@@KamuiCosplay hey sir does it works for also weapons props too as I wanted to try that as 3D printing some weapons while uses foams for the blade or edges of replacement for metal or other weapons props
"Don't forget that it is not the tool that is important but the person who is working with the tool" Which is why we should all have Benni print our cosplays for us owo
Ender 3 Pro, definitely. I've been 3D printing for 5 years, and last year I got a pair of Ender 3 Pros. The quality is head and shoulders above my previous printers, _at a fraction of the price!_ And unlike many other 'budget' printers, it doesn't require extensive tinkering to get good output; it's great out of the box, but with plenty of room for upgrades. Admittedly it's no Prusa i3 mk3, but it also costs like a third as much.
everything i read when doing research into starting out 3D printing basically said the ender 3 should be everyone's first printer. i got one and have to agree, it really helped me learn the ins and outs of printer mechanics, how the software and hardware interact, and has just overall been a great machine. i've now got 4 of them running in my shop, and so far they all print beautifully.
@@UnyieldingRylanor Have to respectfully disagree on the price difference. The Pro's major distinguishing feature is it uses a 40mm wide rail for the bed, instead of 20mm, and it's _always_ worth it. You can't retrofit that added rigidity and stability in through upgrades like you can a lot of other things about the printer's stock design. If you want the best possible platform to build upon with later upgrades, gotta go Pro for that wider rail. 👍
@@Bakamoichigei Honestly, that's a hard disagree for me. I only paid $200AU for mine, and I've never had a problem with stability. There's upgrades that will benefit me more than that extra support
For cosplay 3D printing, toss in a 1mm nozzle too!!! These all come with a .4mm nozzle--good for pretty detailed prints, but you can only extrude ~.32mm tall layers. If you're planning to sand/fill/paint the parts, AND print large, wearable stuff, a 1mm nozzle allows you to double the layer size and cut your printing times by a *lot*. You keep most of the details but make more things faster.
This is awesome. A huge chunk of what I know about making things from foam, I learned from Svetlana, and almost everything I know about working 3D modeling and printing is thanks to Benni! You two are great, thank you for sharing your skills with us.
Just a heads up, be cautious of getting a super cheap printer. Some don't work as advertised, and others (especially a lot of the cheap chinese clones) don't come with basic safety settings on by default, such as thermal runaway protection. The ones meantioned should be fine though.
just make sure if you get a creality that it does have thermal run away. I know early on there were some without it. Creality has really stepped up their game lately though.
i have to intervene a little...with some printers on the cheaper scale, you might have to tinker with to get some decent results...so have in mind to either have to tinker or spend some more...and also i recomment an bigger FDM printer for bigger parts else you might have to tinker around in a 3d software to split your design in multiple parts...and if you only want to print small parts but in higher detail......like that witcher neklace ...think about buying a cheap Resin Printer...i am using an ENDER 3 for FDM (bigger and or technical parts) and an ELEGOO MARS for MSLA Printing (Baubles and Figurines).. either way...pls inform your self for what you want and what you need ...there are many resouces out there... (sorry for my bad English )
@@retroanim If you're going to sand resin, just be sure to use the appropriate respiratory protection! It can be really toxic (depending on the specific resin.) Please note that I'm not knocking your idea; just speaking as someone who works with it, from one cosplayer to another. ^^
@@prongslettable not only when sanding, resin is when its not hardened very toxic. A good Respirator for natural and chemical fumes are recommended. I have the Elegoo Mars now and there it is the same. Everytime you go to your printer use a Respirator, no excuse!
I just got the Anycubic i3 mega a few days ago when it was on sale for just 170 € ! its basically plug and play with no experience required and only a few screws to put in :) I think especially as a beginner i was a bit scared of getting a printer that required alot of electronic assembly, hopefully your future videos will cover pros/cons of DIY printers :)
I don't know... Both of my Ender 3 Pros were crazy-good straight out of the box... Like, literally better out of the box than the more expensive printer I'd been tinkering with and upgrading for four years.
I probably got lucky. I got a random TronXY from Amazon because it was super cheap and had a lot of features, and my initial prints were at least as good as the ones in this video. I've started using Cura for slicing now and I think the prints have improved with no work on my part. Edit: That said, something I did, or some cheap PLA I used, messed up my hot end, and I ended up having to replace it with the included replacement unit already. I think I can fix the original still, though. I just haven't tried.
@@Bakamoichigei Same. I got an Ender 3 Pro, and the initial print quality was great. I modded a bunch of stuff on it, and only now am I getting the initial quality again after better figuring out my parameters. Out of the box was really well tuned.
It's good to see from your comments that there's a lot of interest in this type of beginner printing content. I've submitted an "Intro to 3D Printing for Cosplay" panel to a few cons. I've had one rejection so far, but hoping the others respond favorably. It really is something that's becoming very accessible to the average cosplayer!
I have been waiting for this type of video from Kamui! Thank you for the great information as always. I have gained so much knowledge from your tutorials and my motivation to cosplay has skyrocketed!! I am currently working on making my Warrior of light from FFXIV and I would not be as far into this project without Kamui Cosplay.
Got an ender 3 pro a while ago because I love 3d printers. And I have been experimenting with cosplay parts for a while now this video series is just what I need because there is not that much information out there for cosplay. Thank you!
Joel's list is pretty solid, hard to go wrong there fore a starter printer. Ender 3 has a huge community for support which is pretty important when buying a budget printer.
