How AI is Fixing 3D Printing Failures
TLDRIn this video, the creator shares their journey to combat 3D printing failures, which led to a significant reduction in undetected failure rates using AI. They discuss the importance of early failure detection to save resources and protect machines, comparing two AI detection services: Obiko and Octo Everywhere. The video highlights the cost-effectiveness of Octo Everywhere for a fleet of 3D printers and mentions the setup involving Bamboo Lab printers and a Raspberry Pi 5 for efficient monitoring.
Takeaways
- 🤖 AI is being used to reduce 3D printing failures, decreasing the undetected failure rate to less than half a percent.
- 🚀 The speaker's 3D printing business started with Ender 3B printers but upgraded to Perusai i3 to handle higher filament volumes.
- 💔 A significant failure, 'Mr. Monster Blob,' led to the destruction of a printer and motivated the speaker to focus on failure prevention.
- 🛠️ Automating the print process and early detection of failures are key strategies for a profitable 3D printing business.
- 👀 Third-party AI detection services like Obiko and Octo Everywhere analyze video footage to detect common 3D printing failures.
- 💡 AI systems can identify issues such as 'printing the air,' spaghetti defects, and blob formation.
- 💼 The cost-effectiveness of Octo Everywhere's AI detection service was a deciding factor for the speaker's business.
- 🏭 The speaker's farm now operates with Bamboo Lab printers and a single Raspberry Pi 5, showcasing a streamlined setup.
- 👍 A successful implementation of AI detection has led to a flawless performance, protecting both time and resources.
- 📺 The speaker invites viewers to learn more about their print farm setup through future content.
Q & A
What was the incident that motivated the speaker to focus on reducing 3D printing failures?
-The speaker's motivation came from a disastrous 3D print failure where a 400-gram filament created a 'Mr. Monster Blob' that not only ruined the print job but also damaged the extruder and bent the axis of the printer.
How has AI helped in reducing undetected failure rates in 3D printing?
-AI has helped by enabling third-party AI detection services that stream video footage from a webcam to their servers, where AI systems scan for failure modes, thus reducing the undetected failure rate to less than half a percent.
What are the two main strategies mentioned to make a 3D printing business more profitable?
-The two main strategies are automating the print process and detecting failures early.
What are the two popular third-party AI detection services for 3D printing mentioned in the script?
-The two popular third-party AI detection services mentioned are Obiko (formerly known as Spaghetti Detective) and Octo Everywhere.
How do Obiko and Octo Everywhere differ in terms of pricing for AI detection in 3D printing?
-Octo Everywhere includes AI detection in its monthly fee, whereas Obiko charges extra for AI time on top of the subscription cost.
What is the cost difference between using Obiko and Octo Everywhere for AI detection with 26 printers?
-Switching to Obiko would cost $650 plus $1,800 for AI detection hours, totaling $2,450, whereas Octo Everywhere costs just $120 per year for the first 10 printers with unlimited hours, and additional printers cost $25 each, bringing the total to $520.
What is the current setup of the speaker's 3D printing farm?
-The speaker's farm now consists entirely of Bamboo Lab printers, and the entire setup runs smoothly with just one Raspberry Pi 5.
How does the speaker's setup allow for monitoring all printers in their basement?
-The setup allows for easy monitoring of all printers in the basement through the use of a Raspberry Pi 5 and the integration with the AI detection services.
What was the speaker's initial 3D printer model before upgrading to a Perusai i3 kit?
-The speaker initially relied on an Ender 3B for their 3D printing business.
What lesson did the speaker learn from the 'Mr. Monster Blob' incident?
-The speaker learned the importance of not skipping crucial first layer checks and being vigilant in preventing print failures.
Outlines
😤 Mr. Monster Blob and the Battle Against Print Failures
The speaker introduces 'Mr. Monster Blob,' a 400-gram filament failure that damaged their 3D printer, sparking a mission to reduce print failures. They recount their journey from using Ender 3B printers to upgrading to a Perusai i3 kit, which initially improved print speed and reliability. However, a skipped first layer check led to a catastrophic print failure, resulting in the creation of 'Mr. Monster Blob,' which not only ruined the print job but also damaged the extruder and bent the axis. This incident prompted the speaker to invest in failure detection and prevention strategies to protect their 3D printing business.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡3D Printing
💡Print Failures
💡AI Detection Services
💡Filament
💡Perusai i3
💡Spaghetti Defects
💡OctoPrint
💡Bamboo Lab X1 Carbon
💡Raspberry Pi 5
💡Print Farm
Highlights
AI has reduced undetected failure rates in 3D printing to less than half a percent.
Upgraded 3D printers can save money and protect machines from failures.
The initial 3D printing business relied on Ender 3B tools.
Upgrading to a Perusai i3 kit doubled print speed and improved reliability.
A large box print failure led to the creation of 'Mr. Monster Blob' and machine damage.
The failure incident led to a commitment to prevent future print failures.
Two strategies for a profitable 3D printing business are automating the print process and early failure detection.
Most 3D printers lack built-in failure detection systems.
Third-party AI detection services analyze video footage for print failures.
Obiko and Octo Everywhere are popular AI detection services compatible with most printers.
Octo Everywhere includes AI detection in its monthly fee, unlike Obiko which charges extra.
Switching to Obiko would be cost-prohibitive for a large 3D printing operation.
Octo Everywhere's cost-effectiveness and AI performance make it the preferred choice.
The print farm now operates with Bamboo Lab printers and a single Raspberry Pi 5.
The setup allows for easy monitoring of all printers in the basement.
A tour of the print farm will be featured in an upcoming video.