Genius idea! Great achievement and great pedagogy as well! Thank you Sir! It's pretty inspirational. I had a similar idea (without implementing it the clever way you did) years ago but using paraffin wax with of course less hot probe. I'll give a try soon and I'll post here the video of it if you don't mind. Incredible skills! From choosing the right "equivalent" in Fusion360, to modifying the G-code accordingly... Hat off! You do know what you do!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I was looking for CNC foam modelplanes but this would work for model train/diorama scenery as well. Use a big enough printer/router and left over foam for huge things.
Hi, I've tried a similar thing with an ender 3 pro converting into a cnc mill but when exporting the G code from Fusion, the printer doesn't recognise it. It works fine with other files like generated G code from cura. Any ideas?
G-codes for various devices has specific flavours. Watch again generating g-code section of the video. I selected a device in fusion that had G-code commands quite compatible with ender3. Then I manually changed some commands specific to tool prep and temp set.
I have not tried this, but I find your idea really good. I will definitely try it. Purpose was to build fancy wings for flying models. After cutting (twice?), model can be smoothen with sandpaper.
Reducing diameter may require slowing down to avoid pressure and bending the rod. Too small diameter will transfer less heat, so heat may run away before reaching the working end of a rod. You need to experiment. Maybe you will have to shorten the rod. Changing shape to conical may also improve precision.
GCode containing set of moves and commands for tools is quite similar. In the video i am clearly showing and describing what modifications to gcode are needed to work with ender 3 3d printer. I guess CR-10 and ender 3 gcodes will be quite similar. Please generate simple 3d printing gcode e.g. from Cura of the same model for cr10 and ender 3. You can compare files.
A easy CNC program? I could suggest Plasticity. It's free to use for 30 days, then it's hundred bucks, but then it's yours forever. No service subscription or cloud. And it's really easy to learn.
This is great i might try it for casting
Genius idea! Great achievement and great pedagogy as well! Thank you Sir! It's pretty inspirational. I had a similar idea (without implementing it the clever way you did) years ago but using paraffin wax with of course less hot probe. I'll give a try soon and I'll post here the video of it if you don't mind. Incredible skills! From choosing the right "equivalent" in Fusion360, to modifying the G-code accordingly... Hat off! You do know what you do!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Good luck with paraffin version. Feel free to post your progress here.
Sometimes the UA-cam algorithm truly delivers. This is awesome. I have an aging CR-10 that doesn't get much use anymore that I might try this out on.
This came to my mind last night. And I came to check if anyone has made it. You have done it! Great.
This deserves so many more views than it has. Great job!
Fantastic Job! Congratulations!
Me: "Oh yeah, a custom copper hotend, because everyone has a lath... WHAT IS HE DOING, THE ABSOLUTE MAD LAD!"
Skvělý nápad! Pro začátek dobré, ale příště by bylo lepší použít řezací tyč potaženou teflonem, který by zamezil tahání polystyrenu. ;-)
Wow dude more people neeed to know about this mod!!!
I hope to find a bit of time and do 2 sided cutting. This will allow wing profiles and similar stuff.
What a great idea 👍
You could have printed an 'extension' for the Z gantry instead of lengthening the limit switch 😀
I was looking for CNC foam modelplanes but this would work for model train/diorama scenery as well. Use a big enough printer/router and left over foam for huge things.
Wow I really like this idea and you made it work great job!
Hi, I've tried a similar thing with an ender 3 pro converting into a cnc mill but when exporting the G code from Fusion, the printer doesn't recognise it. It works fine with other files like generated G code from cura. Any ideas?
G-codes for various devices has specific flavours. Watch again generating g-code section of the video. I selected a device in fusion that had G-code commands quite compatible with ender3. Then I manually changed some commands specific to tool prep and temp set.
Great work
Thanks
Have you tried doing a rough cut first and then doing a finish cut the opposite direction?
I have not tried this, but I find your idea really good. I will definitely try it.
Purpose was to build fancy wings for flying models. After cutting (twice?), model can be smoothen with sandpaper.
Have you tried to insert shaped wire as a hotend? It could speed up the process.
I think a better modification may be mounting sensor and heater capsule directly to the rod. Would just need a proper attachment to the X carriage.
very interesting, I had think this and did find your video, cool.
an ask, if the diameter in the tool be smaller, the quality be highting?
Reducing diameter may require slowing down to avoid pressure and bending the rod. Too small diameter will transfer less heat, so heat may run away before reaching the working end of a rod. You need to experiment. Maybe you will have to shorten the rod. Changing shape to conical may also improve precision.
@@creativityrocks7142 thanks, great tips!
Nice. Any updates on this?
Amazing . I have Creality CR-10s I want to implement like you, but I am weak in programs. Do you have any advice please?
GCode containing set of moves and commands for tools is quite similar. In the video i am clearly showing and describing what modifications to gcode are needed to work with ender 3 3d printer. I guess CR-10 and ender 3 gcodes will be quite similar. Please generate simple 3d printing gcode e.g. from Cura of the same model for cr10 and ender 3. You can compare files.
Absolutely insane! Great job! Do you know if there are free versions of Cnc programs that can do the same? I don’t have fusion 360
Fusion 360 is free of charge for hobby kind of use at least for a year.
I am sure there is a lot of other soft too, but I did not try yet.
A easy CNC program? I could suggest Plasticity. It's free to use for 30 days, then it's hundred bucks, but then it's yours forever. No service subscription or cloud. And it's really easy to learn.
how does fusion 360 know where the heated rod is located?
Fusion does not know.
Fusion only knows dimensions of the rod. There is a starting position set in gcode and following sequence of positions/moves
Are there any similar foam cnc machines on the market?
Nice
Love it! 👍😃
What is the width of the copper rod used?
Originally it was 6mm if I remember correctly. Final width is 3 mm
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Someone buy this guy a lathe
And a crimping tool, which can have the cutter included, at least for removing insolation.
He literally built a lathe in this video.....
Why this vid only has 54 veiws??
Now it has 8k.
very smart
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