Rick – InMoov

Rick posted a new activity comment 6 years, 3 months ago

Holly Sh++,

Thanks Mindless. I didn’t know that but I will keep in mind. I don’t keep it under pressure when I smooth ABS in the vapor. I also make my own rocket fuel using confectioners sugar and potassium nitrate. Guess who is going to put a little acetone in with the mix……. (This GUY). If I blow my hand off I’ll let you know!

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Rick posted a new activity comment 6 years, 3 months ago

Hell juerg,

I use 3D Solutech ABS filament and it doesn’t smell any different than the PLA.
You might want to give it a try. I have used over 30 spools of this brand with 2 bad spools which the company replaced.

Thank you for your c…[Read more]

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Rick posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago

So the first step has been taken! I am currently upgrading my printer so it can print ABS.

Rick posted an update 6 years, 4 months ago

I am experimenting with how acetone vapor smooths the surface of ABS filament. This boat benchy was place in a vapor bath for 30 minutes. I plan on doing this with my Inmoov.

juerg replied 6 years, 3 months ago

I know, done it myself but given up because:
– acetone is bad for your health
– try using pla instead of abs, much easier and less stinky!
- Mindless replied 6 years, 3 months ago
  
  Awesome Finish,,, My Only warning is that Pressurized Vapor is actually about 1/8 to a 1/2 stick of TNT,,,, 2Tbps of Petrol Pressurized and Vapor is about 1/2 a stick,,, Acetone Can be just as dangerous So be Careful Dude,,,, they don’t normal tell you that in the Instruction Book,,,,,,, once again Awesome finish
  - Rick replied 6 years, 3 months ago
    
    Holly Sh++,
    
    Thanks Mindless. I didn’t know that but I will keep in mind. I don’t keep it under pressure when I smooth ABS in the vapor. I also make my own rocket fuel using confectioners sugar and potassium nitrate. Guess who is going to put a little acetone in with the mix……. (This GUY). If I blow my hand off I’ll let you know!
- Rick replied 6 years, 3 months ago
  
  Hell juerg,
  
  I use 3D Solutech ABS filament and it doesn’t smell any different than the PLA.
  You might want to give it a try. I have used over 30 spools of this brand with 2 bad spools which the company replaced.
  
  Thank you for your c…[Read more]

Rick posted an update 6 years, 4 months ago

Servos ordered for 1 Hand and Forearm!

Rick posted a new activity comment 6 years, 4 months ago

I\’ll check it out once I build the original finger. Thank you for your hard work!

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Marten de Groot replied 6 years, 4 months ago

Thanks Rick!
All input is welcome 🙂

I hope soon to add some more info.

Rick posted a new activity comment 6 years, 4 months ago

Great Job!

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Rick posted an update 6 years, 4 months ago

Finger Starter parts ordered from Amazon!

Rick posted an update 6 years, 4 months ago

Hello,

I am going to start using my 3D printer to build an InMoov. I usually use it for prototyping different projects. My main goal is to make Halloween props for the house! We will see where this goes.

P.S. I am going to use flesh tone ABS. I have only used PLA in the past but I want to be able to “melt” the layer lines.…[Read more]