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Ken K7KBJ:
Here is where we can discuss my printer, how I use it and what I am doing.
Feel free to ask questions.


This is a resin based printer. It makes parts by exposing one layer at a time with a UV light source.
There are numerous types of resins available to suit almost any task.

Ken K7KBJ:
I am making a microphone holder for my Toyota FJ Cruiser.
It will mount to my dash.
Here is a picture of my first part to which I still need to add the mounting flange.

Jerry D Young:
Cool!

pengyou:
Is there an "industry standard" for file formats used in 3D printers?  and is there a website with already made files to make things that can be downloaded and printed?

Ken K7KBJ:

--- Quote from: pengyou on January 05, 2022, 11:52:34 PM ---Is there an "industry standard" for file formats used in 3D printers?  and is there a website with already made files to make things that can be downloaded and printed?

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There are three file types used when printing on a 3D printer.
First you must use a design software to create your model unless you use one ready-made (more about that below)
You save your models using the file type unique to your design software.
Then you output a .stl file when you are done with your design.
That .stl file is used by your slicing software of choice.
The slicing software outputs the type of file needed by your specific printer. These files can be very different depending on which printer you have.


There are several websites where you can download .stl files of models ready to go to your slicer.
You must use a slicer to create the file needed by your printer.
One I use most of the time is www.thingiverse.com

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