Arcade and Retro – 3D Prints

Steve X2 · 03-03-2016 10:18PM

Amalgam wrote: »

Steve X2, once you have a few prints done on the Fabrikator, will you line them up in a photo please?

I've been keeping a gunner's eye on this, with a view to dipping my toe.

Yeah, I'll stick up a few pics at weekend. Still tweaking the settings and doing a few internal mods etc.
While waiting on the parts for the LCD and SD mod I've installed a Raspberry Pi Octopi server to run things.

Star Lord wrote: »

Was looking at that on their site: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__82025__Fabrikator_Mini_3D_Printer_V1_5_Orange_UK_230V.html

Couldn't tell the difference till I remembered you said it'd be shipping from China, so possible customs issues!

Yeah, I'd say with the time you'd have to wait plus the fees you'd more than likely get stung for its worth getting it from the Uk warehouse. Just make sure if you get printing material it also comes form that warehouse, otherwise you'll have a long wait. Go for some eSun PLA filament to start with, it's cheap and good and perfect for this printer.
Also, you will need to print a spool holder right away as it doesn't come with one.
This is the one that works well with eSun spools.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1128733

Star Lord · 11-03-2016 12:24AM

Steve X2 wrote: »

Yeah, I'll stick up a few pics at weekend. Still tweaking the settings and doing a few internal mods etc.
While waiting on the parts for the LCD and SD mod I've installed a Raspberry Pi Octopi server to run things.

Yeah, I'd say with the time you'd have to wait plus the fees you'd more than likely get stung for its worth getting it from the Uk warehouse. Just make sure if you get printing material it also comes form that warehouse, otherwise you'll have a long wait. Go for some eSun PLA filament to start with, it's cheap and good and perfect for this printer.
Also, you will need to print a spool holder right away as it doesn't come with one.
This is the one that works well with eSun spools.
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1128733

How's the new printer going? How are your prints on it turning out?

Steve X2 · 11-03-2016 01:10AM

Star Lord wrote: »

How's the new printer going? How are your prints on it turning out?

It was going well, but one of the stepper motors started to act weird and then died. It happens, especially on super cheap printers. I'm in the process of getting it replaced from HobbyKing, which is not going well as they are slow to reply etc.
Prints started to go a bit weird, i thought it was over heating as that is a flaw on this printer. But in the end it was a dodgy motor.

Dodgy print:

There are a few community upgrades to solve problems and improve this printer, which is great. I've designed my own upgrade that combines(steals) ideas that other people have done along with my own. It's nearly complete and should make the printer better to use and stop any over heating(which kills motors and electronics).

What it does:
-Mount points for a 12v 120mm PC fan to stop overheating of motors and electronics(powered direct from the printer).
-Mount LCD and SD card adapter to front(no computer or Pi needed, print from SD card).
-Allow more weight at the back and sides of the printer and stop it falling over(you can stick a spool holder on there and it's nice and stable).
- Still to do, make it pretty

It's really a design for my own use, but when done I'll stick it on thingiverse and credit those whose ideas and models went into it as someone might want to use it.

So, you really need to mod this printer to get the most out of it and make sure it lives a long and healthy life. Some mods are quick and just require you to adjust a few pots on the main board. Some require printing out some parts which is fine and the norm for most printers these days.

Edit:

A small print I did before the motor died. Not perfect but there is nice detail there and with some extra cooling fans it would be better.
It's about 1.5 inches tall and was printed very slow and not very hot to get detail, so took about 6 hours to complete.

Steve X2 · 26-03-2016 06:18PM

I just replaced the motor in the small printer and we're back in business.
If anyone wants anything printed and pictures posted to help them decide if it's work buying, let me know.
Remember, it's got a small print volume(80x80x80mm), so nothing massive

eddhorse · 04-04-2016 07:02AM

This is doable right? 3D map of Ireland

http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pic-this-3d-map-of-ireland-looks-absolutely-class/537697?utm_content=bufferc444b&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Steve X2 · 04-04-2016 08:53AM

eddhorse wrote: »

This is doable right? 3D map of Ireland

http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pic-this-3d-map-of-ireland-looks-absolutely-class/537697?utm_content=bufferc444b&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Yeah, looks simple enough. Looks like a basic lithograph print and I've printed a few of those in the past.
The hardest bit would be painting it I'd say.

CiDeRmAn · 04-04-2016 11:55AM

I would love one of those!
Let me know if you are to do a couple!

Steve X2 · 04-04-2016 12:01PM

I'll look into printing after I'm finished the house move in a week or so. It does looks pretty nice actually, but it really needs a good paint job, and my skills are lacking there.
Like I said, I've printed a few lithographs and they really do look nice when there's a back light or window behind them(I was surprised how nice).

CiDeRmAn · 04-04-2016 12:59PM

I know someone with painting skills!
Me!

Steve X2 · 04-04-2016 02:23PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I know someone with painting skills!
Me!

Well, I'm sure we could come to a trade arrangement of some sort. I print you two, you paint one for me etc.

But this isn't the place for such discussions

Doge · 04-04-2016 06:12PM

Steve X2 wrote: »

Well, I'm sure we could come to a trade arrangement of some sort. I print you two, you paint one for me etc.

But this isn't the place for such discussions

*Steve invites Ciderman to his office*

MrVestek · 05-04-2016 02:59PM

Steve this is neither arcade nor is it retro but how much would you 3D print this for me for?

https://www.shapetizer.com/design/100080903601226451.html

Thanks!

Steve X2 · 05-04-2016 03:08PM

MrVestek wrote: »

Steve this is neither arcade nor is it retro but how much would you 3D print this for me for?

https://www.shapetizer.com/design/100080903601226451.html

Thanks!

I'd need the STL or OBJ file before being able to say. Plus I wont be printing for at least a week while I move house and get setup.

