Let me show you how to create articulated chainmail and flexible props by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for demo, display and daily usage #diy
The Online calculator by Asaf: electro. scorzz. com
This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating #3dprinted this video.
Chemicals for the prints:
🛒 PolyCast PVB Filament: https://amzn.to/4hU3aAd *
🛒 Siraya Tech Resin https://amzn.to/3FUjIuR *
🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3zk2S1F *
🛒 Copper Anode https://amzn.to/42XdwZS *
🛒 Nickel Anode https://amzn.to/4iXZq29 *
🛒 Conductive GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
🛒 Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/4fzRRfC *
🛒 Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *
I used this printer:
🛒 ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra 16K https://amzn.to/4i4yUCJ *
🛒 Bambu Lab X1C https://eu.store.bambulab.com/de/products/x1-carbon
Gear i used:
🛒 Magnetic Stirrer https://amzn.to/43DNHB5 *
🛒 Airbrush booth https://amzn.to/40bDR7m *
🛒 Peak Tech 20A Power Supply https://amzn.to/49WWAa3 *
🛒 Sony Alpha 7 IV https://amzn.to/4iRKLG6 *
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▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Creating the 3D Prints for chain mail with resin
00:31 Creating the 3D Printed dragon with the FMD printer
02:00 How to smooth 3D prints with Isopropyl Isopronol
03:15 Preparation of 3D prints before conductive paint
05:00 Making Graphite more conductive by polishing
05:52 Setup for electroplating 3d prints
07:40 Electroplating on Graphite paint / Copper paint
08:40 Pen Electroplating onto 3D prints
10:10 What is that good for? Conclusion and Results
▶ Models I used for this video
Water Dragon - Articulated Dragon by BeardedPrinter
https://www.printables.com/model/835659-water-dragon-articulated-dragon
Chainmail for Resin printers by Willow Creative
https://willowcreativ.com/download/chainmail-stl-for-resin-printers/
#elegoo