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FDM is a common desktop 3D printing technology for plastic parts. An FDM printer functions by extruding a plastic filament layer-by-layer onto the build platform. It’s stinky | FDM is a common desktop 3D printing technology for plastic parts. An FDM printer functions by extruding a plastic filament layer-by-layer onto the build platform. It’s <s>stinky</s> just use PLA but a cost-effective (up to 30 times cheaper than [[Games Workshop|GW]]) and relatively quick method for producing physical models. This is best for creating terrain or larger models. [[Image:Ender3.jpg|thumb|Costs a fraction of a titan and will make you one]] |
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3D Printing
The accessibility of printer technology and the boredom of lock-downs has created a boom in 3d printer use for table top gaming. Discontinued games are almost completely supported by the hobbyist community.
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Types of Printing
Since no one has access to Electron beam melting desktop technology this wiki will cover the most commonly used home printers.
Digital Light Processing (DLP) DLP (also called SLA) technology uses a digital light projector screen under a vat of UV resin. DLP 3D printers can image an entire layer of the build all at once, resulting in faster build speeds. While frequently used for rapid prototyping, the fine detail allows for quality minis to be printed. This type of printing is significantly more complicated, and thus costlier, than FDM printing.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
FDM is a common desktop 3D printing technology for plastic parts. An FDM printer functions by extruding a plastic filament layer-by-layer onto the build platform. It’s stinky just use PLA but a cost-effective (up to 30 times cheaper than GW) and relatively quick method for producing physical models. This is best for creating terrain or larger models.
