Spark erosion with a welding inverter: Part 1
I tested whether you can process hard steel with a welding inverter and a decommissioned 3D printer. Yes, that works!.
September 29, 2024
Extruder V5.3: Prusa MK4 Part 3
Extruder V5.3 has only undergone small design changes, but I have significantly changed the mount and implemented further upgrades that make the Prusa MK4 easier to use as a granule printer.
For the first time, parts for this upgrade are printed from PLA powder.
September 7, 2024
Extruder V5.2: 3DBenchy
The force sensor for leveling the print bed has been implemented and larger prints than the track links can now be printed. I printed a 3DBenchy from PLA granules with Extruder V5.2.
July 20, 2024
Extruder V5.1
In part 2 of converting a Prusa MK4 into a granulate printer, I show problems and solutions when printing with fine powder. The result is Extruder version 5.1.
June 7, 2024
Extruder V5.0
The new printer for my experiments with a granule extruder is a Prusa MK4. Part 1 of the conversion shows Extruder V5 in operation.