This has got to be one of the best "things I wish I knew about 3d printing" videos, and about the hundredth one I've watched.👍
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!! That means a TON to me...I watched quite a few before I did this video, and realized that there was a knowledge gap that wasn't being addressed. It's what inspired me to make it! When it's useful to others that makes me feel like I'm doing something positive for the community, which is my goal :) Really appreciate the comment!
@Mrcurlywhirly
4 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting into 3D printing, and found this overview of gotchas very informative - power to the nerds!
@eurekapoultry7215
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video! I'd add a note for people just starting out like myself.... Patience. getting a printer dialed in and printing perfect takes time. It's also somewhat of a constant battle. Different filament types and different manufacturers of the same filament type can require different settings. I'm still learning how to "read" the print to figure out what settings to tweak for various things. It's definitely a big learning curve.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Very well said, especially the “reading” a print part!
@slickstretch6391
4 жыл бұрын
I'll be buying one later this month, so I'm shopping around. This video came up in a convenient time. This was great info. Thanks.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@link8893
3 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video I have ever seen regarding advice to 3D Printers. Thank you so much!
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I’m going to 3D print you next!!
@robainscough
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, keeping the printer in a temperature/humidity controlled room is something I hadn't thought about. Since I don't want the toxic fumes inside my home, I'll have to re-think my plans for using 3D printers. Much appreciated!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, and hopefully saved you from some failed prints. I'm having filmaent issues just because I started opening the window to the room where the printer is in to cool things down, so I'm working on a 'drying bin'. I may do a quick video on that, but that'd help with humidity possibly
@Hanzi2u
3 жыл бұрын
This is very informative. One of the best videos to actually explain what's essential to actually start in the 3d print world. Thank you
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I appreciate that :)
@LivingTech
2 жыл бұрын
Great job, thank you very much for such a comprehensive overview of 3D printing.
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the open comment! Glad it helped!
@jazzdad52
4 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. I will be getting into 3D printing soon, but have 11 years experience working with their Cousins, my CNC router, I’ve built 3. One suggestion I would like to make involves the computer work. CNC subtractive designing is mostly the same as 3D printing, until you get the design ready for the machine. The next step for printers, “slicing” is called making a “tool path” for CNC. The 3rd step is making the g-code. For CNC we call that “post processing” meaning writing g-code for specific machines, and the software they use to run the machine. My suggestion is that you might want to use a different name for your finishing work that you called “post processing” as this might confuse CNC users starting out with printing, and 3D print users learning about CNC operations. I’m also interested in how you made a CNC with printed parts, so I’ll watch your video on that. One concern I have about that, I learned the hard way how important extreme rigidity is on a CNC router, as cutting wood, metal, etc. with a mill or router creates a lot of torque, and you will not get clean cuts if any part of the machine is not very solid. Maybe you solved that, but just saying any printed parts need to be designed for strength. Thanks for a great video!
@Yatukih_001
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and happy summer!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! To you as well :)
@EyMahomiiie
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to write and record this informative piece. Highly, highly appreciated
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! Makes it worth the time when it helps others :)
@Weeble_Warbles
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you made this video and I'm so glad I found it before buying a printer. Thank you!
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Cool glad it helped!
@onyx9857
4 жыл бұрын
Why do your pies need cases? Just eat the pies.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but I can’t always eat the whole pie and so a case gives me a way to store it. But you make a good point...it also opens me up to more pies besides raspberry....
@darkpeyrises9723
4 жыл бұрын
I just need to know are you actually being stupid or are you just making a joke and know what a raspberry pi is
@ivanpetrov4917
3 жыл бұрын
@@darkpeyrises9723 its joke, chill
@tuppy1043
3 жыл бұрын
@@darkpeyrises9723 r/woooosh
@dingdingdingdiiiiing
3 жыл бұрын
same reason laws need suits
@MegaEpstein
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video is one of the most useful and helpful about this topic
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!! Thankyou for the kind comment
@dlou3264
4 жыл бұрын
Good video! I’m looking into it, and I really appreciate the pros and cons you presented!
@KaysFantasy
4 жыл бұрын
DUDE! Yor a lifesaver! 👊🏾💙 I've been dying to get a 3D printer for awhile. You've deffo helped. 😆
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yay!! They’re awesome fun, and occasionally useful to!
@KaysFantasy
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Indeed, I've been really wanting to recreate something but of course, I need a 3D printer to do so, aha 😅
@ASHAH925
4 жыл бұрын
im just getting into 3-d printing it might be the most difficult and cumbersome thing or hobby I've ever gotten into. its a lot more difficult than what you think. every topic in 3-d printing is a like taking a course!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, which is why I made this video (and others make some great ones!!). It’s worth it though, there are few hobbies that can do so many varied things. Hang in there I think you’ll see results fast once you get going!
