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The Weekend’s top story: OctoEverywhere now supports Bambu Lab printers! The announcement came on their website and in a Reddit post on r/BambuLab over the weekend.

🤩 Hobbyist 3D Printing

OctoEverywhere now supports Bambu Lab Printers (2 minute read) - Link

Exciting news for Bambu Lab 3D printer owners! OctoEverywhere, a free cloud-based tool for remote printer access and monitoring, now supports Bambu Lab printers.

OctoEverywhere offers features like remote control, advanced AI failure detection, full-frame webcam streaming with live stats, and customizable print notifications. It works seamlessly alongside Bambu Cloud and Handy, providing even more functionality for your 3D printing experience.

Some unique benefits for Bambu Lab users include faster and more accurate AI failure detection, thanks to OctoEverywhere's server-based processing. Plus, P1 and A1 owners can leverage external webcams for high-quality streaming.

The developer is eager for community feedback to improve the integration. Whether you have positive experiences, suggestions, or feature requests, they want to hear it all! Head over to OctoEverywhere: https://octoeverywhere.com/ to learn more and set up your Bambu Lab printer today.

Phase Stepping: How Prusa improved print quality and killed vibrations (6 minute read) - Link

Prusa recently introduced a new firmware update (version 6.0.0) for the XL printer that significantly reduces noise and improves print quality through a feature called Phase Stepping. Phase Stepping calibrates each motor to minimize vibrations caused by slight manufacturing variations. This reduces noise by over 96% and eliminates visible print artifacts.

The calibration is a one-time process done through the printer menu and takes about a minute per axis. It remains effective even if you move the printer, unless major changes are made. Phase Stepping complements existing features like Stealth mode (reduces motor whine) and Input Shaper (suppresses vibrations during acceleration/deceleration). This combination significantly improves print quality and user experience.

While currently exclusive to the XL, Prusa is exploring its application on other printer models.

🏭 3D Printing Industry

USAF 3D prints and deploys drones within 24 hours (3 minute read) - Link

The US Air Force successfully 3D-printed, assembled, and deployed combat drones in just 24 hours. This rapid capability was demonstrated at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The Black Phoenix team, part of the Air Force's Blue Horizons think-tank, designed the project to address the slow adaptation of drones to battlefield needs.

Partnering with Titan Dynamics, Black Phoenix used automated design software to quickly create lightweight, mission-specific drones. These were 3D-printed and assembled within a day. The team tested this method in Southwest Asia and then Eglin, aiming to establish a space for faster drone development and experimentation. Black Phoenix successfully flew six drones for various missions, including delivering supplies via an 8-pound personnel recovery drone.

While some drones crashed during testing, the project aimed to assess the feasibility and benefits of quickly creating drones for combat situations. The team will share their findings with Air Force leadership in May.

Additive Manufacturing helping Marine Energy Technologies (5 minute read) - Link

3D printing is being explored to improve marine energy technology. Researchers are investigating how to create strong, durable components for harsh ocean environments using metal 3D printing. This technology could revolutionize marine energy by reducing manufacturing times and costs, allowing for rapid prototyping and customization.

3D-printed parts could also make maintaining marine energy devices easier for coastal communities by enabling on-site printing of replacement parts. With successful testing, this technology has the potential to significantly advance the field of marine energy.

😎 Cool 3D Prints

4 or 6 Can Holder (Tupsy on Thingiverse) - Link

Just in time for summer, this is a super simple yet extremely functional print. With this you can hold either 4 or 6 cans on your way to your summer picnic, party, or whatever!

Filament Shelf Brackets for 1 inch Wood Dowel (UB3D on Printables) - Link

For those of you that are running a print farm or just addicted to trying new filaments, this print is for you. These brackets allow you to attach a 1 inch diameter wooden dowel and attach the brackets to the wall. Then you have the perfect shelf for all your filaments. We have a similar design in our studio already and it’s a great way to show off all your filament!

🔗 Quick Links

Product of the Week

🛠️ Bambu Lab P1S - Link

The ever popular Bambu Lab P1S is in the spotlight this week. This all-in-one solution delivers exceptional quality and speed, perfect for both hobbyists and professionals.

Key features include:

• Fast and Easy Setup: No calibration hassles, just hit print and go.

• Exceptional Print Quality: Enclosed design, auto bed leveling, and direct-drive extruder for consistent, high-quality results.

• Large Build Volume: Create bigger and more complex projects (256 x 256 x 256mm).

• High-Speed Printing: Achieve unmatched printing speeds with CoreXY technology and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration.

• Multi-Color Printing: Unlock a world of creative possibilities with the optional Bambu Lab AMS, supporting up to 16 colors.

• Built-in Camera Monitoring: Keep an eye on your prints remotely.

• Flexible Bundles: Choose from Basic, Professional, and Print Farm options to fit your needs.

🤩 Recent Slicer Updates

• OrcaSlicer - 2.0 Official - 3/30/2024 -(GitHub)

• Cura - 5.7.1 - 4/24/2024 (GitHub)

• PrusaSlicer - 2.7.4 - 4/5/2024 (GitHub)

• Bambu Studio - 1.9.1 Public Beta 4 - 4/25/24 (GitHub)

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