Bottle Clorox will clear that up, remember to flush before using!

I use tinkercad - meshmixer - fusion360 depending on the complexity, and the task. Watch youtube videos on all 3. They each have their purpose. (Meshmixer is for inspecting and fixing problem STLs)

JimboCefas
1Edited
20dLink

Now that I'm not at work, I'll expand on my statement. The Gold Electroplate fluid will cost $70.00. Then the plating pen will cost 15.00 You get 500ml of Gold Plating (Non-Cyanide) formula. Then you need a controllable power supply. You can electroplate quite a bit with 500ml. You brush paint the gold plating on the object.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GNI3ABS/?coliid=I3CADI6NDLVISW&colid=1RIGY910EIYKA&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9DQ2PC/?coliid=IT40OB8KVRIBF&colid=1RIGY910EIYKA&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CNG84DR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07512KQDW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*EDIT

You don't need the copper wire for this process (ElectroPainting) I just have it as a habit from copper plating.

Omfg, I loved those things as a kid! My mom would set it on the floor and we would watch it until the ice cream was ready!

I would start every day by holding my nutz to the camera while saying," you like that you dirty hacker"?

Same here! Bought my telescope, and hasn't been a clear night since!

Yes, but I think I solved it with turning off retraction, we'll see when the prints are done.

Found it, I had been experimenting trying to get better quality and set spiralizer, or vase mode. Turned that setting off, and all is well now!

3D FDM prints suitable for electroplating?

I am setting up for electroplating my 3D prints. I have seen 3D prints electroplated, but it just occured to me. Are those resin prints? Are FDM prints viable for electroplating?

First suggestion. Buy a painter's drop cloth to place on the floor around the cardboard paint booth you made that's lined with paper towels; sitting atop a work table or bench as you are sitting atop a comfy stool, with airbrush in hand! :)

I hate that stuff! Almost impossible to get the print off the bed!

1: z-offset. Lookup the paper method to set you nozzle height. 2: bed temp should be 60. (Pla & pla+) 3: nozzle temp. what filament are you using? (PLA & PLa+) start at 210. Increase temps in 5 degree increments. 4: hairspray the printer bed. I was against any adhesion substance till I tried it. Lookup the STL on z-highth it will remove all guess work.