3D printing services for the club -- Lets see how this goes

[brobak]

Hey everyone. In addition to the reef hobby, I also do 3d printing on the side. To that end, I have a printer that is *mostly* idle. I figured I'd offer it up to the club for 'use'.

 

Here's what I propose. You send me the .stl files that you want printed and the material (I can handle PLA and PETG pretty easily). I'll send you a materials estimate (normally from a few tens of cents to a few bucks), and we'll print the thing out at cost. You pay shipping + cost of materials once its printed, and I'll send it along to you.

 

If this gets popular, there will have to be a queue, and pieces are of course, best effort, and as-is based on the STL file you send me. Basically, I'm trying to be a nice guy and do something nice for the club, so don't be mad if it takes a bit of time, or anything like that.   I cannot guarantee anything and I can't promise that this service will exist forever, but lets give it a shot.

 

For what its worth, the printer is a Prusa i3 MK3S and I have a build volume of roughly 8"x8"x8".

[dmatt56]

This is awesome! I’ve been looking for a mushroom box, bristle worm trap, and pod condo.

Where’s a good place to look for designs? I heard there’s a couple repos out there.

Are you able to print with one of the reef safe plastics?

Thanks
Matt

[AlanM]

Nice, @Origami messes around with 3D printers a bunch.  I think there are a couple others on here that do as well.

[Origami]

Thingiverse is a place where designs are shared. However, I've not seen a lot of Reef stuff there.

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[MODreefer]

I’m looking for EcoTech mounts. TomBradley412 was doing it. But I haven’t heard back from him for several months. Not sure if he is offline or not.

[menglish]

That is a very generous offer. I have been thinking about a mount for my PMUP but not sure where to find the file.

[menglish]

I found this thread on R2R that has a list and files of reef stuff.

Let me know if you can use this information.

There are a few things on here that i would love to have

 

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/3d-printed-aquarium-parts-archive-thread.599807/

[Origami]

Thanks, Milton! Nice to have somebody do the homework to put these things in one place like that.

[Origami]

I just published my Apex bracket to Thingiverse here.

 

[Origami]

And, for what it's worth, the bracket design that I use for my DC6000-based skimmer pump controllers is now also shared here. 

 

[brobak]

Glad this thread is getting some attention. As you guys decide what you want, please send me a private message with a link to the STL file (usually from Thingiverse), thought I also use tinkercad.com to design my own stuff from time to time if you wanted to try your hands at that.

 

As they come in, I'll make a post with progress, and we can keep track that way.

Edited August 13, 2019 by brobak

[Origami]

Glad this thread is getting some attention. As you guys decide what you want, please send me a private message with a link to the STL file (usually from Thingiverse), thought I also use tinkercad.com to design my own stuff from time to time if you wanted to try your hands at that.
 
As they come in, I'll make a post with progress, and we can keep track that way.

Thanks for starting it, too.

I use Autocad's Fusion 360 (which is free to use for non-commercial individuals, e.g. Hobbyists).

[brobak]

Yeah autocad is waaaaaay more sophisticated than tinkercad. I was mostly replying to the whole thread for folks in case they wanted to give something a shot. Tinkercad was on a level that I could pick up pretty easy, vs autocad, which seemed to be for a much more capable user

[brobak]

First print complete for Menglish: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3642666

 

That the model. Here's the output. Honestly, it feels small, though I printed it at the scale that the model came in. I don't own a PMUP. Are they relatively small pumps?

Edited August 13, 2019 by brobak
Additional info

[brobak]

Next one is out as well.

[brobak]

Also printed out a copepod hotel for Dmatt56: Cost was 4.73 in materials (it's heavy)

[brobak]

Created a quick design for a bristleworm trap since I didn't see any online. Welcome thoughts.

[Guest]

Thank you so much for offering to do this for people!  How incredibly wonderful and generous of you.  I definitely have a few things I would love to have 3D printed, and maybe pick up at the Fall meeting if you're attending.  I'll PM you!  How lovely!

Edited September 25, 2019 by TrueTricia

[Guest]

I was looking through R2R's 3D printing library, and there's so many interesting things!

 

Like power block holders!  How great are these for ensuring power blocks stay off the ground and away from stray water! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3642624  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3207044

 

And these float switch holders!  Awesome for people who don't have a dedicated water mixing station!  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3033540

[brobak]

Here are some pics of the parts I've printed for you Tricia.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, brobak said:

Here are some pics of the parts I've printed for you Tricia.

 

You're seriously awesome!!!! ?????

[dmatt56]

How did the Bristle warm trap turn out?

Any luck finding a design for a mushroom trap/Acclimator/box?

thanks
Matt

[brobak]

Dmatt, I posted the bristleworm trap here:

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3815286

 

I've printed it a few times. Its 95% there, but the lid could use a tiny bit of tweaking yet I think.

 

If you show me a picture of a mushroom trap, I'll see what I might be able to do with designing one. Even if you sketch it out  on some paper and upload the pic here I might be able to work with it.

[hlem]

Hi can you do something like this for Mp40/60?

 

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/wide-flow-upgrade-cover-for-mp10-pumps-niche3d.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=remarket>dpa-view>us>purchase&utm_content=carousel>dpa>24062019&utm_term=nonpurch>3d-view>fbfeed

[dmatt56]

Dmatt, I posted the bristleworm trap here:
 
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3815286
 
I've printed it a few times. Its 95% there, but the lid could use a tiny bit of tweaking yet I think.
 
If you show me a picture of a mushroom trap, I'll see what I might be able to do with designing one. Even if you sketch it out  on some paper and upload the pic here I might be able to work with it.

Maybe something like this


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163856389091

Thanks
Matt