My first 3D print, after assembly, with Anet A6

Descartex

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Hi, Filippo.
I'm glad you decided to buy the 3D Printer.
But, why does you donĀ“t removed the stickers?
Anet A6 is a very good machine. Hope you enjoy creating things.
Now i'm working with PETG filament, ABS does not likes me absolutely nothing and I can not tame it.
If you need some help. Tell me how can i help you.
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MikeH

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The assembly took a long time, but it was worth it. :)

Hi Filippo, Based on your experience, I bought the Anet A6 printer. It took me quite a lot longer to assemble (about 9 hours) but probably because I was following the youtube videos and it took more than 2 hours just to remove all the paper!

I haven't used it yet, first tests will be this afternoon :)


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Descartex

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Here is my latest print.
This is the Trinidad, Magellan's ship.
Now time for painting.
It took about 32 Hours at 0.2mm layer height.
 

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Descartex

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Very nice indeed @Descartex what are the dementions?
Will you be placing it in some acetone to smoothern out the general look before painting it, well only if you used ABS filament?
Its about 30 cm long and about 18 tall.
I used PLA for it, so I have to smooth it with Cloroform (be careful with it) and paint it with some acrilic colours.
I've painted some works i made and it looks nice!!!
 

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Peter Simpson

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Hi Filippo, Based on your experience, I bought the Anet A6 printer. It took me quite a lot longer to assemble (about 9 hours) but probably because I was following the youtube videos and it took more than 2 hours just to remove all the paper!

I haven't used it yet, first tests will be this afternoon :)


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So Mike, how was your first print?
 

MikeH

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It was a bit rough because I used low quality while I was experimenting. The next few were rough too. I dont mind that, it saved me material and time while Im still learning.
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@Descartex
But, why does you donĀ“t removed the stickers?
Because I did not know and because it does not bother me.
Anet A6 is a very good machine. Hope you enjoy creating things.
I do not know, until now I'm not satisfied.

@MikeH
I have now bought a glass plate, I hope now that the results will be better.
 

MikeH

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@MikeH
I have now bought a glass plate, I hope now that the results will be better.

Yes Ive thought of that (and the other upgrades). How are you attaching the glass plate?
 
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Yes Ive thought of that (and the other upgrades). How are you attaching the glass plate?
I've ordered this here at Amazon, the corners I have to cut because otherwise the screws are covered.
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Please check if this screw is loose, I had the problem that the filament was not pulled.
The picture is not from an Anet A6.
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JakeBullet70

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So what I am getting from this thread is the Anet A6 is not a bad machine but does need upgrades?
 
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