Useful 3D printed items..

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For those with access to 3D printers thought I would start a thread to share some prints for our Rangers..

One I found helpful is a funnel that connects the factory cap fitting

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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4876148
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It's not my design, but I have printed this in PETG. It's a little bezel for the ignition cylinder. It works great, and with a little sanding and/or paint, it looks almost factory.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4542950
 
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This is my kind of nerd stuff.
Saving up for a 3d printer myself...
I bought a Prusa clone off alliexpress around 6 months ago it was 400ish.. I have over 15 spools through it with no issues.. We use it way more then I thought we would..

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This is my kind of nerd stuff.
Saving up for a 3d printer myself...
I was comparing the Ender 3 Pro vs Ender 5 just yesterday. I keep hearing "Why pay $$$ for that when you can 3D print it for a dollar". With the prices between $200-400 seems like a no brainer.

I mean whole shops are set up just printing little do-dads and selling them for 10x markup.
 


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I bought a Prusa clone off alliexpress around 6 months ago it was 400ish.. I have over 15 spools through it with no issues.. We use it way more then I thought we would..

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I'm looking to spend around $250 ish max to start out with. My main uses so far would be brackets, maybe some panels and such nothing "advanced" like a funnel for now.


Any suggestions for el-cheapo starter units?
 
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It's not my design, but I have printed this in PETG. It's a little bezel for the ignition cylinder. It works great, and with a little sanding and/or paint, it looks almost factory.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4542950
Ya seen people selling these on Esty for around 8
I'm looking to spend around $250 ish max to start out with. My main uses so far would be brackets, maybe some panels and such nothing "advanced" like a funnel for now.


Any suggestions for el-cheapo starter units?
Well TBH that's where I started looking was the 250-300ish range and like everything else I ended up spending more LOL... Some of the Monoprice and Enders in that price range were not bad..
 

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Ya seen people selling these on Esty for around 8


Well TBH that's where I started looking was the 250-300ish range and like everything else I ended up spending more LOL... Some of the Monoprice and Enders in that price range were not bad..
I just came across Ender pro 3 thanks to @MountainGoat mentioning it.

Under $200 right now... Maybe my utility bill can wait.
 

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Ender 3 v2 $262 on the official creality store
it's over your $250 Budget. You may be able to find it for less on Ebay or amazon.
https://www.creality3dofficial.com/products/ender-3-v2-3d-printer

This is the one I have. I got it for Christmas last year. but have had a 3d printer since 2016.

Currently working on a wireless charger in the center bin and a cup holder insert to hold a Yeti 36 oz bottle.
 

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Anyone know if there is a place like FedEx Office that will let you bring in a design and print it? I don't have enough need for a 3D printer but occasionally I need a little something printed.
 

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Anyone know if there is a place like FedEx Office that will let you bring in a design and print it? I don't have enough need for a 3D printer but occasionally I need a little something printed.
Sounds like you just started a business
 

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Anyone know if there is a place like FedEx Office that will let you bring in a design and print it? I don't have enough need for a 3D printer but occasionally I need a little something printed.

Problem is, the speed. It takes quite a bit of time for some of the more advanced designs, we're talking many many hours. My personal longest is a 36 hour print for nothing more than a square box I made some drawers out of.

Better off just making friends with someone that has a printer to run some stuff for you.


FWIW, the Ender 3 is $189 on Amazon right now. Decent first printer for anyone.

Don't forget, once you get a printer, you can print upgrades for the printer, making it a better printer to print with!! :)
 
 



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