@g00se99
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. As a noob I really appreciated the information.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I really felt like there was a knowledge gap so glad it helped!
@alexmcfarlane7127
3 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: Place a bit of glue on the bed surface. It has happened to me that the base of the prints go loose with the nozzle.
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Glue, blue tape, PEI sheets...I didn't know about all that when I made this! But all good for helping with adhesion if things aren't sticking ;)
@ronfran1492
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this video! The information is very helpful. I am looking to get into this hobby and this has helped me towards making a very informed decision on which 3D printer to start with. 👍🏼🙏🏼
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! It's a super fun hobby, and it pairs well with alot of others. If you're into RC anything, there's a ton of things you can print. Woodworking...same thing. Painting miniatures, etc. Also I find myself jumping into hobbies I didn't expect...like painting..thanks to this.
@TwoMagadan
4 жыл бұрын
thank you - i would have not known any of that. i'll be much better equipped now
@clayorrnot
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Need more like this in this community!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!! I appreciate that..the community helped me get into this hobby, so glad to give back
@zero00tolerance
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful ! For Chinese 3d printer if you want good prints, more features, new board, low prices, after sale support and quality control, good customer service then go for Artillery Sidewinder - Sovol SV01, but if you want to be a test subject, bad customer service, poor quality control, old board, less features then go for Creality. Stay away from Creality !
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I hadn't followed the Sovol printer, but after looking at some info on it, it definitely has some great specs, comes setup for direct drive...I could see that being a super cool one to try out as my next printer!
@pauldavison7858
4 жыл бұрын
An excellent job! I too learned most of this the "HARD WAY," and I wish I had seen this video back when I was getting started. This part about acronyms killed me. I too remember my head swimming as the sales person rattled off a huge list of alphabet soup, and not wanting to sound stupid, I failed to ask many needed questions. Again, very well done.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! It's definitely not an easy hobby to start with, and without the internet/community I don't think I'd have been successful at all at it. I'm trying to do my part to help others as they helped me...because right now I think it's a rough hobby to get into...rewarding and worth it, but sheesh. :) Sorry to hear you didn't find it sooner, but now if others ask for help you'll have somewhere to send them to start out :D
@RubenVdV
3 жыл бұрын
Subbed! Very interesting, honest and to the point video. Thank you.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!!! Glad it was useful!
@cloefulk5481
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. It was so helpful. But I was wondering if you have made any videos that go over all the main types of filaments.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this was helpful! I have a mention of filaments in this one for the most popular types, but for all of the various ones, I'm haven't. I haven't worked with many of them myself, so not sure I could do something that would be accurate for my viewers.
@nikgrid
3 жыл бұрын
Invaluable! I'm thinking about buying one...thanks my friend!
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm hoping others get into the hobby, it's incredibly fun and rewarding, though at times infuriating. like any good hobby :)
@smartsolution7254
4 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful and Informative Video ....... After watching this video I clarify all the things about 3d printer.... now I'm able to buy a good 3d printer........... thank you Sir
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yay glad it helped!
@smartsolution7254
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit I need a cheapest 3d printer, if you can help and guide....I'll be very thankful
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
@@smartsolution7254 I honestly am not great at answering that...I'm not really a reviewer of printers and so I can't confidently compare/contrast different ones. I can give general advice, and one thing I'd say is to be careful about going cheap...many cheap printers require upgrades to print well, or will waste material. I've seen people get the AnetA8 working well (160USD) but they typically spend over 40 dollars or more on parts plus time. The Ender 3 is $200 mostly assembled, but you may want the autoleveling addons and hotend upgrades to get better prints. I had a $100 printer which didn't print anything useful. I'd be careful what you go after, and search for "3D printer review 2019" to try to find better printers out there
@Rdeveramd
4 жыл бұрын
I just got my ENDER 3 v2 and I need to watch this. Thanks!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
There is another video I made (similar thumbnail) that has more info if you just bought one. I have to find the link but it’ll help you with esteps and lingo
@Rdeveramd
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Thanks! I'm so glad to know that the 3D printing world has a helpful community. 💪💪💪
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
It has to! Otherwise I think it would’ve died. The support from manufacturers on lower priced printers hasn’t been...amazing in my experience.
@tonyrichengod9280
4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to recycle plastic bags into filament for 3D printing? I've read that on their own such filament would be weak because of the low melting point , but what if shredded plastic bag material were to be combined with a stronger material such as abs or nylon? Would it yield a workable filament then?
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I am not a chemist, so please take my answer as mostly a guess from what I've observed. Whenever you have a filament, consistency is everything. Consistent temperatures required to smoothly extrude it and not clog the nozzle seems to be a science to get right (and even manufacturers seem to struggle from time to time). I've heard of things like bits of one plastic being used as filler for another, but I believe it's a very low percentage. That being said, plastic bags are very recyclable in other ways if you're trying to limit those. I've seen them even made into pavers by being melted and used as a bonding agent for sand. One thing to note is mixing plastics can actually wreck the ability to recycle what gets created as well. So not sure if melting plastics and mixing them is the best way forward. That's a non-scientists take though from a hobbyist who did some research on the internet, so I welcome others that are much more versed to reply so we can all learn :)
@PaulLongva
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, subscribed.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your support!!
