The LAST big upgrade

lastlight · #1 08-30-2013, 04:13 PM

time to make a carbon filter to sit on top of your lid i guess.

michika · #2 08-30-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

time to make a carbon filter to sit on top of your lid i guess.

Yup!

And I need a more frequent alarm on my phone for emptying the collection cups. Every 3 days is too long.

JDigital · #3 08-30-2013, 05:03 PM

Perhaps every 3 hours?

michika · #4 09-06-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Perhaps every 3 hours?

Something like that!

Pump on my new skimmer seized up last night. Vinegar bath for both it and I ensued. Foul skimmate production is back on track again this morning.

I started 3D printing new probe holders as well for the tank. This is my first foray into this so its been a interesting ride so far.

Movie link to 3D printing in action.

mseepman · #5 09-06-2013, 03:29 PM

Am I the only one confused? 3D printing...that movie was awesome but what are you using to do that?

Reef Pilot · #6 09-06-2013, 03:43 PM

They're getting pretty cheap now. Great for making plastic parts and soon metal alloys, too. Just scan and "print".
http://arstechnica.com/business/2013...-and-scanners/

michika · #7 09-11-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Am I the only one confused? 3D printing...that movie was awesome but what are you using to do that?

The actual machine itself is called a Reprap. I picked it up for about $650 all in, and then another $150 or so for materials (PLA, PVC, Nylon spools).

I'll post some more videos soon. There is plenty more being printed, but my phone has no storage space left.

FishyFishy! · #8 09-11-2013, 03:08 PM

Those things are so frikin cool! I kinda want to buy one.

Did you find yours locally?