I have never used a 3D printer or 3D software and need some advice.
My first project is to build a bug trap for bed legs and other furniture legs. I.e something custom that is a slim and discrete version of what you can buy off-the-shelf like
https://shop.anticimex.com/pub_image...9_130D_web.jpg
What printer should I buy? I can solder and is quite handy with mechanical things but I do not want to spend my time on assembling, modifying and constant calibrating. Well, some assembly is ok but I want something that is easy to get up and running.
FlashForge Finder get positive reviews on Amazon and I can buy it locally. But from I understand it limits what filaments I can use? I was thinking a printer in the $300 to $500 range.
When it comes to filament, what do you suggest for this kind of application? I assume a double bed leg in the worst case can pressure with 400 pounds. And if pushing the bed when cleaning it needs to be of the kind that doesn't crack that easily. The bug trap moat will be filled with cooking oil.
PLA is said to be made from corn starch or sugar cane, will not insects eat it?
Would really appreciate your advice!
My first project is to build a bug trap for bed legs and other furniture legs. I.e something custom that is a slim and discrete version of what you can buy off-the-shelf like
https://shop.anticimex.com/pub_image...9_130D_web.jpg
What printer should I buy? I can solder and is quite handy with mechanical things but I do not want to spend my time on assembling, modifying and constant calibrating. Well, some assembly is ok but I want something that is easy to get up and running.
FlashForge Finder get positive reviews on Amazon and I can buy it locally. But from I understand it limits what filaments I can use? I was thinking a printer in the $300 to $500 range.
When it comes to filament, what do you suggest for this kind of application? I assume a double bed leg in the worst case can pressure with 400 pounds. And if pushing the bed when cleaning it needs to be of the kind that doesn't crack that easily. The bug trap moat will be filled with cooking oil.
PLA is said to be made from corn starch or sugar cane, will not insects eat it?
Would really appreciate your advice!
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