@skins4thewin
4 жыл бұрын
Dude... I have SO MANY QUESTIONS!! Not about 3D Printing, but all the cool gadgetry you have going behind you in your Living Room! What is that weird looking Book thing with the wires coming out of it? Is that a custom Pi build or something? I see you have a bit of a gaming setup going on. Also, what on earth is that thing on the back wall with the digital pictures going? Is that some sort of Digital Picture Frame running video or something? Am very curious about what you have there as it all looks so cool!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
skins4thewin Aw Thankyou! Yeah I try to throw fun things into my videos :). Good news: check out other videos in my channel...you’ll see in depth of slot of it. There is a Steampunk retropie build (the gears on it move, special LED light pipes and more!). The digital picture frames I call dynaframes...there’s a video about how they hook into home automation. There’s a video I have about my gaming setup...the monitor rotates to vertical for Tate mode. I always throw something from a fandom into my videos, and usually have a retro reference hidden here or there :) I’m just having fun with it. All of my project videos are meant to be something that can be replicated inexpensively with some work so others can build them too! Thanks for the fun comment and for noticing, at the time I filmed this those were all Easter eggs for future videos :)
@skins4thewin
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Ah, very cool! I am a big retro gaming nut myself, and am also into modding consoles and whatnot. I have done a lot of my own console mods and such, such as HDMI and RGB mods and the like. Glad to see another retro fan :)
@skins4thewin
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit In fact, that was the reason I have been thinking about getting into 3D printing, in order to print my own cases and molds for adding different types of ports to my consoles and such. Have you heard of the Prusa Mini printer? If so, what do you think of it? Worth buying for a beginner looking for a reliable quality printer?
@therandals
4 жыл бұрын
Great job & great information! Very helpful! Thanks for your insights...
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Randal Sutherlin Your welcome!! Glad it was helpful!
@willemakerboom7626
4 жыл бұрын
Good modeling software is also Freecad, this should be added to your list
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
I'm way behind on my comments. Thankyou for this, I'll take a look!
@audiodiwhy2195
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. Very helpful.
@cgonzt5636
2 жыл бұрын
Well said, thanks! Any instances that this thing will burn?
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Great question! I would jump into Reddit or a Facebook group and ask about the particular model you want. The reason I say that is most have safety things to prevent catching fire but there are some that have had issues and caught fire. For insurance cheap power supplies or shorts in wiring can cause fires. Also thermal runaway can be dangerous. But they have added things to newer firmware and power supplies to mitigate that so just have to check for your model
@cdvax11
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheToneBender
4 жыл бұрын
#5 is really useful!
@shadadalhaj7576
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you man I was need this.....
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@pchow1970
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative.
@amelliamendel131
3 жыл бұрын
You should of mentioned nozzle size when discussing speed.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely. Honestly when I made this I wasn’t aware of nozzle size or hotend affects on speed/quality. Or even learning a slicer on a deeper level. I almost need a successor to this that is the “next level”
@gbresaleking
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, need one for resin type printers as I just bought a pegasus touch and feel overwhelmed lol
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I still haven’t made that leap yet! I will one day and probably will make a video but I am still learning a ton with my FDMs. I’ll have to check out the Pegasus touch...let me know what you think of it
@chotafallen6570
4 жыл бұрын
What about the cost? I think, usefull "things" are not much cheaper by printing myself? And what about stability? I can´t use the prints for something which needs stability?
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Filament and electricity I find to be super inexpensive...most of my prints are under a dollar and many smaller ones are under 30 cents. The main sacrifice is time. One thing about these is I tried to include things that were special to 3D printing...sure you can find plenty of pen holders but a Julius Cesar one? Or trying to find a holder for a retro game cartridge...Sometimes cost doesnt come into play simply because the market is too niche. If I want a webcam holder for my specific printer and camera for octolapse...there’s not much there in the market but many options for 3D printing. As far as stability, I didn’t mean this as a “3D prints are better than”...peg hooks that are metal will of course outperform PLA..but for everything I’ve hung up on a pegboard PLA works fine (and if it didn’t I’d just get peghooks!). Like anything this was, for me, about knowing about options and giving others some ideas of things to print. I’ve gotten great feedback though that I’ll incorporate into future videos
@chotafallen6570
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit thank you for the fast and good response.
@anthonydomanico8274
4 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks for creating.
