This is intended to be a very basic Personal 3D Printer filament buyer’s guide for new 3D Printer users. Every single point presented here is worth a lengthy post, but this should serve as a top-level summary that might help you determine what plastic filaments will best suit your needs.
Additionally, see What Plastic Filament does my 3D Printer Use.
While a vast improvement over previous extruders, the MK7 can still prove challenging for those wanting to get started with PLA. However, while PLA is more picky in the settings surrounding how it is printed, its benefits over other printing materials make getting over the calibration hurdle well worth it. It has little to no smell when extruded, can be used without a heated bed, undergoes less warping and cracking and can produce highly detailed features and surfaces when used in conjunction with a cooling fan. So read on and with any luck you'll be happily printing with it too. While following applies directly to those using an MK7 on a Thing-O-Matic using skeinforge 35, those using other machines and configurations should find some of this information useful. It is also likely that the following instructions will apply to those who own a Replicator as the MK8 appears to be very similar to the MK7. Be sure to have a look at the 'Tips & Troubleshooting' at the end. Continue reading
This year for Valentines, my son's day-care put on a little party for the kids and each child was asked to bring valentines for the their class-mates. Normally this would have meant a walk down the retail trenches of our nearest big chain department store for something cheap and unoriginal; but this year, with a 3D Printer, it meant something much more special.
We're feeling especially primary today with our new stock of Red, Blue and Green 1.75mm ABS. Grab some quick and print that selectable-any-color-peristence-of-vision-pin-wheel.
It's Red Ted
and Blue Sue
don't forget Green... Gene?We're happy to have both 1.75 Black ABS and 1.75 White PLA filaments are back in stock and ready to once again rock your printing world. Grab some now before it goes again! Also, check back soon for new colors! Feed your 3D Printer.
I'm Back in Stock!
So am I!Since our last product announcement, we've been adding products to our lineup. We figured it was time to announce their arrival. This round of products includes Glow in the Dark ABS, PVA (Water Soluble), and pre-orders of Polycarbonate. Here they are:
We are thrilled to announce that our first plastic filament products are now available in our store! After a long search, we have found what we believe are the best plastic filaments for 3D printing.
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