rbrown7713 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I have always said that when a 3d printer was produced that printed parts with smooth surfaces and at a reasonable price, I would buy one. Well I found it. It is a Bambu X1 Carbon. If you look at the reviews on Youtube, everyone loves it. This printer does everything for you, leveling, nozzle prep., and a bunch of other things. This is good for me, because I know nothing about these things. From what I understand, you insert the .stl file and push the button. It is multicolor, 4 colors, auto filament change, and has a camera, so if I am at Bob Evans having a cup, I can monitor it while sipping. All of the things that I didn't want to learn about 3d printing, I don't have to, because this thing does it for me. Also, it is said to be very fast and prints carbon and nylon, but I found out by watching tests on Youtube that regular plastic is just as strong as the exotic stuff. So, that's it for now, oh, I spent near 1900.00, including some add ons. Bought from the co. itself. I will get it in a couple of days, and I will share my first print. Bob. I will try to find a picture of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 What are you thinking of making .... Good luck and keep us in the loop.. love to see what you're up to ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Something like that L1 Hudson, but can't find the stl file. I will try your suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 WOW! How cool is this. Great looking tool is now in great hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 OK, my first project is an E1A pilot section. When I add this to my E7 shell, It will be able to transform into an E1 or E6. I will be making a urethane mold for repetition of parts. This part took 3 hours to print. Made out of PLA. Very high res. shows rivets well. Cost of printer was around 1650. Here is a video of it printing in real time, and a picture of the finished part. https://youtu.be/WYvGvE3j1Fw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 You are doing good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown7713 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks Jerry. I am now looking for the older number boards that came on the earlier EMD diesels, any ideas? I am posting the start of the E1 here also to show what I am doing, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looks great so far .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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