M2 Synergy Horn

[jrh0516]

Bill what printer did you buy?

[bwaslo]

I have a Folgertech FT-5. Very nice printer, but kind of a b***h to build.

https://www.folgertech.com/products/...3d-printer-kit
Use code "FOLGERTECHFBGROUP" for another 11% off.
It also needs some add-ons (cooling fan, better powersupply at least).

And if you're going to do waveguides or something that big, a Titan type extruder (or cheap Chinese clone of same) and Volcano setup would be a good idea to make print times reasonable (true with any printer, I think). I'm down to where one of my horns takes about 22hrs (11hrs per half) -- not counting prints where something screws up and I had to start over!

[dwk123]

Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

Those jerks at monoprice really want me to buy a second printer

The one that I have, that was a steal for $399, is now $318:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13860

Well, diving in. Managed to get an open-box PowerSpec version of the Wanhao i3 at the local MicroCenter for $240.

Also ordered one of these https://www.millrightcnc.com/ and a DeWalt DW660 to complete the computer-controlled insanity project. Nothing like trying to climb multiple learning curves at once

I mainly see these as machines to build machines, but we'll see how it goes.

[gpapag]

Originally Posted by Patrick Bateman

Last week I did some work with Voishvillo type phase plugs, and it seemed to work out well.

I was curious to see how that would work on a Synergy Horn, so I thought I'd take a crack at it.

I think there's a fairly good chance this won't work, but the only way to find out is to build it.

Here's some pics of the model.

Hi Patrick
This is an excellent design.
You may send the stl file here
Understand your 3D printing price

They have a multitude of printers , you specify the material and the color and they will give you a quote.
Since you know how much time it costs you to print it at home and you understand the difficulties, I think you will be in position to judge the price they charge.
If you do try (you don’t have to print it through them, just send the stl file) to see what the price is, please let us know.
Such kind of service frees anyone from the limitations of a particular printer

George