The capabilities of a 3D pen are impressive: using a compact electronic device, you can draw “living” figures, create complex plastic structures, and even repair toys and various plastic accessories. This is a great gift for children, as well as an indispensable tool for creative individuals - artists and interior designers. To learn how to use a device for 3D printing, you only need to spend a little time, because everything is clear on an intuitive level.
Features of use
3D pens are a “magic wand” that can literally draw in the air. Although it is better to do this on a laminated surface - it will be much more practical and convenient. For all DIY fans, the 3D pen is a real find. Using special plastic as the initial “raw material”, you can work wonders: create unique pictures that immediately become tangible, paint templates and stencils downloaded from the Internet, and make various decorative elements.
If the first 3D pens were deprived of many functionality, then modern designs allow you to experiment and not limit the flight of your creative imagination. You have a powerful 3D modeling tool in your hands, which is thought out to the smallest detail. With the help of a small three-dimensional printer, it is possible not only to create original artistic masterpieces, but also to effectively solve some everyday issues. You just insert the plastic into a special hole, it heats up to the required temperature, and upon contact with air it hardens almost instantly. Everything is as simple as two and two, but at the same time very interesting.
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Types of pens for 3D printing
Today on sale you can find 2 types of devices for drawing with molten plastic, which are similar in appearance, but differ in some functionality. 3D pens are:
- cold - painted with special photopolymers, quickly harden under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
- hot - work only with polymer alloys; they can melt at different temperatures.
While cold 3D printers can be safely handed to a child, even an adult needs to be careful with hot devices so as not to get burned. Some models are additionally equipped with a built-in fan that blows the plastic at the outlet of the nozzle, as a result of which the resulting figures harden faster. The melting point may vary depending on the specific configuration of the electronic device, but usually this indicator is in the range of 100 to 240 degrees.
The cost of a 3D printer depends on technical characteristics and functionality. Inexpensive products have a standard set of options and are more suitable for beginners who want to try their hand at 3D modeling. For more advanced users, practical new generation devices with an LCD display have been specially developed, which displays basic information during the drawing process.
How the device works
A 3D printer is very similar to a regular pen, but instead of traditional ink rods, a special plastic filament about 3 mm thick is used. There is a hole in the upper part of the body for a plastic thread or rod. Having installed the 3D “ink” inside, you need to press a button, after which the built-in mechanism with gears will automatically pull the plastic directly to the extruder, where the “raw material” is heated to a predetermined temperature, melted, and then extruded through the print head in a “liquid” form.
Before use, the device must be preheated - this usually takes from a few seconds to a couple of minutes, depending on the model. Readiness for drawing is determined by the light indicator. When the light turns green, you can start creating. There are 2 indicators on the case: one is responsible for readiness for operation, the other indicates connection to the power supply. In addition to the buttons for feeding and pulling out plastic, there is also a slider with which you can adjust the feed speed of the material.
To turn on the device, you need to press the “forward” button. Three-dimensional printers for home use can operate from an adapter that connects to an electrical outlet, or directly from the built-in battery. In the latter case, the cost of the device will be slightly higher than “stationary” models. The main advantages of 3D mechanisms include:
- compact size and light weight;
- practicality and ease of use;
- possibility of combining colors and materials;
- ergonomic stylish design;
- easy maintenance after use.
The standard equipment of the device includes a 3D pen, a power supply (adapter), instructions for use and a set of plastic “probes” of three colors. Some models also include a small plastic screwdriver, which can be used to adjust the heating temperature of the source material. There is a rubber plug on the case, under which there is a special screw. By rotating it left or right, you can decrease or increase the temperature as you wish.
DIY 3D glue gun pen
This video tutorial shows how to make a 3D pen from a glue gun by assembling it with your own hands. To do this you will need a glue gun, a black rod, clamps, a small cooler, alligator clips and a battery. First you need to disassemble the glue gun. There is a mechanism that pushes the rod, and there is also a heating element inside the housing. We only need the heating element, which we carefully remove from the housing so that the wiring does not come off.
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