Upgrades – Lannix Design

July 2023 – New Website Launch!

Nick — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:30:13 +0000

We’ve been working in the background to create a website more inline with the long-term plans of the business. This week it has gone live and I’m sifting through all of my linked places to redirect web traffic to the new site. I’m very excited to start showing it off to whoever wants to take a look.

The main page is meant to showcase our work and be a directory to the various branches of the business, both current and upcoming. Since I’ve decided to devote more time to the YouTube channel, this will be the main focus moving forward. The old lannix3d.com.au site will remain active for occasional CAD and 3D printing jobs should people demand them.

So take a look around and if you like what you see, subscribe to the YouTube channel to keep abreast of all the goings-on around here. I’m planning to upload hopefully around every two weeks or so, or when my son allows me the time to make videos!

Thanks so much for your support!

The welcome page to our new website.

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June 2023 – Our Blog Is Moving From lannix3d.com.au

Nick — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:30:11 +0000

Lannix3D was started as a way to maintain some sort of income while I’m a stay-at-home dad with my son. During this time I’ve had time to think about the future of what I want Lannix Design to become. Since I’m setup for 3D printing and CAD work I’ll continue that for the time being as much as I can with the small amount of time I have left after taking care of the little man and working on renovations jobs around the house.

The updated trajectory of the business has it aimed at becoming more of a content creator than a freelance operation. I’ve enjoyed making videos of the work that I’ve done and I’ve been acquiring more equipment and skills that will help me create better videos for YouTube. Anyone who has checked out the blog lately will probably be able to tell this was in the works as a lot of what I’ve been writing about is to do with content creation.

‘Flying through cyberspace’ by Lannix3D on Nightcafe.studio

So, the reason for the blog move is that the projects I’ll be doing on the channel will have less to do with CAD and 3D printing and will be more about what I’ll be working on in the coming months and years. This includes home renovations, woodworking and metalworking projects and eventually more automotive content when I have the space and time to work on my project car. The Lannix3D website will remain live for any CAD and 3D printing jobs that come by but there will be less of a push towards that sort of freelance work.

‘Flying through cyberspace II’ by Lannix3D on Nightcafe.studio

The YouTube channel is tiny at the moment but I’ve been working on a roadmap that will enable me to grow the viewer base and become monetised over time. This all depends on when the new shed will be built since most of the renovations require clearing out under the house to give access for floor repairs and ensuite drainage. This will also enable me to finally get a proper office and workshop happening as well as my bar/games room. This will hopefully make for some interesting videos too.

Check out our YouTube channel below and subscribe if you’re interested in seeing some of the many upcoming projects we have planned.

If you’re reading this here, the website is live and will continue to be updated here at lannixdesign.com.au.

If you are after a quote for some CAD work or 3D printing, check out the lannix3d.com.au site here.

Thanks so much for your support!

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Upgrading The Blue Prusa – How-To Guide

Nick — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:30:51 +0000

The blue Prusa we built for the assembly guide blog has been working nicely for a while now. There is always room for improvement though so we’ve decided to showcase this little upgrade that has proved to aid in print quality on our other Prusas.

Reasoning

To obtain the best print quality, especially when your model has overhangs, you need to cool the printed material as soon as possible after it leaves the heated nozzle. While the standard Prusa duct is adequate for most jobs, gains can be had by replacing it.

This air duct assembly by teookie on Prusa’s Printables.com was designed using CFD analysis to predict air flow characteristics and is designed to replace the standard Prusa ducting. Instead of the air flow coming from one just the front of the standard duct, the replacement part has the flow split into two and directed from either side of the print area. When printed in a high temperature filament such as PETG or ABS it is able to withstand the heat of the hotend.

Disassembling the standard cooling fan brackets

The upgraded part found on Printables.com

Conclusion

This is a simple upgrade for anyone who owns a Prusa Mk3S or MK3S+. It requires no wiring or special tools. In fact it uses only some of the spare nuts and bolt that you will have received with the printer. The cost is only a few cents worth of filament and about 15 minutes of your time.

