I finally got my grubby paws on a 3D printer, an Ender 3 Pro. The setup instruction can be a little better but it did went together pretty easy. After making the adjustments, I did my first print using the sample test dog G-code file that is on the included micro SD card in the box. I also have some of this magenta filament that I got from Goodwill long ago that I used instead of the short amount of white filament that came with the machine since I didn't want to waste any of the white while I tune the machine.

My first attempt went awry, breaking off the table at around the 40% mark and making that rat's nest before I stopped it. I raised the bed closer to the nozzle and increased the temperature 5°C to 50. That did the trick as my 2nd attempt printed all the way. The finish very nice for a such a cheap printer, well under 200 USD. Not too bad.

Yeah, it took me far too long to get a 3D printer. Glad I made the jump. We have a more "professional" one at work that I made a few things off of it. Mine is not as fancy but the print looks very close to what the one at work can do. I am sure that playing around with mine, I can get identical results or at least darn near close to it. Tons of mods for the machine are out there.

I already printed the usual mods that is available on the internet. I made an improved air duct that directs the air toward the nozzle and a couple of knobs for the extruder shaft and z-axis. I want to make more mods but I want them in a better color so I ordered some more spools. Won't get them until early January. Though in the meantime, I designed and printed some claws for my suit. I'll post the results next.

I also plan on making a much more detailed set of horns. I'll have to do it in sections as they are quite long. I am going to that them slip inside something like a quarter inch so they would be stronger than just gluing the bare ends together... at least that is my hope.