so im getting a qidi q2 and a bunch of filament of different types, some of which is PLA+. i assume this should suffice for my first print but i think for my second print i will likely use paht or something similar, is this recommended? but anyway, my real important question is, is the FGC9 (MKII) still relevant? it’s what i want to make due to it having an easy PDF guide to follow, but is there something nowadays thats just as easy but better? again sorry for the retarded normie question.

  • ScientifficDoggo@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    21 days ago

    I’d recommend using the PLA to get your toes wet and prototype, then use one of the more robust filaments. Some prints can absolutely uae PLA, but i like to play it safe.

    As for if something is still relevant… Anything functional and well reviewed should be fine. Pick something within your budget, that you can make with the tools on hand (or doesn’t require going out of budget).

    • dravvvil@forum.guncadindex.comOPEnglish
      2·
      21 days ago

      thanks. do you have any recommendations for guns with similar guides to the one of the fgc9 that a normie can understand, or is that almost nonexistent outside of the fgc9? not objected to just printing the fgc9 before i get more experience but i would assume the fgc9 is outdated by now, i mean it’s like 5 years old right?

      • MetallicFOSS@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
        2·
        20 days ago

        FGC-9 in my mind will always be relevant for being fully DIY with a 3D printer, cheap welder and hand tools. It’s still in use in Myanmar as far as I’m aware.

        Any major improvements in the diy PCC category in my opinion will probably come in the form of reliability/longevity through the use of better tools and materials, namely cheap CNC machines and engineering filaments.