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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @sergetheijspartner2005
    @sergetheijspartner2005 3 года назад +25

    Dude install a BL-touch, and leveling will be a thing of the past, also check in on a direct drive and full metal Hot-end like the one from Microswiss, that 'll keep your nozzles and hot-ends working for longer, give you flexmaterial printing capabilities and many more materials also the ones that need a hotter temperature. Finally haven't got this one yet look at extension kits to make your ender Bigger, you can print bigger things or more in one go

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +6

      Thanks for the advice! Yeh fo sure it's worth doing. We have the max at work and I end up using that one more since it's so convenient with auto levelling.

    • @hazyproduct1692
      @hazyproduct1692 2 года назад +1

      I tried to install one when I got the printer. It never worked and now the printer doesn't level at all. Can't print. It's been sitting in a room for almost a year. I spent about $300 on it for nothing.

    • @sergetheijspartner2005
      @sergetheijspartner2005 2 года назад +1

      @@hazyproduct1692 There are tons of video's and blogs on how to do it and there is a common problem with newer BL-touch's they do not seem to work with the stock mainboards. I changed my mainboard so I did not run in to this problem

  • @ryandavis4689
    @ryandavis4689 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tips, just starting off, I wanna buy one of you speakers at some point when I can afford it, appreciate your time.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад

      Thanks man, I'm taking a year out to travel at the moment but am hoping to jump back into the audio big time when I return!

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 3 года назад +10

    I have some female toy soldiers I print and sell on Etsy. During the normal part of the year I don't make a ton of sales but this past Christmas I had a hard time keeping up.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +4

      Yes I've found mine certainly easier to sell around Christmas too as this is when people look for unique gifts - If that's a continued trend though you can stock up in the off-season months to push sales harder come Christmas

  • @XIIOSRS
    @XIIOSRS 3 года назад +40

    I've had a lot of success with my 3d printing business, but I learned a few things from your video. Really well presented

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +5

      Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback

    • @denisguliciuc9785
      @denisguliciuc9785 3 года назад +11

      What does you r business print? What product

  • @dncsmedia
    @dncsmedia Год назад

    Really enjoyed this video. Thank you. My advice I can offer you. @12:40 Use your brown paper around the speaker. The speaker has a better chance of getting damaged being right on the box. Thanks for an informative video!

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад +1

      Hey, thanks for the comment and for watching! Check out my updated version of this video. I’ve stopped selling them for now but will give that a go if I start selling again.

    • @dncsmedia
      @dncsmedia Год назад

      @@jcracoustics Awesome! Heading over now. No worries. Would love to hear that you're crushing it with the speakers again!

  • @dts7824
    @dts7824 3 года назад +15

    Mate, you are living the dream. I'm waiting on delivery of my first 3d printer and currently learning fusion 360. Can't wait to get started. To make money from it must feel amazing

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +3

      Haha it's certainly very rewarding! I've got my last batch to sell on the lead up to Christmas and then it's time to move onto other designs/projects. Wish you all the best when you get started! Would recommend keeping it simple and steering clear of things that require lots of soldering haha.

    • @Drawfill
      @Drawfill 2 года назад +2

      How did it turn out 8 months down the line? Im going through the wormhole myself right now and waiting on my first creality ender 3 S1...

    • @viperrr6886
      @viperrr6886 Год назад

      @@Drawfill same

  • @Dahaaan
    @Dahaaan 2 года назад +2

    WHAT IS THAT FOAM CALLED?! The carpet cushion future foam looking stuff under the concrete block under your printer? I can't seem to find stuff that thick anywhere, dont know what its called

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Hey, I just searched for yoga foam block on Amazon and a whole bunch came up

  • @robjack3159
    @robjack3159 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the GREAT! tips on how to maintain consistency with your printouts. Ive watched a BUNCH!!! of videos and no one has conveyed what you said for consistency the way you did. Thank you so very much

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Hey man thanks for the comment! Really appreciate you watching and glad it was of help 👍

  • @MeleeMotors
    @MeleeMotors 2 года назад +2

    Hey man! Great video, I've got one question, do you file a provisional patent application before launching a product? Or just go for it and hope nobody steals your idea? I want to launch my product but I'm afraid people will knock it off.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад +3

      Hey, depends on what you're making. If it's truly unique it may be worth it. For a kit speaker, definitely not worth it as it's nothing novel. Also bare in mind a patent is only as useful as your ability to defend it. If someone rips of your design and refuses to cease and desist then you will have to pay to take them through the courts yourself. There's a great podcast with James Dyson on how I built this where he talks about taking someone to court when they stole his vacuum design. Interesting podcast all round if you're into design!

