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What a great looking print! Thanks for sharing that one. Did you opt for standard PLA settings and what are you printing on?
Thanks! I printed with standard PLA settings using Simplify 3D. The printer was my little printrbot simple maker’s kit. I’m going to make some parts of the robot arm stainless filament and revisit polishing techniques soon
My only question for you is do you want them in Carbon Fiber or Stainless Steel? I’ll be printing mine by the end of the day so hopefully I’ll post pictures by tomorrow. Oh and scanning your glasses will make them print in one piece (not foldable) unless you can somehow take them apart and scan them in pieces.
The print is awesome, congrats! If at any time you wish to share some of your prints and best practices on using the Proto-Pasta filament, please make sure to do it here. There are many people struggling with it, so adding your insights and some cool projects would certainly motivate the community. Cheers
Thanks! The first thing I think is keeping the print slow (45mm/min) and 200 C. Default PLA settings seem to work especially the simplify 3D settings.
Also I think holding the filament samples is a challenge. If you have a spool holder that can handle coils of filament it helps. There’s a great one that can be found on Thingiverse.
Check it out here
Carbon Fiber! Yeh, I realize that, but can’t help thinking some CF completely round - John Lennon-esque - shades will be the answer to my summer. Do you think unwise do to them as a solid print?
Can’t wait to see your photos!
Thanks, Michael, much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing more of your prints in the Proto-Pasta channel.
Btw here’s a post from the makers of the DIY spool holder: Talk Manufacturing | Hubs
This is awesome, Michael! What else have you tried printing with it? Didn’t get a chance to play with the material yet, but i’m very intrigued. How easy is it to print with it really and how much stress does it place on your printer? Cheers
And now to get one of these workshops too you too 
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@jiangchao Nice, we wanted to keep the processing straightforward and similar to standard PLA 
@jiangchao Fun, might want to do a clear coat or put something between your skin and the CFPLA. Depending on how sensitive you are, it can get a little itchy…Great work! Keep it up!!!
@jiangchao But I want to see a picture with you wearing them
Thanks! it hasn’t really stressed my printer at all though i’ve only gone through a sample pack’s worth. It was very easy to print with and used all the standard settings. Some tweaking may be needed for certain geometric conditions, but this largely did not affect print quality.
I have printed a few implant models for work using it, and these are meant to be show-pieces for investors. I haven’t polished them successfully yet but I hope to get better at that with practice.
The Hoboken MakerBar would love to have them! we are actually hosting the MarkForged printer tomorrow, and have hosted a few other companies including SeeMeCNC. @, let me know if you are interested!
@Gianmi Glad you found Proto-pasta so easy to print! Ease of print with standard settings is a requirement at the top of our list So to be hosted, do we have to physically visit NJ? I’m not again it, but that’s a long way for us West Coasters
Still no itch after 2 weeks of wearing them straight. Gotta say they’re actually quite comfortable. I’ll try a few more iterations. If anyone needs makergear m2 settings let me know.
If you’re in Boston this weekend and missed the New York ProtoPasta Special Filament Workshop there are still a few spots left to join @Alexander_8 and the Boston crew on Saturday. You can grab your ticket & sample pack here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-hubs-protopasta-special-filament-workshop-boston-tickets-17526926509
Hope you can make it!
Nikki
That would be awesome, @jiangchao! Why don’t you start a separate thread with details on how to print your own pair of glasses, from your experience? Make sure to share the design file as well, so people can immediately start working on them
Nice idea!
@jiangchao Great news! You should try some stainless steel temples. You could create some great contrast with unfinished, brushed, or polished steel to contrast the carbon. Also, the added weight might keep the frames COG back towards your ears so they are less likely to fall off when leaning over? Just a thought…can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
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