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3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.

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I designed a cardboard cutter that turns boxes into free cat scratchers (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by Kickass3DPrints@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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[–] EvilBit@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have an AnkerMake M5 and it’s gloriously painless. There are intrinsic unavoidable challenges to 3D printing, but this thing has been incredible for casual creation.

https://www.ankermake.com/

[–] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Do I need the M5 or can I get away with the m5c? I really know nothing about it or how much material things need. I just want to make cool things. How much filament did your cardboard cutter require?

[–] EvilBit@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I’m not the OP but I went ahead and bought his file and sliced* it and with 20% infill, it will require about 77g of filament. So with one normal spool, you could print 12 of them.

I can only vouch directly for the M5, but looking into the differences, it looks like the M5C would be a solid option. I would miss the onboard camera and the ability to check my prints and get notifications of suspicious issues, but the printer itself is more or less the same otherwise.

Edit: and with the current sale, $200 is a STEAL

Slicing is the process where a program takes the 3D model and turns it into layer by layer instructions for the printer and where you configure lots of settings such as infill, which is how much of the interior of the model is printed with a lattice for structural support. Prints are rarely 100% solid material but rather a hull with infill.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I ordered the m5c. I got the printer, 13 lb of material, and some accessories for $339. Can't wait to make some Braille Play-Doh presses.

[–] EvilBit@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Nice! Congrats and I hope you enjoy it!