Just Starting out
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:38 pm
Hello world.
I'm going to try to build a DLP printer. I'm still in the process of gathering the materials. Here is what I have so far:
DLP projector Toshiba TDP-T100 (used and abused, but functional) I haven't opened it up yet to get the UV filter out, or change the lens
Ramps 1.4 board, Mega, steppers, and one nema 17
an assembled 3d printed Z axis (printed on my craigslist reprap). http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19185 (scribbleJ)
I have some pieces of 4"x4" float glass. I was thinking they may work for the bottom of the vat. (although I may go se the glass guy tomorrow).
I realize I have a long way to go: I plan on formulating my own resin (any tips?)
I was wondering if there is any way to avoid building a tilt/slide mechanism. Has anyone ever tried to use silicone liner chemistry on the vat? I was thinking a platinum cured SiH-Vinyl easy release chemistry with some vinyl siloxane to promote anchorage to glass.
The other option for the vat I was considering trying was optically clear PET release liner. It would allow the bottom of the vat to flex when the stage is pulled up. I just don't think it will be flat enough.
I just wanted to say hi tonight. I look forward to my new printer.
I'm going to try to build a DLP printer. I'm still in the process of gathering the materials. Here is what I have so far:
DLP projector Toshiba TDP-T100 (used and abused, but functional) I haven't opened it up yet to get the UV filter out, or change the lens
Ramps 1.4 board, Mega, steppers, and one nema 17
an assembled 3d printed Z axis (printed on my craigslist reprap). http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19185 (scribbleJ)
I have some pieces of 4"x4" float glass. I was thinking they may work for the bottom of the vat. (although I may go se the glass guy tomorrow).
I realize I have a long way to go: I plan on formulating my own resin (any tips?)
I was wondering if there is any way to avoid building a tilt/slide mechanism. Has anyone ever tried to use silicone liner chemistry on the vat? I was thinking a platinum cured SiH-Vinyl easy release chemistry with some vinyl siloxane to promote anchorage to glass.
The other option for the vat I was considering trying was optically clear PET release liner. It would allow the bottom of the vat to flex when the stage is pulled up. I just don't think it will be flat enough.
I just wanted to say hi tonight. I look forward to my new printer.