Printing my first self-designed part
Did it with OnShspe+Cura... haven’t used CAD software since 1996, which was ancient version of ProEngineer. Things have really advanced a lot. Browser+cloud-basedwith version control and all sorts of other crap.pic.twitter.com/bILFcaWSMC
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Even this extremely simple part (2 circles, 2 extrusions) was a nightmare to figure out. Felt like a caveman.
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Had 3 semesters of drawing as an undergrad (93-94)... 2 on paper drafting, 1 on Autocad 2d. Taught myself basic solid modeling on ProE my sophomore summer at my dad’s office (he ran the design department for a division of tata steel). Clearly I’ve forgotten most of it.
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Also kicked the tires on the online library stuff. Downloaded and printed this cat cookie cutter from thngiversepic.twitter.com/QZMAdVhmIl
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This one is REALLY stuck on and won’t come off.
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Tried taking the plate off but it’s soldered to electricals... no way to just disconnect. Goddammit.pic.twitter.com/Uq7FgchWH7
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I give up. I’ve tried icing it, a spatula, swabbing isopropyl alcohol around edge, hammering gently from the side...
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At this point I’m considering drilling a small hole so I can insert a rod and try to pride the damn thing off. It’s either that or give up on this build plate and get a new one.
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Replying to @divalbanerjee @vgr
If it’s cold, heat it up to like 80 degrees C and pry it off
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Good idea... will try it next time. Got it off another way this time
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