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Hey everyone, I'm excited to share a project I've been working on: a comprehensive, one-click install automation system for 3D printers.
It works seamlessly across native Linux, WSL, and Chrome OS, and is designed to support virtually any 3D printer.
Key features include customized Klipper configurations and a dynamic, user-friendly control interface designed for maximum ease of access, speed, and stability.
Known Completed Configurations: Ender-3 V3 SE
Known Compatible Printers: Ender 3 V3 SE
If you have any recommendations on my next configuration setups please do not be afraid to let me know as I am looking for all suggestions for anyone who needs assistance.
Please note that this is a work in progress and is not completed. I am not liable for any damages, etc.
Hi, I am currently pivoting away from the end customer with Gerridaj.com, but I could keep the configurator if there is any demand for it. So I want to ask the community.
My questions:
Would you buy configurable files? How much would you pay compared to a static STL, for example 5 dollars for static versus what price for adjustable?
What kind of models interest you most? Lamps, vases, wall art, functional parts, furniture, or robot programs?
If you are a designer, would you use this to sell your work? Do you worry about customers breaking the model and blaming you?
I am also trying to figure out pricing for the tool itself, whether subscription, pay per download, or one time fee. Any feedback is welcome.
And if you know of other 3D printing communities where this discussion would fit, feel free to share or crosspost.
Would anybody be interested in designing and selling configurable workflows on the platform?
Any help is very appriciated.
Thanks.
Has anyone ever used a 3D printer to assist with projects as an electrical engineer? If so how was the outcome? I’m thinking about purchasing one to brainstorm some ideas while I finish my bachelors degree. Thanks!
I wanted to share a project I've been working on for quite a while: a stepper-driven syringe actuator with a motorized Z-axis.
The original goal was to create a low-cost automatic solder paste dispenser, but the design could be adapted for many other applications that require precise fluid dispensing. The system uses two NEMA 17 stepper motors—one drives the syringe plunger and the other controls the Z-axis movement.
One interesting use is generating vacuum or suction. With a few modifications, it could potentially be used as a simple pick-and-place system for handling small components or other lightweight objects.
This is probably the model I've spent the most time designing and refining, so I'd love to hear what you think and get feedback from the community.
MakerWorld link:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/2969817-stepper-driven-syringe-actuator-z-axis#profileId-3330412
I'd love some support on MakerWorld if you like the project. Thanks for checking it out, and let me know if you have any ideas for improvements or other applications!
Can somebody recommend a way to 3d print this Ai generated image of a Docking station for Quntis light bar controllers. I would like to have the exact same from the image.
First test of Gerridaj toolpaths on a robotic arm at stoneflower3d
Adaptive extrusion rate has not yet been tested, as the extruder is currently not connected to the control interface. As expected, this leads to issues when printing with varying layer heights. Nevertheless, the generated toolpaths perform well overall.
Full 6-DOF motion is supported, although it is not required for such simple use cases.
We are currently looking for pilot users working with different robotic arm vendors to evaluate and validate the postprocessors. Gerridaj is not limited to additive manufacturing, it can be used for any type of offline machine programming.
If you are interested in exploring potential applications or participating as a pilot user, we would be happy to connect and discuss your use case
I’m looking to get a feel for what folks in manufacturing spaces are actually looking for out of a SLM machine right now. Whether you're running production, prototyping, or developing custom hardware, I'd love to know what boxes a machine needs to tick to actually fit your workflow and budget.
I want to leave this fairly open-ended, but here are a few specific points to kick off the discussion:
Build Volume: What is your sweet spot? Is a 300^3 or 400^3 build volume necessary for the parts you're eyeing, or are you constrained more by machine footprint and powder costs than build envelope?
Budget & Format: Where is the realistic price ceiling for a machine like this in your shop? If a machine hit the $20k to $40k range, would you be willing to look at a high-quality kit format to save on upfront capital, or is a fully assembled, turnkey system a better fit?
Material & Laser Flexibility: Are you looking for a dedicated single-material workhorse (e.g., just Stainless or Aluminum), or is open-parameter architecture a must-have for experimenting and prototyping?
Infrastructure & Safety: What are your biggest hurdles regarding facility integration? Power, footprint, air quality?
What are the biggest pain points keeping you from bringing metal 3D printing in-house right now? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Just bought the protopasta iron-filled PLA, and I don’t know what to make with it. Any ideas? I’m using the Qidi q1 pro with the 0.4mm nozzle.
Last week, we tested the generation of robot arm toolpaths on a real robot from u/stoneflower3d. After a few tweaks, including setting a custom TCP on the physical robot, everything worked exactly as expected and matched the simulation results.
Non-planar printing and non-uniform layer heights require an extruder interface integrated with our software, so the adaptive extrusion rate could not yet be fully validated.
We are currently looking for additional pilot users with robotic arms from different vendors to test the remaining post-processors.
If you're interested, feel free to reach out here or visit gerridaj.com.