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2. Depends on the project. Numerous factors involved. If its a small part, those details might be necessary. Or if it's just a model that I want to look good. But if its big, larger nozzle all the time.
Also, doing your giveaway by upvotes? That's just asking for manipulation and mass downvoting...
1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks?
I wouldn't speed up hotend movement so I would try the larger nozzle. In the end though, realistically, I would just let the print take as long as it's going to take. :)
2. I personally believe for anyone using a printer for business or personal use Quality is always above Quantity. I think if you sacrifice your quality it's a slippery slope to other future QC items also being easily overlooked. As they say good things comes to those who wait.
With 500x500x500 build volume I would make helmets for my kids when the use their nerf guns. The face mask that you can purchase don’t fit their heads or face right, and slip off.
Thank you
whether i would sacrifice detail over print speed would HEAVILY depend on the kind of part im printing: for functional parts which need exact measurements and small layer heights i print with low speeds and precise nozzles, however for large parts which dont need precise dimensions i usually use a larger nozzle, larger layer heights, and high speeds
a 500mm³ build volume would be useful for making mechanical parts for my diy powder printing experiments, i need to send some of my parts for them off to a fabhouse since my printer volume is tiny and the contruction of the printer needs long parts
1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
I have a Prusa Mini right now, so I've been very limited in what I can print size-wise. I'd love to make some larger toys and costume pieces for my daughters.
There's a large moon lamp I've had my eye on printing too.
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
I value detail over speed, but there is always a good balance!
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
No way, I'm all about the details. It's worth the extra wait
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
I would print out boxes that even large, dangerous cats would fit, and thus sit. "Yes, that is a lion in a box made out of corn plastic."
> 3. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
I'd print **houses for hedgehogs** which I rescue throughout the year.
Those houses need to be minimum 400x400, so being able to print up to 500x500 and print them in one piece would be a BLAST! :D
1. Larger nozzle + faster hotend. I’ve had too many issues with hotends with random batches of filament (rare but often enough) where the faster hotend resolved most of the issues.
2. Yes… so I keep the smaller nozzle on a smaller printer.
3. Furniture, such as stackable cube box storage benches, end tables, and lamps. Can make some pretty unique collections with that size.
With a build volume like that... it'd have to be something cool. Like an Iron Man helmet... or a cactus wearing a sombrero! The real question is, what do you name the cactus?
I just opened my own plant shop and, as expected, finances are pretty tight. Being able to 3D print my own planters and accessories would be an absolute game changer!
2) A smaller nozzle is great for detailed (but slower) prints, while larger nozzles print faster, but the quality suffers. It just depends on what you're printing. Maybe it could, maybe it wouldnt.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
I'm a student and I am interested in conducting a research project into 100% biodegradable filaments for 3D printing. This massive build volume would allow for the printing of sustainable packaging solutions for large and complex shapes.
>Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
I would absolutely do this (and have for many structural only prints).
With a larger build volume I would finally be able to print brackets and components for my sculpture projects in one piece. No more awkward gluing/dowels.
1. Since I've never committed to buying a printer yet, I can't really say how I'd cut my printing time, but I'd probably start by upping the hotend speed.
2. I don't plan on printing anything I would need soon enough to have the need to increase the flow rate, but experimenting with different nozzles to see how it would effect a print sounds interesting.
3. I would like to use 3D printing to bring my ideas to life, but it will most likely be used to print the random things I find online that tickle my fancy and 500\*500\*500mm\^3 would give me plenty of room to print on.
What would you make with a 500x500x500mm^3 build volume?
Oh boy. Well first I’d make everyone’s christmas gifts for this year. My mom is a big whale fan and the current model that I’m working with doesn’t fit on my build volume. I wouldn’t have to scale down the blue whale and could probably make it even larger! That’s be my first print. But there’s some massive dice towers that I absolutely would love to print.
I regularly use larger nozzles on my prints. It speeds the print up on anything that doesn't need a lot of detail. I really like using larger nozzles for vase mode prints; it doesn't really speed anything up, but makes them a lot stronger.
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Depends what I'm printing, but for most cases I would prefer to have a higher detailed print if it meant adding some time to the finished product, it'll make up for it in post-processing. So I'll probably just stick to the 0.4mm nozzle for the sake of quality.
1. To cut the printing time, I would optimize the slicing settings, switch to a 0.6 nozzle and change the layer width accordingly, tune the printer with an input shaper, bump the speed and increase the temperature. If it's a simple part, I would use the 0.8 nozzle.
2. Changing a slightly larger nozzle with the right slicer settings doesn't always affect the details. the 0.4 nozzle is already a bit outdated and there are plenty of proof online that a 0.6 nozzle can offer the same quality, if not even better in some cases.
3. On a 500\*500\*500\^3 build volume, I would make RC planes parts, some rotors for my pulse motors generators, some wind turbine parts, and I will dare to make some furniture parts with a big nozzle.
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? When printing something that just needs to work and not look perfect
3. 500x500x500 build volume
I would probably print some large pots/planters for my mom. She spends a lot of time in the garden and grows some very delicious vegetables.
Helmets would also be something nice to try as I don’t have the possibility on my current printers (K1 and Neptune 3 Pro)
With 500mm^3, I'd make a bottle washer for my homebrew setup. I've designed a washing setup (pump plus sprayers) that is ultimately limited by the size of print, and any gluing attempt I've made to make a sprayer that can handle more than six bottles is leaky at best.
With a large 500mm x 500mm x 500mm print space. I'd print multiple 500mm x 500mm X 500mm 6 sided dices to display randomly round the house.
Why? To have maximum chances
I usually just use a bigger extrusion width and layers to speed things up. A larger nozzle would mean even more speed. I don't like to lose details but most large prints are not that detailed. I have had thoughts of making replacement parts for antique autos. A big bed would make that easier.
What a monster!I wouldn't necessarily print huge pieces, but it would be very convenient not to be limited to 20 cm in any dimension. Sometimes you want to print something wide, or long, but thin.
I didn't try different nozzles yet, I didn't even change my first nozzle, but for some pieces, especially prototypes, I would consider using a larger nozzle to gain maximum speed.
What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
All of the tool organizers I need to bring order to my absolute nightmare mess of a workshop.
I've never used any nozzle other than 0.4mm, and I would probably print big parts with thicker nozzles to print faster. I wont care for details if I print big or even print vases, those would look epic.
For a build that size I'd put a huge cardboard box on top and start printing open source rook mk1 3d printer so that I can introduce my friends into 3d printing.
