Building a Large Format 3D Printer - Part 4: Printing

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
  • Part 4: Large format printing of chairs, tables, and stools.
    Files, Parts, and Info: www.drdflo.com/LF3DP.html
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    D-Flo's Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/dr.d-flo
    📷 Follow Dr. D-Flo on the Gram: / dr.dflo
    Resources:
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    Video Description:
    Part 4 of the Large Format 3D Printer series dives into printing large complex geometries. From a 18 kg (40 lbs) chair to a step stool with gyroid infill, Dr. D-Flo explores the capabilities of his pellet extruder and massive 4’ x 4’ x 4' build volume. However, these large prints come at a cost, and the amount of material ($$$) and power ($) per print are evaluated in this video.
    To keep the hungry extruder fed with pellets, a Venturi vacuum-based pellet conveyance unit is installed to "blow" pellets from a bin to the extruder when needed. This system has worked flawlessly for over 100 hours, but there was one catastrophic failure that had to be overcome (stay tuned until the end to see this blooper).
    This video also touches on the mechanical recycling of failed prints, but a future video will go into much more detail on turning plastics destined for the landfill into pellets for the large format printer 3D printer.
    Table of Contents:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:26 - Tying Up Loose Ends
    04:28 - Pellet Conveyance
    05:26 - Venturi Vacuum
    07:20 - Compressed Air Supply
    10:32 - Installing Conveyance Unit
    13:23 - Printing a Chair
    16:05 - Operating Costs
    19:32 - Step Stool
    21:37 - Infill
    23:31 - Recycling Prints
    24:48 - Blooper
    #Massive #DIY #3DPrinter
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  • @PattysLab
    @PattysLab 2 года назад +1515

    That moment when you enter the nozzle diameter and the layerheight and the slicer is not sure if it is a joke or not

    • @4thfrom7
      @4thfrom7 2 года назад +35

      Lmao

    • @shotybumbati
      @shotybumbati 2 года назад +120

      "error: you've forgotten the decimal places in your settings- want me to correct this for you?"

    • @G-G._
      @G-G._ 2 года назад +12

      Ur indian

    • @machiii7394
      @machiii7394 2 года назад +35

      @@G-G._ If you went on stage at a stand up comedy gig, you'd be gifted a wheelchair by the kind audience.
      Sit down, you're not funny.

    • @G-G._
      @G-G._ 2 года назад +6

      @@machiii7394 if you went to India. The Indians would say. Hi Indian to you. Because of the Indian skin you have Chris

  • @MadHatter123456
    @MadHatter123456 2 года назад +273

    As a former furniture designer, I really have to say: I love the design of the chair. Extremely clear design language, very well done. If only my printer would be big enough 😜

    • @bas1C_tv_
      @bas1C_tv_ 2 года назад +2

      Looking for a cost effective large scale 3D printer? Check out Filament Innovations. No no one can beat their prices!

    • @NoBaconForYou
      @NoBaconForYou Год назад +8

      Print a bigger printer. Build your own the future is now

    • @matthewjenkins914
      @matthewjenkins914 Год назад +4

      @@NoBaconForYou Ur so real for that. Truly inspiring.

    • @bradcomis1066
      @bradcomis1066 5 месяцев назад

      40Lbs though! Good for understanding form in the studio before production at least.

    • @shamancredible8632
      @shamancredible8632 4 месяца назад

      I'm glad you no longer design furniture. So I know what to avoid, which pieces have you made specifically?

  • @JNinMC
    @JNinMC 2 года назад +213

    I've worked with large format 3D printers as part of my undergrad. An interesting pellet extruder varient is to use a heated positive displacement pump instead of a typical feeder screw. This produces more consistent extrusion rates and, as a result, more uniform layers. As far as I'm aware there are no commercial extruders that provide this but you could design/manufacture your own if you are in need of content. Just a thought. Great work on this btw!