    • @MeleeMotors
      @MeleeMotors 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the info alot. I will definitely go check out that podcast! Keep up the great work man. Inspiring

  • @mugaggakennedy
    @mugaggakennedy Год назад +1

    hello Jcr,
    i am yet to join the 3d printing business and wanted to use the bambu x1 carbon printer for my prints, i wanted to make speaker enclosures at a fairly large scale and wanted to use bambus pla filament, which pla filament can you recommend among their plas that is strong,durable and can help me maximise profits. i also wanted to inquire how many speaker frames/enclosures do you make out of 1kg of filament. Thank you, kindly waiting on your response.
    many thanks.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад

      I have not used bambu filaments before so can’t say which is best unfortunately. I think the plastic for the speakers weighed about 200g+ from what I can recall. It depends on your design and infill density.

  • @RyanStone143
    @RyanStone143 3 года назад +1

    What are the horns at 12:09? They look like a 'super tweeter' maybe?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      These were actually some old JVC bookshelf speakers I made new enclosures for, they're just standard tweeters. Design inspired by Oswald Mill Audio.

  • @tyholbert527
    @tyholbert527 2 года назад +1

    Do you know how I would be able to get into electronics and gaining the knowledge without going to college? I’m lookin to learn to be able to get into it

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      To be honest it sounds like you’re already doing the right thing! RUclips is the best source in my opinion for learning, that and general googling. I always enjoy watching greatscott and eevblog.

  • @threedeeprince
    @threedeeprince 2 года назад +1

    How do you deal with UL certification and other NEC rules and regulations?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      I’m based in the UK so for us it’s UKCA and CE for the equivalent. I get round it because it’s a kit and the end user takes responsibility for it’s safe function. The components I include in the kit are purchased with their own certification (for RF, EMC, etc.) and so that covers my end.

  • @helmet098
    @helmet098 2 года назад +2

    Great, so I just have to think up, design and model something nobody has ever done before. Thx

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад +1

      Haha, unique doesn't mean something totally new, it can be an incremental improvement on something out there, or a personalised design, or just something well marketed. Equally you can't expect to start selling the same as someone else who is established and start seeing sales come your way unless you're significantly cheaper.

  • @gottigunz4331
    @gottigunz4331 Год назад

    Can you tell me where to buy all the components

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад

      A mixture of Alibaba, Amazon, Banggood, etc.

  • @danlane9917
    @danlane9917 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, I was wondering did you have to go through a process to get a CE/ UKCA mark? Did you have to send it to an agency to sign off on the saftey of the design/electronics?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад +1

      You can actually do CE/UKCA in house providing you know the relevant directives your product applies to. In some cases you need specific testing to be EMC/Radio compliant but if the off the shelf components you use already have their own declaration you can use this along with supporting evidence of what's called testing in a real world environment (i.e. you've been using one for the past few months with no interference with other electronics). Hope this helps although definitely speak to someone in the CE association if you're unsure!

    • @danlane9917
      @danlane9917 2 года назад +1

      @@jcracoustics Thanks.

  • @curiositytocreation59
    @curiositytocreation59 3 года назад +2

    I am running a Markforged Onyx and I have been printing parts for the last 2 years now almost every single day and I get orders just about every week steadily. Still though I am looking for "that product" to print..

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      That's great to hear, you must be feeling satisfied! You never know a new product might come naturally when you find a need for something in your day to day.

  • @dangale6969
    @dangale6969 2 года назад +1

    great video my man, congrats on your success, keep smashing it, look forward to the next stage!

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад +1

      Thanks mate, appreciate the comment!

  • @MrKebaabpizza
    @MrKebaabpizza 3 года назад +3

    Does anyone know if I print (for example) an Iron-Man helmet for a costumer, at the request of the costumer, am I then guilty of copy righting material?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +2

      Good question and yes I believe so. Whether anyone would pick up on it at low volume is another story. This is one of the reasons though I've always designed my own stuff.