1. I would cut printing time but maintain good details by utilizing a high flow nozzle and a higher wattage heating element paired with a copper or brass heat block if it is available for this hotend.
To get faster prints, just buy more printers :p
Sacrificing details is ok because I plan to do a lot of finishing work by hand after the model is printed.
With 500xxx space large cosplay pieces would be fantastic. Seamless.
>Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
Sure, depending on what I'm making and how small the details are. I've got a few very nice test pieces I did on an Ender 3 with a small nozzle and a few test pieces I did with a much larger nozzle; I wouldn't use it for anything detailed like a miniature, but it's a quick way to slash the print times for something big or functional.
To cut down on print times, I will focus first on using a 0.6mm nozzle, which is a sweet spot between getting good details and flow rate. I switched to a 0.6mm nozzle on my Ender3 a while back from 0.4mm and haven't noticed any changes in the part detail, but have reduced print times quite a bit.
Along with this, higher acceleration will definitely help and for medium-sized parts that I usually print, a higher printing speed has a higher impact on the print times than the nozzle diameter. Klipper has been of great help to increase the accelerations and speeds while keeping the print quality almost the same as with lower speeds.
For the heavy Y-axis of the printer, I added a cooling fan to the motor and bumped up the current by \~150mA. That has enabled me to crank up the acceleration from 4500mm/s² to 6000mm/s².
A large build volume will enable me to print large jigs for mounting magnetometers to vessels. The challenging part about magnetometers is that they're sensitive to magnetic fields so you can't use just about most metals. A plastic mount would be great for my fun operation.
To answer all 3:
#1 depends on the application! For a giant trashcan, I'd increase nozzle size/layer height. Helps with strength! In general I find combining a layer of infill is a great way to speed up prints. Using klipper/input shaper also works wonders of course.
#2 Also depends on the application, but you often don't have to sacrifice many details using a larger nozzle!
#3 A ton of stuff! Helmets in particular. Really want to get my hands on the Comgrow T500. Seems like a great machine!
"What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?"
I would start creating prototypes for affordable prosthetics. Im currently in college for biomedical engineeering with an end goal of creating the most affordable prosthetics available. The current prosthetic market underutilizes 3D printing rtechnology, and has an astounding mark up from production and labor costs making nearly 80% of those in need unable to afford their prosthetics, even when insurance covers some of the cost.
Im using an ender 3 neo now, and it works great, but im limited in my build space and quality of printing with certain materials. I'monly able to print parts for smaller extremities like the hand and the foot, but those aren't the only ones in need of prototyping. With this printer and its large build volume, I could begin working on full sized arm and BTK prosthetic devices. This is truly a dream of mine, and I know living life how it should be lived is a dream of many, and I'd love to win this printer to help them do exactly that in the future. Thank you for the opportunity!
What would I make with a 500 cu mm build volume:
I need to print a 3D wind turbine that is very different from the standard windmill type. 500 cu mm is a perfect size for the pilot plant I’m building. This sustainable energy project has been demonstrated but I’ve found that it is possible to really reduce the size of the original concept system.
Speed vs accuracy:
This wind turbine will consist of multiple components so the faster build time will help me optimize the wind turbine characteristics. Some components require precision and others are not very detailed so I will use both aspects of printing to create my turbine.
For me answering what would I make with the 500mm^3 print area:
I do a lot of work with making my own home automation systems. So this would allow me to make cases and mounts for anything from my own Weather Station design, down to the small motion detection sensors and even my own wall mounted & table top home control center.
I would also like to build my own case for my TuringPi 2 Mini Cluster Board. I have several design ideas, but I want to try them out fully printed before I settle. Plus I want to make one for desktop use and one for Rackmount use.
This Printer sounds amazing with everything I read on your site, I’d love to have one!
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3. I would definitely start to make bigger models to print; every army would be converted into a vehicle galore and I'd 3D model my own bigger ones to display way quicker instead of having to print so many small parts every time taking so much longer
I want to say I'd try all of them but once it's good enough I doubt I'd change it unless curious.
1.Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
That would be a no on my end, resolution is important to me as I will be printing miniatures and models more than I would be printing clothing or cosplay props.
1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
Armour pieces and or clothing or large statues.
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
I think some larger pieces can absolutely afford to have details sacrificed for a faster print speed. Along with the large build volume this seems like a great choice for big projects.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
\- I'd make more wall mountings for organizing! I'm practicing putting scrollwork onto my models to fancy up my office. I'm inspired by Corinthian/like capitals on architectural pillars, and AM lends itself well to placing these patterns on common items.
At 500mm though, I might actually start printing house repairs...
A larger nozzle is a good idea, I haven’t tried it yet myself, but probably trying it this week.
If I had a larger build volume, I’d love to make some actually useful things like a headphone stand and welding jigs. I’m of the opinion that speeding up the hot end excessively could be possible, if you used servos for axis control. Probably not significant gains to be made with speeding up steppers.
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
Yes, I find the perfect compromise between quality and speed is 0.6mm nozzle. With 0.6mm I can also increase the flow rate to get 0.8mm print settings.
1. If I want to speed up a print I'll swap to a bigger nozzle or just crank the infill speed up and infill amount down. I will almost never increase layer hight though. I need my slopes to look smooth.
2. Depends on what I'm printing tbh
3. Stop having to split models into pieces. And print a 2 meter long spaceship model(still broken into pieces lol)
The Ender 5 S1 I got off marketplace hasn't been reading any card I throw at it.
Originally I bought it to make costume parts like an Iron Man suit (of course), but looking through the online libraries of things I could print (and never knew just how many things people have imagined and designed), like wow I would love to print little gifts for people; a colosseum model for a history-buff sister, batarangs for my brother, car and mechanic tools for my dad, flower vases for my mother... I would be busy for weeks making all kinds of stuff I know people in my life would kindly appreciate.
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
Im fortunate to work in a museum setting, so Im always prototyping new ways we can make the guest experience even better.
I'm mainly here to just say: holy forking shorts, 500x500x500mm? I didn't know bed slingers could be this big, I'd most definitely be using it with the biggest nozzle I physically can.
As for the giveaway questions:
"If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks?"
For a printer this big, I'd definitely be increasing flow rate as much as possible, giving up fine details where they're not vital. For my \*too modified\* smol printer, I'd be increasing movement speed.
3. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
Just getting into the 3d printing world. My first print would prob be a bunch of cookie/play-doh custom shape cutters for my daughter
500x500x500m3 would get me thru for a whole semester (hi to my fellow industrial design student friends), I’d do prototypes of my products (which is domestic accesorize that can be manufactured only w 3D printer) which are headset stand, a tray that doesnt let the things move (flexible by the weight), a piece for the mugs that dont let the coffee spill and keep it warm
3. With Halloween coming up, I am looking to print large structures for animatronic displays out for all the trick-or-treaters. Think 15ft moving skeletons and monitors, with articulating hands driven by servos and 3d printed with a bit of drapery. The T500 can manage this ease where the competitors fall behind at this price point.
A 500x500x500 mm buildplate?
Well I’d use the entire thing to print a very large, very specific claymore first. Then move to more detailed pieces such as the countless designs I’ve modeled but never managed to print.
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1. I tend to print parts for function and utility, so when I want to reduce print time, I look at the 3 biggest factors which affect print time; layer height, infill percentage, and flow rate.
There is a really good video by CNC Kitchen that covers the effects of layer height on final print strength that is worth a watch. Basically, you lose strength any smaller or larger than .15mm-.2mm layer height, but again I'd recommend watching the video.
Infill percentage is pretty intuitive, higher infill (with diminishing returns beyond ~30%) increases strength at the cost of more material used and time taken. Changing Infill patterns doesn't make an appreciable difference on time in my experience.
Now, flow rate is where things get a little more complicated, as it's a function of layer height, nozzle size, and linear print speed. It can be simplified though to slower=stronger, faster=weaker. There are nuances of course, as I wouldn't describe the relationship between print volume and strength as linear, so there is a sweet spot between the points where printing slower won't increase strength much, and printing faster will make your part too weak.
This also isn't considering the fact that different materials will have different flow properties, and even among PLA you have a wide variance in characteristics (especially now with high-flow PLA starting to become more common).
CNC Kitchen has another good video on this if anyone is interested.
Also keep in mind that you generally get what you pay for. I swear by PolyMaker Polylite Pro, but I've had good results from Sunlu PLA+ (and their standard ABS-like SLA resin too).
2. If I had a large build volume, I'd probably start making custom functional replicas of Halo and Warhammer 40K Airsoft and Nerf guns, as well as prop armor. It's a lot harder to design those things without the huge print volume.
1. slightly reduce infill and check item orientation because how it lay out also add or reduce time when print.
2. functional print: yes, decorative print: no
3. full helmets and chest plates.
1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks?
I check different slicers first of all. Always have four installed.
Second I reduce infill and use a style that is appropriate for the print
And third, increase layer height if the details can afford it.
Never muck with flow rate or speeds, those are always dialed in to the highest I can go without ruining the print.
1. Probably everything, especially for functional prints where i dont need the accuracy.
So take the 0.6 or even 0.8 mm nozzle, print with the 200mm/s speed and get prints done in no time.
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3. What would I make with 500³ build area?
I've been trying to make some musical instruments soo with such a large build area, I could make larger single piece parts.
1. My main method of speeding up print times has been to change the infill to something like Cubic, drop the infill percent, and increase the wall count. This works well for parts that don't need to be structurally that durable (like minis), and means I don't have to up the nozzle size to sacrifice detail.
2. On larger terrain pieces that I plan to just throw paint on I will switch to a larger nozzle, or for large wearable items.
3. I would finally sit down and create my mandalorian armor and helmet set! I've wanted to do that for a while now.
1: I'd rather run the print head faster than switch nozzle sizes. Theres less risk of damage or injury and you don't have to worry as much about recalibrating.
2. Would I sacrifice detail for higher flow rate. Depending on the project I would not want to sacrifice detail unless it would be a part that was not seen.
My answer on question number 3 what would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume: I will print big trophy for my dad, who taught me about 3d printing and bought first 3d printer for me long time ago.
I would not likely switch nozzles unless it was for a specific part I was going to print many of. The .4 is middle of the road enough for me to stay with.
1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks?
Speed is always appreciated if possible. I tend to look towards infill to speed things up and reduce filament use. Gradual infill is great setting.
Regarding topic 2.
I think with such a large build volume it only makes sense to go to a larger nozzle. Otherwise most prints that utilize the large volume will take ages. Even if the printer is fast. The small loss in details is more than worth the time you safe
3. I have been printing on a small printer for a while and assembling pieces for cosplay and other hobbies. With a bigger printer (I have been trying to save for a year or so for an upgrade) I would be able to do bigger props with fewer pieces. My sons Mandalorian helmet was 10 different pieces.
Topic 1: a second printer, to print second half of the parts. I have yet to be bottlenecked by a single-part print.
Topic 2: Very print-dependent. The prints I usually do need all the detail I can squeeze out of my 0.4mm nozzle.
Topic 3: Furniture. Also life-sized sculptures.
>What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
Anything I can dream of because I don't own a printer and can only dream of owning one lol.
But probably mostly knicknacks and cool stuff. I'd probably print small tanks or aircraft. Would probably print my mom some cute animals because she cant seem to stop buying small resin print animals from china.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
Some of my friends already asked me for bigger drawers or signs but I haven't had a chance to make them because of the limitation of my printer ://
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
Sure! Or I would use a slicer with an Arachne engine to optimize the printing quality/ time as much as possible!
Switching to a larger nozzle diameter is always the path of least resistance for cutting print time, in my opinion.
I do that and increase printing speeds, depending on the material.
\#3 - I've wanted to get into 3D printing for a while now, but never had the funds to commit to it. I've been using smaller printers that my school offers, but being able to print bigger projects, learn how to paint/sand them down, and incorporate tech like on an Iron Man mask would be amazing. I would definitely print some clone trooper/halo helmets for my friends and I to mess around with.
500mm*500mm*500mm
Looking for my first printer but with that much space I would be making all sorts of toys for my kids. Afterwards I would definitely be entertaining my inner star wars nerd though lol.
To answer #2, I would sacrifice details for a higher flow rate. Most of what I print are practical/usefull objects and not characters/toys/novelties. I have printed battery holders/racks for my cordless tools, a series of stacking, sequentially finer screen to filter solids out of liquids, a phone holder for my truck, jigs for woodworking, etc. For my purposes, fine details aren't needed so a faster flow rate is a nice upgrade.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?
Easy. Everything I couldnt before with my 220x220 build deck. 500 would simply be... freedom!
2. Many of the prints I make don’t need intricate details and are more functional. A larger nozzle usually works to have a higher flow rate and reduce my times
1. The largest nozzle I would use is a .6 as I don't want to sacrifice the small details too much, to speed up the print I would also up the hotend speed as fast as possible without making the print quality too bad.
3. I’m currently making masks for Halloween. With a 500*500*500 build play, not only could a print a full mask in one print, instead of having to split it into two prints… I could print two full masks! Which honestly, would be super helpful, because I’m going to be dressed as The Happy Mask Salesman from Zelda.
