3D printing for dummies
Today, with a 3D printer for less than €200, you can make incredible parts, spare parts for your boat, or custom tools… even in the middle of the ocean!
🌊🛠️ In this tutorial for dummies, we show you step by step how to assemble and start using an Anycubic Kobra 2 NEO, and everything you need to know to start printing from day one.
🚤 Can you imagine making your own autopilot strap during a voyage? Now it’s possible!
💥 Tricks, ideas, nautical solutions, and tons of real-life examples that will make you see 3D printing as an indispensable tool on board and at home. Purchase links for some of the items shown in the video:
✅ The Anycubic Kobra 2 printer I have:
🔵 On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Yc42t9
🔵 On AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2D8FTP
🔵 You have more powerful (and more expensive), fully enclosed, or multi-color options from Anycubic here: https://amzn.to/4lMWRSj
✅ If you want to continue advancing and are looking for something of higher quality, Bambu Lab is also a good option:
🔵 https://eu.store.bambulab.com/es-es
✅ You will need filament
🔵 PLA for your first prints or the most precise ones: https://amzn.to/42ICP2C
🔵 PETG for long-lasting results: https://amzn.to/3S3QiwT
🔵TPU X-920 for flexible parts: https://amzn.to/3YHM3uD
✅ The sites to search for pre-made parts that we mentioned in the video:
🔵 https://www.thingiverse.com/
🔵 http://cults3d.com/
✅ And some useful things for the boat that I found:
🔵 The famous sextant!!: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2088872
🔵 Hose adapter: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2378124
🔵 The mounts for the Baofeng radio: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6717936
🔵 Winch handle!: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6248530
🔵 Sunshade for the Okitel RT1: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5880539
🔵 Anchor Pulley: https://www.printables.com/model/713670-roldana-ancla-anchor-pulley
🔵 The famous The Low Cost Sailor logo: https://www.printables.com/model/713688-low-cost-sailor-logo
✅ In our online store, you can find some ready-made ideas: https://www.thelowcostsailor.com/en/shop/
If you need a special piece, a 3D design, or simply want to print something that you haven’t found in our online store, you can contact us at 3D@thelowcostsailor.com