@blake6379
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@alanmassie1585
3 жыл бұрын
Liked the info thinking on getting one but I want to make money out of it do you think that's easy or no point
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say it’s easy. There are people who have tons of printers and experience doing that. They have years of tuning for speed and reliability. And they’re making models so that it’s their IP. If you know how to 3D model then you may have a start but you could just sell your models on cgtrader. I wouldn’t say making money with 3D printing is easy, no.
@lepiques
5 жыл бұрын
Good info
@3DJapan
4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget there's more than one kind of 3D printer. Using SLA has a whole different set of things to know.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I remember struggling when making this video (seems so long ago now) about mentioning SLA or getting into it a bit...and I think I just avoided it at the time because SLA seemed to be a prosumer product (I remember 2500 dollar prices when I tried to look at them). As much work as I put in to make this video timeless when I planned it...I sure as heck failed at that decision :D
@3DJapan
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit I got my first SLA printer at about the time you posted this video and it was under $200.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Whoa really? What make / model? Do you like it? wasn’t aware...I’ve seen one advertised for 160 now but don’t recall any at the time. Form labs was the main name I had seen. I may just have not known about it...I still am learning stuff to this day
@jessygayosso149
2 жыл бұрын
how much do you spend on these filaments
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
They range from about 15-45 US dollars for a kilogram, though there are bargains of 10kg for $80 if you buy in bulk. There are exotics that go much higher but if I had to say average I pay for PLA it’s about $20 a kg
@schnitzelschnizel9448
Жыл бұрын
How do you design on Tinkercad and have it printed through an 3d printer?
@mrgodBG
3 жыл бұрын
very informative video! tnx
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@StriderNZL
4 жыл бұрын
I found your video on 3d printers interesting. I am interested in printing items like Star Wars helmets or Han Solos blaster for example. What printer would you recommend for this type of 3d printing?
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
For full size helmets the main one I hear about is the Creality CR10s...it has a 400mm x 400mm bed I believe. I’d research it and competitors to it...then decide. I have no personal experience with that one myself but if I look to go big I’ll be investigating it. Blasters like solos can be done on much smaller beds as they usually require assembly anyway. For a high end printer I recommend the Prusa Mk3s..they have a great rep and I’ve seen the print quality on them...it is very smooth.
@StriderNZL
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Thanks for getting back to me. With so many printers out there. I want one I can get value for money in what I want to print. You have given me some where to start from. Thank you.
@skins4thewin
4 жыл бұрын
How strong are PLA prints by the way? Can they be strong and sturdy enough to use for cases for electronics and such or even say a cooling stand for a PS4? Would want something that can create strong sturdy print pieces that will hold up over time. I don't plan to be rough with them or anything, but something sturdy that will last would be good.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I mostly print in PLA and find it pretty sturdy. Holding up a PS4 should be no problem...my MPCNC was a CNC that used PLA for much of the structure. It’s all based on infill. For electronics enclosures it works great..all my pi amd arduino cases use it. If something gets hot (like in the sun on a dashboard or something) then PLA will get sticky and can wear or even melt. PETG is sturdier and of you can dial it in a great filament but I just personally am more comfortable with PLA. Prints so clean.
@capblueberry7899
3 жыл бұрын
Whatch at 1.5 speed to save time. God bless and have a good day!!!
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
That's not a bad tip! I like that
@sndrb1336
3 жыл бұрын
commodore64 screen in the background got me distracted.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Lol I was trying to have a fun background while I talked and hinted at future episodes
@yourhousenowjustwaiting
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. I am getting ready to purchase my first printer and I would like to know which one do you recommend that I purchase that's upgradable and versatile.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I purposely don't recommend printers...my main goal is to help others know what questions to ask so that when they watch printer reviews or are shopping, they're informed. But I only have experience with 2 printers currently...an Ender 3 and a Cetus. The Cetus of the 2 is much easier for beginners to get going on, but is spendy for the featureset and isn't nearly as upgradable as say the Ender 3. The Ender 3 however took me quite a while of waching videos and in forums to get up and running well, and I"ve felt like there are several addons that I"ve needed to get it working. Also learning Cura as a slicer is it's own science. So..I can give you info like that, but there are many printers out there...I'd recommend following my video with one of a dedicated printer channel, and combine the info. If I were to recommend a printer it simply wouldn't be the right move.
@playlistss4953
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@richardbennett8678
4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking into my first 3d printer. I'm thinking about the Creality cr-10 v3. Do you have any better ideas. Where do I get decent filament for the best price?
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with the CR10V3, but can offer some general guidance. If you’re on Facebook look for a group for that printer and join it. Ask there what people think...and watch what questions people have. I’m in the Ender 3 group and just watching the traffic you can learn a ton. If you’re not on Facebook check reddit. Honestly I’m the end a printer is as good as you’re patience and willingness to learn and tweak. I hated my Ender 3 by creality until I chilled out and just learned it’s quirks and how to dial it in. For filament I just use amazon basics. There are filament deal groups on KZitem that constantly post deals. I just find that for about 20 bucks a roll it lasts me quite a while even when I’m printing a lot. For quality filament expect to pay 35 or so though unless you catch a deal, esp. exotics like metallic silks.
