Building a Large Format 3D Printer - Printing

Explore the intricacies of large-scale 3D printing in this 27-minute video tutorial, focusing on printing complex geometries with a massive 4' x 4' x 4' build volume and pellet extruder. Learn about the installation of a Venturi vacuum-based pellet conveyance system, printing an 18 kg chair and a step stool with gyroid infill, and evaluating material and power costs for large prints. Gain insights into mechanical recycling of failed prints and witness a catastrophic failure overcome during the printing process. Discover the potential of DIY large format 3D printing while understanding its challenges and solutions.

– Introduction
– Tying Up Loose Ends
– Pellet Conveyance
– Venturi Vacuum
– Compressed Air Supply
– Installing Conveyance Unit
– Printing a Chair
– Operating Costs
– Step Stool
– Infill
– Recycling Prints
– Blooper