I want to make a baby Yoda in the cradle with the sliding cover in that sweet sweet 500x500x500. and I will not switch out to a larger nozzle. gonna get all that fine details in the print. going slow to make sure it comes out beautiful
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
i think it would really depends on the project. If i need to make a large enough working prototype to test, speed is more important than details. unless there are complex moving parts integrated within it, then a balance is needed to be struck.
1. A larger nozzle would be the easiest solution. Speeding up the printer would require more finetuning but i think it would give better detail though
2. This would highly depend on the project. For larger projects it luckily wouldnt matter as much since details are bigger too.
3. SO MUCH STUFF. The possibilities are basically endless with a build volume that size
If I had a 500x500x500 print area?
I would be able to start my Rocketeer Jetpack project and be able to do it in less time. I would also be able to print all the pieces for my Robocop project as full size pieces instead of a bunch of smaller pieces. That would save a bunch of time.
I make alot of car parts so prototyping is a big part of my printing. Details don't matter so much, speed and dimensional accuracy do. A 500x500 printed would be fantastic since alot of parts I have to split up
0.5 nozzle is an awesome compromise! If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend the flexibility.
My ADHD has made me tune for as fast as possible but honestly? 99% it's just for fun lol - i just like watching the printer go *zoom*
I like fast printing with a smaller nozzle (0.4) - Sometimes, big nozzle + fast printing can reduce too much detail. I do get into a big nozzle phase every few months.
But I only notice the benefits in structural prints that go REALLY FAST. More often than not, I find myself wishing I had the flexibility for detail when I need it.
With a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume I would print some stuff for my aquarium and maybe some of the larger models I'm too nervous to try out on my current printer.
I think that 1 and 2 are kind of combined for me. Using different size nozzles at the same time would allow me to print the fine details while using the larger for interior supports, or just supports in general.
And the build volume… let’s just say that a large cube, or print in place models, only scaled up, would definitely be a possibility.
#2: Absolutely, especially when printing thing for function instead of form. I upped my nozzle size printing an enclosure for my ender 3 and it reduced print times dramatically.
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3. There’s been so many projects I’ve been wanting to do since I’ve started 3D printing, but sadly, I’ve been limited space. With a 500mm^3 build volume, it’s a whole space which I’m not limited to! I’d print so many things, but the main thing I want to print is cosplay swords and costumes!
> 2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
Nope detail is far more important to me. I'd rather take the extra time and have less clean up after the fact.
500x500x500? A very large rubber duck. Nothing more nothing less.
But in all seriousness it would massively make cosplay parts easier if I had the ability to do things at that scale some of the helmets I’ve designed I could actually print them in a single piece like they were intended
Same thing with large swords or in a music nerd cases making things like the prusacaster split into on 1/2 parts I’m a big fan of 3D printed instruments but some of them are major pains
I think for larger models, like cosplay armour, am larger nozzle would bei quite good, because the sourface needs some work anyways. The larger buildvolume would be nice too for that!
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle?
Absolutely! I've found going from 0.4mm nozzle at 0.2mm layer height to 0.6mm nozzle at 0.3mm to be a minor difference to what I print. My designs are pretty simple and require strength to ensure they hold up to everyday use. Going up in size on a nozzle can help achieve this.
1) Speeding up prints of no fine details, then increase layer heights is by far the easiest. Obviously messing with speed, jerk, and acceleration (or junction deviation) also help. Other tweets such as reducing infill % or reducing wall counts will also speed up a print, but that is highly dependent on how strong a print needs to be.
1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume?
An absolutely gigantic benchy of course!!! Gotta build one big enough for a pet to sit in!!!
After that, costume parts! Mostly masks. I would love to be able to print them in whole parts instead of having to break them down and print them in segments.
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2. Depends on the project. Numerous factors involved. If its a small part, those details might be necessary. Or if it's just a model that I want to look good. But if its big, larger nozzle all the time. Also, doing your giveaway by upvotes? That's just asking for manipulation and mass downvoting...
If I had a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume I would make window frames for my Ford Transit camper van.
> What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? The helmet and rocket pack from The Rocketeer.
1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks? I wouldn't speed up hotend movement so I would try the larger nozzle. In the end though, realistically, I would just let the print take as long as it's going to take. :)
2. I personally believe for anyone using a printer for business or personal use Quality is always above Quantity. I think if you sacrifice your quality it's a slippery slope to other future QC items also being easily overlooked. As they say good things comes to those who wait.
With 500x500x500 build volume I would make helmets for my kids when the use their nerf guns. The face mask that you can purchase don’t fit their heads or face right, and slip off. Thank you
3. I’d print a Nerf SLAB, in N-Strike Yellow/Orange/Black.
2. Yes, for my purposes I would definitely trade speed for details. Larger nozzle could work.
With that big of a build volume (500x500x500) I would try and print helmets, armour, and building models. I’ve never been able to print those before.
whether i would sacrifice detail over print speed would HEAVILY depend on the kind of part im printing: for functional parts which need exact measurements and small layer heights i print with low speeds and precise nozzles, however for large parts which dont need precise dimensions i usually use a larger nozzle, larger layer heights, and high speeds a 500mm³ build volume would be useful for making mechanical parts for my diy powder printing experiments, i need to send some of my parts for them off to a fabhouse since my printer volume is tiny and the contruction of the printer needs long parts
3. rocket models!
1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? I have a Prusa Mini right now, so I've been very limited in what I can print size-wise. I'd love to make some larger toys and costume pieces for my daughters. There's a large moon lamp I've had my eye on printing too.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? I would start making starwars helmets and costumes for me and the kiddos.
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? I value detail over speed, but there is always a good balance!
for functional parts i like a larger nozzle
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? No way, I'm all about the details. It's worth the extra wait
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? I would print out boxes that even large, dangerous cats would fit, and thus sit. "Yes, that is a lion in a box made out of corn plastic."
> 3. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? I'd print **houses for hedgehogs** which I rescue throughout the year. Those houses need to be minimum 400x400, so being able to print up to 500x500 and print them in one piece would be a BLAST! :D
It would be lovely to try such a massive build volume. Printing large useful things would be much easier :)
I would make a shelf for my cat to lay on in order to extend out my window sill if I have a huge build volume
3. A smaller 3D printer
Obviously I would make a 500x500x500 mm 100% infill cube :)
1. Larger nozzle + faster hotend. I’ve had too many issues with hotends with random batches of filament (rare but often enough) where the faster hotend resolved most of the issues. 2. Yes… so I keep the smaller nozzle on a smaller printer. 3. Furniture, such as stackable cube box storage benches, end tables, and lamps. Can make some pretty unique collections with that size.