    • @G-G._
      @G-G._ 2 года назад +1

      No doesn’t work. Also you sound Indian

    • @Simon11354
      @Simon11354 2 года назад

      shut up jeff

    • @rajneshchapatikumar3924
      @rajneshchapatikumar3924 Год назад +3

      Just a random question that I'm curious of, do you know why no one makes 3d printers that prints above 2 meters? for some reason everyone tops out at 1 meter. I tried googling but couldn't find the answer to that

    • @JNinMC
      @JNinMC Год назад +8

      @@rajneshchapatikumar3924 tbh I'm not too deep in the rabbit hole to truly know the answers. I'm assuming it's a combination of lack of demand, bed adhesion issues due to higher moment arm of extruder, increase chance of defects due to larger print, and high cost of both printer and plastic.
      All that being said, I've seen some results from hang printers that go well above 2m. Look up "hang printer tower of babel". It's made of wood PLA and reaches 4.5m

    • @rajneshchapatikumar3924
      @rajneshchapatikumar3924 Год назад +1

      @@JNinMC thanks for the reply. Out of curiousity, what did you study? You seem knowledgeable in this sector

  • @PaganWizard
    @PaganWizard Год назад +2

    I always appreciate RUclipsrs who are willing to show their mistakes. It shows your viewers that you are not some mastermind who never makes a mistake or fails at whatever they are showing, or in layman's terms, you are indeed, human.

  • @AustralViking
    @AustralViking 2 года назад +201

    There is a solution to your problem of not having enough support from the infill on the top layers, Cura can be set to increase the density of the infill as it gets closer to the skin, with variable parameters .
    You could then get the light weight and the extra support.

    • @quinnobi42
      @quinnobi42 2 года назад +11

      PrusaSlicer has a similar thing with what it calls support cubic, as well as adaptive cubic that increases the infill density nearer to the walls of the print.

    • @ale6242
      @ale6242 2 года назад +11

      Lightning infill could also be incredible here!

    • @DavidGarcia-nx2gj
      @DavidGarcia-nx2gj 2 года назад

      @@quinnobi42 cura has lightning infill which is not even close to any other infill in prusa but it doesn give strength

    • @jonmoore1614
      @jonmoore1614 2 года назад

      @@ale6242 PrusaSlicer has that in the current alpha, I think Cura already has it

    • @notyouraveragegoldenpotato
      @notyouraveragegoldenpotato 2 месяца назад

      ​@DavidGarcia-nx2gj I really don't like lightening. Its been virtually worthless to me.. maybe some prints it'd work for rapid thin wall prototype but even at that it's been crap ime

  • @FilamentStories
    @FilamentStories 2 года назад +85

    Almost to 100K! What a great video, so much great information and experience shared. I've had some bad print fails but now all of my fails seem like mild stringing in comparison. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing your Super Mega Ultra Dr. D-Flo Boat soon!

    • @chrisharvie-smith486
      @chrisharvie-smith486 2 года назад +2

      The air cooler doesn't look good.
      Bursts of air used will entrain moisture droplets in the cooling tube walls past the collectors at the bottom.
      You can get a car ac condenser cheaply to chill the air right out of the compressor.
      Then use a coalessing filter to strip the droplets from the air. Both water & any oil.
      An oil lubricated compressor would probably survived being on for that long.
      This will store more cold air in the tanks & save them from the moisture.
      Bursts of now dry air don't have any droplets in the tubes to push onwards.
      Keep D content Flowing thanks :-)

    • @hnic5416
      @hnic5416 Год назад

      Still no boat

  • @-1-2-1-
    @-1-2-1- 2 года назад +8

    Plastic injection moulded sprues usually go back into injection plastic as regrind. Not wasted.

