3D printed coil housing

[ivconic]

Wow...
excelent job done !!!

3D printing is a craft on it's own. But it leads to desire to learn 3D drawing too. Another "craft" too.
Overall; great fun any joy!
After ~30 years of using stock "universal" enclosures and a lot of torture in adapting them to the device; this is great joy now.
One leads to another. When I plan the device; at the same time I have on my mind what's gonna wait me in 3D drawing and later 3D printing (3D drawing for 3D printing is the "gotcha" on its own).
So when start drawing pcb for the device; I have "visions" of what's gonna be later. I try to anticipate all the gotchas, traps and tradeoffs that comes later.
I find 3D drawing&printing as funniest "game" on PC than any other real game ever!

[gurdal]

3D printing is a craft on it's own. But it leads to desire to learn 3D drawing too. Another "craft" too.
Overall; great fun any joy!
After ~30 years of using stock "universal" enclosures and a lot of torture in adapting them to the device; this is great joy now.
One leads to another. When I plan the device; at the same time I have on my mind what's gonna wait me in 3D drawing and later 3D printing (3D drawing for 3D printing is the "gotcha" on its own).
So when start drawing pcb for the device; I have "visions" of what's gonna be later. I try to anticipate all the gotchas, traps and tradeoffs that comes later.
I find 3D drawing&printing as funniest "game" on PC than any other real game ever!

hello vica
as usual,
you are perfect

[MartinB]

Wow, excellent work; you are a busy guy. The UV curing process relates to resin printing which I have not tried. What size print bed do you have?

[ivconic]

Wow, excellent work; you are a busy guy. The UV curing process relates to resin printing which I have not tried. What size print bed do you have?

It is Ender 3, 220x220x250.
That's why I did coil in parts.

[ivconic]

hello vica
as usual,
you are perfect

[MartinB]

I have the same machine. Spent the winter upgrading with new springs, new controller board, LCD touchscreen and levelling system. Also built an enclosure which has really improved print quality.

[ivconic]

I understand what you are saying, I made a "cabinet" last year.
Inside, it is lined with styrofoam so that temperature variations are as small as possible and the influence of external temperature and humidity is completely eliminated.
Not to mention the ambient dust, which is very harmful to the moving parts of the printer.
Now the printer is closed in a so-called "hermetic" space. Both when it works and when it doesn't.
I bought it in August 2018. Think it was the first batch. I'm used to UI.
Recently a man was bringing a newer model to me to adjust some things for him.
And I didn't like the new UI. A matter of habit.
I'm planning to buy a leveling addon, I think it's called "BL touch..." or something?
Do you have any better advice for me?
What are the differences between the old board and the new board?
Are there any substantive improvements that really matter to us users?

[gurdal]

Hello to everyone,
Is there a 3d file for fortune?
Thank you

[MartinB]

I made my enclosure from clear perspex. I gives me plenty of light and good vision all round. The new UI does take a little getting used to but I now prefer it to the old one. With the new controller board I get better accuracy and the stepper motors run quieter. BL touch is the levelling sensor I have. Easy to fit, but the set-up instructions are overly complicated. This is the easiest way to set-up How to use BL Touch / CR Touch on Ender 3 V2 after Installation – MakerSupplies Singapore. You will need to download a software update from Creality.

[ivconic]

[kac]

That printed pretty well. ABS doesn't have the best layer bonding if you have an open printer and not a heated chamber. If you get any layer adhesion problems you could try some of the newer pla. Matterhackers build series is pretty tough and excellent layer adhesion.

Has anyone tried conductive filaments? Can they be used to for emi shielding?

[MartinB]

That is why I uses ASA-X. Prints like PLA but at a higher temperature although it is susceptible to draughts and sudden changes in ambient temperature which cause layer splitting, warping and elephants foot. Best printed in a enclosure. Enclosure does not need to be heated, but on cold days I leave my bed on pre-heat for about half an hour to bring the enclosure up to temperature. ASA-X has similar mechanical properties to ABS. As for bed adhesion, I use a Printbyte mat which I have found is far superior to glass and you do not need to use adhesive aids such as hairspray. The flexible Ender mats do not seem to tolerate high temperatures and tend to de-laminate over a short time.

Not tried conductive filaments but have wondered about using them for enclosures.

[mts]

Keep in mind that many filaments are hydroscopic and absorb water over time. There is a guy on youtube who makes 3D printed submarines who did a video on waterproofing them. Basically, even if you print a coil housing with 100% infill, the PLA will eventually absorb water and it will end up seeping inside the coil. He shows how he waterproofed it to keep water out. I don't know if ASX or ABS are similar. You would want to check this if you want to use these coils in wet situations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8x-mjjT8j4

I too just recently got a 3D printer (Ender V3 SE) and I'm enjoying my new hobby very much! I will try my hand at 3D printing some coil housings when I get around to it.

[Eddy71]

I have tried so many different plastics for printing. My choice is PETg or coPET. Very strong plastics, not afraid of shocks and water. It is easy to set up a quality print. Not high price.

[Thomas Weissbach]

Hello Ivonic
would you produce and sell 1 of these coils for me?
Please contact me, I can not send you a PM for any reason.
Best regards, Thomas