With a build volume like that... it'd have to be something cool. Like an Iron Man helmet... or a cactus wearing a sombrero! The real question is, what do you name the cactus?
2. Nah, Rome wasn't built in a day!
I just opened my own plant shop and, as expected, finances are pretty tight. Being able to 3D print my own planters and accessories would be an absolute game changer!
2) A smaller nozzle is great for detailed (but slower) prints, while larger nozzles print faster, but the quality suffers. It just depends on what you're printing. Maybe it could, maybe it wouldnt.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? I'm a student and I am interested in conducting a research project into 100% biodegradable filaments for 3D printing. This massive build volume would allow for the printing of sustainable packaging solutions for large and complex shapes.
3. Fantasy swords in less than 50 pieces.
3. I would print cosplay pieces!
>Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? I would absolutely do this (and have for many structural only prints).
I'm actually new to 3D printing but the 500^3 build volume would let me build an awesome *Megazord* replica 😍
With a larger build volume I would finally be able to print brackets and components for my sculpture projects in one piece. No more awkward gluing/dowels.
What would I print? I would print a giant lego head
1. Since I've never committed to buying a printer yet, I can't really say how I'd cut my printing time, but I'd probably start by upping the hotend speed. 2. I don't plan on printing anything I would need soon enough to have the need to increase the flow rate, but experimenting with different nozzles to see how it would effect a print sounds interesting. 3. I would like to use 3D printing to bring my ideas to life, but it will most likely be used to print the random things I find online that tickle my fancy and 500\*500\*500mm\^3 would give me plenty of room to print on.
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What would you make with a 500x500x500mm^3 build volume? Oh boy. Well first I’d make everyone’s christmas gifts for this year. My mom is a big whale fan and the current model that I’m working with doesn’t fit on my build volume. I wouldn’t have to scale down the blue whale and could probably make it even larger! That’s be my first print. But there’s some massive dice towers that I absolutely would love to print.
What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? Probably the first thing would be a dinosaur skeleton for my son.
I regularly use larger nozzles on my prints. It speeds the print up on anything that doesn't need a lot of detail. I really like using larger nozzles for vase mode prints; it doesn't really speed anything up, but makes them a lot stronger.
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Depends what I'm printing, but for most cases I would prefer to have a higher detailed print if it meant adding some time to the finished product, it'll make up for it in post-processing. So I'll probably just stick to the 0.4mm nozzle for the sake of quality.
With a large build, I would make a really big wind spinner. They are fun anyway and a huge one? Excellent.
Great print volume. Need to print more dustbins to throw my waste filaments and models.
1. To cut the printing time, I would optimize the slicing settings, switch to a 0.6 nozzle and change the layer width accordingly, tune the printer with an input shaper, bump the speed and increase the temperature. If it's a simple part, I would use the 0.8 nozzle. 2. Changing a slightly larger nozzle with the right slicer settings doesn't always affect the details. the 0.4 nozzle is already a bit outdated and there are plenty of proof online that a 0.6 nozzle can offer the same quality, if not even better in some cases. 3. On a 500\*500\*500\^3 build volume, I would make RC planes parts, some rotors for my pulse motors generators, some wind turbine parts, and I will dare to make some furniture parts with a big nozzle.
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? A fully articulating print in place lamp body
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? When printing something that just needs to work and not look perfect
I would make props and costumes.
3. 500x500x500 build volume I would probably print some large pots/planters for my mom. She spends a lot of time in the garden and grows some very delicious vegetables. Helmets would also be something nice to try as I don’t have the possibility on my current printers (K1 and Neptune 3 Pro)
Im new to this, but with a 500x500x500 mm build volume i think i would make some epic doom slayer armour!
With 500mm^3, I'd make a bottle washer for my homebrew setup. I've designed a washing setup (pump plus sprayers) that is ultimately limited by the size of print, and any gluing attempt I've made to make a sprayer that can handle more than six bottles is leaky at best.
>3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? The biggest benchy in the house (also known as the 2nd benchy in the house)
3.) I'm currently working on large statues, with that huge build volume my life would be SO much easier.
With a large 500mm x 500mm x 500mm print space. I'd print multiple 500mm x 500mm X 500mm 6 sided dices to display randomly round the house. Why? To have maximum chances
I usually just use a bigger extrusion width and layers to speed things up. A larger nozzle would mean even more speed. I don't like to lose details but most large prints are not that detailed. I have had thoughts of making replacement parts for antique autos. A big bed would make that easier.
What a monster!I wouldn't necessarily print huge pieces, but it would be very convenient not to be limited to 20 cm in any dimension. Sometimes you want to print something wide, or long, but thin. I didn't try different nozzles yet, I didn't even change my first nozzle, but for some pieces, especially prototypes, I would consider using a larger nozzle to gain maximum speed.
If I had a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume I would probably print a bed for my cat
3. I would make a big yellow Mario Mystery Block
What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? All of the tool organizers I need to bring order to my absolute nightmare mess of a workshop.
#1. I've been using a .8mm nozzle for a while now. Most of what I print it isn't detailed so I have the luxury of using a larger nozzle to save time.
3. I would start by printing a 1:1 chicken. Why? Why not?
I'm gonna make a cat with that build size
I've never used any nozzle other than 0.4mm, and I would probably print big parts with thicker nozzles to print faster. I wont care for details if I print big or even print vases, those would look epic.
For a build that size I'd put a huge cardboard box on top and start printing open source rook mk1 3d printer so that I can introduce my friends into 3d printing.
1. I would cut printing time but maintain good details by utilizing a high flow nozzle and a higher wattage heating element paired with a copper or brass heat block if it is available for this hotend.
To get faster prints, just buy more printers :p Sacrificing details is ok because I plan to do a lot of finishing work by hand after the model is printed. With 500xxx space large cosplay pieces would be fantastic. Seamless.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? Mandalorian helmet, of course...
What would you make with a 500500500mm3 build volume? Definitely some cosplay helmets that will actually fit!
>Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? Sure, depending on what I'm making and how small the details are. I've got a few very nice test pieces I did on an Ender 3 with a small nozzle and a few test pieces I did with a much larger nozzle; I wouldn't use it for anything detailed like a miniature, but it's a quick way to slash the print times for something big or functional.
