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[whereubinh]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Interesting, what material did you use to make the livewell?

Hey man,
I used carbon fiber additive PLA plastic.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by whereubinh

Hey man,
I used carbon fiber additive PLA plastic.

Very cool. It looks like it was made in sections that you fused together. I would like to learn more about that type of fabrication. Was it done with a 3d printer, if so what type?

[whereubinh]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Very cool. It looks like it was made in sections that you fused together. I would like to learn more about that type of fabrication. Was it done with a 3d printer, if so what type?

Yes this was made in sections. The 3d printer i used was an ender 3 pro with a couple of upgrades for better quality prints. The sections were bonded using jb weld steel reinforce epoxy.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by whereubinh

Yes this was made in sections. The 3d printer i used was an ender 3 pro with a couple of upgrades for better quality prints. The sections were bonded using jb weld steel reinforce epoxy.

Well done! Appreciate the info, and quick reply. Does the printer come with the software needed to make the design, if not what do you consider a good program for a beginner who wants to fab parts for his kayak? Thanks.

[whereubinh]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Well done! Appreciate the info, and quick reply. Does the printer come with the software needed to make the design, if not what do you consider a good program for a beginner who wants to fab parts for his kayak? Thanks.

The printer does not come with any software. I personally use Solidworks to design and model my parts. This can take some time to learn as ita more of an engineering tool. I know alot of people that do you fusion 360 to cad for 3d printing as it is free and more user friendly. You should check that out.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by whereubinh

The printer does not come with any software. I personally use Solidworks to design and model my parts. This can take some time to learn as ita more of an engineering tool. I know alot of people that do you fusion 360 to cad for 3d printing as it is free and more user friendly. You should check that out.

Good to know, I am checking out Fusion 360 -- Thanks.

[socal.beach.bum]

Originally Posted by whereubinh

The printer does not come with any software. I personally use Solidworks to design and model my parts. This can take some time to learn as ita more of an engineering tool. I know alot of people that do you fusion 360 to cad for 3d printing as it is free and more user friendly. You should check that out.

Solid works? Wow how did you swing a license? I pay almost $100k per seat for my engineers.

[tomahawk]

Solidworks and ProE both used to be available in student versions to students. My son used the ProE version when he was in school. I think you meant $10K per seat (I did a web search and that is what I saw), still not for the casual user. I also read something that said Solidworks gives a free version to start ups.

[cris]

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Solid works? Wow how did you swing a license? I pay almost $100k per seat for my engineers.

Solidworks has cheap non-commercial licenses for hobbyists and students.


Nice work on the 3D printed live well! The ender pro is pretty awesome!

[whereubinh]

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

Solid works? Wow how did you swing a license? I pay almost $100k per seat for my engineers.

There are plenty of youtube videos showing you how to get a version of solidworks working. Of course you shouldn't use these methods for legal businesses....