@enticed2zeitgeist The planetary gear allows you to have almost 5 times more torque and 5 times the steps per revolution. The only downside is it now moves slower. Buying a gear box is usually $100 or more, but this print only cost me $13 including all the bearings. It was printed on a Dimension Elite 3D Printer. Its basically a bigger maker bot in a cabinet with a much higher operating cost.
@enticed2zeitgeist Its more accurate than the makerbot, it has a dual material 0.007" extrusion head. It prints an abs plastic an a support material so you can print virtually anything.
@saltedguy A support material is a temporary material used to support the structure of the part while its building. It allows you to build things that normally can't be printed by these types of printers. They call the places that need support material overhangs. The makerbot has a similar support material, PLA plastic. Its the plastic that dissolves in water. If you were to get a dual head makerbot (they exist) then you can print with one plastic and one support material.
What is the advantage of this gear set?
What 3d printer did you use btw?
Thanks for vid. Subbed.
enticed2zeitgeist 3 months ago
@enticed2zeitgeist The planetary gear allows you to have almost 5 times more torque and 5 times the steps per revolution. The only downside is it now moves slower. Buying a gear box is usually $100 or more, but this print only cost me $13 including all the bearings. It was printed on a Dimension Elite 3D Printer. Its basically a bigger maker bot in a cabinet with a much higher operating cost.
saltedguy 3 months ago
@saltedguy Never heard of that particular 3d printer. I presume it's more expensive because it can print large objects?
enticed2zeitgeist 3 months ago
@enticed2zeitgeist Its more accurate than the makerbot, it has a dual material 0.007" extrusion head. It prints an abs plastic an a support material so you can print virtually anything.
saltedguy 3 months ago
@saltedguy A support material? Could you clarify what that is?
enticed2zeitgeist 3 months ago
@saltedguy A support material is a temporary material used to support the structure of the part while its building. It allows you to build things that normally can't be printed by these types of printers. They call the places that need support material overhangs. The makerbot has a similar support material, PLA plastic. Its the plastic that dissolves in water. If you were to get a dual head makerbot (they exist) then you can print with one plastic and one support material.
saltedguy 3 months ago