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.
June 5, 2024
Solar generator
From parts "left over" from another Project, I have built a solar generator.
10. May 2024
Direkt Granule Extruder V4.1: Screws
What type of screw is suitable to extrude plastic, is investigated in the latest chapter on Extruder V4.1.
April 27, 2024
Direkt Granule Extruder V4.1 Extruder V4.1 is the next step of my Direct Granule Extruder. I have optimized the thermal design of the extruder tube.
April 6, 2024
Direkt Granulat Extruder V4
With Extruder V4 I am continuing my development of an Direct Granule Extruder.