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We are testing it now. Manual mode works great, auto mode should be available next month.

lol

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@@patrlabu ??

@3DQue I misspelled the first time. But this is not even the same type of mathematical problem. Ps this reminds me of when 3d pens first came out and seemed like they could handle drawing in 3d. Reality was christmas vacation making parts in 2d on wax paper one year for a little. Then ended up giving it away to a kid to play with with some spool cutoffs.

@@patrlabu The innovation is programming it into 3D print slicing software. This has not been done before.

Us too!

Most early prototypes do.

Thx!

We sure hope so!

It does, doesn't it? 3D printed parts are surprisingly resilient. In 5 years of testing auto ejection, we have dropped thousands of prints from as high as 2m without damage.

@@3DQue So falling on top of other prints won't damage them? I am not only speaking of actual breaks, I mean the cosmetics. Customers in mind.

@@g0d77 We haven't seen any issues but I'm sure there are certain geometries that could pose problems.

EXCELLENT QUESTION!

So we've heard! Nice to have it in 3DP gcode, though

Freeeeeeee!

And fun to watch :)

Yes! And the majority of 3D printing is made with plant-based plastics.

True. The only thing holding up the overhang is .... uhhhh...

Where is A1 mini?

@@3DQue The description for me says "Auto-ejection on the A1 Mini!"

@@highlander5521 Weird. I don't see that on this video at all.

Yes same here XD

@@elriem-vm6yc Huh

Clearly.

It actually saves a significant amount of plastic. Currently these types of overhangs require supports which are printed with the part. This prototype uses less than 20g (0.7 ounces) of plastic. Most of the development work will be incorporating it into slicers which is software development and requires no physical model.

Yes, I believe a lever can.

Foundations are meant to be built upon!

And you know this ... how?

People are working on getting it into a slicer.

You can get a 100 hrs/mo free - download onto a Raspberry Pi 4 2GB here: www.3dque.com/autofarm3d-free-download

@@3DQue what is the pricing after that?

@@UnCoolDad Depends on your configuration. Send us an email with specifics on number of printers, print volume, issues you want automation to solve, etc. Info@ 3dque.com

@@3DQue I don't have any requirements yet - still scoping out, but it sounds like what you have is a SAAS licensing model with pricing you make up as you go, and potentially will go up in the future. I'll be honest - this isn't very encouraging. Why not just publish your pricing structure?

@@UnCoolDad Some people just need failure detection but want it air gapped, some people want automated part removal, others just want automation for workflow. The hardware requirements for these vary signficantly depending on the number and type of printers. For example, Prusa MK3 farm can only connect 4 printers per hub since MK3 are not network enabled while Bambu farm can connect 10 printers per hub since they are already network enabled. Some people are comfortable using RPi others are not. Some understand their local network setup and capacity others don't.

Cool!

Hmmmm

Good questions! Let's see what people do with it ...

Crouching Chanterelle, Hidden Dragonfruit

It does!

Why do I hear the voice of cookie monster? In all seriousness, though. We too are concerned about plastics in the environment. One of the reasons we want to see 3D printing replace injection molding is to replace petroleum-based plastic with plant-based plastic (72% of 3d printing filament used is PLA - Bambu Lab 2024). Another is that 3D printed parts can be made on demand reducing overproduction waste. And 3D printed parts can be produced close to the end-user (some of our customers have printers right on their assembly line or in their retail store). This significantly reduces the shipping distance by thousands of miles. 3D printing is not a major contributor to microplastic pollution. This primarily comes from clothing, tires, and things like building and marine coatings. Synthetic textiles are the single greatest contributors to engineered microplastics in the ocean, accounting for 35 percent of the total volume. Polyester, nylon, acrylic, and other synthetic fibers - each a form of plastic - make up 60 percent of the fabric content of our clothes. Tires: 28% City Dust: 24% www.horiba.com/int/scientific/resources/science-in-action/where-do-microplastics-come-from/#:~:text=Microplastics%20come%20from%20synthetic%20textiles,products%20and%20engineered%20plastic%20pellets. Sorry for getting on our soapbox ... your comment is a clever way to bring awareness to this important topic. If you have any insights into initiatives for recyling or composting 3D prints please let us know!

Yes! Yes!

We could print the tree, too!

Sweeeeet!

FF for FFF printing

Same way - with AutoFarm3D

"ArcOverhangsComingSoonToASlicerNearYou" setting

3D printing has been around since 1989 and this is the first time someone was able to create gcode (programming) to get the printer to do it.

LOLZ ... may be a good idea ... cut down on waste if the containers were reusable and just sold the rolls :)

Huh. There has been gcode to 3D print balconies for thousands of years? Wonder why none of the slicers have it then.

ah yes the ancient romans too used 3d printers

@@harrietjameson Interestingly, researchers are using ancient roman concrete as a template for 3D printing coral reef preservation materials.

Yes it does. Built into AutoFarm3D.

Nope. They saw it on here.

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