I'm In

[Red Sand]

Hello Everyone

A couple years ago I purchased a 3D printer kit and I was not impressed. There were several quality issues - suffice to say, that project was not successful so I sold it.

Today I purchased a Rostock MAX™ v2 and I can't wait to get started building it and of course, making parts.

Background: I'm currently teaching Engineering Graphics at Kennesaw State University and we have eight 3D printers downstairs. So, why would I need to or want to purchase my own printer? Two reasons: (1) I enjoy the build process, and (2), there are some obvious advantages to having a personal machine I can keep either in my office or in my garage.

Over the past twenty years, I have taught and used all sorts of CAD software including but not limited to AutoCAD, MicroStation, Inventor, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, and of course Google SketchUp (attached image is a quick concept created with SU). At school, we're using SolidWorks but most of my professional experience is with Pro/E.

My undergraduate degree is in Industrial Design but I have a Master's degree in Adult Education. My professional experience is mixed ~50/50 between corporate training of CAD software and application of CAD modeling as a contractor.

Hobbies: besides playing guitar, I enjoy robotics and just about anything R/C related. I especially enjoy blending r/c rolling vehicles and quadcopters with robotics projects. Recently, I've been involved with FPV systems and I'm enjoying that very much.

3D Printing Goals: (1) Encourage students to design and then MAKE stuff, (2) Make parts for my own projects, (3) Professional development (crafting lesson plans using project-based activities which involve hand-generated sketching concepts, then developing CAD models, then making parts, building, and testing simple robotic systems)

Whew! Sorry to ramble on - thanks and I'm looking forward to the journey.

[geneb]

Welcome to the zoo!

g.

[jdurand]

Hopefully you show your students you can make useful stuff, like repair parts for things. Even SeeMeCNC missed that for a bit when they needed a replacement cam for a machine. While standing in a building full of 3D printers were wondering how to get a new one. Then the LED over their heads lit up and then printed one.

[geneb]

That's THE hardest thing I've found with having a 3D printer around! Getting used to having the machine and trying to integrate it into the problem solving workflow. It's not even so much as "trying" but "remembering"!

g.

[Red Sand]

One question: should I go ahead and order a "removal tool" (?) or can I get something similar at Home Depot that might work as well?

I ordered the printer yesterday - I wonder if I ordered a removal tool today if they could send it with my printer and 2 pounds of ABS filament or if I'd have to pay separate shipping?

[mvansomeren]

One question: should I go ahead and order a "removal tool" (?) or can I get something similar at Home Depot that might work as well?

I ordered the printer yesterday - I wonder if I ordered a removal tool today if they could send it with my printer and 2 pounds of ABS filament or if I'd have to pay separate shipping?

My V2 came with a removal tool as part of the kit.

[jdurand]

And I use the tool (a scraper) that came with my Afinia. You use what works.

[Eaglezsoar]

I have found that a thin, flexible putty knife works great.

[Red Sand]

Thanks everyone!

Does anyone at SeeMeCNC think my V2 will arrive before Spring Break (which for me, begins this Friday, 27-Feb-2015 and ends 08-Mar-2015)

Thanks

[redtank]

Red Sand,
I got my V2 in 2 days (I'm in Fort Worth, Tx.) from SeeMeCNC (paid a little extra for shipping). Fun project to assemble, but I took it in steps and put as many sub-assemblies together before the major build. Maybe not the best way as it it possible to miss a step. There are some good videos on the net I watched which helped as well.

Cris

[Red Sand]

I'm very excited to begin the build - the V2 will be delivered BEFORE spring break begins! Woo hoo!

I'll post my questions in the appropriate areas

I guess I'll also post a "build thread" (not in the New Member introduction) to document my process (because I enjoy that sort of thing - certainly not to impress anyone)

Thanks everyone!