For ABS prints there is a much cheaper solution - ABS juice. You can dissolve some ABS filament leftovers in acetone and use this milky substance for smoothing surfaces.
Thank you both so much for another great video! I'm so excited to see the rest of Benni's "weird 3D printer videos". As someone not really acquainted with all this high tech stuff, 3D printers are kinda intimidating. But your fun and informative videos really help give confidence to people like my girlfriend and I. So thank you. ❤
Thank you so much, I've been stressing recently over what printer to get. The reviews and different ideas everyone has really confused me. I debated if a larger one was worth spending $500, but those pieces look great on the cheap printer, and you printed a breastplate that looked awesome and just glued it together!
We have the Ender3 and we really like it. It did take some work to get it working the way we wanted. However since it is such an affordable and accessible printer that there is a ton of Videos to help with setting it up and perfecting it. My recommendation is to print the things to improve your Ender3 before anything else. Also Cura works really well with it
Great points 😁 I’d also say to get a popular one so people have already figured out all the problems for you, and you can read about it. The Ender-3’s from your recommendation has served me very well for years now. Just need to learn basic maintenance they all need and keep the robo fine tuned 😁
Ist zwar schon etwas spät, aber dennoch mal ein Lob. Ich finde eure Videos nicht nur Lehrreich, sondern ihr habt einen richtig angenehmen Humor. Ich schaue euch wirklich sehr gerne. Danke dafür ;9
I couldn’t have seen this video at a better time have been thinking for the last few days I’d like to get into 3D printing a bit, but I had no clue where to start so thank you! Look forward to more videos 👍
We recently just go our first printer from KS, the snapmaker 2. It was more on the $$$ scale due to it being a laser and cnc cutter too, but we are excited to make stuff. We recently just used it to make Staff pieces and to create threads for solid engineering/support to make prop more sturdy
AWESOME! this helps a lot thanks! I wasn't very sure about it but this is the best more straight fwd message out there :D and very realistic! :D also very inspiring "Don't forget that it is not the tool that is important but the person who is working with the tool"
Benni you can't even imagine how much you've helped me with this video! I actually have a 3D-printer which is also cheap but I mean it works! Sadly I'm so bad with the settings I have make beforehand so I always have to ask my friend to help me with printing. To be honest that's why I lost the interest in printing but now I know that my results can still look good although I use PLA and a cheap printer! Thank you, I need to print more now!
come on. You think Benni is right, but you cannot get your settings to work, and lost interest. It is the other way around. Because of the cheap printer, it is hard to set up, and this is why you lost interest. Benni is 100% wrong. not all printers are the same.There are easy and cheap printer you can buy like the Ender 3, but it is not your mistake, that you lost interest. It is most likely yout printer. Go get a better one :-)
@@ronneschmonne I get your point. My problem is, that Benni simply told everyone that they should go and buy any printer, since you need work you will not get perfect results anyway, but you need to avoid some printers at all cost because the setup is a pain in the butt.
what algorithm? The youtube comment tracking algorithm? I usually make it my duty to scew such algorithms for my own agendas, but since we are making cosplay and not the new Batman movie; I'll relax.
You're just right! You don't need an ultimaker to make awesome cosplay. That aloy costume was the inspiration for me to go out and buy a 3d printer. I started with an ender 3 and that was ok, for big pieces I'd recommend something with a larger build volume like a cr10s (cuts down on the gluing and sanding so much!)
Please note that you should research the printer you want to buy. It is very important the printer has thermal runaway protection, it's something that makes sure it doesn't overheat the nozzle and burns down your house.
This is an issue with some printers especially the Anet A8 as parts of the printer are flammable and there have been actual documented fires. Other printers are 100% aluminum, so a hot nozzle may burn a printed part, but it is exceedingly unlikely they will cause anything to catch fire. I wish all these companies would enable the thermal runaway protection in firmware, but they don't. You can always buy one of these printers and do the firmware yourself if you are handy with Arduino.
i enjoy my creality cr-10 machines, 300x300 print bed and i have made weapons around 8 feet tall, 3 sets of full armor, 7'7" battle droid from starwars and a full sized r2d2 and so much more. they are beast of machines.
I have an ender3. Great starting printer, nice print volume, cheap, and great quality. Requires some assembly, but there are good youtube videos for assistance.
I been using a airwolf xl for 8 years of cosplay prints. I recently sold it and bought the artillery sidewinder x1 which is a bit bigger then the artillery genius and pretty close in money. And if you are gonna make small high detail things the elegoo mars is about the best for the money. You can own both printers and lots of filament and juice and all other needed working material for under a grand.
Me to hubby: "Hubby, me wants a 3D Printer, let's buy the Ender 3!" Hubby: "... but what do you need a 3D Printer for?!" Me: "I need one. Benny from KamuiCosplay told me to buy this one." Hubby: "...who?" Me: "I love you, too, honey, I just bought one!"
That's a timely coincidence. In a FB group post asking what was the best thing I learned from 3D printing, I said that a perfect hi-tech print only comes from lots and lots of low-tech sanding.
