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I live on a sailboat with a free closet I could convert into a 3D print lab, and my research brings me to the Ultimaker 3! I'm completely new to the hobby, but I think it would be amazing to be able to print my own parts. My obvious question is, is this even a viable idea? Will the movement of being on the water cause the printer problems? I don't expect to be able to use it while underway, but even at dock in a calm harbor there certainly is more movement than a normal environment. Are there any additional concerns I should think of in such an environment? What about gas ventilation, what do these bad boys release?
Looking forward to joining the community (assuming it's not a horrible idea haha)
Ultimaker3 on a sailboat, worst idea ever?
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Howdy!
I live on a sailboat with a free closet I could convert into a 3D print lab, and my research brings me to the Ultimaker 3! I'm completely new to the hobby, but I think it would be amazing to be able to print my own parts. My obvious question is, is this even a viable idea? Will the movement of being on the water cause the printer problems? I don't expect to be able to use it while underway, but even at dock in a calm harbor there certainly is more movement than a normal environment. Are there any additional concerns I should think of in such an environment? What about gas ventilation, what do these bad boys release?
Looking forward to joining the community (assuming it's not a horrible idea haha)
~comjf