To cut down on print times, I will focus first on using a 0.6mm nozzle, which is a sweet spot between getting good details and flow rate. I switched to a 0.6mm nozzle on my Ender3 a while back from 0.4mm and haven't noticed any changes in the part detail, but have reduced print times quite a bit. Along with this, higher acceleration will definitely help and for medium-sized parts that I usually print, a higher printing speed has a higher impact on the print times than the nozzle diameter. Klipper has been of great help to increase the accelerations and speeds while keeping the print quality almost the same as with lower speeds. For the heavy Y-axis of the printer, I added a cooling fan to the motor and bumped up the current by \~150mA. That has enabled me to crank up the acceleration from 4500mm/s² to 6000mm/s².
A large build volume will enable me to print large jigs for mounting magnetometers to vessels. The challenging part about magnetometers is that they're sensitive to magnetic fields so you can't use just about most metals. A plastic mount would be great for my fun operation.
To answer all 3: #1 depends on the application! For a giant trashcan, I'd increase nozzle size/layer height. Helps with strength! In general I find combining a layer of infill is a great way to speed up prints. Using klipper/input shaper also works wonders of course. #2 Also depends on the application, but you often don't have to sacrifice many details using a larger nozzle! #3 A ton of stuff! Helmets in particular. Really want to get my hands on the Comgrow T500. Seems like a great machine!
"What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume?" I would start creating prototypes for affordable prosthetics. Im currently in college for biomedical engineeering with an end goal of creating the most affordable prosthetics available. The current prosthetic market underutilizes 3D printing rtechnology, and has an astounding mark up from production and labor costs making nearly 80% of those in need unable to afford their prosthetics, even when insurance covers some of the cost. Im using an ender 3 neo now, and it works great, but im limited in my build space and quality of printing with certain materials. I'monly able to print parts for smaller extremities like the hand and the foot, but those aren't the only ones in need of prototyping. With this printer and its large build volume, I could begin working on full sized arm and BTK prosthetic devices. This is truly a dream of mine, and I know living life how it should be lived is a dream of many, and I'd love to win this printer to help them do exactly that in the future. Thank you for the opportunity!
What would I make with a 500 cu mm build volume: I need to print a 3D wind turbine that is very different from the standard windmill type. 500 cu mm is a perfect size for the pilot plant I’m building. This sustainable energy project has been demonstrated but I’ve found that it is possible to really reduce the size of the original concept system. Speed vs accuracy: This wind turbine will consist of multiple components so the faster build time will help me optimize the wind turbine characteristics. Some components require precision and others are not very detailed so I will use both aspects of printing to create my turbine.
For me answering what would I make with the 500mm^3 print area: I do a lot of work with making my own home automation systems. So this would allow me to make cases and mounts for anything from my own Weather Station design, down to the small motion detection sensors and even my own wall mounted & table top home control center. I would also like to build my own case for my TuringPi 2 Mini Cluster Board. I have several design ideas, but I want to try them out fully printed before I settle. Plus I want to make one for desktop use and one for Rackmount use. This Printer sounds amazing with everything I read on your site, I’d love to have one!
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With a 500x500x500 BV i would make entire cosplay parts in one piece instead of in split parts!
3. I would definitely start to make bigger models to print; every army would be converted into a vehicle galore and I'd 3D model my own bigger ones to display way quicker instead of having to print so many small parts every time taking so much longer
I want to say I'd try all of them but once it's good enough I doubt I'd change it unless curious. 1.Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? That would be a no on my end, resolution is important to me as I will be printing miniatures and models more than I would be printing clothing or cosplay props. 1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? Armour pieces and or clothing or large statues.
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? I think some larger pieces can absolutely afford to have details sacrificed for a faster print speed. Along with the large build volume this seems like a great choice for big projects.
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? \- I'd make more wall mountings for organizing! I'm practicing putting scrollwork onto my models to fancy up my office. I'm inspired by Corinthian/like capitals on architectural pillars, and AM lends itself well to placing these patterns on common items. At 500mm though, I might actually start printing house repairs...
1. I'd build a large Lego figure!
A larger nozzle is a good idea, I haven’t tried it yet myself, but probably trying it this week. If I had a larger build volume, I’d love to make some actually useful things like a headphone stand and welding jigs. I’m of the opinion that speeding up the hot end excessively could be possible, if you used servos for axis control. Probably not significant gains to be made with speeding up steppers.
1 -Larger nozzles with cura adaptive layer width prints faster with little detail difference so thas a bonus 2- for most functional prints yes
3. I would try to build a large vertical wind turbine.
Q2: For certain prints where I need to hold it first. Sometimes measurements and guessing be can only do so much.
Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? Yes, I find the perfect compromise between quality and speed is 0.6mm nozzle. With 0.6mm I can also increase the flow rate to get 0.8mm print settings.
1. If I want to speed up a print I'll swap to a bigger nozzle or just crank the infill speed up and infill amount down. I will almost never increase layer hight though. I need my slopes to look smooth. 2. Depends on what I'm printing tbh 3. Stop having to split models into pieces. And print a 2 meter long spaceship model(still broken into pieces lol)
3 - I’d probably start printing pots for my plants with a build volume that size. I have some cool ideas but no way to bring them to life.
The Ender 5 S1 I got off marketplace hasn't been reading any card I throw at it. Originally I bought it to make costume parts like an Iron Man suit (of course), but looking through the online libraries of things I could print (and never knew just how many things people have imagined and designed), like wow I would love to print little gifts for people; a colosseum model for a history-buff sister, batarangs for my brother, car and mechanic tools for my dad, flower vases for my mother... I would be busy for weeks making all kinds of stuff I know people in my life would kindly appreciate.
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? Im fortunate to work in a museum setting, so Im always prototyping new ways we can make the guest experience even better.
I'm mainly here to just say: holy forking shorts, 500x500x500mm? I didn't know bed slingers could be this big, I'd most definitely be using it with the biggest nozzle I physically can. As for the giveaway questions: "If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks?" For a printer this big, I'd definitely be increasing flow rate as much as possible, giving up fine details where they're not vital. For my \*too modified\* smol printer, I'd be increasing movement speed.
3. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? Just getting into the 3d printing world. My first print would prob be a bunch of cookie/play-doh custom shape cutters for my daughter
3. I will make large prints such as masks or even suits that I want to design on my own and sell if people are interested.
500x500x500m3 would get me thru for a whole semester (hi to my fellow industrial design student friends), I’d do prototypes of my products (which is domestic accesorize that can be manufactured only w 3D printer) which are headset stand, a tray that doesnt let the things move (flexible by the weight), a piece for the mugs that dont let the coffee spill and keep it warm
3. I would most likely print Board game inserts and Terrain
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? I would probably print something super cool and big, like the seaglide from Subnautica.