Been thinking about getting back into cosplay and upping my project scale w/ armor from Halo. Thanks for the nice video and showing that (relatively) cheap options can deliver great results :)
Nice video about 3D printers for cosplay. I would recommend direct drive extruders for those who want to print flexible filaments, an all-metal hotend for super strong filaments like Polycarbonate and Nylon and finally a dual extruder printer for those who want to mix filament types together (hard PLA with semi-flex Cheetah for example) :)
Hey, i was one of the guys asking questions in your 3d Printer topic Post. Well in the meantime i already bought one. Here is how i See it: i will still be using eva foam most of the time.. the printer will be Used when there are a lot of Details of very symmetric parts.. i looked into creality.. they seem to be very popular among the 3s printer community. The ender 3 was mentioned in the Video. However this one was too small for me, as i know i want to print large pieces like weapons and armor ofc. So i bought the much bigger cr10s-pro at around 400 bucks.
I know this is an older video but I'll answer your question. I'm a prop maker and cosplay crafter, typically working with Foam and kitbashing toys/parts to create props for conventions. I've just recently bought my first 3D printer, a Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus to print props, masks and armour pieces with.
Great video Benny, Just wanted to add that with inexpensive printers there is time that needs to be taken to calibrate them and also add the safety on any printer you buy, you should never walk away from them as they can be a fire hazard. Especially the inexpensive Chinese ones. glad you got Joel from @3DPrintingNerd on here. Wondering if Tom Sanladerer would be interested in passing by, he is from Germany. Again great video.
This is SO helpful! My husband and I have been wanting a 3D printer to use for props and such for a few years now but didnt know where to start, so now we have something to look at and decide on! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and keep up the helpful content! C:
Make sure to remember that PLA can become softer if left under the sun. Don't leave your props in the car during summer time, they will change shape or be completly ruined
Love the video, I'm just getting started with a costume from The Mandalorian. Nearly all of the hard parts are 3D printed, so this couldn't come at a better time!
I got my first (I have many 3d printers) 3D printer the Creality CR-7 in 2015, and got Cetus3D (orignal version or MK I) from the crowdfunding on Kickstarter. For a budget users, the Ender 3 or the CR-10 is a good choice for the prize and the build volume. But for a cosplayer who don't have too much time to deal with 3d printer, the Cetus3D is MUCH MORE easier to use and constant print quality without any tuning. Just put the 3d model into slicer software (specific software for Cetus 3D and UP! 3D printer) then print, no any slicer settings should be set. I have some experience that some a model can't print very well after many tries, but get good print on Cetus3D easily in first print. The downside of Cetus3D is the build volume, some cosplayer want to get large parts as they can, for example, a CR-10 can print a full size helmet at once without separate into parts. So what 3d printer you need? it's all depends on your budget, print volume, how many time you can spend on 3d printing.
I never heard of 3D printing being compared to a sowing machine before. But it works. Also 3D printing nerd is a really good source on this topic. I just wish I had a reason to get into 3D printing and the extra cash.
Monoprice Maker Select for me. It's basically an Ender 3 clone. They run around $250US most of the time, you might be able to score one for a little over half that if you can find it on sale. 0.1mm is the standard layer height I use. The big deal with more expensive printers is usually a broader material selection, and fancy tools like auto-leveling and better motors.
I was glad to see this video and you gave some very good info too! Joel also has a great Channel on RUclips for 3D printing information. As an owner of two 3D printers for years and person who enjoys prop replicas and cosplay, I will offer a few extra tips: if you can't afford a printer but really want to get some things 3D printed for your cosplay there are online services for such things, Myminifactory and Shapeways come to mind that of course can add to your total build cost and time but it is something to consider, or find someone local to you who has a printer and is willing to help out by working with you. To do less sanding, both a decent quality printer and printing at a higher resolution (takes more time) can help with that. Don't be daunted by a 3D printer and having little experience with designs or 3D software, most of the 3D community has great forums and posts on troubleshooting, getting the best prints etc. and there are a ton of free objects to print on places like Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and Cults3D for cosplayers. I will say before you buy the first cheap printer you run across, read a few reviews of it first just to save future frustration. I will also stick my neck out and say if you have some 3D printer related questions I will offer advice when asked.
Id like to add my 2 cents about 3d prints for cosplay if I may...regarding PLA and ABS. PLA is easier to use, yes but its more susceptible to heat being derived from corn starch. So if you leave your costume in a hot car before a con you find all the parts warped and useless. Direct sunlight isnt your friend. ABS is made from petroleum and is toxic when heated so make sure you use a well ventilated area or enclosure when printing. But the parts will be more durable because they dont have the same heat problem as PLA. psa over
I've personally had the cr10 for a while. It's been a solid machine, and the large build volume means I don't worry too much about size constraints. I'm currently thinking of going to resin printers next, as they print at incredible detail, and require minimal sanding. The resins are more expensive, but not by much and are getting cheaper every day.
As well as being softer, ABS has what is IMO a big advantage in being relatively easy to solvent-weld, since acetone is pretty cheap, readily available, and fairly safe. You can also use it as an alternative to sanding.
😱😱😱 I had no idea 3D printers were even affordable at all! I could have been making things so long ago! I have so many ideas 😝 so many Doodles of random things that have been like a man I wish I could make this jewelry I wish I could make this a thing ... now I can!!! I'm so excited lol, I Need to buy 1 like right now lol!
hahah The yoghurt metaphor is such a continental Europe thing! I am french and live in the UK and the yogurt section in supermarkets in actually something I miss a lot! :D SO much choice!
