panel vibrating while suspended on its plastic feet. I'll set it on foam and/or a paver eventually to improve this.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Bed and extruder both seem too hot for PETG, but it depends on your exact brand/type of filament. Are you using a textured/satin sheet? Glue stick on a smooth sheet is pretty unreliable. Some brands of PETG seem more prone to contracting while cooling than others too (avoid "Kaaber" on Amazon, it was pretty bad hah).

Also make super sure your bed is clean. Washing with dawn liquid dish soap, drying carefully, then wiping with high-roof rubbing alcohol works best for a new sheet.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Also, I designed the flashlight (mini maglite) holder myself and I'm proud of it.

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Still have a lot more tool holders to print.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Reduces cat hair and dust, less noise, hepa+carbon filter for fine particulates and some fumes, consistent temperature/humidity for some filament types.

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submitted 1 year ago by poofy_cat@lemm.ee to c/3dprinting@lemmy.ml

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/676343

Just finished assembling this nice Tukkari TLX enclosure for my Prusa MK4 kit... which still hasn't shipped yet lol. It's really well designed and went together pretty easily, though assembly took a while. Should keep the cat hair off my MK4... someday...

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Just finished assembling this nice Tukkari TLX enclosure for my Prusa MK4 kit... which still hasn't shipped yet lol. It's really well designed and went together pretty easily, though assembly took a while. Should keep the cat hair off my MK4... someday...

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

They're surprisingly durable, but who knows in real life. Printed in PETG for extra strength.

[-] poofy_cat@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Working on it lol

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