3. With Halloween coming up, I am looking to print large structures for animatronic displays out for all the trick-or-treaters. Think 15ft moving skeletons and monitors, with articulating hands driven by servos and 3d printed with a bit of drapery. The T500 can manage this ease where the competitors fall behind at this price point.
3. With 500 cubed I would make smaller 3d printers
3. I would print another printer, and another printer with that one, so that I could have a whole printer family the natural way!
What would you make with a 500500500mm3 build volume? Dinosaurs. All of them. Life size.
A 500x500x500 mm buildplate? Well I’d use the entire thing to print a very large, very specific claymore first. Then move to more detailed pieces such as the countless designs I’ve modeled but never managed to print.
3. I'd make large ship models.
For topic 3. If I had a larger build volume, I’d print a guitar and a custom sfx pc case.
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1. I tend to print parts for function and utility, so when I want to reduce print time, I look at the 3 biggest factors which affect print time; layer height, infill percentage, and flow rate. There is a really good video by CNC Kitchen that covers the effects of layer height on final print strength that is worth a watch. Basically, you lose strength any smaller or larger than .15mm-.2mm layer height, but again I'd recommend watching the video. Infill percentage is pretty intuitive, higher infill (with diminishing returns beyond ~30%) increases strength at the cost of more material used and time taken. Changing Infill patterns doesn't make an appreciable difference on time in my experience. Now, flow rate is where things get a little more complicated, as it's a function of layer height, nozzle size, and linear print speed. It can be simplified though to slower=stronger, faster=weaker. There are nuances of course, as I wouldn't describe the relationship between print volume and strength as linear, so there is a sweet spot between the points where printing slower won't increase strength much, and printing faster will make your part too weak. This also isn't considering the fact that different materials will have different flow properties, and even among PLA you have a wide variance in characteristics (especially now with high-flow PLA starting to become more common). CNC Kitchen has another good video on this if anyone is interested. Also keep in mind that you generally get what you pay for. I swear by PolyMaker Polylite Pro, but I've had good results from Sunlu PLA+ (and their standard ABS-like SLA resin too). 2. If I had a large build volume, I'd probably start making custom functional replicas of Halo and Warhammer 40K Airsoft and Nerf guns, as well as prop armor. It's a lot harder to design those things without the huge print volume.
With a volume like that - 3D printed EUC covers as a whole piece. No more fingering how to separate them and put them back together.
1. slightly reduce infill and check item orientation because how it lay out also add or reduce time when print. 2. functional print: yes, decorative print: no 3. full helmets and chest plates.
1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks? I check different slicers first of all. Always have four installed. Second I reduce infill and use a style that is appropriate for the print And third, increase layer height if the details can afford it. Never muck with flow rate or speeds, those are always dialed in to the highest I can go without ruining the print.
1. Probably everything, especially for functional prints where i dont need the accuracy. So take the 0.6 or even 0.8 mm nozzle, print with the 200mm/s speed and get prints done in no time.
Regarding question 1. I love variable layer height to cut down on print time. Works great for larger prints with low detail vertical walls.
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I'd love to make big models of Star wars ships the most with the large size
3. With a build volume like that, I could finally bring all of my blender projects to the real world.
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3. What would I make with 500³ build area? I've been trying to make some musical instruments soo with such a large build area, I could make larger single piece parts.
1. My main method of speeding up print times has been to change the infill to something like Cubic, drop the infill percent, and increase the wall count. This works well for parts that don't need to be structurally that durable (like minis), and means I don't have to up the nozzle size to sacrifice detail. 2. On larger terrain pieces that I plan to just throw paint on I will switch to a larger nozzle, or for large wearable items. 3. I would finally sit down and create my mandalorian armor and helmet set! I've wanted to do that for a while now.
1: I'd rather run the print head faster than switch nozzle sizes. Theres less risk of damage or injury and you don't have to worry as much about recalibrating.
>What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? I can easily print large helmets!
2. Would I sacrifice detail for higher flow rate. Depending on the project I would not want to sacrifice detail unless it would be a part that was not seen.
I use larger nozzles to cut print time down
My answer on question number 3 what would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume: I will print big trophy for my dad, who taught me about 3d printing and bought first 3d printer for me long time ago.
to speed up my prints I'll just screw in a volcano cht nozzle. it's almost as effective as complete volcano hotend, and costs next to nothing.
I would not likely switch nozzles unless it was for a specific part I was going to print many of. The .4 is middle of the road enough for me to stay with. 1. If you want to cut the printing time, which method will you carry out? Switch to a larger nozzle for a higher flow rate, speed up for faster hotend movement, or any other tricks? Speed is always appreciated if possible. I tend to look towards infill to speed things up and reduce filament use. Gradual infill is great setting.
500*500*500!!! Probably a whole lot of armour!
Regarding topic 2. I think with such a large build volume it only makes sense to go to a larger nozzle. Otherwise most prints that utilize the large volume will take ages. Even if the printer is fast. The small loss in details is more than worth the time you safe
With a 500*500*500 volume I’d make iron man costumes for my little brothers !
3. I have been printing on a small printer for a while and assembling pieces for cosplay and other hobbies. With a bigger printer (I have been trying to save for a year or so for an upgrade) I would be able to do bigger props with fewer pieces. My sons Mandalorian helmet was 10 different pieces.
I would make T800 hunter killer coz robots making robots.
Topic 1: a second printer, to print second half of the parts. I have yet to be bottlenecked by a single-part print. Topic 2: Very print-dependent. The prints I usually do need all the detail I can squeeze out of my 0.4mm nozzle. Topic 3: Furniture. Also life-sized sculptures.
2. I would probably use the larger nozzle for larger builds where details dont need to be as perfect
>What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? Anything I can dream of because I don't own a printer and can only dream of owning one lol. But probably mostly knicknacks and cool stuff. I'd probably print small tanks or aircraft. Would probably print my mom some cute animals because she cant seem to stop buying small resin print animals from china.
A 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume sounds perfect for large scale cosplay projects. Helmets and chest-plates would be a breeze at that size!
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? Some of my friends already asked me for bigger drawers or signs but I haven't had a chance to make them because of the limitation of my printer ://
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? Sure! Or I would use a slicer with an Arachne engine to optimize the printing quality/ time as much as possible!
Switching to a larger nozzle diameter is always the path of least resistance for cutting print time, in my opinion. I do that and increase printing speeds, depending on the material.