  • @ApacheFPV
    @ApacheFPV 3 года назад +7

    I have a question, are there any rules associated with selling an item that has electronics in it? i want to make a cool led light and sell it, basically gonna use cut led strips and a usb plug

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +4

      Hey that's a good question and I'm probably not best to answer it. In the UK you can self certify most things and some low power electronics don't require certification - especially if you power it with a power adapter that is already certified. It's worth reading up on but if you are doing low volume I wouldn't stress on it.

  •  Год назад

    hey, i would like to know how much did you actually sell because i don't know how can an Open source project make money?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад +1

      I made the project open source after selling them for a period of about 2 years. Now that I've moved onto other projects I happily made it open source so people could still make them! Also there's always people out there who prefer kits over sourcing everything themselves.

  • @hervecheron4666
    @hervecheron4666 3 года назад +3

    Great video, thanks for the quality and advices for free. Good luck for the sales

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Thanks, good luck as well if you're also selling!

  • @warslead1023
    @warslead1023 Год назад

    Hello, I want to print and sell things on internet but I don't design. I would like to pay commercial use licences but there are pretty rare (and pretty expensive). What can I do If I want to make business printing, without designing ?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад

      You either need to design something yourself or pay someone on something like Fiverr to design something you want for you. Otherwise you won't have ownership.

  • @IanBradbury
    @IanBradbury 2 года назад

    This video is excellent. It's given me lots to think about. Thank you.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Thanks! Appreciate the comment and glad it was of use

  • @Mindsi
    @Mindsi 2 года назад

    Custom designed artificial limbs+ carbon fibre, graphene and flexible spiral springs. The spiral kinetic chain!

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Haha that’d be some advanced stuff. Would be cool to see it!

  • @order3dee588
    @order3dee588 3 года назад +4

    thank you for the explanation and time put in this!

  • @3dgiftz
    @3dgiftz 3 года назад +2

    How to paint human miniature please help me😭😭😭

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Not something I've done before I'm afraid! Lots of info out here on YT or Facebook 3-D printing forums though.

  • @MisterkeTube
    @MisterkeTube 2 года назад

    When I see this type of video I'm always surprised that there's no section on accountancy and paying taxes. I considered that might not be such a big thing in the US, but this video is from the UK and still nothing on keeping track of customers, correct invoicing, VAT charging and paying, etc. Is this just a sword dangling above your head which you aren't aware of yet, are you just not mentioning it to not scare off people or is this stuff really so much less paperwork in UK and US (than in Belgium for my case)?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Hey thanks for watching! Sounds like it may be a bit more intense in Belgium. You do need to file taxes but in the UK you're actually allowed a trading allowance up to £1000 before you have to declare anything as a way to help people get started as a sole trader. So to be honest for most, the tax doesn't become an issue if it's a small side hustle. Equally in the UK the first £12,570 (22/23) you earn is tax free so if this is your only income again its unlikely to be an issue for people in the first months/years of selling. But either way self assessment tax returns are relatively simple these days and platforms like etsy/woocommerce make it easy to track sales/revenue. Hope this helps!

  • @neurojitsu
    @neurojitsu 3 года назад +1

    Choose something with "little to no competition" - like speakers LOL!
    Seriously, though, love the idea of selling kits... I've had a kit idea for a while now, and have been researching 3D printing.
    Did you consider Prusa Mini+ printers? I'm curious what you think re print bed area: do you tend to print one item at a time, or do you print several to use the print area? I'm at the stage of deciding which printer to go for, so appreciate any advice.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      Hahaha, glad you're looking into something like this. I tend to use the whole build plate to do multiple parts at a time. Saves time swapping prints over. Any printer with a more abrasive print bed (preferably a flexible one) is ideal.
      I kept having issues with warping on glass. I've now swapped my bed to have a flexible metal plate with an abrasive pad and don't have these issues anymore.
      As for the kit, keep it simple! My kits had lots of electronic parts. Ideally something that's ready to go off the build plate is best.
      Good luck to you!

