Ye Olde Rocket Forum

Go Back   Ye Olde Rocket Forum > Work Bench > 3D Printing Asylum
User Name
Password
Auctions Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts Search Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-06-2020, 07:44 PM
Tau Zero's Avatar
Tau Zero Tau Zero is offline
Incurable SEMROC Fan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Posts: 2,318
Question Doug Holverson's Centuri nose cones and nozzles

Greetings, 3D printing YORF Hivemind,

About a year ago, I downloaded these thingiverse files from our very own Doug Holverson:


Doug Holverson's Centuri 7 Series Plastic Nose Cones
posted November 23, 2014

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:560706


Doug's Fun Nozzle Pack #1
posted November 22, 2014

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:559511


I took the files to my local public library, which offered 3D printing for an incidental cost.

I got the following results, which I wasn't exactly happy with, but it was an experiment anyway.

Should the resulting product be this rough? Would I need to adjust the settings in the printer, or would I have to tweak the file to get a much smoother (i.e., useable) 3D printout? Please advise. Thanks!
.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:  3D printed Centuri cones 01.jpg
Views: 97
Size:  267.1 KB  Click image for larger version

Name:  3D printed Centuri cones 02.jpg
Views: 74
Size:  220.0 KB  
__________________
Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"/"Tau Zero"
YORF Member 28
Semroc SAM #0029
NAR 86131


"I think about organizing things all the time. Never seems to happen. I find something that piques my interest and I'm off on a quest. Or a Centuri. "

--Bill Eichelberger, 02/22/2022


“Centuri fret buzz in an updated form.”
Bill “Wallyum” Eichelberger re: Estes Flutter-By
03 Sept 2014

Last edited by Tau Zero : 05-07-2020 at 12:13 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-06-2020, 08:52 PM
rosko_racer's Avatar
rosko_racer rosko_racer is offline
rosko_racer
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 306
Default

Jay: If you know how to tweek the settings on a slicer then you can create the GCODE files for the nose cones. Take the files to the library and have them use your GCODE files to do the printing.

I had similar issues with my printer as I was using the program it came with it to do my prints, CURA v15.04, plus I had my computer directly connected to the printer handling the printing process. I disconnected the printer from the computer then I installed the latest version of Ultimaker Cura. I change the printing settings to create a higher resolution print then have the app create the GCODE file. Download it into a memory card and plug the card directly into the printer letting the Arduino computer in the printer manage the printing. My prints have been much better since I made those changes.
__________________
_____________________

- Raúl
NAR #88644
SAM #230
EAC
CAT
_____________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-14-2020, 10:50 PM
scott_mills scott_mills is offline
Craftsman
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 253
Default

Yeah that printer is either way out of adjustment, or very low quality. It almost looks as though the build plate is loose on the printer and wiggling a little bit. My bet by looking at the prints is he is running with loose x and y belts. You can easily expect better results from even a low-end new printer.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-28-2020, 07:45 AM
Flash's Avatar
Flash Flash is offline
Semi-Pro Rocketeer TRA 10484 L2
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 428
Default

Doug, just wanted to say thank you for these nose comes. Long Live Centuri !
__________________
=======================
If the Sky is the Limit, then,
why is there Footsteps on the Moon?
=======================
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:43 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe © 1998-2024