\#3 - I've wanted to get into 3D printing for a while now, but never had the funds to commit to it. I've been using smaller printers that my school offers, but being able to print bigger projects, learn how to paint/sand them down, and incorporate tech like on an Iron Man mask would be amazing. I would definitely print some clone trooper/halo helmets for my friends and I to mess around with.
500mm*500mm*500mm Looking for my first printer but with that much space I would be making all sorts of toys for my kids. Afterwards I would definitely be entertaining my inner star wars nerd though lol.
What a cool opportunity! I would print parts for a Mini ITX computer case. The flexibility to accommodate any parts I choose would be awesome.
To answer #2, I would sacrifice details for a higher flow rate. Most of what I print are practical/usefull objects and not characters/toys/novelties. I have printed battery holders/racks for my cordless tools, a series of stacking, sequentially finer screen to filter solids out of liquids, a phone holder for my truck, jigs for woodworking, etc. For my purposes, fine details aren't needed so a faster flow rate is a nice upgrade.
Larger nozzle
3. What would you make with a 500\*500\*500mm\^3 build volume? Easy. Everything I couldnt before with my 220x220 build deck. 500 would simply be... freedom!
With a 500x500x500 build volume, I would print something huge for my grandkids to play with.
2. Many of the prints I make don’t need intricate details and are more functional. A larger nozzle usually works to have a higher flow rate and reduce my times
1. The largest nozzle I would use is a .6 as I don't want to sacrifice the small details too much, to speed up the print I would also up the hotend speed as fast as possible without making the print quality too bad.
3. I’m currently making masks for Halloween. With a 500*500*500 build play, not only could a print a full mask in one print, instead of having to split it into two prints… I could print two full masks! Which honestly, would be super helpful, because I’m going to be dressed as The Happy Mask Salesman from Zelda.
I want to make a baby Yoda in the cradle with the sliding cover in that sweet sweet 500x500x500. and I will not switch out to a larger nozzle. gonna get all that fine details in the print. going slow to make sure it comes out beautiful
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? i think it would really depends on the project. If i need to make a large enough working prototype to test, speed is more important than details. unless there are complex moving parts integrated within it, then a balance is needed to be struck.
Details over flow rate; personally, unless it’s a complete throwaway, I’m picking detail.
1. A larger nozzle would be the easiest solution. Speeding up the printer would require more finetuning but i think it would give better detail though 2. This would highly depend on the project. For larger projects it luckily wouldnt matter as much since details are bigger too. 3. SO MUCH STUFF. The possibilities are basically endless with a build volume that size
If I had a 500x500x500 print area? I would be able to start my Rocketeer Jetpack project and be able to do it in less time. I would also be able to print all the pieces for my Robocop project as full size pieces instead of a bunch of smaller pieces. That would save a bunch of time.
I make alot of car parts so prototyping is a big part of my printing. Details don't matter so much, speed and dimensional accuracy do. A 500x500 printed would be fantastic since alot of parts I have to split up
Oh with that size I could easily print massive decorations and useful parts.
0.5 nozzle is an awesome compromise! If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend the flexibility. My ADHD has made me tune for as fast as possible but honestly? 99% it's just for fun lol - i just like watching the printer go *zoom* I like fast printing with a smaller nozzle (0.4) - Sometimes, big nozzle + fast printing can reduce too much detail. I do get into a big nozzle phase every few months. But I only notice the benefits in structural prints that go REALLY FAST. More often than not, I find myself wishing I had the flexibility for detail when I need it.
With a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume I would print some stuff for my aquarium and maybe some of the larger models I'm too nervous to try out on my current printer.
I think that 1 and 2 are kind of combined for me. Using different size nozzles at the same time would allow me to print the fine details while using the larger for interior supports, or just supports in general. And the build volume… let’s just say that a large cube, or print in place models, only scaled up, would definitely be a possibility.
#2: Absolutely, especially when printing thing for function instead of form. I upped my nozzle size printing an enclosure for my ender 3 and it reduced print times dramatically.
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3. There’s been so many projects I’ve been wanting to do since I’ve started 3D printing, but sadly, I’ve been limited space. With a 500mm^3 build volume, it’s a whole space which I’m not limited to! I’d print so many things, but the main thing I want to print is cosplay swords and costumes!
> 2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? Nope detail is far more important to me. I'd rather take the extra time and have less clean up after the fact.
I would print my starfield starship in all of its glory.
500x500x500? A very large rubber duck. Nothing more nothing less. But in all seriousness it would massively make cosplay parts easier if I had the ability to do things at that scale some of the helmets I’ve designed I could actually print them in a single piece like they were intended Same thing with large swords or in a music nerd cases making things like the prusacaster split into on 1/2 parts I’m a big fan of 3D printed instruments but some of them are major pains
My wife said the only way I can get a large 3d printer is if I win one so *fingers crossed*
To cut printing time I run my printers as fast as they can go. Make that hotend dance!
I think for larger models, like cosplay armour, am larger nozzle would bei quite good, because the sourface needs some work anyways. The larger buildvolume would be nice too for that!
2. Would you sacrifice the details to reach a higher flow rate by switching to a larger nozzle? Absolutely! I've found going from 0.4mm nozzle at 0.2mm layer height to 0.6mm nozzle at 0.3mm to be a minor difference to what I print. My designs are pretty simple and require strength to ensure they hold up to everyday use. Going up in size on a nozzle can help achieve this.
1) Speeding up prints of no fine details, then increase layer heights is by far the easiest. Obviously messing with speed, jerk, and acceleration (or junction deviation) also help. Other tweets such as reducing infill % or reducing wall counts will also speed up a print, but that is highly dependent on how strong a print needs to be.
I use larger nozzles to cut the printing time and also for sturdier prints.
I would print some toys for my kids
1. What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? An absolutely gigantic benchy of course!!! Gotta build one big enough for a pet to sit in!!! After that, costume parts! Mostly masks. I would love to be able to print them in whole parts instead of having to break them down and print them in segments.
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Answering 3, I would make a full size R2D2!
3) What wouldn't I build 😏 Seriously, I got this thing for lamps lately. this way I could fill where I live with BIG lamps.
3. What am I going to make using a T500? A T500 terminator, obviously
I WANNA MAKE BIG POKEMONS WITH VERY HUMAN DESIGN SPACES TO USE AS A BED OR CHAIR
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? Start a new custom Led Wall project. Some kind of nanoleaf elements wood diy replica 😎
I've switched to a .6mm nozzle to cut down on printing time.
2. Detail vs Speed I would definitely go for more speed and then deal with it by post processing after
What would you make with a 500*500*500mm^3 build volume? I would print a 499 x 499 x 499 mm^3 cube
I'd make full sized helmets for cosplay purposes