Finally something worth showing

[Charles Xavier]

So I'm running one of Jetguy's Ultimate Thing-O-Matics (UTOM for short). The frame is basically a TAM S1, which is why I frequent these forums. I've been tweaking my PLA printing for a couple weeks now (without a fan; I really need to install one), and I thought this would be a nice benchmark as well as a gift.

It's part of fantasygraph's series, I like the model quite a bit. Need to fix some underextrusion and retraction problems, but I'm coming along nicely. 0.15mm layer height, 40mm/s.

[turnrock]

Looks good, wheres that blue from?

[LaserGnomes]

Nice model! Did you make this or acquire it? Looks like Zbrush with those folds...hmm tasty.



Looks like Sky Blue... TAM has it in stock right now... we nabbed some a few days ago!

[Charles Xavier]

Thanks guys! I was worried this was going to turn into a "If you don't have anything nice to say" situation!

The filament is powder blue from Toybuilder Labs. It is VERY pretty. The model is one of fantasygraph's, you can find it here:
http://www.makershop.co/shop/fantasygra ... the-battle
or here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:61160

[turnrock]

That guy has some cool sculpts
Charles do you have any pictures of your machine online? I want to see this Frankienstien hah

[Charles Xavier]

Here are the pictures Jetguy took before sending it to me. I think you'll find it's not THAT Frankenstein (well maybe the extruder is a bit, it's a short Mk6). Let me know if you have any questions. I'm actually VERY interested to hear how different it really is from a stock TAM, since I've never actually handled one.

Filament drive wheel
Hot end
Front
Under the build plate
Front left carriage
With extruder
Back of the extruder
Right side
Back
Left side
SD slot
Back right electronics
Back left electronics

[turnrock]

Wow that is brilliant, I take back the Frankenstein comment.
do you know if its a single motor driving the Y on this one?

[Charles Xavier]

Yep, single Y motor! Jetguy is a huge proponent of this set-up, he discusses some of the reasons why in this thread.

I have nothing but good things to say about his work. What you see is a solid, professional-looking 3D printer that works. It has the best of the TAM design, runs Sailfish, and came with built-in LCD/SD and a HBP.

[oklok]

Nice prints, and it seems u have polished it. You should go more advance try prints parts and assembly it.

[rdokoye]

Looks really nice, but anything but blue, I say.