# 3D Printing

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## Machine brands

- Creality Ender
- Prusa
- Elagoo
- Bamboo

...and more

Suggestion [Elagoo centauri](https://us.elegoo.com/products/centauri-carbon) - [40k](https://aldorshop.rs/proizvod/elegoo-centauri-carbon/)


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## Main parts

- Motors x,y,z
- Buildplate (print bad)
- Extruder
- Bowden tube
- Hotend
- Nozzle
- BL Touch

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## Filamets

- PLA and PLA+
- PETG 
- ASA/ABS
- Resin

...and other

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## Filament - variations 

 - Dual colors
 - Shiny, glitter
 - Transparent
 - Glow in dark
 - Elastic 
 - Wood like

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## Calibration and troubleshooting

[guide](https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html)

 - bed leveling
 - line height
 - extruder tensioning
 - fillament temperature

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## Modeling

- Blender
- FreeCAD

... and a lot of propriatary tools

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## Platforms and community

- [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com)
- [Printables](https://www.printables.com/)
- [MyMiniFactory](https://www.myminifactory.com/)
- [GrabCAD](https://grabcad.com/library)
- [STL Finder](https://www.stlfinder.com/)

... and much more

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## Slicing

- Prusa Slicer 
- Cura 
- Bamboo lab

- Supports
- Positioning


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## Some techniques

- Color change
- Inserting magnets
- Combining with other things
    - screws
    - marbles
    - spinners
    - electronics
- Afterjobs
    - sanding
    - polishing
    - coloring

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## Monitoring

- Builtin from vendor
- [OctoPrint](https://octoprint.org/)
    - OctoPi
    - OctoPhone

Note: don't expose, use home VPN, tailscale or similar
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## Uses and projects

- Fixing stuff
- Upgrading stuff
- Tools, skadis
- Home appliances
- Electronic devices (ESP, arduino, etc) 
- Toys
- Gifts

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## Resources - Subreddits

- r/FixMyPrint
- r/functionalprint
- r/3Dprinting
- r/PrintedMinis
- r/3dprinter
- r/3DPrintTech

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## Serbia

- [DMZ forum post](https://forum.dmz.rs/t/3d-printing/417/4)
- [Voxellab](https://voxellab.rs/)
- [Radnja u staklencu](https://3dmarket.rs/3D/3d-stampaci/)

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## Misc and upgrades

- Printed parts / upgrades
- Nozzle brush (automated cleaning)
- Filament cleaner
- Filament case and heataer
- Silicone instead of springs for leveling
- Sanding tools
- Custom firmware upgrades