The Kokoni people saw my video, and offered a 10% discount link: KOKONI with a filament: www.kokoni3d.com/collections/printer/products/kokoni-ec2 Discount: 10% OFF with code LOVEKOKONI

I cant believe you paid $300 for that 3D printer though. LOL

I've been able to print functional oil caps which take O-rings, out of PLA+ no less. Held up to engine bay temps after annealing even though people said they wouldn't. I've printed gas tank seals out of TPU which needed to be totally custom. I've also worked on ECU cases and printed engine mount prototypes. Very useful to make a test print before you decide to cut metal when you need dimensions accurate. Super useful!

It's like you googled "what's the worst way to get started in 3d printing for functional parts" and clicked "buy now" on the first scam that came up.

That thing it tiny! My first one was a Ender 3 Pro, crazy the improvements that have been made in a few years. Have the Bambu P1S now too, which is worlds apart.

Functional parts are the best! Welcome to 3D printing!

Thank you for sharing your 3D printing experience. I have been 3D printing for nearly 7 years now, and I have found it to be a very useful skill to have. I watch a lot of videos from well-established KZfaq 3D printing channels, but it is very interesting to me to see how someone new to 3D printing uses and adapts this technology.

Learn these words with me sir. Gyroid infill, Amen.

What kind of filament you use in them outboard parts? (I'm sure you are wise enough to stay away from PLA in outboard parts) I hope that mini printer is a gateway to an adult size one. If confusion360 or CAD are too intimidating to make 3D models, there is a free program called Matter Control. Fairly easy stepping stone for making 3D models.

Mini outboards..............Yes please.

Most non-metallic outboard parts seem to me made out of nylon ( like idle speed adjustment screws for instance ) which hold-up better to temperature variations and are much sturdier then printer plastic. But I guess you could find many less stressed applications on outboards. Regards.

The big thing to learn with 3d printing is the materials that you can print and their uses. It's not a crazy list, but it will seam nuts at first. There are really only 7 with various skews of those. PLA, PETG, ABS, PC, Nylon, ASA and TPU. There are some more exotic materials like PEEK, that most people will never even see, let alone use. To be fair, with your machine you are probably limited to PLA, but understanding the material and what they are best used for will help you decide if you find more practicality in 3d printing. If you don't mind some Chinese spyware lurking on your home network I would highly recommend any Bambu Lab machine. For the aforementioned reason, they are priced insanely low for their build quality and print quality. If letting the commies know what kind of groceries you are buying doesn't sound appealing, Bambu is probably not the brand for you (But seriously, the product is so good I couldn't say no and have zero regrets so far, I'll probably change my mind if I end up breaking big rocks into little ones though..... GL with your journey, I hope you stick with it!

Wasn't this company listed as a semi-scam company? It's absolutely a rip-off for $300. You can get an A1 mini for that lol.

I knew you would finally get one 😂 good luck getting those mini outboard ornaments. That sounds amazing

Can't wait to see what type of weapons you make with that😂

Some interesting videos lately but when will you be doing more outboard engine videos again, happy new year. 😊

For you, printing TPU gaskets is a bonus (not high temps mind you). Good for water seals on outboards and such if you are willing to risk it. A few videos out on it. I also use a laser and cut out automotive cardboard gasket material for some things. The great thing is once designed, you will always have a gasket!

I've been thinking that a set of bell mouths or velocity stacks for Johnson/Evinrude would be a cool 3D printing project.

Brandon. Would this machine be able to make obselete vintage outboard tiller handles?

Welcome to the 3D community. I agree that it isn’t always the best solution, but has its place in quick prototypes. This is where it shines!! The most important thing to remember when designing is what material(s) will be used. ALSO print orientation matters greatly!!!!! That little carburetor part most likely would’ve been stronger if printed on its side. The layer lines are the weakest part of every 3D print. PLA is not good for small parts , especially in high heat applications. PLA is great for prototype fitment testing and often fine for indoor uses, in many situations, but not all of them. That printer is a nice little entry level one. When you’re ready to try printing something more robust, then you’ll need to upgrade to another more capable one or sublet as I previously mentioned. Or you could phone a friend. 😀 Step up to PETG, ASA, CF(Carbon Fiber), NYLON, or PC (PolyCarbonate). Let me know and I can send you prototypes in better materials and possibly suggest some design improvements. 3D printing, like all manufacturing, has its limitations, but designing for the process greatly improves the end result!!

you have to give the app permission to access your camera in your phone settings

this is one of the printer you shoudnt buy. There are so many really serious printers outhere cheaper. This is an expensive overpriced toy. Noo hate at all. But this days there are too many printer manufacturers that make shitty printers and need a lot of money to keep alive.

No scanner?

I'm sorry, I really didn't want to say this, but I cringe watching your video knowing how much you paid for this. For a little bit more you could have picked up the Bambu Labs A1 Mini and had something just as easy to print with and have a bigger print volume. I don't imagine you could return this one and get your money back.

holy shit, that thing is the price of a full printer. Definity not worth it. proprietary software and super slow. That thing will be dead in a few years.

More engine repair less every thing else!!

I support you in this man. but 300 dollars for that. is just a pure scam. you can get a bambu ams for that price or a creality for half the price. id recommend returning it and getting a creality instead