3D printers and vaping

[RayDeny]

With the availability of consumer 3D printers and the cost of some of these “Tupperware” mods, I thought it about time I delve into the world of 3D printing.

My aim in this is simply too see what I can make out of plastic

So far I’ve got a new Clapton coil swivel:



Then a squonker that still needs some dimensional fine tuning:





Then of course a 18650 battery holder:



And last but not least I’ve got another squonker on the go:



So far there is a long way ahead on the quality front and a lot of work needed with my CAD knowledge .

 

[lesvaches]

looks good. great work.

 

[Silver]

Wow, that is remarkable @RayDeny

Am following this adventure. Looks great!

 

[CaliGuy]

It’s about time that one of our member got their hands dirty with 3D Printing. Definitely going to enjoy following @RayDeny on his journey.

 

[lesvaches]

did you source the metal parts or are the cannibalized mods? @RayDeny

 

[Slick]

Love the battery holder,so practical @RayDeny

 

[Adephi]

I have been wondering if 3d printed bb panels might work.

The magnets might be an issue but if you can source them they should be cheap.

Also following with interest.

 

[zadiac]

It’s about time that one of our member got their hands dirty with 3D Printing. Definitely going to enjoy following @RayDeny on his journey.

lol......I've been 3D printing gadgets for my vaping for about two years now already. Got my hands "dirty" a long time ago

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

lol......I've been 3D printing gadgets for my vaping for about two years now already. Got my hands "dirty" a long time ago

And you don't share your ideas with us? I feel hurt...

 

[Adephi]

lol......I've been 3D printing gadgets for my vaping for about two years now already. Got my hands "dirty" a long time ago

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Paul33]

And you don't share your ideas with us? I feel hurt...

I cried as well

 

[zadiac]

And you don't share your ideas with us? I feel hurt...

Pics or it didn't happen

Will take pics and share here

 

[blujeenz]

Ive also dabbled with 3D printed mods back in the day, specifically the released mushroom mods on Thingiverse.

Here's a pic of my 26650 mod in ABS from jan 2018.
The 510 connections came from modmakers in the UK and the bottles were standard pulse mech bottles.
Also printed a black PLA 18650 which I preferred.

 

[Moerse Rooikat]

is it possible to print me a battery holder 18650 and 20700 plz
will pay fore your time

 

[RayDeny]

And 6:40 hours later a box emerges, this one came from the Mod maker site. Rick has uploaded quite a few models to choose from.

Definitely need to work on the infill and quality. Currently only printing in PLA, once I can get that down I will venture into exotic material.

 

[Asterix]

Having absolutely no knowledge about 3D printing, what are the costs of printing a mod or a battery stand for example? Not including the actual printer costs, but material etc?

 

[blujeenz]

Having absolutely no knowledge about 3D printing, what are the costs of printing a mod or a battery stand for example? Not including the actual printer costs, but material etc?

Best bet would be to email a print company, that has that service on offer, for a quote, they charge R15.13 per quote.
Naturally you would include the STL files and type of material required.


Netram here in Cape town would be my first stop for me.
https://www.netram.co.za/2682-3d-printing-services.html

More info


3D Printing service is charged per meter of filament we use. Price arrange from R13.50 - R15.00/m depending on type of filament requested and size of print.

* Please send your design (STL format), your type of filament and % of fill to either production@netram.co.za or michelle@netram.co.za to get a formal quote.

Please note that this exludes artwork which has a fee of R95.00 including VAT

 

[RayDeny]

And just like that another squonker is born.

 

[Asterix]

Best bet would be to email a print company, that has that service on offer, for a quote, they charge R15.13 per quote.
Naturally you would include the STL files and type of material required.


Netram here in Cape town would be my first stop for me.
https://www.netram.co.za/2682-3d-printing-services.html

Thanks @blujeenz. I doubt I’ll want to do any myself. Am just curious about the costs involved.

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

And just like that another squonker is born.

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Looks Mint Bud! That door is just upside down really love the little mech squonkers!

 

[RayDeny]

door orientation fixed....

 

[Dela Rey Steyn]

door orientation fixed....

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Awesome! Price on a body like that? I have internals

 

[RayDeny]

Some more fun with the printer.

A atty stand or two or three and a 20700 squonker, might need a bigger bottle for this one

 

[Hooked]

@RayDeny, that's amazing!!

 

[herb1]

@RayDeny, what would such a setup cost (printer & materials)? I'm interested...