Steve X2 · 06-04-2016 10:17AM

eddhorse wrote: »

This is doable right? 3D map of Ireland

http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pic-this-3d-map-of-ireland-looks-absolutely-class/537697?utm_content=bufferc444b&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Did a quick print of this last night on low quality settings. It actually looks really nice but because it's so flat and square it's got a habit of warping a bit(slight bend in it). I fixed it with a heat gun and heavy book

I'll do a high quality print when everything is unpacked in the new house and stick up a few pics for those that might want one.

CiDeRmAn · 06-04-2016 11:25AM

Steve X2 wrote: »

Did a quick print of this last night on low quality settings. It actually looks really nice but because it's so flat and square it's got a habit of warping a bit(slight bend in it). I fixed it with a heat gun and heavy book

I'll do a high quality print when everything is unpacked in the new house and stick up a few pics for those that might want one.

Well, I'll have a crack at painting one or two, what size are they?

Steve X2 · 06-04-2016 01:24PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Well, I'll have a crack at painting one or two, what size are they?

I don't have the dimensions here, but the default size is a bit bigger than a standard bathroom tile. But it's a 3D file so increasing the size isn't a problem, it'll just take longer to print.

Doge · 06-04-2016 01:29PM

Steve X2 wrote: »

I don't have the dimensions here, but the default size is a bit bigger than a standard bathroom tile. But it's a 3D file so increasing the size isn't a problem, it'll just take longer to print.

Jesus, don't mention floor tiles, its a sensitive topic!

Steve X2 · 16-04-2016 10:54PM

Getting the printer's setup in the new house so decided to give this one a proper high resolution go.
Just used whatever filament was already loaded, prob best to do this in white or grey material if it's going to be painted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFbXHReKVQ

Edit:

Finished print. Not very happy with it, top layers are not great. Will reprint in a larger size with more top layers and see what I end up with in the morning.

Steve X2 · 17-04-2016 12:18PM

Large print(170%, 12 hour print) next to last night's normal sized one(100%, 2.5 hour print).

Backlit large print.

Star Lord · 26-04-2016 03:28PM

Thought this might interest you Steve!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polymaker/polysmooth-and-polysher-3d-prints-without-layers?ref=category_featured

Steve X2 · 26-04-2016 03:36PM

Star Lord wrote: »

Thought this might interest you Steve!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polymaker/polysmooth-and-polysher-3d-prints-without-layers?ref=category_featured

Yeah, I had the Kickstarter app set to notify once this went live. I got in on the super early backer level, so saved a few quid.

Seems decent, pity you can only use their filament though.

Myrddin · 03-05-2016 09:56AM

I wonder if anyone has made a replacement top cover for a Snes (PAL/SFC) that has a wider cart flap that'll fit US carts, but still has a spring loaded flap. If it looked identical to the current one, just with a wider cart slot & door, it'd be pretty sweet

Steve X2 · 03-05-2016 11:58AM

Myrddin wrote: »

I wonder if anyone has made a replacement top cover for a Snes (PAL/SFC) that has a wider cart flap that'll fit US carts, but still has a spring loaded flap. If it looked identical to the current one, just with a wider cart slot & door, it'd be pretty sweet

It’d be a fairly big 3D print to do the whole top section. But with the right 3D model getting the cart slot the right size and looking well would be very doable. Not sure on the spring loaded flap, but probably easy enough if you could use some of the original parts.

Would a laser cut original top section and 3D printed flap be a better way to go?

Myrddin · 03-05-2016 12:00PM

Steve X2 wrote: »

It’d be a fairly big 3D print to do the whole top section. But with the right 3D model getting the cart slot the right size and looking well would be very doable. Not sure on the spring loaded flap, but probably easy enough if you could use some of the original parts.

Would a laser cut original top section and 3D printed flap be a better way to go?

Not the entire top shell now, do you know the dark grey section? That can separate out from the top shell. The problem is though it's curved, so you 'd likely need to laser scan an original, & then modify the cart flap area. The spring loaded flap is pretty simple too, in terms of the existing design...

Steve X2 · 03-05-2016 12:11PM

Myrddin wrote: »

Not the entire top shell now, do you know the dark grey section? That can separate out from the top shell. The problem is though it's curved, so you 'd likely need to laser scan an original, & then modify the cart flap area. The spring loaded flap is pretty simple too, in terms of the existing design...

Scanning in stuff in 3D never really ends up with an accurate model, unless the scanner is one of those that costs over 100k. I’ve tried so many scanners(home-made, Kinect based and I had a go of a Sense 3D scanner for a weekend) and they all create a fun, but in no way accurate end result.

There must be a model out there of a SNES at this stage.

Edit:
Hmm, there are a few but I wonder how accurate they are.

http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Index.cfm?keyword=snes

https://grabcad.com/library?query=SNES

03-05-2016 01:41PM

Yea if you scan stuff you really gotta redraw it in solidworks or something.
Check out the scan to 3d feature on solidworks 2016.

I've used the Fastscan scorpion for work in the past but at the moment using the structure scanner.

Steve X2 · 19-05-2016 09:54AM

Making a few lithograph style prints using some retro artwork and game snapshots.
With a bit of paint it might look decent.

Star Lord · 19-05-2016 10:24AM

Wondering how it'd look lit from behind too... could be good!

Steve X2 · 19-05-2016 12:07PM

Star Lord wrote: »

Wondering how it'd look lit from behind too... could be good!

Well its clear white and flat from behind. But if you shine light through it then it might look well. Will check later.

Star Lord · 13-07-2016 02:32PM

Hey Steve, thinking of investing in one of the Fabrikators later in the year, how is yours going? Did the new stepper, and your additions help it at all?

Arcade and Retro – 3D Prints

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