Elegoo Cura

Have owned my Elegoo Neptune 2 for all most two years now.  During this time have been using the version of Ultimaker Cura that came with it.  I know there are other options out there and updates.  But happy with out this works.  The reason for talking about this I have been trying out support blocker feature.  They call it Eraser in this software.  It took me a bit of time to figure out but think I got the hang of it.  Will find out for sure once I give the part a print.

EconoFil™ Standard PLA Filament

Have had the two spools of EconoFil standard PLA in black > here from Filaments.ca sitting in a box since July (2022).  Now that I have used up all the other filament, it is time to try this one out.  Not to sure if I will need to change any of the setting in the slicer.  So going to print something small first.  If that does ok.  Have a bunch of projects planned.

3D Printing In 2022

This past year I have managed to print off a lot of great things with my Elegoo Neptune 2 FDM 3D printer.  All so managed to paint/finish most of theses.  When fall set in kind of stopped working on these projects.  Missing do them, so the plan is to jump back in to it this January.  Not sure how well the printer will run since it’s in a colder part of the house.  Think I will just try out some small things at first.  The only down side is I will not be able to prime any new model.  That is because the temperature needs to be about 10c outside.

EconoFil™ Standard PLA Filament Arrived

The EconFil standard PLA in black > here from Filaments.ca arrived in the mail on (July 18, 2022.)  Took about a week to get here.  Which is not too bad but it still cost me $22.00 in shipping.  Back in November (2021) the cheap shipping was $17.00.  Not sure how quickly I will be getting to use this PLA since I just open the last roll of the other PLA I had.  Just hope this stuff is just as good or better.

EconoFil™ Standard PLA Filament

Have decided on the next PLA filament from, Filaments.ca I am going to buy.  it is EconFil standard PLA in black > here.  Went though all the PLA they offer and this one had the best price point.   All so this past weekend (July 9, 2022) they were running a 20% off sale with a coupon code they emailed.  So ordered two rolls.

[Update]  It has been shipped.  My guess it might be here by the end of the week.

PLA Filament

It was back in October (2021) that I ordered some PLA filament from, Filaments.ca.  Bought two rolls of this one > here.   A few days ago the first roll ran out so opened the second up.  Want to order more to have on hand.   Have been happy with it but sadly this one is still out of stock.  So looking at some other brands from the same website.  For course they those other rolls are more money.  Will be back with an update once I decided on which one to get.

Wall-E Foldable (Print-in-place Articulated)

People over at Fab365.net have put out another free awesome 3D file to print.  It is Wall-E, which you can see > here.  The fact that it’s print in place and articulating is even better.  In their version they use different colour PLA.  I only have black.  So when I do get around to printing this, will just paint the parts.

Elegoo Neptune 2

This coming June (2022) have had my Elegoo Neptune 2 FDM 3D Printer for a year.  While I haven’t printed much in the past few weeks.  Still very happy with it.  Talking about is because you can’t buy this model any more.  A little while after it was out they put an upgraded model, Neptune 2S.  This is the same with improvements.  A few days ago seem some 3D printing YouTuber’s have been teasing a new model, Neptune 3.  As of typing this (May 23, 2022) there is no info out yet.  Will be keeping my eye on it.  Want to see what the differences are.

[Update]  They put out info on the Neptune 3.  You can see it  > here.  Looks like they did lot of improvements.  Easy to assemble and has auto bed leveling.  At the time of this typed update (May 28, 2020.  They are asking $267.13 Canadian.  That is a super good deal.

Bob Belcher 3D Printing Figurine

It has been a long time since I took a look at the 3D file site Gambody.com.   This site sells high-end models.  From what I have read each one comes with STL’s for FDM or resign printers.  There is an awesome model on there I am super tempted to buy.  It is a Bob Belcher.  Which you can see > here.  At the time of typing this (May 17, 2022) they are asking $20.  Am a very big fan of Bob’s Burgers.  All so check wait to see the movie, which is out soon.

Tie Fighter Outland – Fab365

It has been many moths since I checked out the 3D file site Fab365.net.   They have lots of great models that print without supports and fold together.  While I am not a big Star Wars fan they did put out a Tie Fighter model.  It was to celebrate Star Wars day (May 4).  The best part is it’s free.  You can check it out > here.  Think I will add this to my very growing long to print list.