  • @xxelaxela333
    @xxelaxela333 Год назад +2

    Sat down to find something to listen to while I play Darktide. Ended up watching this whole series instead of playing the brand new game I just spent money on. These videos are informative, well put together, and most importantly a ton of fun to watch. Thank you for sharing this project

  • @guzmangonzalez5737
    @guzmangonzalez5737 2 года назад +27

    Please consider to put a big magnet filter before the plasticiser to catch any metal particles that might get into the pellet stream. I have seen simple bolts and nuts destroying nozzles of industrial injection molding machines in the past.
    Congratulations for your project, I deeply enjoyed the video. I will stay tuned ;)

  • @4thfrom7
    @4thfrom7 2 года назад +11

    Right up until you printed the chair, I thought this was nothing more than an incredibly interesting project to watch.
    Now I want one.
    Awesome series! I'm loving your videos!

    • @fitybux4664
      @fitybux4664 Год назад +1

      Or, just send your designs to someone who has a large format printer, and wait for large boxes to arrive in the mail. 😀

  • @postmann_pot
    @postmann_pot 2 года назад +57

    FYI: on industrial machines, the indicator lights work the opposite way, with green indicating it's running and red that it's not, or that there is an error.

    • @4thfrom7
      @4thfrom7 2 года назад +18

      That was bugging me, too. There are 3-light options that include a yellow light that would be a perfect heat indicator.
      Probably doesn't make a big difference unless you want a mill or lathe in the room as well.

    • @kissingfrogs
      @kissingfrogs 2 года назад +4

      Interesting. i was thinking the colour was right because mining industry here uses red to indicate danger - the machine is running. But as you say on production lines it is opposite

    • @nocare
      @nocare 2 года назад +9

      The lighting choice tends to be a matter of what is more important to communicate in the environment in question.
      A lot of industrial machines work in pretty sanitized environments where no people are in the same room if its running. So green lights indicate a functioning machine more so than trying to communicate danger.
      In something like the mining industry humans work in close concert with the machines rather than observing them from a distance. Often giving manual instructions during operation.
      A red light indicates the danger of a functioning machine to trigger a cautious mindset.
      Often times for industrial locations the doors have indicators opposite to the machines, red or yellow it dangerous to enter the room. While the machines would indicate green everything is running fine.

    • @averagejoe9040
      @averagejoe9040 2 года назад +4

      depends on the machine. in this case, you want a red because it is telling you to stay away from the machine while its hot enough to injure you and a green that tells you when its safe to engage with the printer. the green light isnt telling you its off, its telling you its safe to touch.

    • @birdpump
      @birdpump 2 года назад +3

      It's a safety light not a status light

  • @gort5583
    @gort5583 Год назад

    I look on in awe at what you are doing as well as the wealth of knowledge and helpful suggestions being provided in the comments. This is truly amazing and renews ones faith in humanity in these not so bright days.

  • @TeraVoltLabs
    @TeraVoltLabs 2 года назад +31

    A desiccant-filled tube from the main compressor to the storage tank may help even more, especially if you use a large ~2" diameter acrylic tube to help reduce the impediment in airflow and increase surface area, or even on the inlet to the main compressor itself! Bulk silica gel is fairly cheap, and can be reused almost infinitely with a quick bake in the oven after saturation

    • @birdpump
      @birdpump 2 года назад +7

      Yeah, that's what I was about to say. It's relatively cheap to make yourself and a very effective solution.

    • @darkspeedy26
      @darkspeedy26 2 года назад +2

      look up "compressed air dessicant dryer": they use 2 collums of dessicant: 1 for drying, 1 for regenerating. This way you wouldn't need to bake it

  • @SeanHodgins
    @SeanHodgins 2 года назад +5

    Nice machine! I definitely have a need for a few giant prints in the not so distant future.

  • @SmallEngineVelocity
    @SmallEngineVelocity Год назад

    Okay, these are the kinds of videos I need to watch. Push the envelope, predicting outcomes, design, and ingenuity. My projects don't even come close. Keep up the great work!

