NinjaSlice 3D
NinjaSlice 3D is a self-contained 3D printer and enclosure modeled after the popular Prusa i3 and its many clones. I created this 3D printer to enable rapid prototyping in my design work and to exercise my design, machining, and electronics skills.
The heated build plate, adjustable build surface material, enclosure, and direct MK8 extruder system have allowed me to print a wide range of materials including PLA, ABS, PETG, HIPS, PVA and TPU. Depending on the most appropriate surface for the current print’s filament type, I can alternate between glass, aluminum, and PEI build surfaces with whatever adhesive additives such as glue, hairspray, or ABS slurry may be appropriate.
The heated build plate and enclosure also limit warping, which proves critical for materials with high thermal coefficients such as ABS. A direct, overhead filament loading scheme from spool holders resting on the top of the enclosure ensures a steady filament flow rate while an air filtration system limits VOC and ultra-fine particle emissions.
For a description of electronics modifications made to this machine, please see the Electronics page
Prints
Prints by NinjaSlice 3D of publicly available models. Sliced using Simplify3D and Cura 2.4
All prints shown here are licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution or Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial licenses and are credited accordingly. I do not claim any ownership of these designs but retain the rights to these images under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial license agreement. These prints are meant to demonstrate my understanding of the use, maintenance, and enhancement of 3d printers and their associated control software as well as post-processing techniques.
Pencil Holder design by Thingiverse user Jimbotron
Phone Holder design by Thingiverse user Unfilterd
Waterer design by Thingiverse user Parallel Goods
Majora’s Mask design by Thingiverse user ferreusveritas
Chess design by Thingiverse user BigBadBison
Pencil Holder design by Thingiverse user Caleb6543
Qidi Tech 1
The Qidi Tech 1 is a dual-extrusion FDM printer directly modeled after the Makerbot Replicator 2.
I purchased the Qidi Tech I to allow use of a greater range of printing materials that would further enable my design and prototyping while also increasing my manufacturing capabilities to keep pace with demand.
I have replaced the standard extrusion system with the Flexion dual bundle and a pair of hardened steel hotends, which expand the range of usable filaments from those listed above to include high temperature and abrasive filaments such as polycarbonate, nylon, and wood-filled and strontium-aluminate PLAs.
The flexion extruder system also enables printing of flexible filaments at high speeds and flow rates that would cause extrusion failures in other systems. I have installed an enclosure for temperature control and an overhead filament feed system for consistent filament feed. A fume extractor is also available for use with some materials, although the printer resides in an outdoor shed that I constructed specifically to mitigate any exposure concerns.
Prints
Prints by Qidi Tech I of publicly available models. Sliced using Simplify3D and Cura 2.4
All prints shown here are licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution or Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial licenses and are credited accordingly. I do not claim any ownership of these designs but retain the rights to these images under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial license agreement. These prints are meant to demonstrate my understanding of the use, maintenance, and enhancement of 3d printers and their associated control software.
Aqua Julia Vase design by Thingiverse user Virtox
Squishy Turtle design by Thingiverse user jakejake