New guy from LA
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 5:43 pm
Hi Everyone,
Like a lot of first posters, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my max2 kit. I have jumped into reading the assembly instructions and started to peruse the forums. I have a lot to catch up on and I am sure I will ask silly newb questions!
I am fairly new to 3d printing, but I am not new to 3d design. I have been doing 3d modeling since 1993, starting with 3d Studio r4 (DOS Based!). About 2 years ago I built a 3 axis 4'x8' cnc router based on
Joe's CNC Evo". I have been playing with that ever since. My version of the router design has a modified folding frame that allows me to flip the bed sideways to save space.
Recently, I have added a 2 watt laser (called "el cheapo" from a kickstarter run) to the router that allows me to etch and cut thin materials. At some point, I plan on building a new head for the router to allow for 5 axis routing. It is has been a fun ride.
At the moment, however, I want to break into 3d printing. I love the aesthetics of the delta approach and Rostock Max v2 specifically.
I am certainly willing to do my due diligence and read up as much as I can. But, I do have certain functionality requirements I need from the machine. Specifically, I will need to be able to print out parts that contain both ninjaflex and abs. Any suggestions on how to ramp up to that as efficiently as possible would be greatly appreciated.
I plan on building the machine fairly stock initially, though I have ordered a light ring, stepper dampers and carbon fiber arms from trick laser.
Glad to be here and can not wait to get printing!
Jason
Like a lot of first posters, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my max2 kit. I have jumped into reading the assembly instructions and started to peruse the forums. I have a lot to catch up on and I am sure I will ask silly newb questions!
I am fairly new to 3d printing, but I am not new to 3d design. I have been doing 3d modeling since 1993, starting with 3d Studio r4 (DOS Based!). About 2 years ago I built a 3 axis 4'x8' cnc router based on
Joe's CNC Evo". I have been playing with that ever since. My version of the router design has a modified folding frame that allows me to flip the bed sideways to save space.
Recently, I have added a 2 watt laser (called "el cheapo" from a kickstarter run) to the router that allows me to etch and cut thin materials. At some point, I plan on building a new head for the router to allow for 5 axis routing. It is has been a fun ride.
At the moment, however, I want to break into 3d printing. I love the aesthetics of the delta approach and Rostock Max v2 specifically.
I am certainly willing to do my due diligence and read up as much as I can. But, I do have certain functionality requirements I need from the machine. Specifically, I will need to be able to print out parts that contain both ninjaflex and abs. Any suggestions on how to ramp up to that as efficiently as possible would be greatly appreciated.
I plan on building the machine fairly stock initially, though I have ordered a light ring, stepper dampers and carbon fiber arms from trick laser.
Glad to be here and can not wait to get printing!
Jason