  • @linostavole6457
    @linostavole6457 Год назад

    I have been really enjoying this series. Thanks for doing them

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo 2 года назад +28

    good progress 👏
    And congrats for the 100k 🎉🎉

  • @ChristianBehnke
    @ChristianBehnke 2 года назад +4

    The chair looks great - I like the the style and while it's got a cost associated for the materials, I would say it's worthwhile for the unique nature of the outcome.

  • @TheNebojsa47
    @TheNebojsa47 Год назад

    I can't remember when was the last time when i watched video from start to the end without skipping. Top tier my dude, top tier!

  • @thomasr1051
    @thomasr1051 Год назад

    Your printer is more gorgeous and practical than any piece of equipment I've seen. From Gen sets to fire pump controllers. Your printer takes the cake

  • @Mockedarche_old
    @Mockedarche_old 2 года назад +5

    Really want to see that video going over recycling. Love this series.

  • @milestehmad117
    @milestehmad117 2 года назад +5

    The most impressive thing to me in this video is how little power costs for you!

  • @WelcomeToTheGooniverse
    @WelcomeToTheGooniverse Год назад

    Just found your vids randomly. Love your stuff! This is so cool, keep it up!

  • @gavin5861
    @gavin5861 Год назад

    Extremely happy I found your channel! The printer is very impressive and the production quality is top notch.

  • @DJ-wl5yi
    @DJ-wl5yi 2 года назад +21

    Suggestion from my personal viewpoint, I would have build a small centrifugal dust separator vacuum unit, it's simple and 3D printable and you can easily power it with your shop vac via a hose. Doesn't weigh too much also which comes in handy

    • @gamingastronaut517
      @gamingastronaut517 Год назад

      That's a really good idea! Way more affordable
      I think it's called cyclone, right?

    • @simona625
      @simona625 Год назад

      I was thinking the same thing, but it requires 2 hoses that go in different directions, one for the pellets (coming in from the side) and one for the vac (out the top), which means redesigning the printing mechanism to cope with the extra resistance of the pipework. Personally, I think it's a good idea, but extra work.

    • @thesauceboss4502
      @thesauceboss4502 Год назад

      Check out RC Test flights video on these, its great!

  • @BeefIngot
    @BeefIngot 2 года назад +38

    For the problem of infill being too sparse, perhaps if it hasn't been thought about already, you could use a trick I like to use mainly for supports but that I feel could solve the problem here while remaining at the same percentage of infill.
    The potential solution would be to decrease the line width of the infill specifically. This would decrease the sparseness of the infill by allowing for an increase in line count while still sticking to the same percentage of material weight. I have found success with this method generally even to the point of printing to a smaller diameter than the nozzle, so perhaps it's worth a try if you haven't already.

  • @alexanderjamesINC
    @alexanderjamesINC 2 года назад

    Dude....that was frigging amazing. The possibilities available with this machine is next level.

  • @symik3
    @symik3 2 года назад

    That thermal "fuse" resets itself which was shown in the video. This is a unique content on RUclips great job.

  • @DakotaActually
    @DakotaActually 2 года назад +3

    Nice! I started making a 6-foot by 6-foot by 6-foot one, got everything together, start printing the pieces I needed to assemble and life hit me like a freight train. A lot of people were naysayers about if it would work. You and Ivan Miranda give me hope I will eventually finish it.

    • @mitlanderson
      @mitlanderson Год назад

      If you get it working you should upload a video for us!

    • @DakotaActually
      @DakotaActually Год назад +1

      @@mitlanderson I plan to. Already have a channel with some of it already uploaded.

    • @mitlanderson
      @mitlanderson Год назад

      @@DakotaActually what's the name?