Get an Ender 3 Pro and spend any extra money on upgrades if you need them. I upgraded mine with a 32 bit board with silent steppers, a more durable and easier to feed extruder, and an all metal hotend. I have to admit the Hemera kit looks pretty attractive. If I was to buy a 2nd printer + parts, I'd choose something like this: -Ender 3 Pro -EZBoard Lite (yeah, it's expensive, but it's a drop-in replacement, you can easily flash the firmware from the SD card and there's an online compiler for it, so it's just very easy to use) -I'd like to try the Tranglelab Dragon hotend, it seems almost as good as a Mosquito but a lot less expensive. Otherwise, just a Microswiss hotend. It's a drop-in replacement, it's not too expensive, and it works great. -Not sure what extruder I'd get, but it's tempting to try direct drive. Maybe I'd give Hemera a shot. If not, I'd be happy with an other TH3D Tough extruder (it's a Titan extruder). -Orange bed levelling springs. I have those, and don't have to level very often at all.
I have had a 3D printer for 6 months. Pretty happy. Depends on what you want. Auto bed leveler is a good thing, then finding the right heat. I had problems with my larger prints not sticking to the base after a 30 hour print (50watts an hour or less). My solution was before each print I would wipe it with isopropyl. Boom no problems. There are also people that have discovered really good settings for superb prints for whatever machine. Fdm (layer by layer) printers can also attach with magnets a wood laser engraver or cutter. Basically a CNC cutter and printer. I think it's called lead back screws, etc. Bigger is better, then there's resin printers, pretty good. I suggest having multiple printers. Raspberries can give cheaper ones wireless communication abilities. I have printed dnd characters, car compenents, rc boat racers, protoype items, shelving, air plant holders cases... Have other things on hold atm. I also purchased spare parts that I haven't used yet. :). I have more nozzle sizes, but...still using the manufacture one. So it's pretty simple. I would recommend, that you make simple notes in the printer when you setup or trouble shoot in a user manual, if you get one from China. In case you forgot what you did.
I got one of the most popular $400 printers, one that anyone who's looked into 3D printing knows the name of. I got the software profile setup exactly for my printer based on existing profiles. I got the printer calibrated and leveled perfectly. And prints out of it just need 10-15 minutes of light cleanup, primer, paint, and good to go. I've never spent "hours" sanding unless I didn't set up the print properly, did the wrong supports, or used a low quality filament.
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
Man I don't know if or when I'll try making cosplay, but this channel's humor is always something that gets to me!!
IKR?!
That's actually one of the best summaries on starting with a 3d printer for cosplay I've seen in a while!
Thanks for your work!
Thanks! :D
@@KamuiCosplay hey sir does it works for also weapons props too as I wanted to try that as 3D printing some weapons while uses foams for the blade or edges of replacement for metal or other weapons props
"Don't forget that it is not the tool that is important but the person who is working with the tool" Which is why we should all have Benni print our cosplays for us owo
Ender 3 Pro, definitely. I've been 3D printing for 5 years, and last year I got a pair of Ender 3 Pros. The quality is head and shoulders above my previous printers, _at a fraction of the price!_ And unlike many other 'budget' printers, it doesn't require extensive tinkering to get good output; it's great out of the box, but with plenty of room for upgrades.
Admittedly it's no Prusa i3 mk3, but it also costs like a third as much.
Yeah, i print since 2016, my previous printer was a 350€ Prusa clone and my Ender 3 blew it up the water, the quality is insane for less than 200€.
everything i read when doing research into starting out 3D printing basically said the ender 3 should be everyone's first printer. i got one and have to agree, it really helped me learn the ins and outs of printer mechanics, how the software and hardware interact, and has just overall been a great machine. i've now got 4 of them running in my shop, and so far they all print beautifully.
Jumping on the band wagon of saying the Ender 3. Though the diffeence in price meant the Pro wasn't worth it at the time
@@UnyieldingRylanor Have to respectfully disagree on the price difference. The Pro's major distinguishing feature is it uses a 40mm wide rail for the bed, instead of 20mm, and it's _always_ worth it. You can't retrofit that added rigidity and stability in through upgrades like you can a lot of other things about the printer's stock design. If you want the best possible platform to build upon with later upgrades, gotta go Pro for that wider rail. 👍
@@Bakamoichigei
Honestly, that's a hard disagree for me. I only paid $200AU for mine, and I've never had a problem with stability. There's upgrades that will benefit me more than that extra support
For cosplay 3D printing, toss in a 1mm nozzle too!!! These all come with a .4mm nozzle--good for pretty detailed prints, but you can only extrude ~.32mm tall layers. If you're planning to sand/fill/paint the parts, AND print large, wearable stuff, a 1mm nozzle allows you to double the layer size and cut your printing times by a *lot*. You keep most of the details but make more things faster.
This is awesome. A huge chunk of what I know about making things from foam, I learned from Svetlana, and almost everything I know about working 3D modeling and printing is thanks to Benni! You two are great, thank you for sharing your skills with us.
Just a heads up, be cautious of getting a super cheap printer. Some don't work as advertised, and others (especially a lot of the cheap chinese clones) don't come with basic safety settings on by default, such as thermal runaway protection. The ones meantioned should be fine though.
just make sure if you get a creality that it does have thermal run away. I know early on there were some without it. Creality has really stepped up their game lately though.