@briandebortoli1399
4 жыл бұрын
Your the best bro thanks
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yay glad it helped!!! Makes my day when the work I put into the videos is appreciated :D
@briandebortoli1399
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit You keep making videos for sure. I will be making enclosures for my mini invention. vimeo.com/352048648
@michaelloach9461
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe. All I can say to the rest of your viewers is DO NOT buy a cheap knock off copy from china. Bought a Prusa i3 mk8 kit & its build instructions were on youtube.It didn't come with the correct parts & unless you are very careful you could end up in either the Hospital or worse, the morgue. All the best my friend & keep on printing..................
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point. I’ve learned a lot since this video, and the industry’s changed as well. I’ve seen printers ship without thermal runaway protection. Knock offs in 3D printing can cause bad fires. Thankyou that’s good to mention!
@vinhdau6908
4 жыл бұрын
Holyyy shittyt this is such a good video man
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! It took alot of time and prep, glad people are enjoying it :)
@YanickT
4 жыл бұрын
I was shopping for a printer and now i want a commodore 64 on my wall :)
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yannick Turcotte LOL!!! That’s running on the steampunk raspberry pi box via an emulator (I have a video about that build somewhere on my channel). It’s part of my gaming setup...I love making stuff but taking time out for retro gaming for me is a must!
@YanickT
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit I'll check for sure. I have a spare raspberry available! Thank you
@tianlilee14
4 жыл бұрын
MVP
@ForOdinAndAsgard
4 жыл бұрын
C64 YES!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Good eye!!! I am starting to add more retro Easter eggs in my recent videos :)
@ForOdinAndAsgard
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit I just bought myself an Ender 5 with double y-axis for better stability. I have been informing myself real good and it is within my initial price range, has a huge building area, has a good reputation and upgrades can be made easy. I also like the fact that it is completely open source.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
@@ForOdinAndAsgard I'm enjoying my Ender so far, though I got the 3 and wish I'd gotten the 5. I want to throw the 3 out the window some days, and I've had to take it apart more times than I should've, but also I've been abel to do some amazing things, and the price when I got it was 160 dollars so I can't complain. I hear good things about the Ender 5! Glad you got it, have fun, and if it frustrates you remember to step away and then get back at it. And get ready for some fun!
@ForOdinAndAsgard
4 жыл бұрын
I am astounded by how good it actually is out of the box. Upgrades will be made but it is very good quality to start with . The heated bed is okay but somehow does not get PLA sticking very well to the magnetic pad so I resorted to my old method with the 3D pen and that is heat resistent 'absperband' (high grade painters tape for outside use). Works like a charm.
@ForOdinAndAsgard
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit I also found that the original Ultimaker Cura software is far better than the Creality one which came shipped with it. I am running POSIX, if you know a better slicer still plz shoot. I already updated the feeding tube and a new extruder all aluminum is on its way.
@griind
3 жыл бұрын
Decent video, however there are a few things I felt that you didn't know enough about in the video and some things were also a little poorly explained & detailed.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Can you expand? This is a bit old and I’ve learned a lot since then. I could do a follow up and address some of the feedback but could use more details
@griind
3 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Hmm, perhaps you could explain a little more about the bed adhesion and heated beds & about toxic and abrasive filaments, as that is something to watch out for when you first buy a printer. Another thing is to talk about some of your experiences with f.ex using different types of filament and adhesives, etc. I gotta be honest and say that I laughed when I saw the diagram of what can be printed with and without a heated bed, as in my experiences and opinion it's not very precise, and there is a lot more than a heated bed that is needed for some filaments. (I can elaborate on this if you wish me to.) These are all the things I can remember at the top of my head since watching the video, though you should definitely go in more detail about other things as well. (And add things that you might have found out since making this video and now.) (Some of these things that I list may require a video of its own if you want to go into extreme detail, but most of them should fit into one video combined if you balance detail with variety.)
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Ah I get what you’re saying. I’ll see what I can do. A lot of things have changed since I made this.
@griind
3 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit Nice, also congrats on 10k subs, lol.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
@@griind Thankyou! 10k was a long road! Leanred alot, looking forward to providing them with more content in 2021!
@ericsutherland3056
4 жыл бұрын
You have 3 SNES controllers and only 1 NES. Wtf dude?
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
LOL! I blame Japan....I went there and found the buffalo SNES controllers and bought them because I got excited but when I returned I relaized I had one each of a Nes/SNES...thus the 3 and 1. Totally blaming my Japan trip on that one :) That' being said, I have since traded one of the SNES for a NES so I now have 2 and 2 :) I want to reprint the mounts though so the colors all match up, or do them in clear PETG. Good eye!
