WTB - Anyone know of a good 3D printing service

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#295499 2-Apr-2022 11:33

I want to get the IO shield for my motherboard 3D printed and found the STI file at Thingiverse

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3218204

Does anyone know of a good local service for printing ?

Any GZ members with a printer fancy having a go ?

I am on the Shore in Auckland

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#2895663 2-Apr-2022 11:50

My son does 3d printing and would be able to do this for you

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#2895664 2-Apr-2022 11:51

You can try to find a local library.

Currently the one at the new Westgate library is broken, so I'm trying to find another nearby library with a unit.

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#2895667 2-Apr-2022 11:59

openmedia:

You can try to find a local library.

Currently the one at the new Westgate library is broken, so I'm trying to find another nearby library with a unit.

Wow, I looked this up and even have one on Waiheke .. none on the shore but I am in the Westgate area a lot so will keep an eye on that.

Shrapz:

My son does 3d printing and would be able to do this for you

Thats a generous offer. PM me some info. Happy to pay for time and materials.

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#2895684 2-Apr-2022 13:14

I’m also happy to print this for you if you like however based in Wellington so will need to ship it to you.

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#2896099 3-Apr-2022 11:04

openmedia:

You can try to find a local library.

Currently the one at the new Westgate library is broken, so I'm trying to find another nearby library with a unit.

I got in touch with the local Library and they will do it for $1 per meter of material used. Works out to be $1.30 for my print plus I got a choice of colours. I was also given the option of being there to see how its done and get a 3D printing lesson for free.

I will report back on the quality of the print once its done but this is a very impressive service. I guess not all my rates $ are being wasted 😜

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#2896467 3-Apr-2022 23:06

GoranZ:

openmedia:

You can try to find a local library.

Currently the one at the new Westgate library is broken, so I'm trying to find another nearby library with a unit.

I got in touch with the local Library and they will do it for $1 per meter of material used. Works out to be $1.30 for my print plus I got a choice of colours. I was also given the option of being there to see how its done and get a 3D printing lesson for free.

I will report back on the quality of the print once its done but this is a very impressive service. I guess not all my rates $ are being wasted 😜

Which library did you end up using?

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#2896500 4-Apr-2022 07:31

Westgate are back up and running

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#2896583 4-Apr-2022 09:31

Auckland central library offer a 3d printing service

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#2896596 4-Apr-2022 10:08

I'd be very interested in how well that printed part fits

Even .5mm too small/big can make some parts unusable , from my very limited experience printing parts & covers
3-4 hours of printing and its a tiny smidgen too small to fit . So need to adjust & try again .

We are talking about hot melted plastic, it can be hard to get things the EXACT required size .