Definitely agree. I've also had so many problems with mine that many others never seem to encounter.
i have to intervene a little...with some printers on the cheaper scale, you might have to tinker with to get some decent results...so have in mind to either have to tinker or spend some more...and also i recomment an bigger FDM printer for bigger parts else you might have to tinker around in a 3d software to split your design in multiple parts...and if you only want to print small parts but in higher detail......like that witcher neklace ...think about buying a cheap Resin Printer...i am using an ENDER 3 for FDM (bigger and or technical parts) and an ELEGOO MARS for MSLA Printing (Baubles and Figurines)..
either way...pls inform your self for what you want and what you need ...there are many resouces out there...
(sorry for my bad English )
Good tips thanks!
I'm thinking of using a coat of resin before sanding. Did someone got some result with this approach? Any recommendation?
@@retroanim If you're going to sand resin, just be sure to use the appropriate respiratory protection! It can be really toxic (depending on the specific resin.) Please note that I'm not knocking your idea; just speaking as someone who works with it, from one cosplayer to another. ^^
@@prongslettable not only when sanding, resin is when its not hardened very toxic. A good Respirator for natural and chemical fumes are recommended.
I have the Elegoo Mars now and there it is the same. Everytime you go to your printer use a Respirator, no excuse!
"tool is never as important as the person. unless that person is a tool then i pity the tool!"
- Mr. T.
I just got the Anycubic i3 mega a few days ago when it was on sale for just 170 € ! its basically plug and play with no experience required and only a few screws to put in :) I think especially as a beginner i was a bit scared of getting a printer that required alot of electronic assembly, hopefully your future videos will cover pros/cons of DIY printers :)
The biggest thing that people wont tell you when you buy a 3d printer.
They all suck until you spend time calibrating and adjusting the printer.
I don't know... Both of my Ender 3 Pros were crazy-good straight out of the box... Like, literally better out of the box than the more expensive printer I'd been tinkering with and upgrading for four years.
I probably got lucky. I got a random TronXY from Amazon because it was super cheap and had a lot of features, and my initial prints were at least as good as the ones in this video. I've started using Cura for slicing now and I think the prints have improved with no work on my part. Edit: That said, something I did, or some cheap PLA I used, messed up my hot end, and I ended up having to replace it with the included replacement unit already. I think I can fix the original still, though. I just haven't tried.
@@Bakamoichigei Same. I got an Ender 3 Pro, and the initial print quality was great. I modded a bunch of stuff on it, and only now am I getting the initial quality again after better figuring out my parameters. Out of the box was really well tuned.
I will echo the previous statement. I have seen hundreds of printer advice videos, and by far this was the best advice. Take a bow!
Dark silver paint job was well done. You made a nerdy topic entertaining. Looking forward to more Svetlana.
It's good to see from your comments that there's a lot of interest in this type of beginner printing content. I've submitted an "Intro to 3D Printing for Cosplay" panel to a few cons. I've had one rejection so far, but hoping the others respond favorably. It really is something that's becoming very accessible to the average cosplayer!
I screeched when Joel showed up! Such awesome advice from a 3D printing master
I have been waiting for this type of video from Kamui! Thank you for the great information as always. I have gained so much knowledge from your tutorials and my motivation to cosplay has skyrocketed!! I am currently working on making my Warrior of light from FFXIV and I would not be as far into this project without Kamui Cosplay.
Got an ender 3 pro a while ago because I love 3d printers. And I have been experimenting with cosplay parts for a while now this video series is just what I need because there is not that much information out there for cosplay. Thank you!
Ahaha I love Benni's sense of humour. Great video as always, glad to have something about cheap options!
Thats Awesome!
Excited for both the book and the video series!
GO BENNI!!!
Joel's list is pretty solid, hard to go wrong there fore a starter printer. Ender 3 has a huge community for support which is pretty important when buying a budget printer.
That’s why I asked him. Dude has knowledge
Smooth-on have a coating resin made for 3d printing. It cuts down a bit on sanding time and I've heard it's good.
Love the show!
For ABS prints there is a much cheaper solution - ABS juice. You can dissolve some ABS filament leftovers in acetone and use this milky substance for smoothing surfaces.
XTC-3D is the product name and I love it for coating Worbla as well. Excellent stuff.
Me too because I really want ice cream instead.
I have owned the Cetus mk2 printer for almost 2 years and it is extremely reliable and has very good quality for the price. I highly recommend it!
Thank you both so much for another great video! I'm so excited to see the rest of Benni's "weird 3D printer videos". As someone not really acquainted with all this high tech stuff, 3D printers are kinda intimidating. But your fun and informative videos really help give confidence to people like my girlfriend and I.
So thank you. ❤
How benny is still alive after he stole svetlana's phone?!
That's a question that will never have an answer!
All we know is that the moment svetlana found him, benny is dead...
He's not alive, she's just cosplaying as him
This is just a 3D printed Benny.
Who knows who uploaded this video? It could be "Found footage"...
Thank you so much, I've been stressing recently over what printer to get. The reviews and different ideas everyone has really confused me. I debated if a larger one was worth spending $500, but those pieces look great on the cheap printer, and you printed a breastplate that looked awesome and just glued it together!
Thank you VERY much for featuring us! We love the final result of the Witcher medallion! :) - Rob
Really useful, and a Joel cameo as well! Awesome. Thank you!