@ericsutherland3056
4 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit at least got it evened out. I love the old NES controllers. Your setup is awesome by the way.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Eric Sutherland Thankyou!!! I need to spend more time enjoying it. I want to get into some of the nes hacks out there and see if any are worth playing through
@jlewis00001
4 жыл бұрын
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@KalaniHausman
4 жыл бұрын
I wrote the book “3D printing for Dummies” with my co- author Richard Horne in England! We were the first book out there and I am glad you took time to tell all about 3D Printing!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much!!! I'm flattered to have someone that's written such a book take the time to comment, that's super cool! I'm doing what I can to help the community out..without it's help I couldn't have gotten as far as I have, so I'm glad to give back. I'm going to have to order your book now though...I've already told 3 people I know that you commented cause I'm like techie startruck :D Thankyou!
@KalaniHausman
4 жыл бұрын
GeekToolkit You need yo get started somewhere then add what you can do others can follow too! It is all fun!
@qozia1370
3 жыл бұрын
So freaking professional, easy to follow and informative! As someone who wants to buy a 3d printer I'm glad I watched this video. Subscribed
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!!! You made my day :)
@CrazyWillTechShow
4 жыл бұрын
I’m using a resin printer. I wish I knew about the cleanup and venting harmful smells.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't gotten a resin printer yet, I look forward to getting one someday! Well maybe not after hearing about the venting..I'll have to get my ventilation dialed in in my garage maybe and then get one :)
@sharank
4 жыл бұрын
You ded?
@Ronymon
4 жыл бұрын
I've spent 4 hrs searching up videos about 3D printers and this has been the most helpful and informative of them all. Thank you for your service. I liked and subscribed!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! I’m glad it helped. That was my experience starting out as well. I got frustrated and made this video. Since this I’ve done a wide variety of things, hope you find some interesting! Some are 3D printing and I’ll always make those, but I’m trying to do unique stuff
@jonathanarthur7767
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. I've learnt most of these things the hard way. I've enjoyed the learning process, but this video is the best summary I've ever seen. I feel like watching this video almost takes you straight to intermediate skill level even if you've never used a 3d printer :D
@chiisaiakuma9930
4 жыл бұрын
Even though this video is almost 1,5 years old it's been the most informative one about this subject I've come across thanks alot.💪
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Chiisai Akuma you’re welcome! I tried to make it generic at the time and I tried to make it not model specific. I had no idea how it’d do as far as longevity of relevance but it’s still pretty on point thankfully. My follow up has a bit more stuff for when you first get a printer but it’s more about the lingo so that people can get help more efficiently
@TheAkashicTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this has made me realise that my "ender 3 of theseus" should have an enclosure in the upgrade path somewhere.
@Schroefdoppie
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍 I'm still on the fence if a 3D printer is even worth the time and money. I'm mostly interested in practical solutions. Custom brackets, clips, small mechanical repairs etc. So accuracy, strength and durability of the prints would be my biggest concerns. Going to watch the follow up now. 🤜🤛
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!! Yeah they are an investment in time like any tool and skill, but I do find them incredibly useful, versatile and fun!
@drewsmalley769
3 жыл бұрын
agree
@crossthreadaeroindustries8554
4 жыл бұрын
Great review - very accurate about realistic expectations. This is the video I will refer noobs to when they ask for information.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! That's exactly what I'm going for. I figure someone watches this, and when they're done they'll have much better knowlege to know what to ask about. I made a followup to this because there is that second level of when they get the printer, and people tell them they need to set the Z offset and make sure their E-steps are calibrated because they're overextruding....I figured a video to explain that stuff would be helpful :)
@stevelawrence8053
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I wished you would have touched on, is customer service. One of the most important things about buying a printer. Most printers are Chinese based. The customer service is, in my experience, useless. It`s more like you bought it, you deal with it. I am talking from experience. And after buying a couple of printers, the worst in customer service Ender. The back and forth e-mails are andless. Them asking questions and requesting photos, videos, and worthless suggestions to try. Avoid any Ender products at all cost. The reviews you read are from people who are compensated for their review. Do not buy from them, you will be disappointed.
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a good point. At the time I made this I’d only had a Cetus and had great experiences with their service. Now I’ve owned an Ender and I’ve gutted the board, the nozzles, replaces the bed and soon the hotend. The new board (SKR mini) uses updated firmware. Plus endless 3D printed “fixes” (let’s not call them mods). I feel like the steppers and frame are all I’ve kept. I wanted this video to be applicable though also for a long time because so many videos expire as the tech moves. It’s a good point and if I do another follow up I’ll definitely mention it. I asked at CES why some of the printers are 2,500 dollars and they simply said it’s the service. It’s just amazing to me
@ShardFalcorsGaming
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Joe! Great advice. Can't wait to see more of your projects.