    • @DakotaActually
      @DakotaActually Год назад

      @@mitlanderson ruclips.net/channel/UC3Smqjp0nZGtUJzFV9-WhCA

  • @3dpchiron709
    @3dpchiron709 2 года назад +16

    Nice! Some thoughts:
    Design the stool to be printed upside down?
    Thinner skinned parts could have expanding PU foam poured in them as a structural core material.
    Design chairs that are sort of scaffold / core for skinning with glass or carbon cloth.
    Seems you could do some cool stuff using composites techniques - eg car parts, bike frames... :D

  • @Atlantismonkey40
    @Atlantismonkey40 Год назад

    The error is by far the best part! Why you say? Simply put. You learned! All the planning in the world does nothing for a variable not identified. The cost of learning about the hose uncoupling is define. I see at least three adjustments. Not to mention sending this information to your sponsor. Let alone all of us watching and learning. Thanks for showing the error. Laughing is funnier than banging your head. Besides the time spend with the wife.

  • @3DprintedLife
    @3DprintedLife Год назад +1

    This is so awesome! So many possibilities. I'd love to see a voroni style chair print to see how much weight you could save while retaining strength and the unique look only possible through 3d printing. And man sorry you had to go through that mess when the hose clamp failed....that's a tough price to learn a lesson!

  • @DrDFlo
    @DrDFlo  2 года назад +4

    Contribute to the 100k Giant Benchy Fund by checking out my Amazon store ( dflo.info/Amazon ) or supporting this project's sponsors Openbuilds ( dflo.info/OpenBuilds ) and Massive Dimension ( dflo.info/MassiveDimension ). This will require a boat load of pellets 😂
    Thank you to everyone who made it out to the premiere! Keep the conversation going in the comment section by posting your suggestions and questions.

    • @c.hector5425
      @c.hector5425 2 года назад +3

      Be aware that the benchy doesn't float upp right.. :)

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  2 года назад +2

      @@c.hector5425 I’m going to modify the design!

    • @grahamturner2640
      @grahamturner2640 2 года назад +2

      @@DrDFlo I wonder what the modifications will be, and if it would be possible to print a smaller one.

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 2 года назад +6

    Such awesome work - very impressive man!!

  • @OhHeyTrevorFlowers
    @OhHeyTrevorFlowers Год назад

    Great project and I’m happy to see that you’re gathering data on resource usage. Once the machine has run for a year or two it would be interesting to calculate the total costs per unit including the original build and maintenance.

  • @JulianMakes
    @JulianMakes 2 года назад +2

    Wow I thought my rat rig 500x500mm was huge… great job!!!

  • @billyjoe3309
    @billyjoe3309 2 года назад +4

    Cmon, I can't wait 2 freaking days :(

  • @sssfsfdfsdsdffsfsdf4
    @sssfsfdfsdsdffsfsdf4 2 года назад +12

    For cooling, rather than adding a fan to the printhead, use a fan mounted to the frame and a tube just like your pellet feeder to get air to the printhead

    • @aSingluarFemboyHooter
      @aSingluarFemboyHooter Год назад

      Maybe just use the compressed air. Set the flow using a flow control valve or a bank of small solenoids.

    • @fitybux4664
      @fitybux4664 Год назад

      I think it would be nice to refrigerate the air, so you can keep the CFM really low and avoid sagging your prints, but still cool them effectively.

  • @baptisteg4728
    @baptisteg4728 2 года назад

    this project is just so friking cool man... to say that i a envious would be an understatement.

  • @thiagoennes
    @thiagoennes 2 года назад

    That chair can be improved massively. You did a great job on that printer, congratulations!

  • @vizionthing
    @vizionthing 2 года назад +6

    Excellent progress, looks like a dynamic density infill option in the slicer would help with these larger prints.

  • @saf3ty3rd
    @saf3ty3rd 2 года назад +27

    I've really enjoyed this series. Is there any chance of posting the fusion model for the chair? It would be interesting to run simulations on that type of vase mode optimized design.

  • @Tekila0
    @Tekila0 2 года назад

    I watched episode one off a recommendation, then this episode the same way. Definitely earned a new subscriber!
    Such a great video, from the lessons to the designs, to the music, to the blooper oh my god I was aghast watching those pellets spew!