We have the Ender3 and we really like it. It did take some work to get it working the way we wanted. However since it is such an affordable and accessible printer that there is a ton of Videos to help with setting it up and perfecting it. My recommendation is to print the things to improve your Ender3 before anything else. Also Cura works really well with it
Great points 😁 I’d also say to get a popular one so people have already figured out all the problems for you, and you can read about it. The Ender-3’s from your recommendation has served me very well for years now. Just need to learn basic maintenance they all need and keep the robo fine tuned 😁
Yeah that's always a good idea. With this you're never alone if there is a problem. :)
KamuiCosplay Exactly! A good community is so helpful 😁
Ist zwar schon etwas spät, aber dennoch mal ein Lob. Ich finde eure Videos nicht nur Lehrreich, sondern ihr habt einen richtig angenehmen Humor. Ich schaue euch wirklich sehr gerne. Danke dafür ;9
I couldn’t have seen this video at a better time have been thinking for the last few days I’d like to get into 3D printing a bit, but I had no clue where to start so thank you! Look forward to more videos 👍
We recently just go our first printer from KS, the snapmaker 2. It was more on the $$$ scale due to it being a laser and cnc cutter too, but we are excited to make stuff. We recently just used it to make Staff pieces and to create threads for solid engineering/support to make prop more sturdy
AWESOME! this helps a lot thanks! I wasn't very sure about it but this is the best more straight fwd message out there :D and very realistic! :D also very inspiring "Don't forget that it is not the tool that is important but the person who is working with the tool"
Fantastic! So proud of you guys. I'm a Creality fan and the Ender 3 is a no-brainer.
Benni you can't even imagine how much you've helped me with this video! I actually have a 3D-printer which is also cheap but I mean it works! Sadly I'm so bad with the settings I have make beforehand so I always have to ask my friend to help me with printing. To be honest that's why I lost the interest in printing but now I know that my results can still look good although I use PLA and a cheap printer! Thank you, I need to print more now!
come on. You think Benni is right, but you cannot get your settings to work, and lost interest. It is the other way around. Because of the cheap printer, it is hard to set up, and this is why you lost interest. Benni is 100% wrong. not all printers are the same.There are easy and cheap printer you can buy like the Ender 3, but it is not your mistake, that you lost interest. It is most likely yout printer. Go get a better one :-)
@@metanulski I don't have enough money to buy a new printer? It's not that easy
@@ronneschmonne I get your point. My problem is, that Benni simply told everyone that they should go and buy any printer, since you need work you will not get perfect results anyway, but you need to avoid some printers at all cost because the setup is a pain in the butt.
This is my comment to help you with the algorithm.
Putting in the work. Appreciate it
what algorithm? The youtube comment tracking algorithm? I usually make it my duty to scew such algorithms for my own agendas, but since we are making cosplay and not the new Batman movie; I'll relax.
P.S. Horizon kicks A$$
You keep up with CosplayChris?
You're just right! You don't need an ultimaker to make awesome cosplay. That aloy costume was the inspiration for me to go out and buy a 3d printer. I started with an ender 3 and that was ok, for big pieces I'd recommend something with a larger build volume like a cr10s (cuts down on the gluing and sanding so much!)
A good bit of info there, thank you. Always appreciate your videos. You guys rock!
Please note that you should research the printer you want to buy. It is very important the printer has thermal runaway protection, it's something that makes sure it doesn't overheat the nozzle and burns down your house.
Good tip!
This is an issue with some printers especially the Anet A8 as parts of the printer are flammable and there have been actual documented fires. Other printers are 100% aluminum, so a hot nozzle may burn a printed part, but it is exceedingly unlikely they will cause anything to catch fire. I wish all these companies would enable the thermal runaway protection in firmware, but they don't. You can always buy one of these printers and do the firmware yourself if you are handy with Arduino.
You two always explain things so well, and predicatively answer my questions RIGHT as I'm thinking them! WEIRD!
I appreciate the sound clips from Hoodwinked. Twitchy is my spirit animal. Also great video! :D
i totally forgot about that one... what does the candle say... Dynamiteeee!? XD
God bless you guys! I was getting overwhelmed with all the options!
i enjoy my creality cr-10 machines, 300x300 print bed and i have made weapons around 8 feet tall, 3 sets of full armor, 7'7" battle droid from starwars and a full sized r2d2 and so much more.
they are beast of machines.
i have a question can they print wearable helmets? like ones that cover your whole head?
I have an ender3. Great starting printer, nice print volume, cheap, and great quality. Requires some assembly, but there are good youtube videos for assistance.
I been using a airwolf xl for 8 years of cosplay prints. I recently sold it and bought the artillery sidewinder x1 which is a bit bigger then the artillery genius and pretty close in money. And if you are gonna make small high detail things the elegoo mars is about the best for the money. You can own both printers and lots of filament and juice and all other needed working material for under a grand.
Me to hubby: "Hubby, me wants a 3D Printer, let's buy the Ender 3!"
Hubby: "... but what do you need a 3D Printer for?!"
Me: "I need one. Benny from KamuiCosplay told me to buy this one."
Hubby: "...who?"
Me: "I love you, too, honey, I just bought one!"
I'm so excited for this series!
Woo! more Benny AND 3d printing!
That's a timely coincidence. In a FB group post asking what was the best thing I learned from 3D printing, I said that a perfect hi-tech print only comes from lots and lots of low-tech sanding.
Been thinking about getting back into cosplay and upping my project scale w/ armor from Halo.
Thanks for the nice video and showing that (relatively) cheap options can deliver great results :)
I really enjoy maniacal Beni. It always puts a smile on my face!
