cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5265624
I made this about a year ago and it’s one of my favorite creations. Even though I made a mistake in measuring the bottom and had to cut out some slots. One day I’ll print it again, but it used a ton of filament and took forever last time.
I think I was looking at resin, because it seemed to be higher quality and less error prone.
I just watched this video for a comparison. On safety it mentioned fdm needing ventilation, because of the melting plastic, but then that resin would stink up the whole house, so it sounds like that would benefit as well.
I find it funny that the top comment of the video is, “you just talked me out of this completely 😂.” This is pretty much exactly what happens to me every time. It’s something I want to like, but it seems like there are so many concessions that need to be made. This feels like a boat, where the ideal is to have a friend with one instead of owning it myself.
It’s very much not something you can just use like a printer. It’s a hobby in and of itself
Seems to be that way. I’m more interested in modeling and designing stuff, and less interested in the details around the printing. Though I do understand the limitations of the printers need to be taken into account with the design. I used to do a lot of CAD when I was younger, it would be cool to bring some of that stuff to life. I guess I’ll keep waiting for more maturity from the printers. Maybe it can be a retirement hobby for me.
No need to wait, you are in perfect place to pay for a printing service. Its quite cheap and available everywhere if you can provide 3D model. OP’s model is huge so that one might be more expensive
I think understanding printing would definitely help designs so you can make them in ways that are easier to print too