I’d recommend doing this for anyone with the Prusa. Click on the screenshot above or the Printables.com link below to download the 3D models.

I’ll have more for you next week! Bye.

Gallery - Replacing the cooling fan ducting

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Desk Modifications For The New Office

Nick — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:30:50 +0000

Lannix Design is run from a residential home so space is limited at the current address. The workshop is under the house which is open to the elements and not suitable for having the office set up down there. While all the 3D printers operate inside enclosures, it makes things difficult having the design computer upstairs.

The recent acquisition of a new house brings with it the opportunity to create an integrated workspace with computers, 3D printers and storage all in the one area, under the house but separate from living area. It’s exciting times!

The first task for the new space is to upgrade the big desk that’s taking up space downstairs for use as a replacement for the current office desk leftover from uni days. The new desk is large enough to be used for consultations and will be positioned in the centre of the floor area so needs to look good from the front. The modifications can be split up into four small projects.

Custom desk modifications concept render

Desktop Shelf

A small shelf is needed on top of the desk to allow space to hide pens and such as well as a pair of computer speakers.

It’s designed to be made from off-the-shelf timber sizes that will minimize the amount of cutting involved. Timber will be Radiata pine that will be stained with a Japanese black oil that will expose only a subtle hint of timber grain.

To give the feel of a wrap-around console, a small drawer has been integrated above the existing drawers in the desk.

A small tray has been designed and will be 3D printed for storing pens as tidiness always improves when there is a clear place where things should be.

Dual Monitor Arm

Two monitors are necessary for design work as accessing reference material at a glance is vital for work efficiency.

A dual arm setup is relatively inexpensive off the shelf but I’ve decided to take the opportunity to design something more to my tastes and enable me to showcase some engineering skills.

The construction is of round and square aluminium tubing processed to resemble trusses and to add lightness which is then TIG welded together. Enough material is left to keep strength and to hide cables from the monitors. Articulation is achieved using a thrust bearing and two axial bearings at each pivot which use M10 bolts with Nyloc nuts to keep them in place once positioned.

3D printed caps, tightening nuts and bracket covers are used to tidy up the appearance.

Front Panel & LED Sign

The background of most of the photos taken in the workshop feature the 3D printed LED sign which will be relocated to a new panel to be installed in the front of the desk.

The panel is pine stained black the same as the desktop shelf while the LED sign will be powered by USB cable connected to the PC.

Under Desk Tray

A slide out tray for the Spacemouse, keyboard and mouse will be custom sized to suit my needs. The current desk has one which is at the perfect height so this dimension will be duplicated but the tray will be slightly larger. Obviously this has the added benefit of allowing the peripheral devices to be hidden away when not in use.

Also under the desk will be additional remote located USB and SD card ports which are necessary for transferring data to some of the printers that don’t yet have Octoprint set up on them. I’ve yet to find a suitable device for this as I’d like to incorporate sound volume control so a custom device may need to be made.

Final Thoughts

The design seen here is preliminary only so could be changed completely before going into production! The front panel and the slide out keyboard tray are pretty well locked in so I can get started in those jobs. The desktop shelf I’m not fully convinced about however so if you have any ideas for improvements please leave a comment.

Also note that I do not have a TIG welder and have never TIG welded before so this will need to change before I can tackle the monitor arm. In the meantime, an off-the-shelf unit will do the job.

The aluminium parts need processing as well so I’d either have to pay a company to do this or acquire a CNC plasma table (which I would love!). I want it to be an example of our design capabilities so processing them by hand isn’t an option as it isn’t in my wheelhouse.

Bye!

Upgrades – Lannix Design

July 2023 – New Website Launch!

See more of our work

June 2023 – Our Blog Is Moving From lannix3d.com.au

See more of our work

Upgrading The Blue Prusa – How-To Guide

Reasoning

Conclusion

Gallery - Replacing the cooling fan ducting

Check out the Prusa build guide

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Desk Modifications For The New Office

Desktop Shelf

Dual Monitor Arm

Front Panel & LED Sign

Under Desk Tray

Final Thoughts

Gallery - CR10 3D Printing Enclosure Build - Part 1

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