Nice video about 3D printers for cosplay. I would recommend direct drive extruders for those who want to print flexible filaments, an all-metal hotend for super strong filaments like Polycarbonate and Nylon and finally a dual extruder printer for those who want to mix filament types together (hard PLA with semi-flex Cheetah for example) :)
Thanks for the tips!
@@KamuiCosplay Anytime, always enjoy watching your videos..Keep up the good work
Hey, i was one of the guys asking questions in your 3d Printer topic Post.
Well in the meantime i already bought one. Here is how i See it: i will still be using eva foam most of the time.. the printer will be Used when there are a lot of Details of very symmetric parts.. i looked into creality.. they seem to be very popular among the 3s printer community. The ender 3 was mentioned in the Video. However this one was too small for me, as i know i want to print large pieces like weapons and armor ofc. So i bought the much bigger cr10s-pro at around 400 bucks.
WE'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS
I know this is an older video but I'll answer your question. I'm a prop maker and cosplay crafter, typically working with Foam and kitbashing toys/parts to create props for conventions. I've just recently bought my first 3D printer, a Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus to print props, masks and armour pieces with.
Awesome! This is gonna be a great series. And when the book comes out, Benni can say, “Buy MY book!!” 😂
Dremel for sanding/finishing is king. I might be partial to that given my profession....dentist, we do a lot with Low-speed handpieces.
LOL, such a funny AND useful vlog- cheers Benni
Great video Benny, Just wanted to add that with inexpensive printers there is time that needs to be taken to calibrate them and also add the safety on any printer you buy, you should never walk away from them as they can be a fire hazard. Especially the inexpensive Chinese ones. glad you got Joel from @3DPrintingNerd on here. Wondering if Tom Sanladerer would be interested in passing by, he is from Germany. Again great video.
I love the Benni's videos!
We got the Sidewinder x1
Rather cheap, but does a very decent job and is very beginner-friendly!
I love this video!! It made me so much more comfortable and confident in my abilities! Thank you Benny!
i bought my 3d printer because of this video!!!! thanks benni
This is SO helpful! My husband and I have been wanting a 3D printer to use for props and such for a few years now but didnt know where to start, so now we have something to look at and decide on! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and keep up the helpful content! C:
You guys are hilarious, artistic, and full of information. That makes you the best 😍
Make sure to remember that PLA can become softer if left under the sun. Don't leave your props in the car during summer time, they will change shape or be completly ruined
Yup better be careful!
Love the video, I'm just getting started with a costume from The Mandalorian. Nearly all of the hard parts are 3D printed, so this couldn't come at a better time!
Just the question I was hoping you would answer! And I love the books!
I got my first (I have many 3d printers) 3D printer the Creality CR-7 in 2015, and got Cetus3D (orignal version or MK I) from the crowdfunding on Kickstarter.
For a budget users, the Ender 3 or the CR-10 is a good choice for the prize and the build volume.
But for a cosplayer who don't have too much time to deal with 3d printer, the Cetus3D is MUCH MORE easier to use and constant print quality without any tuning. Just put the 3d model into slicer software (specific software for Cetus 3D and UP! 3D printer) then print, no any slicer settings should be set. I have some experience that some a model can't print very well after many tries, but get good print on Cetus3D easily in first print.
The downside of Cetus3D is the build volume, some cosplayer want to get large parts as they can, for example, a CR-10 can print a full size helmet at once without separate into parts. So what 3d printer you need? it's all depends on your budget, print volume, how many time you can spend on 3d printing.
I never heard of 3D printing being compared to a sowing machine before. But it works.
Also 3D printing nerd is a really good source on this topic.
I just wish I had a reason to get into 3D printing and the extra cash.
Yay Benni 😁
Thank you for this 😊
Monoprice Maker Select for me. It's basically an Ender 3 clone. They run around $250US most of the time, you might be able to score one for a little over half that if you can find it on sale. 0.1mm is the standard layer height I use.
The big deal with more expensive printers is usually a broader material selection, and fancy tools like auto-leveling and better motors.
Benny's 3d printing tutorials are so helpful! I'm so cheap that I'm just gonna use my local library's 3d printer lol but im excited to start anyway
If you only need small prints you can get a monoprice mini for like $150. Very nice quality prints for the price, just small build plate.
Your library has a 3D printer?! That’s sooo sweet!
@@amandar.2491 lots of libraries do! or you might have a makerspace in your area or college campus
That was a fascinating, fun and informative video. I'm looking forward to the follow ups.
Thank you! And also for normalising “I love you” between men
Thanks for the info. Wasnt gonna go the 3d printing route but now i might.
I was glad to see this video and you gave some very good info too! Joel also has a great Channel on RUclips for 3D printing information. As an owner of two 3D printers for years and person who enjoys prop replicas and cosplay, I will offer a few extra tips: if you can't afford a printer but really want to get some things 3D printed for your cosplay there are online services for such things, Myminifactory and Shapeways come to mind that of course can add to your total build cost and time but it is something to consider, or find someone local to you who has a printer and is willing to help out by working with you. To do less sanding, both a decent quality printer and printing at a higher resolution (takes more time) can help with that. Don't be daunted by a 3D printer and having little experience with designs or 3D software, most of the 3D community has great forums and posts on troubleshooting, getting the best prints etc. and there are a ton of free objects to print on places like Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and Cults3D for cosplayers. I will say before you buy the first cheap printer you run across, read a few reviews of it first just to save future frustration. I will also stick my neck out and say if you have some 3D printer related questions I will offer advice when asked.