    • @neurojitsu
      @neurojitsu 3 года назад

      @@jcracoustics Thanks for the advice and quick reply, much appreciated. Yes I have several ideas actually, one has no electronics the others do... I can imagine the assembly of electronics is time-consuming. For one of the project ideas, it's a purely functional device where size/design is not going to be the main requirement (it's not something in plain sight day to day) so I'm thinking of trying to design using off-the-shelf Arduino componenets with Grove connectors, so no soldering needed. Not sure if it will work yet, have to get into prototyping to figure it out... but the other idea would probably need custom PCBs, which seems a lot more work.
      Good to know re print beds, I was wondering about that. I'm probably going to go for a Prusa Mini+ to start with, which has this type of bed (and they're swappable) so that's good. I was looking into Voron printers, for their printing speed, but they're a DIY build and I don't yet have enough experience to know what exactly I want. So prefer to spend my time on design rather than building printers right now.

    • @neurojitsu
      @neurojitsu 3 года назад

      @@jcracoustics BTW, take your point about keep it simple: I think that's really key for all design work. I was watching part of the livestream about Voron's founder on Nero3D, and that was a theme in their discussion of the product development... they always start out over-engineered, and then have to figure out how to simplify. Hats off to you, your products look simple.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      @@neurojitsu Thanks again! By the way I saw your comment on another video but RUclips sometimes doesn't let me see the comments. It only appears as a notification. A common problem apparently!

    • @Just_Jesus_ef
      @Just_Jesus_ef 3 года назад

      I started with an Ender 3. After a bite got a Prusa Mini. Then, sold the Ender and put that money towards a Mini+ as they are little work horses. I buy them with both texture and smooth sheets. Oh, just ordered a 3rd Mini as my "business" is growing.

  • @AlexaaDiecast
    @AlexaaDiecast 3 года назад +3

    I sub because your explanation so good 👍👍

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, appreciate the sub and comment!

  • @1nformatica
    @1nformatica 3 года назад +2

    Great tips and advice, thanks for the video.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks hope you consider subscribing! - Got lots of electronic centric videos planned.

    • @1nformatica
      @1nformatica 3 года назад +1

      @@jcracoustics Already subbed! Looking forward to more great content!

  • @saimnafi7048
    @saimnafi7048 3 года назад

    Whats the printer name and how does it cost

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Hi, it's a CR-10. The link is in the description as the cost always changes.

  • @ada_unknown_2738
    @ada_unknown_2738 3 года назад +3

    I really liked your video and the information!
    Only suggestion is maybe adding time stamps about what you're talking about... it also makes you look a lot more professional

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +2

      Thanks bud, really appreciate the feedback - definitely a good shout on adding time stamps, will look to do it on my next tutorial video like this. If you're subbed you'll see I'm dropping a new video this weekend!

  • @jcracoustics
    @jcracoustics  3 года назад +5

    What will you make with your 3D printing business? 🤔

    • @antfish6761
      @antfish6761 3 года назад +2

      I don't know, what should I make?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      @@antfish6761 haha, anything you can think of?

    • @antfish6761
      @antfish6761 3 года назад +2

      @@jcracoustics but I can't think of anything

    • @ProBusterxXx
      @ProBusterxXx 3 года назад +1

      @@antfish6761 slipper?

    • @markman63
      @markman63 3 года назад +1

      I like that you created a kit. Sets you apart from the 3D printer farm crowd. And it’s harder to copy.

  • @jananstunes
    @jananstunes 2 года назад

    Super Awesome. I'm subscribing bro

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man! Appreciate the sub

  • @kenmey6803
    @kenmey6803 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video

  • @peter9011
    @peter9011 3 года назад +2

    Litterally just got a 3d printer, do you think I should sink time into it as a hobby before I start trying to manufacture things
    Need to get out of my job 😂

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      It depends if you want to get into it as a hobby haha - personally I think it would make sense to experiment and make some of your own designs for fun so you can get acquainted with 3-D printing and how it works. You may even find that you get some good ideas for manufacture from this

    • @peter9011
      @peter9011 3 года назад +1

      @@jcracoustics got a couple ideas in my head just need to get familiar with the modelling software, cheers

    • @Just_Jesus_ef
      @Just_Jesus_ef 3 года назад

      @@peter9011 did you get familiar with software yet?

  • @digitalvectordrawing318
    @digitalvectordrawing318 3 года назад

    Hey how much do u make from ur business if I may ask?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Hi bud, because of a new position within my day-to-day job and a push to do better RUclips content as well as larger projects this has taken a bit of a back burner for me. I'm now focusing on the large Fidelity speaker you can see on my website. Without getting into specific figures it's early days for me and something I'm looking to develop more over the next year as time permits. Thanks for watching!