  • @L3X369
    @L3X369 2 года назад

    from the moment I ever brought my first 3D printer, I wanted to build a big printer to print furniture. You waked me to reality. It's incredibly expensive and hard to do it... Kudos to you!

    • @drewrinker2071
      @drewrinker2071 Год назад

      It doesn't have to be this expensive for instance you could get regular 24volt 600x600mm and make smaller furniture and cut down costs by using recycled pet plastic

  • @ColinMacKenzieRobots
    @ColinMacKenzieRobots 2 года назад +3

    I loved the story of the epic failure! It sounds like something that would happen to me. Misery love company ;) Sorry to hear you lost a compressor.

  • @bogmaerke
    @bogmaerke 2 года назад +6

    Doesn't the high heat, 60°C, permanently affect the PLA? I recall hearing something like max 50°C for drying PLA?

    • @linuspauly2380
      @linuspauly2380 Год назад

      I wouldn't really worry about it. The drying limit is mostly because somewhere slightly above 60C PLA (especially modern blends!) may start deforming and sticking to itself, thus ruining the filament. Since it didn't form a huge clump, this didn't happen here.
      As for it changing properties: the internal structure does change a bit, but that really doesn't matter considering how the pellets are completely melted in the extruder.

  • @stevekohler2876
    @stevekohler2876 Год назад

    Very interesting project, and feel your pain as you go through your process of making your printer function the way you want. When you are doing something no one else has done you learn as you go, hopefully your failures are cheap and nothing is damaged as you learn enough to achieve what you are striving to do.

  • @NoBaconForYou
    @NoBaconForYou Год назад

    This is super cool! I love how industrial it all is. This has many use cases

  • @gavinhicks7621
    @gavinhicks7621 2 года назад +3

    I don’t understand why the comments are being so rude to dr d-flo this guys just trying to make a huge insane 3D printer and you guys are giving him shit for it. As someone who likes to take on massive projects, give him some time. These things take a long long time to do. If you’re upset with the time it’s taking him then spend the thousands of dollars and build one yourself.

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot 2 года назад +2

      I haven't seen many comments like this but I will agree the few I have seen are somewhat strange. I wonder what inspires them.

  • @3DPrintedEngineer
    @3DPrintedEngineer Год назад +3

    when benchy?

  • @Goldenfightinglink
    @Goldenfightinglink Год назад

    I wish there was a way to like more than once, I liked how you explained everything and then even went into the true cost of the whole chair!!!

  • @TrashPandaPirate
    @TrashPandaPirate Год назад

    just found this series, so cool. congrats on 100k cant wait to see the life size benchy ;)

  • @SirDragonClaw
    @SirDragonClaw 2 года назад +5

    You really shouldn't set these to premiere multiple days in advance, this won't even be on my front page of subscriptions anymore by the time it airs, and I will never see it again. Bit of a waste really. There is a reason why people normally limit premieres to 24 hours at max.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  2 года назад +1

      Hey man you can set a reminder 👍

    • @BeefIngot
      @BeefIngot 2 года назад +4

      @@DrDFlo I believe their comments goal was more in support of the future analytics success of the channel rather than one of personal convenience. More watchful/supportive fans of the channel may set reminders, but I do question how many subscribers of lesser dedication might. I say this as a few channels I subscribe to have echoed the same sentiments regarding the limited success of premiers and the effect they can have on channel viewership when set far ahead in advance.
      Ultimately though, I of course say this without the privelege of accessing channel statistics so perhaps their situations were different or times have changed in those regards.

  • @mushroommania841
    @mushroommania841 Год назад +4

    This guy disappeared.

  • @mr702s
    @mr702s Год назад

    Just imagine the waste casting opportunities this machine can provide 👏 👏 👏

  • @ThereminHero
    @ThereminHero 2 года назад

    Amazing video. I am so envious.
    And so close to 100k, I think it will happen this week. That massive benchy will be hilarious!