Id like to add my 2 cents about 3d prints for cosplay if I may...regarding PLA and ABS.
PLA is easier to use, yes but its more susceptible to heat being derived from corn starch. So if you leave your costume in a hot car before a con you find all the parts warped and useless. Direct sunlight isnt your friend.
ABS is made from petroleum and is toxic when heated so make sure you use a well ventilated area or enclosure when printing. But the parts will be more durable because they dont have the same heat problem as PLA. psa over
This is the best one so far, Thank You!!
Your videos are amazing, thank you for making these!!!!!
Glad if they help!
Anycubic Mega X is the printer model that I use for my channel. It is a great midsized printer and fairly cost-effective. Great for beginners!
I've personally had the cr10 for a while. It's been a solid machine, and the large build volume means I don't worry too much about size constraints.
I'm currently thinking of going to resin printers next, as they print at incredible detail, and require minimal sanding. The resins are more expensive, but not by much and are getting cheaper every day.
We have a resin printer too and will do a video about it soon.
As well as being softer, ABS has what is IMO a big advantage in being relatively easy to solvent-weld, since acetone is pretty cheap, readily available, and fairly safe. You can also use it as an alternative to sanding.
I‘ll make a video about ABS soon too :)
😱😱😱 I had no idea 3D printers were even affordable at all! I could have been making things so long ago! I have so many ideas 😝 so many Doodles of random things that have been like a man I wish I could make this jewelry I wish I could make this a thing ... now I can!!! I'm so excited lol, I Need to buy 1 like right now lol!
I love Bennys videos!
i love the points you make in this video!!!
Wow, this video and the explanation got me thinking about getting one. I enjoy making Halloween Costumes and for other occasions.
Awesome! I've been considering getting a 3D printer for a while now, so this is really helpful ❤
hahah The yoghurt metaphor is such a continental Europe thing! I am french and live in the UK and the yogurt section in supermarkets in actually something I miss a lot! :D SO much choice!
Thanks, really helpful video, looking forward to more 3d printing videos 😁
Get an Ender 3 Pro and spend any extra money on upgrades if you need them. I upgraded mine with a 32 bit board with silent steppers, a more durable and easier to feed extruder, and an all metal hotend. I have to admit the Hemera kit looks pretty attractive. If I was to buy a 2nd printer + parts, I'd choose something like this:
-Ender 3 Pro
-EZBoard Lite (yeah, it's expensive, but it's a drop-in replacement, you can easily flash the firmware from the SD card and there's an online compiler for it, so it's just very easy to use)
-I'd like to try the Tranglelab Dragon hotend, it seems almost as good as a Mosquito but a lot less expensive. Otherwise, just a Microswiss hotend. It's a drop-in replacement, it's not too expensive, and it works great.
-Not sure what extruder I'd get, but it's tempting to try direct drive. Maybe I'd give Hemera a shot. If not, I'd be happy with an other TH3D Tough extruder (it's a Titan extruder).
-Orange bed levelling springs. I have those, and don't have to level very often at all.
but you could easily buy a creality cr10, almost the same price good volume, and good quality also big and amazing community in facebook
I have had a 3D printer for 6 months. Pretty happy. Depends on what you want. Auto bed leveler is a good thing, then finding the right heat. I had problems with my larger prints not sticking to the base after a 30 hour print (50watts an hour or less). My solution was before each print I would wipe it with isopropyl. Boom no problems. There are also people that have discovered really good settings for superb prints for whatever machine. Fdm (layer by layer) printers can also attach with magnets a wood laser engraver or cutter. Basically a CNC cutter and printer. I think it's called lead back screws, etc. Bigger is better, then there's resin printers, pretty good. I suggest having multiple printers. Raspberries can give cheaper ones wireless communication abilities. I have printed dnd characters, car compenents, rc boat racers, protoype items, shelving, air plant holders cases... Have other things on hold atm. I also purchased spare parts that I haven't used yet. :). I have more nozzle sizes, but...still using the manufacture one. So it's pretty simple. I would recommend, that you make simple notes in the printer when you setup or trouble shoot in a user manual, if you get one from China. In case you forgot what you did.
I use a cr10. Cost. 425.00 Canadian. 350/300/300. Leading screws, with 50 mw, laser for etching.
You can also use something like xtc by smooth on which is a resin made specifically to smooth out 3d prints!
Thanks Benni!
This is really helpful
Thanks a lot this super helpful and when you finish that book I will buy it
I got one of the most popular $400 printers, one that anyone who's looked into 3D printing knows the name of. I got the software profile setup exactly for my printer based on existing profiles. I got the printer calibrated and leveled perfectly. And prints out of it just need 10-15 minutes of light cleanup, primer, paint, and good to go. I've never spent "hours" sanding unless I didn't set up the print properly, did the wrong supports, or used a low quality filament.
Mind to share which machine this was? Sounds like heaven
@@KamuiCosplay Creality CR-10S. Cura software with experimental Tree supports, Bridging, and some other settings.
Fun fact, the Cetus is actually a top notch 3D printer. It has all linear rails which are a mega premium upgrade on most printers.
Tom Sanderlander, did a video showing him filling in layer lines using LCD liquid resin and a UV light for a fast cure.