Clay_pidginDec 17

Got my first printer, what else do I need? Any tips on setup?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/51780928

Got my first printer, what else do I need? Any tips on setup? - sh.itjust.works

Aloha, I got an Elegoo Carbon FDM coreXY printer and a roll of PLA from the same brand. I’ve read that some filament brands are better than others but I figured I’d start easy. I’ve taken STLs to the library to print, but I’ve not done my own before. What’s all this slicer stuff? What other software and tools do I need? Thanks!

Show threadBlue_Morpho

I’m a big fan of Gunplamark’s remixed filament box.

printables.com/…/1305684-the-ultimate-cereal-cont…

Look at the remix files. There’s a better roller design by CMYK

printables.com/…/1339511-precision-single-bearing…

You’re going to need a scraper. Print your own or buy the plastic replaceable razor scraper (the blade itself is plastic so it can’t hurt your build plate)

You will also need a deburring tool.

The Ultimate Cereal Container Filament Drybox - Official Remix by GunplaMark | Download free STL model | Printables.com

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Show threadClay_pidginDec 17
That’s fantastic! Is that to control the temperature or humidity of the filament?
Show threadimjustjealousDec 18
Humidity. Wet filament is notorious for failed prints. There are ways and devices to dry filament again, but it’s just better to keep it dry from the beginning!
Show threadClay_pidginDec 18
Makes perfect sense. Thanks!
Show threadBlue_MorphoDec 18
Oh and to keep the filament dry get the bulk orange desiccant. The white activated alumina is technically better but the orange is much easier to know when it’s ready to be dried in the oven. (I tried microwave and damaged the orange color change from over heating. Oven at low temp for drying desiccant is fool proof.)
Show threadClay_pidginDec 18
Appreciate it. I never would have thought of this.