  • @Liris777
    @Liris777 2 года назад

    You are the best 3d printing mate have I ever find on youtube!!!! Thanks looottt!!!!

  • @Muttley3000
    @Muttley3000 2 года назад

    The re-definition of 'Multi-Step Process'! Salute

  • @ThatGuyTheOriginal
    @ThatGuyTheOriginal 2 года назад

    I am in east Tn. I use a dehumidifier set to 50% in my shop. It helps tremendously with the moisture of my compressor, helps keep the shop more pleasant, and saves on the AC bill also. Nice build.

  • @Otras_cosas_de_Jorgito
    @Otras_cosas_de_Jorgito 2 года назад

    Excelente, llegué no se como a este video, me impresionó sus sencillas explicaciones y su buen caracter. Se ganó un suscriptor. Un abrazo desde San Luis, Argentina.

  • @johnsherby9130
    @johnsherby9130 Год назад

    First video I’ve seen of yours, already subbed

  • @VirginiaRican
    @VirginiaRican 2 года назад

    What I love the most about this is it can print using shredded recycled plastic. Essentially turning landfill plastic straight into "filament" without having to extrude the filament.

  • @DCDLaserCNC
    @DCDLaserCNC Год назад

    Incredible build!

  • @tackletestdummy9096
    @tackletestdummy9096 Год назад

    You are very talented my friend. You make my build look like childs play

  • @ItsEggo
    @ItsEggo 2 года назад

    I’m so glad I found your channel!

  • @seekpodcast
    @seekpodcast 2 года назад

    This printer is very impressive. I’m not quite ready to build this yet, but very enjoyable to see your experiences.

  • @SplitPhotography
    @SplitPhotography Год назад

    Sick! Man you look so proud when you finish that chair 😁 Printing it in abs and smoothing it would be awesome 🤩

  • @robertohernandez1642
    @robertohernandez1642 2 года назад

    This dude living the life,what a meal! And on top of the large prints , wow

  • @Parz9
    @Parz9 Год назад

    absolutely incredible. amazing work!

  • @Shadowhurtz
    @Shadowhurtz Год назад

    just watched your ultimate building guide and would like to say, yes I would like to see a video on that filament extruder

  • @JulianMakes
    @JulianMakes 2 года назад +2

    Gotta love that gyriod infill!

  • @artemcultura6191
    @artemcultura6191 Год назад

    More D Flo contentttttttt please! Love your content!!

  • @lukesmith1519
    @lukesmith1519 Год назад

    This man would do very effective research on which kind of pencil to buy. And I LOVE him for it.

  • @hillfortherstudios2757
    @hillfortherstudios2757 2 года назад

    Wow! I really learned a lot! Very interesting. I enjoyed seeing your experience.
    Keep at it mate, you need to find the right customers. Customers that need large prototypes!
    I subscribed and I'm cheering from you from Alberta! Thanks again!

  • @engineerofalltrades
    @engineerofalltrades 2 года назад

    Man this was cool to watch. A lot of content in one video. 100k will come quick

  • @fredfarnackle5455
    @fredfarnackle5455 8 месяцев назад

    Far out! I don't own a 3D printer and have no plans to get one either - but this was a fascinating journey from start to finish. Can't wait for the next video. Good one!👍😎

  • @badger_claws
    @badger_claws 2 года назад

    Awesome build.

  • @charliebell7163
    @charliebell7163 2 года назад

    Congrats on 100 k subs keep up the good job

  • @nussberger
    @nussberger Год назад

    Absolutly incredible work! Thanks for sharing!

  • @RelaxingGamingAmbience
    @RelaxingGamingAmbience 2 года назад

    Thank you! So cool experiment! And i really like it that you give us all the information like used material, costs, used amount of pla, print time, etc.
    Nice project :)

  • @AncientSwede
    @AncientSwede 2 года назад +1

    wow, i just stumbled across this one. How don't you have atleast 1 million subs yet? It will go fast when you have this awesome content!