  • @nitheeshtk6747
    @nitheeshtk6747 3 года назад +1

    Solidworks. i am a Solidworks Trainer.. proud....

  • @vhospher6463
    @vhospher6463 3 года назад +1

    You ROCK bro. JEFF IS THE BEST

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      hahah thanks man, love your videos!

  • @cristobalmirandaamil1820
    @cristobalmirandaamil1820 3 года назад

    How much is your 3d printer

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      You can pick up a CR-10s for around £350-£400. Mine is quite an old version though with some mods which brings it up to date with the current.

  • @kristopherratz4475
    @kristopherratz4475 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video!

  • @huntstudio2029
    @huntstudio2029 3 года назад

    I have a very interesting project that I am sure you would like to do. How can I get in touch with you directly?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Hey, thanks for getting in touch! If you go to the about page on my website there is an email address there you can contact me through.

  • @GenZRadio234
    @GenZRadio234 3 года назад +1

    cool vids subscribed.👍

  • @zakey9662
    @zakey9662 3 года назад +2

    I liked your video

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Thanks man, appreciate it - feel free to sub for more content!

  • @digitalartee
    @digitalartee 3 года назад

    Great vid. Thanks!

  • @mthewolf1095
    @mthewolf1095 Год назад

    That's funny. You brought up the utlra swole pikachu and I am printing it while I am watching your video.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  Год назад +1

      hahaha I wonder how many there are in the world right now 😂

  • @paulsanka5575
    @paulsanka5575 3 года назад +1

    Very informative 🙏🇬🇧.

  • @jeremytate4795
    @jeremytate4795 3 года назад

    Heh I loved the bed leveling altar. I've definitely wondered at times if dabbling in the dark arts might help get my bed level. Maybe sacrifice a chicken or something?

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Haha this was my sentiments exactly. Turns out the answer is smash the glass beds and move to the adhesive sandpaper types like you get on the CR10 Max.

  • @just_russ4633
    @just_russ4633 3 года назад

    Liked and subscribed. Good video.Thanks.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for both! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @polydynamix7521
    @polydynamix7521 3 года назад +3

    airsoft and nerf parts... that's where the money is. Those people will pay exorbitant amounts for very quick printing parts.

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +2

      Not one I'd thought of before but anything that you can print quickly that has a big market is ideal so definitely worth a go.

    • @polydynamix7521
      @polydynamix7521 3 года назад +2

      @@jcracoustics I had no idea how.... dedicated the communities has become. I thought I was going to have to print giant helmets and bastard swords for cosplay nerds but those airsoft and nerf guys are endlessly trying to outcustom the next person.

    • @Just_Jesus_ef
      @Just_Jesus_ef 3 года назад

      @@polydynamix7521 that dude Outofdarts is doing great.

  • @shydevil
    @shydevil 2 года назад +1

    please buy a mic

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  2 года назад

      Haha I’ve bought one and a 4K camera since!

  • @thinnspeaker6123
    @thinnspeaker6123 3 года назад

    Dope speakers

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Thanks man! Still available on my website if you want to build one for yourself.

  • @rockman49er
    @rockman49er 3 года назад

    Whats up with ebay why no more PayPal all my listings got booted because i dont use banks or have a bank account i was doing good with a prepaid card and paypal on ebay and bam no more🤤🤢😩

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      That's frustrating, can't say I use eBay much - can you set up with a bank account?

  • @captainnemo5765
    @captainnemo5765 3 года назад

    Make point

  • @dennisdecoene
    @dennisdecoene 3 года назад +1

    Business tutorial, talks about leveling printer sheez

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +4

      Haha, wouldn't be much of a 3-D printing business if you couldn't make any product! From my experience failed prints from poor bed levelling meant for a lot of product I couldn't sell which essentially became waste and so unnecessary expenditure on the balance sheet. Key to reduce that in any business!

  • @makewithmegma
    @makewithmegma 3 года назад

    💕🔥👍

  • @candepacheco6671
    @candepacheco6671 3 года назад

    rezandole a la cama ajajajajajjaja

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад +1

      te dije que yo probé todo haha

  • @Harnishchappy
    @Harnishchappy 3 года назад +1

    Great video mate, Thanks

    • @jcracoustics
      @jcracoustics  3 года назад

      Thanks mate, appreciate you watching!