@wesboyd7747
4 жыл бұрын
I usually just lurk but I wanted to take a minute after watching your video and say how incredibly helpful and insightful it was. Thank you for taking the time to make such a detailed video to give people some direction when getting into 3D printing. Cheers
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!!! I really appreciate that, made my day! When I started my channel and tried to come up with a topic I realized I just want to make something helpful, and fill in gaps. I make the 'what did I wish existed when I first got into this awesome hobby" videos, so this comment means a ton to me..it means I'm successfully helping others. Thanks a ton, be safe and have a great one!
@seanbrogan8667
3 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of videos on this topic but this comes across as one of the most honest. Ive been printing a few years now and you've pretty much mentioned everything I would. And a lot of these are things I dont see other people mention
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! That was my goal actually...I'd watched other videos and got into the hobby and just felt like there was a gap between 'total newbie' and 'mid level/pro' that people weren't adressing. I wanted to make something to help out there. And yeah...I really wish stuff like the 'time' aspect was mentioned more. That was a big dissapointment when I started. I'm now at 3 printers and better at slicing/nozzle sizes and that stuff so it's less of an issue, but my first prints taking so long made me sad
@pensychan
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I was absolutely to impulse buy a printer, but now I think I will take my time to choose the best for my projects :)
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Great choice..the time is worth it and will save you frustration and heartache later (or money...my solution when I wanted a bigger printer was to buy yet another one after waiting and saving a bit...I could've saved that money if I bought the right one the first time!)
@LAIDBACKMANNER
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Very informative and to the point. I'm going to buy a 3D printer so, now, i'm researching 3D printers so that I know what type I will need to buy for what I want to do/print. You video really helped, man. Do you know what the name/type of the fulfillment that has metal in it and, as you said, can be polished? I want to be able to make clip on pins and that type of filament sounds (hopefully, after I do more research) perfect. Thanks again. Jam on! P.S. Subbed!
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad to hear this was helpful! ColorFabb is a company that makes many 'metalfil' filaments. There are others..if you search for 'metal infused filament' you should get some hits. One thing I've learned, the nozzle on the printer may have to be a special one, as some of the filaments will strip out softer nozzles. So you'll want to see if the printer you find either can print these filaments, or can accept a nozzle upgrade to print them. I've also had reports that the prints are more brittle since posting this, so it's an evolving technology still
@papajohns3726
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great before you buy vid. had good information and was very easy to understand👍🏻
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Yay glad it helped!
@kenjitidany184
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@sprescav
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, i'm looking for one.
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
I thought about recommending some in the video, but really every 6 months I think that recommendation would change with the landscape. Instead I tried to focus on things that I felt were more timeless, since there are a ton of review videos out there. If I had to buy today I'd likely look at the Creality CR10 for a large printer, or their entry level one for inexpensive ($200). The Cetus I use is about $400 and dated, however the tech has been reliable, and it's got a great bed plate technology. But there's tons of options and more every week it seems, so hope you find a great one!
@mrnobody1499
2 жыл бұрын
Besides a 3-D printer in the film what else would I need to get into this
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
You probably could start with just that if it comes with the starter 'stuff'. A microsd card, and a holder/adapter for whatever you're using to download th efiles. A spactula or paint scraper to remove prints. Hex wrenches to tighten/loosen/assemble. Noramlly all of that comes with the printer, so you can get started from there..
@kozee589
3 жыл бұрын
just a quick tip sir, look into the camera when you talk. It will get a little more attention. Keep up the good work
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! Yeah I was looking at myself in the monitor, terrible newbie mistake. This was a while ago, I’ve gotten a bit better since then but always working hard to improve!
@LOCKBEARD
2 жыл бұрын
Please for the love of God or Vishnu or the Q Continuum...... When you state the size of something in mm ...... also state the size in inches. This has gotten really old as I have investigated the thought of maybe buying a 3d Printer. I am so irritated today I think I will go do something else. F*ck me.
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re getting into the hobby trust me you’re going to want to know the sizes in mm that you want. The good news is they mainly come in only a few, so you can convert them and then know them. That being said I do cover in my modern videos (this was from years ago and I was just starting). The sizes to know are 180mm, 220mm, 300mm, 350mm, 400mm and 500mm. MOST printers are the 220 size. If you want to print full cosplay helmets I recommend 350 and up, though I have a wierd one that is 310 that can do it. If you convert those though and shop you’ll know the inches for your use. And I’ll make sure to continue to show it in both on my new videos (I usually say one and then caption the other…lasers are all in mm too but like you for that I need inches!)
@zendog8888
Жыл бұрын
Idk how your video showed up in my feed. But I'm glad I found it. Even for the "beginner" printer, I bought it. They didn't tell me ANYTHING. They told me to download slicing software. And I'm like wtf is that and why am I downloading it? I thought I would just take my little SD card. Get a printer code. Put it in my printer. And print cool stuff all day. I'm on day 6. I should have walked away by day 2. But I didn't want to let a printer defeat me. Your video gives me hope I can win this battle.