  • @corymead1210
    @corymead1210 2 года назад

    Always awesome content filled with loads of information! Thanks Doc

  • @woodywiest
    @woodywiest 2 года назад

    Nice job on the bridging, no small feat with such huge extrusion volume.

    • @DrDFlo
      @DrDFlo  2 года назад

      Thanks! The part cooling fan is a beast at 30 CFM (total power draw of 13W), but I think I need even more cooling.

  • @DennisMurphey
    @DennisMurphey Год назад

    Outstanding project I just stumbled into the room and there you were 3D Printing with beads. I had written a white Paper for NASA regarding life in the Moon way back in the 70s. I thought plastic beads should be considered for spare parts instead of shipping up spare parts in cargo rockets. I felt the beads could be formed into any shape we need via templates. I was not thinking 3D Printing but i was thinking flexible forms assembled, then the beads pumped in, heated and cured to form the needed parts. When I saw this video I had the biggest grin and was so happy to see beads in your concept for large scale prints. In retirement I am using Fusion 360 and a Creality 10S Pro printer to reengineer parts for my 1950s Model Trains. For example I am converting AC wire wound motors into PM DC with fields that are 3D Printed frames and Super Magnets. Thank You so much for sharing your work, now i going to Part 5 Wowie! Such a great project. Dennis in Virginia

  • @matthasaname
    @matthasaname Год назад

    Massively impressive build man!
    I know what you mean about the water in the air in TN. I have a dehumidifer running in my printing room 24/7 and it removes roughly a gallon per day on days it hasn't rained. On rainy days it's easily 3 gallons.
    And it's a small room!

  • @extremermetalextremer2324
    @extremermetalextremer2324 2 года назад

    Nice, can't wait to get one too to print some friends

  • @thomasr1051
    @thomasr1051 Год назад

    Your wife is a really good sport and really good on camera. It answered my question of is his wife okay with all his crazy inventions

  • @Ajay-kl8el
    @Ajay-kl8el 2 года назад +1

    must the longest wait for a premiere i seen

  • @Ninjump
    @Ninjump Год назад

    This is full mad science, I love it!

  • @sofronio.
    @sofronio. Год назад

    The last recycling part is amazing! Just cut and grind and print again!

  • @yellowcrescent
    @yellowcrescent 2 года назад +2

    Awesome progress! I'm surprised the bridging worked so well over such a long gap. Re: the "accident": at least you then had an excuse to upgrade your air compressor!

  • @maikeydii
    @maikeydii 2 года назад +1

    Regarding the air dryer setup, one thing you might want to add between your compressor and secondary air tank is a cyclone/vortex-based water separator (like for example Atlas Copco WSD Series separators). These kinds of filters are used also in industrial systems before the chill air dryers. Cheaper than chill air dryers are either desiccant or membrane dryers which might also be suitable as your air usage is not so great.

  • @dicedoomkid
    @dicedoomkid Год назад

    Dude that thing is a friggn beast.

  • @Agustin-Q
    @Agustin-Q Год назад

    For the hose problem, you can set a timeout to the pellet sensor on the hopper, if it is asking for pellets longer than X seconds this means that the hose got loose or there are no more pellets in the container or a blockage in the pellet system, and you can stop the vacuum and printing. Really nice video and machine!

  • @andreacasadio8223
    @andreacasadio8223 2 года назад

    Amazing project!

  • @JustinDaze
    @JustinDaze Год назад

    Very cool, great work.

  • @yurttgjk
    @yurttgjk Год назад

    Excellent! Good job!

  • @rhadiem
    @rhadiem 2 года назад

    I agree you should show failures, it makes you more relatable and gives teaching points.

  • @hammerfix7241
    @hammerfix7241 2 года назад

    those were some nice looking stakes! also the printer seems to work witch is nice.

  • @FLMan180
    @FLMan180 2 года назад

    This nerd spent some serious loot building this thing! It’s awesome !