@geektoolkit
Жыл бұрын
You ABSOLUTELY can win the battle, and know that the start of the climb is a bit steep, but the rewards should come soon. It is, I'd say, one of those hobbies where you can obsess and really spend an eternity tuning and tweaking and learning, but the path from 'i don't know a slider from gcode' to 'I can make most things off thingiverse in one or two goes' isn't too bad and is worth it. Give yourself a month, but know that you should see constant progress, and every failure is a lesson that'll help you. Good luck, it can be an amazing hobby!
@DavidBajayo
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known those things too !!!
@alexmcfarlane7127
3 жыл бұрын
I currently have my 3D printer next to my chair, window and PC. Even though im wearing a mask, I've health concerns about the fumes and miniparticles. I spend most of my time on the computer, but I also need to supervise the print of any failures. I don't know what to do about the placement. I use a Easythreed X1 with PLA.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
If you need visual on the printer you can try octoprint or even a Wyze camera to monitor it remotely. Also putting it in an enclosure may help.
@timothymusson5040
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I sent it to a friend that’s just starting out. I, like you, had to learn all of this stuff the hard way :)
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
The hard way is so hard!!! Thanks that was one of my goals is that if someone that knew this stuff found it, it’d be a good resource to help another get up to speed. I have two 3D printing videos for beginners at this point...one for before one for after buying. I may do a third for “how to dial a printer in” because wow that took me some time to learn as well!
@vertigev
5 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome. I've been watching so many 3d printing videos but you understand what a noob needs to know and ask himself haha, thanks!
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad it was helpful. I basically asked myself 'what video did I wish I'd watched' and then realized...'ok now I need to go make that video!' :)
@vertigev
5 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit 👍😎
@martinbankjorgensen
4 жыл бұрын
This is by FAR the best beginners guide I have seen here on KZitem... like SERIOUSLY! Thank you SO much for taking it down to a beginner level 👏🏻
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!! I couldn’t find a video that explained this entire “ramping up” aspect of what was needed, so through today make one. Never imagined it’d be this popular!
@minerwilly
2 жыл бұрын
Liked within three seconds purely for the C64 in the background. The rest of the video was good too ;)
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Yay a fellow commodore fan!!! Good eye, I do love my Easter eggs :)
@rocketkid3787
4 жыл бұрын
Really helpful as I am just starting to look into what my first printer will be. Thanks!
@geektoolkit
4 жыл бұрын
Cool!! Hoping you have a blast! It’s a great hobby
@theswime945
2 жыл бұрын
Super-helpful facts really well and simply presented. Perfect for me. Thank you so much.
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thankyou for the kind comment
@TiredAndWearyTraveler
2 жыл бұрын
hey man, thanks for the info and btw, i love what you did with the digital art in the background, good stuff🤘
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! Check out the 'dynaframe' videos to know more about those, you can build your own using dynaframe 2, or get the pro version and really make it shine :)
@shailsh3965
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing experience. Perfect professional content.
@geektoolkit
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!!!
@charlie-vw7zw
3 жыл бұрын
If I didn't watch this video I probably would have died from the fumes setting one up in my room.
@geektoolkit
3 жыл бұрын
They're more microparticles, so it's not that you'd die from fumes (though the ABS fumes are toxic and can mess you up from what I've read), but more that long term effects on lungs are...not so great. It's been mentioned that as humans we breathe in quite a few things that include microparticles in our day to day, so it's tough to know how serious this is at this time. I worry that in 20 years someone will say 'hey that was bad and now a bunch of people are having breathing issues'. Similar to leaded solder for instance, or using a laser cutter without ventilation.
@drosky310
5 жыл бұрын
this is about the best info . you can get , i hope you do make some more videos .
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou!! I’m definitely working on another series. They come in batches as I have to set aside time for planning, filming and such. I had to take a short break but I expect to be back in about a week. I likely will make smaller videos so I can release more often, but will work to keep the info quality high
@drosky310
5 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit ok cool . im a mexican . and im about to win a major lawsuite . I have been studing 3d printers on youtube for about 5 years . i want to make stuff and sell it . the electricity is free in mexico .
@drosky310
5 жыл бұрын
@@geektoolkit if i buy a roll of filament and price it buy the foot. mark it and see how much it utilizes .and go from there and price the item to get my profit . ps dont tell anybody in mexico . im trying to reach my rich life destiny . so many buisness ownd and failed .
@sumguy3119
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I encourage you to post more.
@geektoolkit
5 жыл бұрын
Sum Guy Thankyou! I’m definitely working on it. Right now I’m working on my workflow a bit...that video took me 3 weeks to edit, so I have to work on that :) I’ll get there and appreciate the support and encouragement!
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